53 Old Redding Road, Laurieston FK2 9JU-Sold July 2020

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Rare and exciting development opportunity, of large detached traditional villa set within extensive garden grounds. The property is in a state of disrepair, non habitable and not suitable for mortgage purposes. Planning has been granted to convert the building into 3 apartments, and an additional 2 detached villas within the grounds.

Description

Rare and exciting development opportunity, of large detached traditional villa set within extensive garden grounds. ’Green Gables’ is located within the popular village of Laurieston on the outskirts of Falkirk and is well placed for local amenities. The property is in a state of disrepair and requires extensive work both internally and externally. The building at present is deemed non-habitable and is not suitable for mortgage purposes, so is being sold as a development opportunity. The property is set within large stone walled gardens, and the current owner has had planning permission granted in August 2018, to convert the building into three, 3 bedroom apartments. Planning has also been granted to build two 3 bed detached villas within the garden grounds. The site also offers the opportunity of a small bespoke development of new build properties, if the current detached villa was demolished. This would be subject to the relevant permissions and building consents through Falkirk Council, and this has not been investigated, and no warranties are implied. The site itself extends to approximately 1170 square metres, just under 0.29 of an acre, and sits in a popular, elevated spot. Internal viewing of the property is not available due to health and safety issues. However external viewing of the property and site is available and recommended.

Location

The subjects are situated within the village of Laurieston which enjoys a village atmosphere with a mixture of new and more established housing. Laurieston is well placed for the commuter, with a mainline railway station in Polmont and Falkirk giving access to Edinburgh, Glasgow and beyond. The M9 motorway gives access to the greater part of central Scotland. For the family, there are primary and secondary schools, leisure, recreation and shopping facilities available in Falkirk, along with the newly opened Helix featuring the world famous Kelpies.

Building Plot, Glasgow Road, Longcroft FK4 1QL-SOLD December 2019

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Outline planing permission for 4 bed detached villa granted in August 2019. Plot in excess of a 1/4 of an acre, extending to approximately 1040 sqm, the new build would enjoy excellent parking, generously sized gardens, enjoying a southerly aspect and attractive countryside views to the rear.

Description

An excellent opportunity to purchase a building plot within the popular village of Longcroft. Centrally situated the plot enjoys easy access to village amenities including the popular Cotton House Restaurant. The plot enjoys superb views to the rear across the countryside, farmland and beyond. Extending to approximately 1040 square metres, in excess of a quarter of an acre, the new build would enjoy the benefit of excellent parking, generously sized gardens, enjoying a southerly aspect and attractive countryside views to the rear. Outline planning permission has been granted in August 2019 for a 4 bed detached dwelling house. The site was previously part of the garden of number 158 Glasgow Road, and services may lie to hand. Detailed planning applications and obtaining a builders’ warrant would be the entire responsibility of any successful purchaser. This is a unique opportunity for the self -builder to create an individual home to personal specification. An added attraction for self-builders is both the avoidance of Land and Building Transaction Tax and the ability to reclaim VAT on a self-build project.

Location

Longcroft is located on the outskirts of Denny, and is well placed for the commuter providing road links to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stirling. Nearby is a small range of local shops, restaurants and pubs. The main town of Denny offers further amenities to include primary and secondary schools, shopping and leisure facilities, with public transport of bus links. Nearby the larger towns of Falkirk and Stirling offer a larger range of amenities with mainline railway stations providing rail links to both Edinburgh,  Glasgow and beyond.