A residential development in the heart of Murrayfield, which is owned by a "pioneering" girls' school, has been brought to market.

Lansdowne, at 11-15 Coltbridge Terrace, is described as a “much sought-after enclave” located 1.7 miles from Edinburgh city centre.

The 2.2-acre site, which is being marketed by Savills, is owned by St George’s School and currently accommodates the lower school campus.

Founded in 1888, with a "legacy of pioneering girls’ education", St George's will put the funds raised by the property sale towards an ambitious programme of sustainable development and modernisation. This will see the lower school campus relocated to the main school site for the 2025/26 school year.

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Savills noted that the development opportunity includes Lansdowne House, which was originally constructed in 1875 as a private dwelling. The property is category C listed, as is the original lodge house, stone boundary wall and gate piers. Lansdowne also includes modern extensions which have been added over time, as well as an original stable building and two sports pitches, the selling agent said.

Savills added that Lansdowne is surrounded by attractive period homes, Henderland Road Tennis Club, and is close to local high street amenities on Roseburn Terrace, a main thoroughfare into Edinburgh.

A proposed layout has been created by LBA and was the subject of a pre-application process with City of Edinburgh Council, which has confirmed residential use is acceptable on the site, subject to obtaining planning permission, Savills said.

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Savills’ director Danielle Corker said: “This must be one of the most attractive residential development opportunities on the market in Scotland, with the Water of Leith, Murrayfield Stadium and the National Galleries on the doorstep, along with all of the sough-after aspects of a capital city including leading schools and universities.

“While we anticipate Lansdowne will be hotly contested, we will prioritise finding the right buyer who will respect the history and legacy of the site and the wider local community. Savills Planning has submitted a pre-application enquiry to Edinburgh City Council, but necessary permissions will be required to be met in respect of listed status, design, amenity, open space and parking.”