Land at 1-3 Waterfront Gait, Edinburgh EH5
Key Features
- Planning permission for two semi-detached homes
- Generous plot of appox 410m2
- Close to some of the City's finest open spaces including Newhaven's picturesque harbour.
- Includes two parking spaces located in carpark access of Colonsay Close
- Application No: 24/05247/FUL
- Further information available on request
Description
An excellent opportunity to acquire a prime residential development plot in the sought-after Waterfront area of Edinburgh, benefiting from full planning permission for the construction of two substantial semi-homes.
The approved plans provide for spacious and thoughtfully designed accommodation arranged over three levels, ideally suited to modern family living.
Proposed Accommodation:
Ground Floor
Welcoming entrance hall , WC, generous lounge with patio doors opening onto the rear garden & open-plan kitchen/dining room.
First Floor
Principal bedroom with dressing area and en-suite shower room, further double bedroom & study/home office.
Second Floor
Two additional double bedrooms & WC
Externally, both properties will benefit from private front and rear gardens, providing excellent outdoor space for families and entertaining.
Location
The area of Granton lies a short distance to the north of the city centre close to some of the City's finest open spaces from Newhaven's picturesque harbour and lighthouse to scenic Starbank Park and Lomond Park.
Local shopping facilities can be found on Granton Road, Newhaven Road or at nearby Goldenacre.
Recreational facilities are available nearby with tennis courts, a David Lloyd Health Club and Gym and Alien Rock climbing centre. Ocean Terminal houses a multi-plex VUE Cinema, PUREGym, and many well-known restaurants and stores.
Fashionable drinking spots and eateries with spectacular views are within walking distance at Newhaven Harbour.
Regular bus and tram services provide a quick and convenient route to the city centre.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-06-13
Price history
| Date | Change | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Aug 2026 | Reduced 7.5% (−£15,000) | £185,000 |
| Until 4 Aug 2026 | Asking price | £200,000 |
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Allocated Spot
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
5.5 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 88% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Pirniehall Primary School278 metres
- Pupils
- 293
- Type
- Non-denominational
- St David's RC Primary School278 metres
- Pupils
- 334
- Type
- Roman Catholic
- Craigroyston Primary School881 metres
- Pupils
- 326
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Forthview Primary School917 metres
- Pupils
- 382
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Ferryhill Primary School0.9 miles
- Pupils
- 339
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Craigroyston Community High School313 metres
- Pupils
- 741
- Type
- Non-denominational
- The Royal High School1.5 miles
- Pupils
- 1,476
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Broughton High School1.6 miles
- Pupils
- 1,276
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Trinity Academy2.2 miles
- Pupils
- 1,000
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Drummond Community High School2.6 miles
- Pupils
- 570
- Type
- Non-denominational
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Green space
Walking trail
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
From SEPA flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Surface water
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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VMH Solicitors, Edinburgh
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