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£125,000
Land for saleLancaster House, Newtown St Boswells TD6
Auction
About this property
Fantastic re-development opportunity
Secluded front garden
Planning approved for residential conversion
2 parking spaces
Period Property
Lancaster House comprises a former Victorian School House in an east facing position and dating back to the late 1800s.
- Fantastic re-development opportunity
- Central location
- Secluded front garden
Location
The property is situated on the main thoroughfare (B6398) north of the Scottish Borders Council Headquarters just off Newtown St. Boswells village.
Newtown St Boswells is situated in a central location with good links to the national roads network, Edinburgh, Newcastle and the main towns within the central borders.
Newtown St Boswells is an important administrative, agriculture centre, home to the headquarters of Scottish Borders Council and Harrison and Hetherington Auction Mart, the areas main livestock auction mart. The village has been earmarked for significant expansion in the proposed Scottish Borders
Local Development Plan and is located just 6 miles from the railway station at Tweedbank, the southern terminus of the newly reinstated borders rail link between the central borders and Edinburgh Waverley.
Description
The main building is of traditional construction with typical local red sandstone elevations and a pitched slate roof clad in slate. There is a protrusion to the south which would appear original and providing a kitchen, toilet and storage. There is a more recent brick-built extension to the west with rendered elevations. This houses a stairwell to the upper level and emergency exit to the rear.
Windows predominantly comprise single glazed sash and case units. Rainwater goods comprise cast iron units.
Garden grounds are enclosed with the main garden area to the front laid to lawn with mature trees and shrub borders. There is a hardstanding area to the rear laid to patio.
It should also be noted that the council will include the right to park two vehicles out with the subjects of sale.
Areas
The property has been measured in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice to provide the following approximate areas:
Total - 171.75sq m (1,838.70sq ft)
E & oe Measurements taken using a laser measurement device.
Energy performance certificate
G119
Services
Water, electricity and waste services are believed to be connected to the property servicing the previous bungalow which has now been demolished. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to arrange any further modification/connection as required.
Tenure
Presumed Absolute Ownership following the Abolition of Feudal Tenure etc (Scotland) Act 2000. This should be confirmed by your solicitor.
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Value added tax
Any intending purchasers must satisfy themselves independently as to the instances of VAT in respect of any transaction.
Planning
Planning approval has been granted for Alterations and Change of Use to form dwelling house from office under planning ref: 24/00871/ful
Section 75 agreement
Under the current planning application, the developer will be liable to cover the costs of Developer Contributions which are £17,005 (for financial year 2025/2026)
Offers
Assesment of bids: In evaluating bids, the Council will be require to comply with Section 74 of the Local Government(s) Act 1973. While the Council is not bound to accept the highest bid, it may be that the Council will require to exercise its powers under the Disposal of Land by Local Authorities (Scotland) Regulations 2010 to accept a lower bid. The Council reserves the right to sell privately and shall not be bound to accept the highest or indeed any offer.
Each party will be responsible for paying their own legal costs incurred in any transaction.
Viewings
By appointment with the sole agents.
Edwin Thompson, Chartered Surveyors
76 Overhaugh Street
Galashiels
TD1 1DP
Tel. Fax. E-mail:
Important notice
Edwin Thompson for themselves and for the Vendor of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that:
1. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, any offer or contract.
2. All descriptions, dimensions, plans, reference to condition and necessary conditions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness.
3. No person in the employment of Edwin Thompson has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the Agents, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendor.
4. No responsibility can be accepted for loss or expense incurred in viewing the property or in any other way in the event of the property being sold or withdrawn.
5. These particulars were prepared in March 2023
Edwin Thompson is the generic trading name for Edwin Thompson Property Services Limited, a Limited Company registered in England and Wales (no.07428207)
Registered office:28 St John’s Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5AF
- Fantastic re-development opportunity
- Central location
- Secluded front garden
Location
The property is situated on the main thoroughfare (B6398) north of the Scottish Borders Council Headquarters just off Newtown St. Boswells village.
Newtown St Boswells is situated in a central location with good links to the national roads network, Edinburgh, Newcastle and the main towns within the central borders.
Newtown St Boswells is an important administrative, agriculture centre, home to the headquarters of Scottish Borders Council and Harrison and Hetherington Auction Mart, the areas main livestock auction mart. The village has been earmarked for significant expansion in the proposed Scottish Borders
Local Development Plan and is located just 6 miles from the railway station at Tweedbank, the southern terminus of the newly reinstated borders rail link between the central borders and Edinburgh Waverley.
Description
The main building is of traditional construction with typical local red sandstone elevations and a pitched slate roof clad in slate. There is a protrusion to the south which would appear original and providing a kitchen, toilet and storage. There is a more recent brick-built extension to the west with rendered elevations. This houses a stairwell to the upper level and emergency exit to the rear.
Windows predominantly comprise single glazed sash and case units. Rainwater goods comprise cast iron units.
Garden grounds are enclosed with the main garden area to the front laid to lawn with mature trees and shrub borders. There is a hardstanding area to the rear laid to patio.
It should also be noted that the council will include the right to park two vehicles out with the subjects of sale.
Areas
The property has been measured in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice to provide the following approximate areas:
Total - 171.75sq m (1,838.70sq ft)
E & oe Measurements taken using a laser measurement device.
Energy performance certificate
G119
Services
Water, electricity and waste services are believed to be connected to the property servicing the previous bungalow which has now been demolished. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to arrange any further modification/connection as required.
Tenure
Presumed Absolute Ownership following the Abolition of Feudal Tenure etc (Scotland) Act 2000. This should be confirmed by your solicitor.
WHAT3WORDS///
insurance.equity.apples
Value added tax
Any intending purchasers must satisfy themselves independently as to the instances of VAT in respect of any transaction.
Planning
Planning approval has been granted for Alterations and Change of Use to form dwelling house from office under planning ref: 24/00871/ful
Section 75 agreement
Under the current planning application, the developer will be liable to cover the costs of Developer Contributions which are £17,005 (for financial year 2025/2026)
Offers
Assesment of bids: In evaluating bids, the Council will be require to comply with Section 74 of the Local Government(s) Act 1973. While the Council is not bound to accept the highest bid, it may be that the Council will require to exercise its powers under the Disposal of Land by Local Authorities (Scotland) Regulations 2010 to accept a lower bid. The Council reserves the right to sell privately and shall not be bound to accept the highest or indeed any offer.
Each party will be responsible for paying their own legal costs incurred in any transaction.
Viewings
By appointment with the sole agents.
Edwin Thompson, Chartered Surveyors
76 Overhaugh Street
Galashiels
TD1 1DP
Tel. Fax. E-mail:
Important notice
Edwin Thompson for themselves and for the Vendor of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that:
1. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, any offer or contract.
2. All descriptions, dimensions, plans, reference to condition and necessary conditions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness.
3. No person in the employment of Edwin Thompson has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the Agents, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendor.
4. No responsibility can be accepted for loss or expense incurred in viewing the property or in any other way in the event of the property being sold or withdrawn.
5. These particulars were prepared in March 2023
Edwin Thompson is the generic trading name for Edwin Thompson Property Services Limited, a Limited Company registered in England and Wales (no.07428207)
Registered office:28 St John’s Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5AF
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