34 DIRLETON AVENUE, NORTH BERWICK, EAST LOTHIAN, EH39 4BH FORMER MACDONALD MARINE HOTEL STAFF ACCOMMODATION BUILDING FOR SALE PRIME DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY Prime development opportunity in highly desirable coastal town of North Berwick Non-listed building occupying a generous plot of 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) Potential for redevelopment to high quality apartments, single house or flatted development (subject to planning) 25-miles from Edinburgh City Centre Moments from world-renowned golf courses and High Street amenities Total Gross Internal Area approximately 846.28 sq m (9,108 sq ft) Inviting offers over £1,353,000 ex VAT FOR SALE | PRIME DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY ALLIED SURVEYORS SCOTLAND | 2 LOCATION AND SITUATION North Berwick is one of Scotland’s most affluent coastal towns with a population of approximately 14,000 people. With its world-renowned links golf courses, vibrant town centre and white sandy beaches, the East Lothian town is highly sought after by visitors, residents and investors. Situated approximately 25 miles east of Scotland’s capital city, Edinburgh, it benefits from close proximity to the A1 trunk road. The town’s train station, meanwhile, provides regular direct services to Edinburgh Waverley, talking around 30 minutes to reach the city centre. The subjects are situated in a residential district on Dirleton Avenue, the principal route leading into and out of North Berwick, at the crossroads with Hamilton Road. The property is less than 1-mile away from the town’s High Street where a wide range of amenities are on offer including many independent shops, restaurants, galleries, coffee houses and boutiques. FOR SALE | PRIME DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY ALLIED SURVEYORS SCOTLAND | 3 DESCRIPTION The subjects comprise a second smaller access further a substantial four-storey down Hamilton Road leading to a single garage and driveway. villa of red sandstone construction with The property, which was the Golf Hotel until around 2006, is arranged striking bay windows, over lower ground and three upper stone balustrades and a floors, incorporating timber sash and dramatic porch entrance. case window frames. The roof is pitched and slated on It is currently in use as hostel the main building whilst there are accommodation for the nearby flat roofs with felt coverings on the Marine Hotel & Spa and comprises various extensions to the property. of 18 bedrooms, some of which are In addition, there are six chimney en-suite, bathrooms, lounge areas, a stacks across the property. large kitchen and various stores. The building sits within a regular The property, which would now shaped site of approximately benefit from renovation, is in the 0.5-acres (0.20 ha). It is bordered by process of being vacated and will be stone walls and mature landscaping sold with full vacant possession. fronting Dirleton Avenue and Hamilton Road where there is a change in level. There are residential dwellings on its northern, western and eastern boundaries with a large car park area on its southern most flank. The principal vehicle access is off Hamilton Road but there is FOR SALE | PRIME DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY ALLIED SURVEYORS SCOTLAND | 4 ACCOMMODATION According to our recent measurement survey the premises contain the following approximate gross internal areas: Area Sq m Sq ft Lower Ground 209.8 2,258.3 Ground Floor 290.8 3,130.3 First Floor 224.5 2,416.6 Second Floor 104.2 1,121.6 Garage 16.8 180.8 Total 846.10 9,107.6 Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2021. All Rights Reserved. Licence number 100022432 Plotted Scale - 1:750. Paper Size - A4 FOR SALE | PRIME DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY ALLIED SURVEYORS SCOTLAND | 5 PICTURE GALLERY FOR SALE | PRIME DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY ALLIED SURVEYORS SCOTLAND | 6 Terms Any proposed development, including change Council Tax Band: H of use, will have to preserve or enhance the Our client is seeking Offers Over £1,353,000 (One character of the area, as defined in the North Legal Costs Million Three Hundred And Fifty Three Thousand Berwick Conservation Area Character Appraisal. Pounds) for the benefit of the heritable interest. Each party shall bear their own legal costs with the Interested parties are invited to make their own eventual purchaser liable for any Land and Building Tenure enquiries with the planning department of East Transaction Tax (LBTT) and Registration Dues. Lothian Council. Heritable (Scottish equivalent of freehold). Viewing and Further Information Conservation Area and Listed Buildings VAT By appointment through the sole agent, Allied We are awaiting confirmation on whether or not the Surveyors Scotland plc. The property sits within the North Berwick building is opted for tax. Conservation Area. According to our search of Iain W. Mercer BA, AssocRICS Historic Scotland’s listed building database the Utilities Director of Commercial Agency (East) property is not listed. Two sycamore trees on the 0131 357 4455 site are protected by a Tree Preservation Order. The property is served by mains gas, electricity and water. 07713 626 887 Planning [email protected] Energy Performance Certificate We understand the property is currently used as a Bernadetta Majewska BSc (Hons) staff hostel falling under Use Class 7 of the Town The EPC rating is G. Graduate Commercial Surveyor and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) A copy of the recommendation report is available 0131 357 4455 Order 1997. The HMO licence for the premises has on request. [email protected] recently been renewed. 4.0 24 Walker Street, Edinburgh EH3 7HR “ Iain provided an excellent service, was extremely 0131 357 4455 professional. He kept me right throughout the process, communicated clearly and in a timely manner.”- 16th February 2021 Agency Development Appraisal Valuation Building Surveying alliedsurveyorsscotland.com Energy Reports Investment Advice @Allied_Scotland Asset Management OFFICES ACROSS SCOTLAND: Aberdeen | Ayr | Bathgate | Bearsden | Castle Douglas | Dingwall | Dumfries | Dundee | Dunfermline | Dunoon | Elgin | Falkirk | Fort WIlliam | Greenock Haddington | Hamilton | Helensburgh | Kilmarnock | Newton Stewart | Paisley | Peebles | Perth | Saltcoats | Selkirk | St Andrews | Stirling Allied Surveyors Scotland plc registered office address is Herbert House, 24 Herbert Street, Glasgow, G20 6NB. Registration No: SC180267 – Registered in Scotland. A list of Directors can be obtained at this address. Allied Surveyors Scotland plc for themselves and for their client whose agent they are give notice that: (1) These particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers or tenants and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. (2) All descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchaser or tenant should not relyFOR on them SALE as statements | PRIME or presentations DEVELOPMENT of fact but must satisfy OPPORTUNITY themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. (3) No person in the employment of Allied Surveyors Scotland plc has any authority to make or give representationALLIED or warranty SURVEYORS whatever in relation SCOTLAND to this property. (4) Unless| 7 otherwise stated all prices and rents are quoted exclusive of VAT. Prospective purchasers or lessees must satisfy themselves independently as to the incidence of VAT in respect of any transaction. (5) All plans based upon Ordnance Survey maps are reproduced with the sanction of the controller of H.M. Stationery. Publication Date: March 2021.