The site presently comprises some open ground with vegetation and hard standing. Birkenshaw Rd bounds the site on its eastern side and provides access to the site as well as a small industrial estate close by. The site sits slightly below the levels of Cumbernauld Rd which bounds the site on its northern boundary. The western boundary is formed by the North Clyde railway line and low rise residential apartment blocks and open space form the southern boundary.
Location
The site, accessed off Birkenshaw St but fronting onto Cumbernauld Rd, it is located approximately 3 miles East of Glasgow City Centre. The general vicinity of the site is residential in nature a couple of industrial buildings in close proximity to the site. The area is well served for local retail provision especially along Alexandra Parade a short walk from the site. More formal retail provision can be found less than a mile from the subjects at the Forge Shopping Centre and Retail Park and a range of leisure provision is available close by at Alexandra Park.
The site is very well served for transport with the M8 motorway linking Glasgow to Edinburgh in the East, along with the M73 and M74 providing excellent connectivity to the North and South respectively. There are regular bus services into and out of the City from Alexandra Parade and Alexandra Parade railway station , lies a short walk from the site and provides connecting services to Glasgow City Centre, Edinburgh and surrounding areas of Glasgow.
Accommodation
The site has detailed planning consent for a development of 39 apartments in two, 4 storey blocks with surface car parking. The consent was granted on 23rd June 2011. A copy of the consent and drawings are available upon request. Parties considering a potential temporary change of use should make contact with Glasgow City Planning Department.
Terms
PRICE/LEASE TERMS - Our clients preference is to sell the site with offers in the region of £XXX however we will consider a lease on a term to be agreed, subject to planning for a use compatible with the surrounding residential area.
LEGAL COSTS - Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in any transaction. The ingoing tenant will be responsible for any stamp duty land tax, registration dues and VAT thereon.
Specification
- Prominent site with main road frontage onto Cumbernauld Road
- Site Extends to approximately 0.81 acres ( 0.33 Ha)
- Potential opportunity for letting for a variety of uses
- Planning granted for development of 39 Residential Apartments