Summary - NORTH LEITH PARISH CHURCH, 51, MADEIRA STREET EH6 4AX
1 bed 1 bath Place of Worship
Prominent A‑listed church and hall with large volumes, ideal for cultural reuse or conversion.
Approx. 10,081 sqft internal area with very high ceilings and gallery seating
A striking Greek Revival parish church with attached hall, occupying a prominent corner plot in Leith. The building offers exceptionally large internal volumes, very high ceilings, a four-stage steeple, gallery seating and ornate stained glass — features that make it attractive for cultural, community or creative redevelopment.
The property extends to roughly 10,081 sqft and includes a substantial crypt accessed from the rear, a detached hall with kitchen and partitioned rooms, and limited lawn area to the front. Services are connected to mains water, gas and electricity; EPC ratings are D (church) and B (hall). Broadband speed and mobile signal are strong.
Important constraints are clear: the church and hall are A‑listed within a Conservation Area, so alterations will be subject to listed‑building and conservation controls. Many community uses (museum, gallery, day nursery, educational uses) are permitted without change of use consent, but uses such as theatre, retail or residential conversion will require appropriate consents. The building reads as functional rather than turnkey and will need investment to adapt or upgrade for many uses.
This property suits an investor, community organisation or developer experienced with listed buildings and planning processes. The site sits in a dense, lively Leith neighbourhood with abundant local amenities and good transport links, but the surrounding area is classified as very deprived, which may influence end‑use strategy and rental/demand dynamics.
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