The development site is rectangular in nature and comprises an area of land extending to approximately 1.9 hectares (4.7 acres). The site has a private access from Muirburn Road which has access directly with Kings Road leading to Beith town centre. The site is bounded to the west and south by woodland lining the estate boundary with Muirburn Road and Kings Road respectively. The eastern boundary is a private access road to Woodside House and the north boundary forming part of the estate policy grounds. The private access road to the development has been constructed to base level. We have been informed that services have been established to facilitate connection of the residential plots to the main services with the plots being cleared and levelled with house positions marked out. We would recommend interested parties to make their own enquiries in connection with the current service provision.
Location
Beith has a resident population of approximately 6,346 persons (Census 2001) and is located within North Ayrshire on the A737 trunk road approximately 18 miles south west of Glasgow city centre, 12 miles south west of Paisley and 12 miles north of Irvine. The A737 trunk road connects Beith directly with the M8 motorway providing direct access to Glasgow International Airport. The subjects are situated approximately 3 miles south west of Glengarnock rail station and 5 miles north of Lochwinnoch rail station which both connect with direct half hourly services to Glasgow Central to the north and Ayr to the south. The development site is situated within the grounds of Woodside Estate, a former baronial mansion house dating back to 1551 with policies extending to approximately 66 acres of ground or thereby. The development site lies on the south western boundaries of the estate at approximately 1 mile to the north west of the town of Beith within rural environment. The surrounding area is generally agricultural in nature. All essential goods and services are provided within Beith including a primary school, supermarket and other retail premises.
Accommodation
The area of land extending to approximately 1.9 hectares (4.7 acres). All measurements have been carried out in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practise (Sixth Edition).
Terms
Development Proposals
The residential development currently has planning permission for the erection of 5 identical executive detached dwellings accessed from a single access road. The proposed houses are substantial in size over two storeys with large attached garages and extending to approximately 272 sq m (4,000 sq ft) with an additional 54 sq m (581 sq ft) of garage accommodation. The proposed accommodation of the houses would be as follows: Ground Floor: Entrance Vestibule, Reception Hallway, Lounge, Family Room, Library, Study, Kitchen, Utility and Down Stairs W.C and Cloak Room. First Floor: Landing, Master Bedroom (with Dressing Room and En-Suite Bathroom), Bedroom 2 with En-Suite Dressing Room and Shower Room, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5 and Family Bathroom.
Planning
The site has full Planning Permission for the erection of 5 executive detached dwellings (reference: N/07/01232/PP) which was granted in 2007 subject to a Section 75 agreement relating to the proceeds of a previous sale being placed in trust for repairs over Woodside House. We are advised that this planning condition has now been discharged. We are advised that the Planning Permission is now live due to the commencement of the works for the access road and services although would recommend that any potential purchaser clarify all matters in respect of planning with North Ayrshire Council Planning Department.
Price
Offers over £300,000 are invited.
VAT
The purchase price is quoted exclusive of VAT of which we are advised is not payable upon the purchase price. The vendors will reserve the right for VAT to be elected throughout the marketing period.
Legal Costs
Each party will be responsible for meeting their own legal costs in connection with the transaction.
Specification
- Exclusive Residential Development
- Full Residential Planning Permission
- Site For 5 Executive Homes With Extensive Plots
- Established Countryside Estate