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UK: The Grainworks, a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development site in Leith, Edinburgh, has been put up for sale through JLL.
The site on Manderston Street has previously operated as an industrial mill, a cinema and most recently as a bingo hall.
Designed by Oberlanders Architects, the scheme has planning consent for the conversion of the existing building into a 200-bed PBSA development. On-site amenity provision will include study lounges, social spaces and a gym. A feasibility study has also been undertaken to explore the possibility of delivering a coliving scheme on the site, depending on developer appetite.
Ewan Scott, development and regeneration associate at JLL, said: “This scheme really captures the spirit of modern Leith, preserving the area’s history while giving it fresh purpose. Transforming a building that’s been part of the community for generations into a vibrant new home feels like the perfect next chapter. With planning already in place and a design that celebrates sustainability and heritage, The Grainworks offers a standout development opportunity in one of Edinburgh’s most exciting neighbourhoods.”
Highlights:
- The Grainworks, a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development site in Leith, Edinburgh, has been put up for sale through JLL
- The site on Manderston Street has previously operated as an industrial mill, a cinema and most recently as a bingo hall
- The scheme has planning consent for the conversion of the existing building into a 200-bed PBSA development
- A feasibility study has also been undertaken to explore the possibility of delivering a coliving scheme on the site, depending on developer appetite
