Land for sale

Eccles Village, Kelso TD5

Brief resume


- Approx 0.815 ha (2.01 acre)

- Developable area relatively level

- Accessed directly off B646 - Potential for Residential Development
The site


The site is readily accessible with Main Street (B6461) running along the north boundary and C97 (Eccles to Birgham Road) to the east boundary. Access is directly off the B646. The purchaser will be responsible for the construction of access to serve the development.
Planning


The land lies within the Eccles Village Development Boundary as identified in the Scottish Borders Local Development Plan 2 (adopted August 2024). Subject to satisfactory design, layout and compliance with all statutory planning requirements, it is anticipated that residential development will be supported.

There are no known planning applications currently in progress on the site. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries with Scottish Borders Council Planning Department.
Location


There are a number of similar developments in the village including Stable Park and Kirkfield.

The site is situated to the south of the B6461 public road, within the centre of Eccles Village, approximately five miles east of Kelso in the Scottish Borders.

Eccles is a small, attractive village within the parish of Kelso, with historic roots understood to date back to the sixth century. The name “Eccles” derives from the Brittonic word eglwys, meaning church.

Kelso is a popular and affluent market town offering a broad range of amenities including independent retailers, supermarkets, restaurants, schools, and professional services. It has a population of approximately 6,900 as per the 2021 Mid-Year Population Estimate, an 11.47% increase from the 2001 Census (6,190). The ten-mile catchment is approximately 27,858, with a median household income of £30,828 (Source: Costar).

Eccles lies around 45 miles south of Edinburgh and benefits from good road links via the A697 north to Edinburgh and south to Newcastle. Berwick-upon-Tweed (approx. 20 miles east) provides access to the East Coast Main Line rail network. Regular bus services link Eccles and Kelso with surrounding towns including Duns and Berwick.
Services


It is understood that mains electricity, water and foul drainage are available in the village. The purchaser will be responsible for confirming availability and capacity, and for the installation of all required servicing infrastructure.
Areas


The site has been measured from an os based mapping system based on our assumptions as to boundaries to an approximate area of 0.815 ha (2.01 acre) or thereby.
Energy performance


As this is undeveloped land, an EPC is not applicable at this stage. Should any existing buildings be retained or new units developed, the developer will be responsible for securing relevant EPC documentation in line with statutory requirements.
Developer contributions


Where applicable the purchaser will be responsible for any Developer Contributions levied by Scottish Borders Council in relation to their developer proposals.
Tenure


The site is held under Absolute Ownership (equivalent to Freehold).
Method of sale


The property is offered for sale as a whole, with vacant possession.
Value added tax


The property is not currently elected for VAT.
Offers


Offers over £225,000 are invited.

All offers should clearly state:

Purchaser identity and legal representative

Offer price and funding source

Any conditions attached to the offer

A closing date may be set. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to formally register their interest with the selling agents.
Viewings and further information


Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agents:

Edwin Thompson llp

76 Overhaugh Street

Galashiels

TD1 1DP

Tel: Email:
Important notice


Edwin Thompson for themselves and for the Vendor of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that:

1. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, any offer or contract.

2. All descriptions, dimensions, plans, reference to condition and necessary conditions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness.

3. No person in the employment of Edwin Thompson has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the Agents, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendor.

4. No responsibility can be accepted for loss or expense incurred in viewing the property or in any other way in the event of the property being sold or withdrawn.

5.Edwin Thompson is the generic trading name for Edwin Thompson Property Services Limited, a Limited Company registered in England and Wales (no.07428207)

Registered office:28 St John’s Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5AF