FOR SALE 34 DIRLETON AVENUE, NORTH BERWICK, EAST LOTHIAN, EH39 4BH - FORMER MACDONALD MARINE HOTEL STAFF ACCOMMODATION BUILDING - Allied Surveyors ...
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34 DIRLETON AVENUE, NORTH BERWICK, EAST LOTHIAN, EH39 4BH FORMER MACDONALD MARINE HOTEL STAFF ACCOMMODATION BUILDING FOR SALE
PRIME DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY
P rime development opportunity in
highly desirable coastal town of North
Berwick
N on-listed building occupying a
generous plot of 0.5 acres (0.20 ha)
P otential for redevelopment to high
quality apartments, single house
or flatted development (subject to
planning)
2 5-miles from Edinburgh City Centre
M oments from world-renowned golf
courses and High Street amenities
Total Gross Internal Area approximately
846.28 sq m (9,108 sq ft)
I nviting offers over £1,353,000 ex VAT
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LOCATION AND SITUATION
North Berwick is one of
Scotland’s most affluent
coastal towns with a
population of approximately
14,000 people.
With its world-renowned links golf
courses, vibrant town centre and
white sandy beaches, the East Lothian
town is highly sought after by visitors,
residents and investors.
Situated approximately 25 miles east
of Scotland’s capital city, Edinburgh,
it benefits from close proximity to the
A1 trunk road. The town’s train station,
meanwhile, provides regular direct
services to Edinburgh Waverley, talking
around 30 minutes to reach the city
centre. The subjects are situated in a
residential district on Dirleton Avenue,
the principal route leading into and out
of North Berwick, at the crossroads
with Hamilton Road.
The property is less than 1-mile away
from the town’s High Street where a
wide range of amenities are on offer
including many independent shops,
restaurants, galleries, coffee houses
and boutiques.
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DESCRIPTION
The subjects comprise a second smaller access further
down Hamilton Road leading to
a substantial four-storey a single garage and driveway.
villa of red sandstone
The property, which was the Golf
construction with
Hotel until around 2006, is arranged
striking bay windows, over lower ground and three upper
stone balustrades and a floors, incorporating timber sash and
dramatic porch entrance. case window frames.
The roof is pitched and slated on It is currently in use as hostel
the main building whilst there are accommodation for the nearby
flat roofs with felt coverings on the Marine Hotel & Spa and comprises
various extensions to the property. of 18 bedrooms, some of which are
In addition, there are six chimney en-suite, bathrooms, lounge areas, a
stacks across the property. large kitchen and various stores.
The building sits within a regular The property, which would now
s h a p e d s i t e o f a p p r ox i m a t e l y benefit from renovation, is in the
0.5-acres (0.20 ha). It is bordered by process of being vacated and will be
stone walls and mature landscaping sold with full vacant possession.
f ro n t i n g D i r l e t o n Av e n u e a n d
Hamilton Road where there is a
change in level.
There are residential dwellings
on its northern, western and
eastern boundaries with a large
car park area on its southern most
flank. The principal vehicle access
is off Hamilton Road but there is
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ACCOMMODATION
According to our recent measurement survey the premises contain the following approximate gross
internal areas:
Area Sq m Sq ft
Lower Ground 209.8 2,258.3
Ground Floor 290.8 3,130.3
First Floor 224.5 2,416.6
Second Floor 104.2 1,121.6
Garage 16.8 180.8
Total 846.10 9,107.6
Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2021. All Rights Reserved.
Licence number 100022432
Plotted Scale - 1:750. Paper Size - A4
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PICTURE GALLERY F O R S A L E | P R I M E D E V E L O P M E N T O P P O R T U N I T Y A L L I E D S U R V E YO R S S C O T L A N D | 6
Terms Any proposed development, including change Council Tax Band: H
of use, will have to preserve or enhance the
Our client is seeking Offers Over £1,353,000 (One Legal Costs
character of the area, as defined in the North
Million Three Hundred And Fifty Three Thousand
Berwick Conservation Area Character Appraisal. Each party shall bear their own legal costs with the
Pounds) for the benefit of the heritable interest.
Interested parties are invited to make their own eventual purchaser liable for any Land and Building
Tenure enquiries with the planning department of East Transaction Tax (LBTT) and Registration Dues.
Heritable (Scottish equivalent of freehold). Lothian Council.
Viewing and Further Information
Conservation Area and Listed Buildings VAT By appointment through the sole agent, Allied
We are awaiting confirmation on whether or not the Surveyors Scotland plc.
The property sits within the North Berwick
building is opted for tax.
Conservation Area. According to our search of
Iain W. Mercer BA, AssocRICS
Historic Scotland’s listed building database the Utilities Director of Commercial Agency (East)
property is not listed. Two sycamore trees on the
The property is served by mains gas, electricity and 0131 357 4455
site are protected by a Tree Preservation Order.
water. 07713 626 887
Planning iain.mercer@alliedsurveyorsscotland.com
Energy Performance Certificate
We understand the property is currently used as a Bernadetta Majewska BSc (Hons)
staff hostel falling under Use Class 7 of the Town The EPC rating is G. Graduate Commercial Surveyor
and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) A copy of the recommendation report is available 0131 357 4455
Order 1997. The HMO licence for the premises has on request. bernadetta.majewska@alliedsurveyorsscotland.com
recently been renewed.
4.0
24 Walker Street, Edinburgh EH3 7HR
“Iain provided an excellent service, was extremely
0131 357 4455 professional. He kept me right throughout the
process, communicated clearly and in a timely
manner.”- 16th February 2021
Agency Development Appraisal
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