CLOSING DATE: XXXm 22nd APRIL 2014,
An opportunity to purchase a commercial property in the traditional village of Winchburgh.
The subject property forms part of a converted police station - a building of stone construction with a pitched tile roof. The building needs significant works after suffering poor upkeep and vacancy, therefore this property is prime for investment and refurbishment.
The space on offer is over ground floor and provides the following dimensions:
Front Sales: 25.6 sq m (275 sq ft)
Rear Ancillary: 14.5 sq m (156 sq ft)
The premises offer large double glazing windows, a toilet area and heating via a central electric system.
The property currently has consent for class 1 (retail) use, however it would also be suitable for office use depending on planning application.
Prospective purchasers hoping for a change of use should contact the Council’s Development & Building Control Unit, telephone 01506-77531.
The property is for sale only and the Council will not consider any offers to lease.
Offers are invited to be submitted in the first instance. Offers should be made in writing to:
The Estates Manager, West Lothian Council, West Lothian Civic Centre, Howden South Road, Livingston, EH54 6FF.
The council does not bind itself to accept the highest or any offer and reserves the right to charge VAT on the purchase price.
Each party will bear their own legal costs and all Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Location
Winchburgh is a small village in West Lothian situated about 10 miles west of Edinburgh City Centre, 3 miles east of Linlithgow and 3 miles north east of Broxburn.
The village is very accessible with the M8 Junction 3 being 4 miles to the south-west and the M9 Junction 2, 2 miles to the north-west. Public transport services the town in the shape of regular scheduled buses to and from surrounding locations including Edinburgh, Linlithgow and Falkirk. A new railway station is planned to connect the village to the Glasgow and Edinburgh line.
The Winchburgh Village development has begun construction. This aims to enhance the traditional village through increased residential units, new leisure facilities and community identity.
The subjects are situated in the centre of the village fronting onto the Main Street. The surrounding land use is predominantly residential however neighbouring commercial occupiers include Scotmid and Keystore.