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GS472-30 Former Primary School, Langtongate, Duns, Berwickshire Development Opportunity Former Primary School, Langtongate, Duns. TD11 3QQ Available as a whole or as two separate lots Instructions on behalf of: 2.774 Ha (6.86 acre) Town Centre Site. Zoned for Re-Development. Residential Planning Brief Available Development Opportunity The Opportunity Former Primary School, Langtongate, Duns. TD11 3QQ An attractive Victorian Primary School, together with associated grounds extending to approximately 2.764 Ha (6.83 acres) or thereby in a relatively elevated south facing A site of approximately 2.764 Ha (6.83 acres) providing a rare development position with views over open countryside out to the Cheviot Hills in the distance. opportunity within the popular town of Duns. Available as a whole or as two separate The site is accessed off the A6105 (Langtongate). lots: The former School House is in separate ownership and does not form part of the Lot 1: The Former Primary School. 0.304 ha (0.75 acre) sale. There is a heritable and irredeemable right of access over the area etched in blue Recent works have been completed to demolish and clear the modern in favour of the owners of the Former School House and their successors as shown extensions retaining the Victorian Buildings with attractive symmetrical etched in green on the site plan. The site is available as a whole or as two separate gabled façade to Langtongate. Lots. Offers over £325,000 are invited Lot 1: The Former Primary School. 0.304 ha (0.75 acre) Lot 2: Former playing fields zoned for ‘Re-Development’. 2.460 ha (6.08 acres) Works have recently been completed to demolish and clear the more modern Whilst this designation does not preclude other uses a Planning Brief has extensions retaining the original Victorian structure with attractive symmetrical been prepared for residential re-development. façade to the front of the site. The building is of traditional sandstone construction Offers over £550,000 are invited Ref. GS472-32 under pitched roofs clad in Welsh slate. Location An exciting re-development opportunity to the West of Duns town centre. Lot 2: Former playing fields zoned for ‘Re-Development’. 2.460 ha (6.08 acres) A regular shaped greenfield development site previously occupied as playing fields. Duns is the county town of Berwickshire serving a relatively wide rural area. It is a John Duns Scotus Way runs along the south of the site which provides links to Duns traditional market town providing good range of local facilities and services including Park and the town centre to the east, with a board walked footpath to the east primary and secondary schooling, a variety of independent shops, banking services, passing along the southern boundary of Berwickshire High School connecting to public houses, restaurants, veterinary surgery, police station, garden centre, library, Clockmill to the West. fire station, council and housing association offices. Planning The site is zoned for redevelopment in the 2016 Local Development Plan for ‘Re- The area boasts a range of attractions including Duns Castle, a number of stately Development’ under site reference RDUNS002. homes, the annual Common Riding and the Jim Clark Museum. The surrounding countryside including the Lammermuir Hills provides some spectacular scenery and Policy PMD3: Land Use Allocations of the Scottish Borders Local Development Plan some excellent terrain for a range of outdoor pursuits. Other recreational facilities in states ‘Sites proposed for redevelopment or mixed use may be developed for a the area include a swimming pool, a gym, and adjoining children’s play centre and variety of uses subject to other local plan policies.’ golf driving range, 18-hole golf course, squash courts, all weather astro-surface pitches and a range of sports clubs. A Planning brief has been prepared for the site. This focusses on potential redevelopment for housing, A copy of the report can be downloaded by selecting the Duns is situated approximately forty five miles south of the city of Edinburgh, forty following link: PLANNING BRIEF. Other uses may be considered. eight miles from Newcastle-upon-Tyne each with an international airport. Access is The Buildings are not Listed but the site is within the town’s conservation Area. readily available to the main line east coast rail service with a station at Berwick-upon Interested parties are advised to consult the Planning and Building Standards Sections -Tweed located approximately fifteen miles east. Plan for identification purposes only. Please refer to Title Plan for confirmation of boundaries. Gross Internal Area approximately 654.07 sq m (7,038 sq ft) Site conditions Offers should be addressed to: The purchaser/ developer will be responsible for any assessment of ground conditions. Chief Legal Officer Services Scottish Borders Council The former school is connected to mains water, electricity, gas and foul and surface Council Headquarters water drainage systems. It is therefore assumed that all mains services are available Newtown St Boswells adjacent to the site. However, interested parties are advised to rely upon their own Melrose enquiries. TD6 OSA It is the responsibility of the purchaser to determine the exact position of existing A copy of the offer should also be faxed to 01896 758883. services and to arrange for any modification/connection of these to the development in consultation with the relevant services providers. A closing date may be set for offers. Please note that only those parties who formally notify their interest will be informed of the closing date. Interested parties are advised Tenure to notify the selling agents of their interest as soon as possible. The sellers reserve the Absolute Ownership right to sell privately and are not bound to accept the highest or indeed any offer. Method of Sale Viewing The site is offered for sale as a whole with vacant possession by Private Treaty. By appointment with the sole agents. Edwin Thompson, Chartered Surveyors Value Added Tax 76 Overhaugh Street Any prices are exclusive of VAT. The subjects are not understood to be elected to VAT. Galashiels TD1 1DP Offers Offers should include: The identity of the purchasers; the price offered; source of funds; Tel. 01896 751300 clear details of any conditions attached to the offer; proposed timescale for conclusion Fax. 01896 758883 of missives, completion and payment. E-mail: [email protected] .
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