CLOSING DATE 2.30PM, FRIDAY 3RD FEBRUARY 2023
Kilns House is a substantial largely two-storey sandstone-built villa which was built in 1852. The main building has a mainly pitch slated roof. Layout plans are available for the ground and first floors on request.
Originally a residential property, it was bought by Falkirk Council’s predecessors in 1954 to be used as offices by the Burgh Architects Department and other departments. Following decades of use as such, the property was most recently occupied as the then Community Services headquarters. The building has, however, been vacant since 2005 and is now in a poor condition.
For further information about the history of the property. The Falkirk History Society has an interesting article on the history of “Kilns” by G.B. Bailey:
https://falkirklocalhistory.club/around-the-area/houses-and-estates/kilns/
Potential uses, subject to all necessary consents, including planning, include re-use for office space or hotel/restaurant/leisure use, as well as conversion back to residential use, either as a single dwellinghouse or subdivided into two or more units.
Location
Kilns House is in the market town of Falkirk approximately mid-way between Edinburgh and Glasgow. Properties adjacent to Kilns House include the attractive Dollar Park to the west, Falkirk Town Hall to the east, a care home to the north and good quality traditional housing to the south and north-east.
Local services can be found in Falkirk Town Centre, which is less than ten minutes’ walk away. The following plan shows more detail of the extent of the subjects being offered for sale shaded in red. Please note that the area hatched, with a path running through it, is being specifically retained by Falkirk Council.
Accommodation
SITE AREA - 0.9 Hectares (2.31 Acres)
Ground Floor - 341 sq.m approx.
First Floor - 290 sq.m approx.
Attic - 40 sq.m approx
Modular Building - 80 sq.m approx.
Terms
SERVICES - Mains water, sewerage, electricity and gas are available. Interested parties should contact service providers to satisfy themselves as to the adequacy of services to the property.
RATEABLE VALUE - £37,500.
EPC - The current Energy Performance Certificate Rating is shown as E.
PLANNING - Potential purchasers should gain a copy of the Kilns House Planning Statement. (Available from keithraffan@falkirk.gov.uk).
Kilns House is a B-Listed building and lies with the Arnothill and Dollar Park Conservation area which has associated planning policies and restrictions on development of the building and grounds.
Offers must comply with the Planning Statement and potential bidders can also make their own enquiries of the Falkirk Council Planning Department email dc@falkirk.gov.uk
PRICE - Offers greater than £150,000 are invited.
CONSERVATION BURDEN OVER PROPERTY - The following conservation burdens in terms of Section 38 of the Title Conditions (Scotland) Act will be imposed on the Burdened Property in favour of the Council.
(One) The demolition of the 19th century Building, which is of local historical significance, is expressly prohibited in all time coming.
(Two) The Building will be maintained wind and watertight and in good order and repair structurally, externally, and internally in all time coming.
(Three) The Burdened Owner will renovate the Building and bring the same into daily use no later than the date occurring exactly two years after the Date of Entry.