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Abbie Meehan

Former Edinburgh West End Hotel with potential to be family home now up for sale

A former Edinburgh hotel in the west end has hit the market - and it could be a prime opportunity for property developers.

The plans for the building allow the buyer to utilise the space either as a full townhouse over four levels and a separate basement garden flat, or as a stand alone development to a five-level townhouse with garden.

The West End Hotel is a terraced Victorian townhouse, which has its accommodation over five main levels and has been refurbished to an exceptional standard and developed with an eye for detail very rarely seen in a hotel of this particular designation.

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It could also very easily be converted back into a prestigious private residence subject to the correct planning application.

The main entrance which gives open access to the Hallway and to the left is the open-plan bar and dining area which utilises the full depth of the property.

The bar area capable of holding 25 covers to the front and casual dining area holding 30 covers to the rear and in addition 30 standing.

At lower ground level is the communal kitchen for guests staying on a self-catering basis and an adjoining dining area and alongside this, there is a guests laundry with coin operated machines.

There is a total of 10 letting bedrooms and dormitory's, and eight of these rooms come with en suites.

The hotel is inviting and a popular addition to the street. (ESPC)

The bedrooms are located at first, second and third floor levels, there are also communal shower room facilities on the first floor for guests in the non-en-suite dormitories and a mirrored vanity area with hair-drying facilities .

Lower ground level main has a sizeable commercial kitchen, currently used to cater to the public and groups.

There are two separate offices and an office at the mezzanine. House-keeping stores are located on upper levels and a stock cupboard is located in the basement.

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There is a boiler room in a garden level extension, and four under pavement stores to the front including a beer cellar.

The hotel also benefits from its own private garden, and has also had confirmation from the City of Edinburgh Council to convert into five dwellings - with permission granted.

The hotel could continue to be a profitable source, or turn into a residential accommodation. (ESPC)

At lower ground level there is one staff bedroom sleeping six with en-suite facilities. At the rear of the property there is a small townhouse garden and terrace area.

This incredible property is on the market for offers over a whopping £2,100,000, and can be viewed via appointment through marketers, McEwan Fraser.

Take a look at the listing for this property, and many more, on the ESPC website now.

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