Site at Burdiehouse Road, Edinburgh, EH178BJ
Key Features
- FANTASTIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY - diamond shaped piece of land in prime suburban location to the south of Edinburgh - prime location for investor/developer - 2103 SQUARE METRES
- Plot comprises mostly grassed flat land to the north of new Barratt development - bordered by dry stone dyke on 2 sides and open fencing on the other 2 sides - dirt track gives access via fenced area.
- Sought after location, excellent sized plot. Close to many local amenities including transport links. SELDOM AVAILABLE Auction Property in prime locale.
- POTENTIAL for redevelopment subject to researching and gaining necessary consents. Highly-frequent public transport provides quick and easy access into the city centre - new DEVELOPMENTS nearby
- Burdiehouse Road lies just 5 miles from Edinburgh City Centre in a popular commuter area located in the south of the city. MAIN ARTERIAL ROAD - great for bus and car access to bypass
Description
** SALE BY AUCTION - 10 September 2026 - Timed Online Auction **
FANTASTIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY - diamond shaped piece of land in prime suburban location to the south of Edinburgh - prime location for investor/developer - 2103 SQUARE METRES. Plot has recently been Landscaped and mostly layout with stone chips. The land used as burdie house Inn from around 1930 until 1950. The site lies to the north of the popular new Barratt development - bordered by dry stone dyke on 2 sides and open fencing on the other 2 sides - dirt track gives access via fenced area. POTENTIAL for redevelopment, grounds could be suitable for reinstating the former INN, glamping, recreational activities, storage, car park or possible residential development (subject to researching and gaining necessary consents.) Highly-frequent public transport provides quick and easy access into the city centre - new DEVELOPMENTS nearby. This lot is sure to appeal to a number of buyers. Situated in a sought after location it would lend itself perfectly for development, subject to researching and gaining necessary consents. Excellent sales evidence in the area: *** 13, Lime Kilns View, Edinburgh, Mid EH17 8TF previously sold for £344,995, 26, Clippens Drive, Edinburgh, Mid EH17 8SQ previously sold for £326,995, 23, Clippens Drive, Edinburgh, Mid EH17 8SQ previously sold for £324,995 ***
Burdiehouse Road lies just 5 miles from Edinburgh City Centre in a popular commuter area located in the south of the city. The main road is an arterial road into Edinburgh from the south, linking the city bypass with the city centre. Easy access for commuting and journeys into town centre. Diverse range of shopping within the vicinity and Cameron Toll shopping centre is located nearby providing more extensive retail opportunities. With easy access to the Pentland Hills, ski slope, golfing and equestrian activities the property is ideally located for outdoor pursuits. Main Road bus route to city. Access to A1, the M8/M9, Forth Road Bridge and Edinburgh Airport are all within easy distance by car via the bypass.
Auction Details
10 September 2026, 10am-3pm
Timed Online Auction
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- Date Posted
- 2026-07-03
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Property Features
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
5.5 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 94% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
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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
- Frogston Primary School605 metres
- Pupils
- 392
- Type
- Non-denominational
- St Catherine's RC Primary School0.7 miles
- Pupils
- 205
- Type
- Roman Catholic
- Gracemount Primary School0.8 miles
- Pupils
- 454
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Paradykes Primary School1 mile
- Pupils
- 337
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Loanhead Primary School1 mile
- Pupils
- 178
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Gracemount High School0.8 miles
- Pupils
- 631
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Liberton High School1.5 miles
- Pupils
- 857
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Lasswade High School Centre2.3 miles
- Pupils
- 1,604
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Castlebrae Community High School2.7 miles
- Pupils
- 518
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Firrhill High School3.2 miles
- Pupils
- 1,331
- Type
- Non-denominational
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
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Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Green space
Walking trail
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
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- Ground risks (included in the full report)
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