CKD Galbraith Residential Property Scotland - Property for Sale South Scotland

Patrickbrae is an outstanding development prospect located in a fine rural position about 2 miles south west of Larkhall in South Lanarkshire. The village of Stonehouse (about 3 miles) offers a good range of local amenities whilst Larkhall offers a wide range of sevices including a number of excellent shops, leisure facilities, primary and secondary schooling. East Kilbride, about 15 miles to the north offers an excellent choice of amenities including a highly regarded shopping centre. The A71 is in close proximity providing rapid access west to Kilmarnock and the A77 and eastwards onto the M74. Glasgow City centre can be reached in little over 30 minutes drive and the area benefits from superb transport links. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (about 34 miles) and Glasgow International Airport (about 30 miles) offer regular scheduled flights to London and many other UK and international destinations. Glasgow (about 21 miles) is considered as one of Europe’s premier shopping destinations and offers an excellent range of restaurants, theatres, galleries, clubs and a number of highly regarded private schools.

South Lanarkshire is one of Scotland's most diverse counties, combining all the advantages of a prosperous urban economy with a beautiful rural landscape and rich cultural heritage. Positioned in the heart of the central lowlands, the area is ideally located to allow its inhabitants to enjoy the full benefits of the excellent rail and road links to the rest of Scotland and the UK. There are a number of excellent leisure opportunities in the area whilst the Ayrshire coastline is also easily accessible providing the world famous facilities at Prestwick and Royal Troon. There are many opportunities for game sports in the area and the county has some excellent Salmon and Trout fishing.

Sitting at the heart of the Avon Valley, Patrickbae is an exciting development opportunity to create a magnificent 18 hole golf course and club house, bowling club and a range of separate dwelling houses in a wonderful rural setting.

The property currently comprises 2 separate houses (both in need of modernisation) an attached former nursing home with detached staff quarters and lands extending in total to about 90 acres.

Patrickbrae House and Nursing Home

Constructed of attractive sandstone under a pitched tiled roof, the existing dwelling is in need of modernisation and comprises: Hall, 2 reception rooms, study, office, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Adjoining the property is a substantial former nursing home constructed of rendered brick under a pitched tiled roof. The nursing home ceased trading in 2005. Full planning consent now exists for the conversion of the home into a terrace of 7 separate dwellings. Located opposite is the former staff accommodation comprising: Living room, kitchen, ladies and gents cloakrooms, shower room and laundry room.

The proposed new houses will comprise three 4 bedroom terraced houses (House Type A) – GIA about 183m² / 1970ft² with accommodation as follows: Hall, living / dining room, kitchen, utility, wc, study, bathroom, 4 bedrooms (1 en suite). In addition, there are planned to be four 3 bedroom terraced houses (House Type B) – GIA about 167m² / 1800ft² with accommodation as follows: Hall, living room, dining room, kitchen, utility, wc, study, bathroom, 3 bedrooms (1 en suite).

Plans have also been prepared for the alteration of the existing house to create a fine detached family home comprising: Hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, swimming pool with changing facilities, gymnasium utility room, 2 wc’s, bathroom and 3 bedrooms (2 en suite) – GIA about 267m² / 2870ft².

Braehouse Cottage

A substantial detached house constructed of stone and brick under a pitched tile and thatch roof. The house is in need of renovation and comprises: Hall, 3 reception rooms, dining kitchen, gymnasium, 2 bathrooms and 4 bedrooms. In addition there is a large detached garage. The house has a net internal area of some 200m² / 2100ft².

Lands.

The lands at Patrickbrae extend to about 90 acres and comprise good quality grazing land (about 51 acres), amenity woodland and river (about 31 aces) and other lands extending to some about 9 acres (including roads, buildings etc). Bounded by the attractive Avon Gorge to the north and east, the property has a high amenity value. The lands are predominantly classified as grade 3(2) and 4(1) by the Macaulay Institute for Soil Research. Full planning consent has been obtained for the construction of an 18 hole golf course, bowling club and club house.

Additional Information

DIRECTIONS

From Glasgow head south on the M74. Exit at junction 8 and follow signs to Kilmarnock on the A71. At the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto he B7078 heading into Larkhall on Carlisle Road. Continue onto Machan Road and Church Street before turning left onto Macneil Street. Continue onto Millheugh Brae and at the roundabout, turn left. Cross over the River Avon and turn left onto Millheugh Road. Continue for about ½ mile before turning left onto a private road. Continue for about ½ mile where Patrickbrae is located on the left hand side.

SERVICES

PLANNING

Full planning consent exists for the construction of a golf course, bowling green, club house and associated parking at Patrickbrae (Ringsdale Castle Golf Club - Application No. HM/99/0262), dated 13/10/99). The seller’s agents understand that construction works to the club house commenced within 5 years of obtaining planning consent. Full planning consent also exists for the conversion of the former nursing home (Brae House Nursing Home) to form 7 separate dwellings (Application No. HM/06/0035, dated 06/12/2006). Further details are available from the selling agents.

LICENSING (SCOTLAND) ACT 1976 – CERTIFICATE OF REGISTATION OF A CLUB

A certificate of Registration of the Ringsdale Castle Golf and Bowling Club was granted on the 27th June 2007 and is valid until 26th June 2009.

SOLICITORS

LOCAL AUTHORITY

OUTGOINGS

The Patrickbrae Nursing Home has a rateable value of £55,000 with effect from 01 April 2005 (Ref: 9/20/T95820/1).

ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGNATIONS

The Avon Gorge is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Much of the property is designated as an ‘Area of Great Landscape Value’.

TECHNICAL PACK

A Technical pack has been prepared containing copies of the planning consents and associated plans. Copies in disk format (CD) are available to seriously interested parties from the selling agents.

SITE PLAN / AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH

Purchasers should note that the aerial photograph and site plan may be subject to minor amendments.

VIEWING

INTERNET WEBSITE

This property and other properties offered by CKD Galbraith can be viewed on our website at www.ckdgalbraith.co.uk as well as our affiliated website www.primelocation.com.

Selling Agents / Local CKD Galbraith Office

CKD Galbraith

3 Main Street

Milngavie

Glasgow G66 6BJ

tel: 0141 9533070

fax: 0141 9533071

glasgow@ckdgalbraith.co.uk

1. These particulars are intended to give a fair and overall description of the property. If any points are relevant to your interest, please ask for further information, prior to viewing. Prospective purchasers are advised to seek their own professional advice.

2. Areas, measurements and distances are given as a guide. Photographs depict only certain parts of the property. Nothing within the particulars shall be deemed to be a statement as to the structural condition, nor the working order of services and appliances.

3. These particulars shall not be binding on our clients whether acted on or otherwise, unless the same is incorporated within a written document, signed by our clients or on their behalf, satisfying the requirements of Section 3 of The Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995.

A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through lawyers to CKD Galbraith, in writing, will be advised of a closing date, unless the property has been sold previously.

The Seller will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any offer and has the right to accept an offer at any time or withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs incurred by interested parties.

Formal offers in the acceptable Scottish form should be submitted, through a Scottish Lawyer, to CKD Galbraith, 3 Main Street, Milngavie, Glasgow, G62 6BJ.

The subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves in all respects thereof.

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