Swinton Mill Development Site, Swinton, Duns, Berwickshire, TD12 4JS
An opportunity has arisen to acquire a former agricultural workshop and yard with planning permission granted by Scottish Borders Council under ref: 18/00890/AMC for conversion into 4 residential units (subject to a schedule of conditions).
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Amy Brown
Branch Manager
Development comprises:
Unit 1:
Floor area 104.10 sq. metres, Car port 34.20 sq. metres - 3 bedroom, single storey.
Unit 2:
Floor area 144.45 sq. metres, Car port 34.20 sq. metres - 3 bedroom, 2 storey.
Unit 3:
Floor area 149.40 sq. metres, Car port 34.20 sq. metres - 3 bedroom, 2 storey.
Units 4:
Floor 179.60 sq. metres, Car port 34.20 sq. metres - 4 bedroom, 2 storey.
In total the site is situated on approximately 0.66 acres (0.27 hectares)
Distances:
Berwick Railway Station 14 miles, Coldstream 4.5 miles, Edinburgh 46 miles (all distances are approximate).
Situation:
The site is situated in a quiet rural location in Swinton Mill, close to the sought after village of Swinton with its award winning hotel/restaurant and highly regarded primary school. The nearby town of Coldstream has a thriving High Street and offers an excellent array of local amenities which include a local supermarket and shops, restaurants and take-aways, public houses and a bank. Further national amenities and services can be found in Berwick-upon-Tweed, including M&S, Tesco, PC World and Asda. Berwick is also on the main east coast rail line and offers regular services to both Edinburgh and London.
Berwickshire is arguably one of the most beautiful and unspoilt corners of Scotland and as well as glorious scenery, the area has a huge amount to offer in the way of lifestyle and culture. The magnificent east coast provides a mixture of sandy beaches, historic castles and a world class bird sanctuary on of the Farne Isles. The rugged beauty of the Cheviot Hills offers wide ranging spaces and the renowned River Tweed forms a picturesque border to England.
There are several excellent golf courses nearby including The Hirsel Golf Club in Coldstream Goswick, The Roxburghe. Good local state education is available nearby for all ages, as well as the well-respected Longridge Towers offering private schooling near Berwick.
Edinburgh, Scotland’s National City is under 50 miles to the north and is the centre of art and culture with many renowned theatres and art galleries. Edinburgh also has an international airport.
Planning:
Full details can be found on the Scottish Borders Planning Portal under planning reference - 18/00890/AMC - Erection of four dwellinghouses (approval of all matters specified in permission 14/01254/PPP) - Former Agricultural Workshop and Yard Swinton Mill, Coldstream, Scottish Borders. The site has been cleared building demolished and it is understood the planning permission is extant.
General Remarks:
Satellite Navigation:
For the benefit of those with satellite navigation the property’s postcode is TD12 4JS.
What3words:
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Services:
Interested parties will need to make their own enquiries with the relevant bodies concerning services. It is known there is mains water on site as well as mains electricity where a quote has been obtained for a new connection detail can be supplied on request. There is also a septic tank on site which was previously used for the workshop.
Geoenvironmental Appraisal
Dunelm have undertaken a Geoenvironmental Appraisal of the site, comprising a Phase 1 Desk Study and subsequent Phase 2 intrusive investigations in order to fully characterize the site, with the scope of works agreed with Scottish Borders Council. As part of the works, Dunelm have also supervised and validated remediation works to a small hotspot of impacted soils identified in the northwest corner of the site. Further details can be supplied on request.
Local Authority:
Scottish Borders Council
Tel: 01835 824000.
Internet Web Site:
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Servitude Rights, Burdens & Wayleaves:
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.
Particulars and Plans:
These particulars and plan are believed to be correct but they are in no way guaranteed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation nor in any circumstances give grounds for action at law.
Misrepresentations
1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie South LLP, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent.
2. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that he has not entered into contact in reliance on the said statements, that he has satisfied himself as to the content of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property.
3. Any error, omission or mis-statement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action.
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2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive and it should n be assumed that the property remains as photographed. Any error, omission or mis-statement shall not annul the sale, or entitle any party to compensation or recourse to action at law. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents, including for its current use. Rettie South LLP have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and ought to seek their own professional advice.
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