Bruce Rae Property Management

Shrubhill Development

B L Developments Limited purchased the 5 acre site of the old bus station at Shrub Hill (Shrub Place) on Leith Walk, Edinburgh in December 2004. Since then they have been working with their architects, Edinburgh Planning department, local people and various interested parties to produce a suitable design of residential, retail and commercial space within easy walking distance of the city centre.

Talking to Phil Myerscough, MD of BL Developments, he revealed that there will be more than 350 properties available on completion in 2008, 2009 and 2010. These will range from 1 to 4 bedroom homes, which will include the single dwelling starter flat right the way through to 3 bedroom family homes with gardens, and 4 bedroom townhouses. Some of these flats will also have the added feature of a balcony ‘winter garden’, an innovation which, despite being popular on the continent, remains somewhat of a rarity in Scotland.

The ground level of the development will be a pedestrian and cycle only zone that will include lots of greenery and various cafes and bistros. ‘There will be a number of public spaces within the development. We are hoping that this will create a ‘café culture’ type of environment’ commented Mr Myerscough. All properties will also include secure underground parking, something that will no doubt be of huge benefit considering Edinburgh’s stringent parking regulations!

For more information on Shrub Hill please visit

www.shrubhill.com