Greenfield House is a Category B Listed three-storey and stone building designed by Edinburgh Architects, A G Sydney Mitchell and Watson and built between 1892 and 1894 for David Thomson, the Deputy Lieutenant of Clackmannanshire at the time. The
original architects reconstructed and extended the house after a severe fire in 1914. David Paton Thomson died in 1917 and in his will instructed that his wife should live in the house until her death, after which it must be sold.
In 1952 the house was bought by Alloa Burgh Council. Further development to the building received a commendation from the Civic Trust in 1987 when it was extended, with purpose built offices added, to accommodate the headquarters for Clackmannanshire Council. Many of the original fittings of the house, including splendid stained glass, plasterwork and wood panelling, have survived.
As part of the Council’s office rationalisation and the relocation of the Council’s HQ and chambers to a redevelopment at Kilncraigs, Greenfield House has been declared surplus to requirements and approved for disposal.
Planning:
The building is a Category B Listed Building with historic architectural significance. The property is situated adjacent to a mixed use town centre area. The existing use is office Class 4.
Asbestos Report
An asbestos survey report is available upon request.
Location
Clackmannanshire is located in the heart of Scotland with Stirling to the west, Dunfermline to the east, Falkirk to the south and Perth to the north. Alloa is the principal town and commercial and administrative centre for the area. On the banks of the River Forth, Alloa boasts stunning scenery with the backdrop of the impressive Ochil hills.
Alloa offers a central base from which there are swift routes to the cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, to the seaside or to the hills. It is located approximately 35 miles (48km) north east of Glasgow and 30 miles (49km) north west of Edinburgh.
Greenfield House is centrally located in the town of Alloa bounded by Tullibody Road and Parkway. The building is set within a mature parkland offering sunny glades and leafy woodlands. Enhancing the park are a number of specimen trees, including a Bronze Maple and a Tulip Tree.
Alloa is connected to Scotland’s motorway network by a short drive to the Clackmannanshire Bridge which connects to the M9 and M80 motorways. Both Edinburgh and Glasgow Airports are within a 30 and 40 minute drive respectively.
Greenfield House is a short walk from Alloa railway station with its direct hourly passenger services to Stirling and beyond.
Accommodation
Original Building
Ground Floor 619.5 sq m
First Floor 470 sq m
Second Floor 408 sq m
1,497.5 sq m
Extension
Ground Floor 691 sq m
First Floor 544 sq m
1,235 sq m
Total 2,732.5 sq m
Terms
Offers are invited for the leasehold interest in the property. The Council will grant a 99 year lease of the property at a peppercorn (nominal) rent in exchange for a grassum (capital) payment. The Council will consider offers for the feuhold interest if this is preferred by purchasers. The Council will work with prospective purchasers to maximise the potential of the BRPA scheme. The Council will discuss with prospective purchasers the extensive garden ground and the various paths which cross the site and the management of the public accessible areas of the grounds.
Offer Guidance:
- Notes of interest should be registered with the Council’s surveyor using the contact details below in order that interested parties may be advised of a closing date.
- When a closing date is set all offers must be in writing and received by 12noon on the closing date. The Council will not accept late offers under any circumstances.
- Offers must be submitted in an offer envelope available from this Service upon request.
- Offers are to be exclusive of VAT.
- Offers received electronically, by fax or email will not be accepted.
- The Council does not bind itself to accept the highest or any offer.
- Prior to submitting an offer you are strongly recommended to take appropriate professional advice.
- Further guidance will be provide when a closing date has been fixed and a notification issued.
Specification
EPC Rating F+