Land for sale

The Old School, Tweedsmuir, Biggar, Scottish Borders ML12

Old school building with potential to develop, subject to local authority consents

Description
Currently used as a store, the property was granted planning permission in 2016 for conversion into a three-bedroom property with one or two reception rooms. The property could also be used for more creative purposes such as a yoga studio, art studio, woodworking or other creative projects. Further information can be found under planning reference 16/00808/ful on the Scottish Borders Planning portal.

Location
The Old School lies in the unspoilt rural setting of Tweedsmuir just off the A701, with excellent road links to Edinburgh, Glasgow, the M74 and the South.

Tweedsmuir has a village hall, church and a vibrant community, including the community owned Crook Inn (1.5 miles away), part of which is used for community events through the year and regularly opens to the public as a café during the holiday season. The larger village of Broughton (8 miles north) has a village shop, tea room/bistro, craft brewery, garage and primary school with a school bus service serving the village.

Slightly further afield are the towns of Peebles and Biggar with secondary schools and thriving high streets with both artisan shops and more mainstream businesses. Peebles has a Sainsbury’s, Co-op and Tesco, a theatre and arts centre and hosts several annual festivals including the renowned Arts Festival. There are also notable restaurants including Michelin Bib Gourmand Osso and the 2 aa Rosette Horseshoe in Eddleston. Biggar has a Co-op and the award-winning Barony restaurant along with The Crown pub. Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Asda and Morrisons all deliver online groceries to Tweedsmuir.

The local area provides a plethora of outdoor sporting opportunities with exceptional hill walking, mountain biking on the 7Stanes, shooting and trout fishing. Stobo Castle Health Spa and Dawyck Botanical Gardens are also a short drive away.

Square Footage: 1,722 sq ft

Acreage:
0.27 Acres



Additional Info
Local Authority: Scottish Borders Council. The Old School is registered as a “store” and has a rateable value of £3,050.

Planning: A change of use will be required if a purchaser wishes to use the property as residential.

Fixtures & Fittings: All white goods, curtains, carpets and light fittings to be included.

Solicitors: Blackwood and Smith. 39 High Street, Peebles.