The property was originally built as a Nurses’ Home which was opened on the 12th October 1911 and most recently a Barnardos children’s home.
The majority of the building is built over two floors, of sandstone and slated roof. There is a single storey extension to the rear most of which is of a similar age to the main building. There is also a single storey portable building with toilet (3m x 8.5m) which is included as part of the sale.
Whilst there have been some adaptions since its original use, little of the layout has changed from the original building. Old layout plans which closely reflect the current layout are available on request.
This substantial property has a high number of rooms in the building reflecting the buildings previous uses. There are approximately fifteen main rooms plus toilets made up of a range of living areas, kitchen areas, office space, bedrooms and toilets. The property benefits from a gas boiler and a good sized garden.
The building would lend itself to conversion to a single substantial home or perhaps division into two or three dwellings.
Location
The property is located in the town of Bo’ness which sits on the south bank of the Firth of Forth, 17 miles west of Edinburgh and six miles east of Falkirk. This opportunity is situated in an attractive, predominately residential area, less than half a mile to the south of the town centre.
The former children’s care home is situated at the corner of Cadzow Crescent and Cadzow Lane opposite St Catherines Church. This historical town has a wide range of attractions such as the Boness & Kinneil Heritage Railway, Bo’ness Motor Museum, Kinneil Museum and The Hippodrome Cinema. There is a wide range of facilities within the town; more extensive facilities are available in nearby Falkirk and Linlithgow.
Accommodation
Internally the gross internal area is 500sq.m approx. within a site area of 0.155 Hectares.
Terms
Rateable Value - The property is entered in the Valuation Roll as £XXX with effect from 1st April 2017.
Energy Performance Certificate - Band G
Planning - The existing use of the building is Class 8 "Residential Institution". Change of use to Class 9 "Houses" or another alternatives uses would require planning permission and Listed Building Consent for change of uses. The property is C listed.
Enquiries regarding proposed use or other proposed development should be directed to the Development Management Unit of Development Services at Falkirk Council on 01324 504748 or to dc@falkirk.gov.uk
Price - Offers over £XXX are invited
Offers - Formal offers to purchase the heritable interest must be in Scottish Legal Form. The enclosed ADDRESS LABEL must be affixed to the offer envelope (if no address label is enclosed, please contact us and we will supply same).
Offers must be received prior to the closing date of:
XXXm Friday 26th October 2018.
Offers should be submitted to:-
Chief Governance Officer
Falkirk Council
Municipal Buildings
West Bridge Street
Falkirk
FK1 1RS
The property is sold as seen.