The site, which measures some 12.38 hectares (30.6 acres) comprises a paddock, former playing fields, wooded and garden areas. The property is accessed via a private driveway from Blacksholm Road at the south eastern corner of the site.
Location
The property is located on the south western edge of Kilmacolm, a popular commuter village 28 km (19 miles) to the west of Glasgow. Kilmacolm is renowned as one of the most sought after villages to live in Scotland and benefits from a Co-op Supermarket, shops, restaurants, cafes, a pub, library and doctors surgery. There is an excellent nursery and primary school, as well as the renowned St Columba’s Independent School. Furthermore, there are bus pickup points in the village for many of Glasgow’s private schools.
A wealth of leisure facilities are available on the doorstep, with the river Clyde and its tributaries close by and Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park only 48km (30 miles) to the north. Kilmacolm itself has a golf course, tennis, squash and bowls clubs, as well as walks and cycle paths around the beautiful surrounding countryside.
Being located close to the A761, the property benefits from excellent road links on to Paisley, Port of Glasgow and Greenock, as well as to the M8 motorway approximately 14km (9 miles) to the south east. Glasgow International Airport lies 14km (9 miles) to the east.
Accommodation
Size - 12.38 hectares (30.6 acres)
Terms
PLANNING - Balrossie benefits from a variety of Planning Permissions to convert the existing main building, annex and water tower into 15 units, along with the construction of 49 new build houses within the grounds. The proposed development will include a new access point in the northeastern corner of the site and a new package waste treatment plant will be required. The net sales area of the consented scheme is 11,215.01 sq m (120,718 sq ft).
Planning Permission (18/0007/TRE) was granted on 3rd August 2018 to remove various trees within the grounds of Balrossie.
Planning Permission (23/0019/IC) was granted on 7th June 2023 to allow for the construction of 27 new build houses with associated roads infrastructure and new package waste treatment plant.
Planning Permission (23/0020/IC) was granted on 7th June 2023 to convert the existing buildings into 15 residential units.
Planning Permission (23/0018/IC) was granted on 7th June 2023 to allow for the construction of 22 new build houses with associated roads infrastructure and new package waste treatment plant.
New Build - 3 bed Semi-Detached Villa - 8 units
New Build - 3 Bed Detached Villa - 4 units
New Build - 4 Bed Detached Villa - 16 units
New Build - 4 Bed + Box Detached Villa - 3 units
New Build - 5 Bed Detached Villa - 18 units
Balrossie with annex, ornamental outbuilding, ancillary building, terraces, steps, gatepiers, gates and railings are B Listed but are not situated within a Conservation Area. Further information regarding the Planning Permissions is available upon request, alternatively contact Inverclyde Council on 01475 717 171or www.inverclyde.gov.uk
VACANT POSSESSION - The property is sold with the benefit of vacant possession.
PRICE - On request.
FINANCIAL GUARANTEE/MONEY LAUNDERING - All offers to purchase the property (regardless of whether the offer is on a cash basis or subject to loan funding) must be accompanied with evidence of Source of Funds. This can be in the form of a bank statement showing the purchase price, a financial reference from a bank / funding source, or confirmation from a solicitor that the purchaser has sufficient funds to complete the purchase.
In addition, the purchaser must supply certified copies of his/ her passport and confirmation of residence in terms acceptable under anti money laundering (AML) legislation. These documents will be required for all individuals who will appear on the title once the transaction is complete.
VAT - The property is elected for VAT.