148A ROSE STREET SOUTH LANE
Edinburgh EH2 4BB
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An increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a double garage situated in the heart of Edinburgh’s prestigious New Town, positioned quietly off Rose Street on Rose Street South Lane.
Unusually, the property benefits from full planning consent to convert the existing garage into a well‑designed one‑bedroom studio apartment. The consent also includes the required permissions for short‑term letting, making this an attractive proposition for developers, investors, or owner‑occupiers seeking a prime central pied‑à‑terre.
Key Features
Currently a double garage with excellent access
Full planning consent granted for conversion into a one‑bedroom studio flat
Permission in place for short‑term letting, offering lucrative income potential
Superb location in the iconic New Town, moments from Princes Street and George Street
A unique opportunity in an area where development plots of this nature are exceptionally scarce
Potential to create a high‑yielding investment in one of Edinburgh’s most desirable and in‑demand districts
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Beds
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An increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a double garage situated in the heart of Edinburgh’s prestigious New Town, positioned quietly off Rose Street on Rose Street South Lane.
Unusually, the property benefits from full planning consent to convert the existing garage into a well‑designed one‑bedroom studio apartment. The consent also includes the required permissions for short‑term letting, making this an attractive proposition for developers, investors, or owner‑occupiers seeking a prime central pied‑à‑terre.
Key Features
Currently a double garage with excellent access
Full planning consent granted for conversion into a one‑bedroom studio flat
Permission in place for short‑term letting, offering lucrative income potential
Superb location in the iconic New Town, moments from Princes Street and George Street
A unique opportunity in an area where development plots of this nature are exceptionally scarce
Potential to create a high‑yielding investment in one of Edinburgh’s most desirable and in‑demand districts
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1
1
290
Beds
Receptions
Baths
Sq Ft
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1
1
290
Beds
Receptions
Baths
Sq Ft
Floor Plan
Planning Consent
The current planning permission (Edinburgh Planning Ref: 25/05003/FULSTL) allows for the transformation of the garage into a smart, contemporary studio apartment comprising:
Open‑plan living and sleeping area
Kitchen
Shower room
Storage
Private entrance directly from the lane
Full planning documentation is available on request.
With planning and short‑term letting permissions already in place, the property offers:
The ability to create a bespoke, modern city‑centre apartment
Strong rental prospects
Excellent resale potential
A rare chance to secure a compact development project in a world‑class location
Summary of Accommodation
Unusually, the property benefits from full planning consent to convert the existing garage into a well‑designed one‑bedroom studio apartment. The consent also includes the required permissions for short‑term letting, making this an attractive proposition for developers, investors, or owner‑occupiers seeking a prime central pied‑à‑terre
Fixtures and Fittings
Only appliances specifically mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale price. In all other aspects the treatment of fixtures and fittings within the relevant Conveyancing Standard Clauses apply.
Services
Gas heating, mains water, electricity, broadband, telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations).
Viewing is strictly by appointment through the relevant office listing the property;
Wemyss Place - 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH. Tel: 0131 220 4160
Edinburgh South - 47-49 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4AZ. Tel: 0131 287 7200
Viewings
Offers
With the exception of offers to developers or third parties, all other offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP’s. A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed later. Please note that interested parties are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order that they may be advised should a closing date be set. The seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time.
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April 2026 - First Issue
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The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.
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They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either in writing or by word of mouth. Any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the sellers. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
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The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co. or Rettie LLP’s, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent.
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The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that they have not entered into contract in reliance on the said statements, that they are satisfied themselves as to the content of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property.
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Any error, omission or misstatement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action.
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Location
Rose Street South Lane sits just behind the famous Rose Street, within walking distance of Edinburgh’s finest retail, restaurants, bars, cultural venues, and transport links. Edinburgh Waverley Station is a short walk away, as is the city’s tram network, making this an exceptionally convenient base for both residents and visitors.
The New Town’s Georgian streetscape, combined with its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, ensures strong long‑term demand and enduring appeal.
148A ROSE STREET SOUTH LANE
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