A HISTORIC Scottish church with planning permission for change of use to a residential development has been put up for sale.
Originally South Morningside Church, the building was designed in 1889 by Sir Robert Rowan Anderson. It spans over two floors and includes a two-storey tower.
The A-listed building has approval for proposed Hermitage Apartments, and Savills now has it on the market for £1.9 million.
The site has detailed planning permission for the conversion of the building to create 10 residential apartments.
Currently the building retains its original features with the ground floor of the property consisting of a large space which was the former main church, and a hall to the east side of the building.
There is a subdividing floor to create an upper level which comprises a large hall space, and two staircases in the corners of the main church.
Ben Brough, head of residential development, Savills Scotland, said: “The Hermitage Apartments represent an exceptional and rare opportunity to create a flagship residential development in one of Edinburgh’s most desirable locations.
"Its combination of historic significance, architectural beauty, and prime setting in Morningside provides an unparalleled canvas for developers to craft something truly special. We are excited to bring this iconic site to market.”
The church was part of a unique group of five churches in Morningside which represented the three main strands of Presbyterianism – Old Parish Church, Free Church, and United Presbyterian Church.
The original five were Morningside Parish Church (1838), Morningside High (1844), Braid (1883), St Matthew’s (1885) and South Morningside (1889).
In 2003, on Palm Sunday, the parishes of Cluny and Morningside Braid were united to form the new Morningside Parish Church, bringing the five former churches into one.
