CG images reveal first look at Edinburgh city centre “luxury” development

Work is well under way on the transformation of a former charity furniture warehouse into a “luxury” development in one of Edinburgh’s most desirable areas.

The highly anticipated 67 St Bernards project, from award-winning urban regeneration specialists Kelvin Properties, will see the former Edinburgh Furniture Initiative (EFI) site make way for a “thriving” community in Canonmills, on the edge of Edinburgh’s world famous UNESCO New Town District.

The Logie Green Road development arrives when Scotland’s capital faces a significant housing shortage, with Kelvin Properties pleased the project can now press ahead following a challenging period for the building industry amid the impact of global supply chain issues and Covid.

Buyers can now register interest in the 36 private apartments, with a mixture of one, two, and three bedroom properties, at the stunning six-storey high-spec development designed by architects CDA.

Among its “impressive” features will be balconies, roof terraces, and a showpiece south-facing landscaped communal residents’ garden rich with biodiversity. There will be a further 12 affordable homes situated at the development as part of the project accessed via their own private stairwell.

As well as solar panels and rain gardens, the development will offer secure bike storage and electric vehicle charging points in a secure ground-floor car park. Marc Taylor, director at Kelvin Properties, said the development brings “desirable” new properties to the Edinburgh market at a time when they are in high demand.

He commented: “Everybody is aware that Edinburgh desperately needs new homes on the market, and the properties at 67 St Bernards will make an important contribution to the city.

“It’s a significant moment for Kelvin Properties, and for the Edinburgh property market. It’s been a challenging time for the industry, which has led to a shortage of new build properties across the city. However, prudent management has put us in the perfect position to press ahead and bring this exciting development to the capital.

“This is a much-needed development for Canonmills, helping regenerate a former industrial building into a thriving residential community. Interest is already high, and we anticipate significant demand when they reach the market later this summer.”

The 67 St Bernards development is due for completion in summer 2024, with agents Savills expected to begin marketing the properties later this summer.

By Matthew Neville – Senior Correspondent, Bdaily

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