For Sale Commercial/ Offices/ Leisure/ Development Opportunity Greenlaw Town Hall, the Square, Greenlaw, Berwickshire
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For Sale Commercial/ Offices/ Leisure/ Development Opportunity Greenlaw Town Hall, The Square, Greenlaw, Berwickshire. TD10 6UD Commercial/Offices/ Leisure/ Development Opportunity BBC television series Restoration Village. Though it did not win, the exposure created led to the involvement of the Scottish Historic Buildings Trust who took forward the Greenlaw Town Hall, The Square, Greenlaw. TD10 6UD campaign to secure the restoration of the building in 2010. Description A magnificent Grade A Listed Building of ashlar construction occupying a Greenlaw Town Hall is a magnificent Grade A Listed Building of ashlar construction set prominent position to the centre of Greenlaw. The Buildings grandeur reflects in a prominent position to the centre of Greenlaw. The building is of a Greek Revival Style with features including a symmetrical classical design with central Ionic portico Greenlaw’s historic status as the County Town of Berwickshire at the time it was and raised dome supporting pedimented pavilions. constructed. The hall was designed in 1829 by architect John Cunningham, a local architect born in The building was extensively restored and refurbished by Scottish Historic the nearby village of Leitholm. The building was reputedly funded by Sir William Purves Hume-Campbell, sixth Baronet and Third Earl of Marchmont to serve as the new county Buildings Trust in 2010. This £1.9 million renovation project included conversion buildings. Following a short time in New York John Cunningham designed the Castle Inn of the wings to either side of the building into well-appointed office suites Hotel. The Castle Inn, now a private house and offices positioned directly opposite compliments the architecture of the Town Hall. complete with kitchen and WC facilities with the impressive reception and main hall to the centre of the building being retained. Following original occupation as the offices serving the local government of Berwickshire, more recent uses have included occupation as a Community Centre in the Available with vacant possession. 1960s, use as a swimming pool in the 1970s and an antique sales room. After a period of dereliction at the turn of this century the building was extensively restored and Price on Application - all enquiries invited Ref. GT4903 refurbished by Scottish Historic Buildings Trust in 2010. This £1.9 million renovation project included conversion of the wings to either side of the building into well- General Information appointed office suites complete with kitchen and WC facilities with the impressive Greenlaw with a population of approximately 650 is situated on Blackadder Water in the reception and main hall to the centre of the building being retained. foothills of the Lammermuirs around 7 miles to the south west of Duns on the eastern side of the Scottish Borders. The village is within commuting distance of Edinburgh The property provides a highly flexible accommodation offering considerable scope for a multitude of alternative uses within a commanding roadside position. which is approximately 38 miles north and benefits from good road links to the north and south via the A697 trunk road. Subject to planning, alternative use potential may include offices, a function hall/ hospitality (there is a temporary licence permitting occupation for up to 250 people for events and The Town Hall (or County Hall as it was) is located in a commanding position within the functions), studios, residential redevelopment, retail uses, doctors surgery, treatment rooms, Square to the centre of the Village. The Buildings grandeur reflects Greenlaw’s historic holistic therapy centre, spa or similar. status as the County Town of Berwickshire at the time it was constructed. The County Accommodation Town of Berwickshire was subsequently transferred to Duns in 1904. The accommodation comprises: Facilities in Greenlaw include a fine Church dating back to 1675, a primary school, a Ground Floor: Grand Reception with access to east and west pavilions with double Public house, two village stores, a fish and chip shop, pharmacy and local butchers. doors opening out to the main double height hall. Each of the pavilions Other businesses in the village include Blackadder Caravan Park, a Building contractor, a are designed so that they can be occupied on a self-contained basis. Joinery contractor and an embroidery Factory. They can be separately accessed from the north. First Floor: Landing/viewing gallery overlooking main hall, steps up to the cupola. The impressive building was completed in 1831. The building was shortlisted in the 2006 Basement: Providing storage. Planning The accommodation within each of the pavilions mirrors itself Interested parties considering re-development proposals for providing: the subjects are advised to discuss proposals with the Area Planning Officer of the Development and Regulatory Services Ground Floor: Entrance hall, rear lobby opening on to Department of Scottish Borders Council. disabled access ramp, kitchen, three offices, two wcs. Energy Performance Certificate Assessed to Energy Performance Rating Band G. First Floor: Two offices. Tenure Areas Absolute Ownership The subjects have been measured in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice (current edition), to provide the Offers following areas: Offers should include: The identity of the purchasers; the price Description Sq m Sq ft offered; source of funds; clear details of any conditions attached to the offer; proposed timescale for conclusion of Main Hall 221.71 2,397 missives, completion and payment. East pavilion 116.80 1,257 West pavilion 116.80 1,257 A closing date may be set for offers. Please note that only those Total 455.31 4,911 parties who formally notify their interest will be informed of the closing date. Interested parties are advised to notify the Rateable Value selling agents of their interest as soon as possible. The sellers The Rateable Value of 1 and 2 West Pavilion have been assessed reserve the right to sell privately and are not bound to accept the highest or indeed any offer. to £2,750 effective from 01-Apr-2011. VAT No Rateable Value has yet been ascribed to the East Pavilion or Any prices are exclusive of VAT. The subjects are elected to Vat. the Main Hall. This will presumably be assessed on occupation. VAT will be payable on the purchase price at the prevailing rate. Under the Small Business Bonus Scheme (Scotland) the Viewings subjects may be eligible for Rates Relief for 2016/17. For Strictly by appointment with the sole agents: businesses with a combined rateable value of up to £10,000 Edwin Thompson LLP, Chartered Surveyors (combined rateable value of all business’s non-domestic 76 Overhaugh Street property in Scotland) up to 100% relief is understood to be Galashiels available within the current financial year. On the basis of the TD1 1DP Listed Building Status there should be no rates liability whilst the subjects are vacant. Further details available from the Tel: 01896 751300 Business Rates Team at Scottish Borders Council. Tel: 0845 Fax: 01896 758883 3000 341 Email: [email protected] Services Mains water, electricity, and drainage. .