The property is a former local government office.
The property is of brick construction with a pitched roof of varying pitches to the various elevations of the building.
Location
Bathgate is a commuter town within West Lothian, with a local population of around 22,000 people. Bathgate benefits from excellent transport links with Junctions 3A and 4 of the M8 providing access to Glasgow (27 miles) and Edinburgh (20 miles). Edinburgh and Glasgow airports are within one hour’s drive of the town whilst Bathgate benefits from a train station providing regular routes to many of Scotland’s main stations.
The subject property is located to the west of the town on Whitburn Road close to the town’s commercial hub and business activity.
Nearby retailers include Lidl, Aldi, Morrison’s, McDonald’s and Home Bargains.
Accommodation
Ground Floor : 714.0 sq m GIA / 567.3 sq m NIA
First Floor : 374.4 sq m GIA / 222.2sq mNIA
The site extends to approximately 0.275 Ha and encompasses external grounds and 26 car parking bays.
Terms
Purchase Price : Offers over £500,000 are invited to purchase the subjects as a freehold.
Rateable Value : The rateable value is £49,000.
This assessment is based on office use. Further information on the assessment of rateable value for an alternative use can be sought from the Regional Assessor, 17A South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, EH12 9FL
Community Asset Transfer - The Council will consider offers for Community Asset Transfer in accordance with the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 and West Lothian Council’s approved policies and practices.
Interested community groups are advised to consult colleagues in Economic Development to prepare their respective business plans.
Entry - Vacant possession will be provided upon conclusion of missives or the conclusion of purchase conveyancing.
Energy Performance - The building has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F+.
Planning : The property lies within the Town Centre as identified within the West Lothian Local Development Plan 2018. A range of town centre uses may be compatible and prospective purchasers are requested to engage with the Planning Department to discuss the suitability of their proposals.
The property could be occupied in its current form or a redevelopment scheme could be promoted at the site taking cognisance of local planning policies.
Submitting an Offer - Once a closing date has been set the following procedure will apply ;
All offers must submitted in an A4 envelope clearly labelled “OFFER OF PURCHASE FOR 69 WHITBURN ROAD, BATHGATE”. The offeror must write his / her name and address on the back of the envelope.
Any offers received after 12 Noon on the closing date will be returned unopened and will not be taken into consideration by the council.
All offers must be sent to : The Corporate Estate Manager, Property Services, West Lothian Council, West Lothian Civic Centre, Howden South Road, Livingston, EH54 6FF.
Offers received by fax or email will not be accepted.
The council does not bind itself to accept the highest or any other offer. However, West Lothian Council has a legal obligation to obtain the best price legally obtainable.
Prospective purchasers must also submit with any offer, information sufficient to allow the council to obtain a suitable financial reference. Were an offer is submitted by a company, then details of the directors or partners involved should be named.
Offers that are conditional upon planning permission or other consents must include the following information :
- A layout of the proposed development on the subjects.
- Details of the proposed development.
- A development timetable.
- Details of any conditions on which the offer is based.
- Details of any permissions / consents required.
- Details of the purchase price being offered.