Whether you're a Doctor Who fan or just interested in one-of-a-kind properties, this former police box near the Royal Botanic Garden in Scotland's capital up for sale in Auction House Scotland's 13th September auction is sure to appeal.
Located on the corner of Brandon Terrace and Howard Street in the Canonmills area to the north of Edinburgh city centre, the former police box is close to the popular Royal Botanic Garden and will be going under the hammer at an opening bid of £22,000+.
The unit was most recently operating as a “Flower Stop” business, but a new owner could opt to use it for a variety of different purposes.
The inside of the premises is in fair condition with a number of original character features retained, with the added benefits of electricity supply, water connection (currently shut off) and a telephone point to reinstall a landline if required.
A rolling Ground Rent Lease is in place with Edinburgh Council at £50pcm to cover the box site and small surrounding area.
Dating back to the 1930s, Edinburgh's iconic police boxes are very much a part of the city and can be found all over the capital, with some now operating as coffee shops, eateries and even a pop-up for hire.
In the days before mobile phones, the police boxes were an important lifeline to bobbies on the beat, who used them to check in with the station and receive their orders.
Mandi Cooper, Managing Director for Auction House Scotland, commented:
“This former police box offers a small business owner the chance to own a piece of Edinburgh’s history and operate their business in a truly unique setting. What’s more, the unit is in a fantastic location that benefits from high levels of local and tourist footfall, along with a number of bus stops close by.”
An open viewing is taking place on Tuesday 12th September between 1.00 - 1.30pm.
See full property details here.
The TARDIS-like unit is up for sale at Auction House Scotland’s next in-room auction at 2.00pm on 13th September at the Radisson RED hotel, 25 Tunnel Street, Glasgow.
The auction will also be live streamed allowing interested bidders the option to watch and bid online, whilst telephone and proxy bidding is also available if potential buyers are unable to attend the auction to bid in person. All bidders are required to register to bid before participating.
Further information about the property or to find out more about buying at auction, please contact Auction House Scotland on 0141 339 4466.
