Former Old High School Glasgow

Graham + Sibbald markets the long leasehold interest in Grade A former Old High School Glasgow site on behalf of City Property (Investments) LLP

Following its recent reappointment by City Property (Investments) LLP, Graham + Sibbald is now marketing the Grade A listed former Old High School buildings on Elmbank Street in Glasgow. The buildings were designed by Charles Wilson and opened in 1846 to house a new private school, Glasgow Academy and in 1878, the Glasgow School Board bought the building and made it the new home of the High School, the cityโ€™s oldest school founded in 1460.

With a number of buildings comprising around 87,000 sq ft, the site is situated in a city centre area designated as a Strategic Economic Investment Location (SEIL) where continued class 4 office use is compatible. However, the buildings offer a unique opportunity to redevelop with a new use that compliments the surrounding office use and extends activity out-with office house, and that includes development of a high-end luxury hotel. The site benefits from excellent communication links being in close proximity to both the M8 and rail links.

Innes Flockhart, Chartered Surveyor at Graham + Sibbald, said: โ€œG+S are delighted to bring this very prestigious site to the market. The surrounding area continues to see significant investment and we anticipate a number of exciting development proposals coming forward at the closing date.โ€

Allan McDonald, Disposal Services Manager at City Property, said: โ€œThis property provides an exciting opportunity to create something unique in Glasgow given the character of the buildings and the recent resurgence of commercial development to the area.โ€

Graham + Sibbald has over 200 employees and 20 partners working across its 16 UK offices in Scotland and England.

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