Plush townhouses in Edinburgh are to be converted into residential apartments.
The properties at Atholl Crescent in the west end of the city were previously used as offices but now an application has been launched to create the upmarket apartments.
The plans reveal that four townhouses are to be subdivided into 34 apartments, with a mix of ten three/four bedroom, twelve two bedroom, eleven one bedroom and one studio apartments.
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The existing property at 14-17 Atholl Crescent is currently occupied by Brodies LLP and they are due locate to a new office late autumn this year.
It is intended to redevelop the properties and reinstate their original residential use, respecting the category A listed status of the properties and where possible, reinstating original features where now removed.
The developers believe that these properties "represents an exciting opportunity to breathe fresh life into a group of historic buildings whilst creating a new high quality architectural development in keeping with the grandeur of Atholl Crescent."
The A-listed building at Atholl Crescent was built to designs by Thomas Bonnar in 1824-25 and significant alterations have taken place within the townhouses since then.
The developers are required to build a number of affordable options with new projects but the developers say that this is not possible at this site.
A spokesperson for McLaughlin and Harvey Limited said: “The costs associated with this development are very high due to the nature of the conversion and partial demolition. The average development cost per unit is circa £284,000. This cost does not include land or developer’s profit.
“It would not be feasible for an RSL to pay this level of cost per unit and current grant subsidy levels would not support a project with costs at this level. 5. Thus, the conclusion that delivery of affordable housing on site is not a viable option.”
The City of Edinburgh Council validated the proposal from developers, McLaughlin & Harvey, on August 2 and a decision is expected in the coming weeks.
