The subjects comprise of a two-storey storage building under a pitched roof which has electricity and water. Surrounding this is a dilapidated and redundant traditional stone-built U-plan agricultural farm steading, on a picturesque rural site extending to approximately 0.26 Ha (0.65 acres). The steading is predominantly of brick and rubble stonework interspersed with vegetation. The original U-plan steading has been altered over the years to provide function to its agricultural use. We understand that the property was previously used for smallholding purposes with chickens and other animals being kept in the grounds. There is a sperate paddock to the East and generous grounds to the west which border newly formed plots currently being marketed for sale by a third party. Both land parcels have a field gate to the public road.
This property enjoys the most incredible far reaching views to the south, overlooking the surrounding rural landscape, in a most peaceful and private location.
There are well maintained rural properties, old and new, in the local area and delightful countryside walks to be enjoyed from the doorstep.
The property is approached by a public road with a verge providing parking for approximately three vehicles.
It is hoped that this property will be converted to form one dwelling house only and a negotiable clawback provision is proposed, to prevent further development.
Location
Avonbridge is highly accessible, lying in a rural yet central location between Edinburgh and Glasgow, which are both readily commutable. Nearby towns include Bathgate (5 miles), Falkirk (6.8 miles), and Linlithgow (7 miles). The village lies at the junction of the B8028 and B825 roads and is a bridging point over the River Avon, hence the name Avonbridge. There is a village shop and a Public House in Avonbridge itself. Further amenities can be found in nearby in Armadale and Bathgate, and a good choice of national and independent retailers in Linlithgow, Falkirk and Livingston.
Regular bus services operate between Avonbridge and Falkirk which in turn provides efficient rail links to Edinburgh and Glasgow. Blackridge, Polmont, Armadale and Bathgate rail stations are all within 5 miles of the property.
Accommodation
Size - Approximately 0.26 Ha (0.65 acres)
Terms
Guide Price - £125,000
Services - Water and electricity can be found in the two storey outbuilding. We are not aware of any septic tanks or drainage connections over the property and purchasers will need to make their own enquiries in that regard.
Planning - The site has current and valid planning permission, with conditions, to form one residential property. The planning reference is P/20/0524/FUL | Alterations and Conversion of Steading to Form Dwellinghouse (Renewal of Planning Permission P/18/0204/FUL ) | Land To The West Of Candie Hill Falkirk. For full information please access the Falkirk Council Planning Portal or contact the selling agents.
A copy of the Coal Mining Risk Assessment is available through the selling agents.
The National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) sets out our spatial principles, regional priorities, national developments and national planning policy. It should be read as a whole and replaces NPF3 and Scottish Planning Policy.
Interested parties enquiring on alterations to the current consent can contact Paul Hughes of Glen Etive Projects: https://www.glenetiveprojects.co.uk/contact-us paul@glenetiveprojects.co.uk 0785 256 8874
SEPA - According to SEPA flood maps, the map currently shows that there are no short terms or long term floor risks at the site. Purchasers should familiarise and satisfy themselves with the most up to date information from SEPA. Purchasers can view the SEPA maps via this link: https:// www.sepa.org.uk/environment/water/flooding/flood-maps/
Access & Boundaries - The property is accessed from a public road. The ground for sale is as is described in the title deeds and warrandice will be excluded for any area where the fence line lies outside the legal boundary.
Rateable Value - No rateable value currently applies to this agricultural property. However the subjects may require to be assessed to meet specific occupier requirements. Further information on rates payments are available at www. saa.gov.uk.
Environmental and Heritage Conservation - Purchasers should make their own enquiries as to environmental or heritage conservation designations over the land. A copy of the Coal Mining Risk Assessment, a condition of the planning, is available through the Selling Agents.
Clawback Proposal - A negotiable clawback clause is proposed in the event of the purchaser obtaining planning permission for any additional residential dwellings (excluding the one consented dwellinghouse under the current planning permission) on any part of the property. A clawback provision may be inserted in the missives of sale allowing the vendor to recoup 50% of the uplift in value over a 25 year period.
Specification
- A rare opportunity to acquire a former agricultural property with current planning consent to form a dwellinghouse.
- Falkirk 6.8 miles (approximately)
- Edinburgh 25 miles (approximately)
- Glasgow 33 miles (approximately)
- Approximately 0.26 Ha (0.65 acres)
- Guide Price £125,000