RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SITE
HARDENS ROAD, DUNS, BERWICKSHIRE
Duns 1.8 miles Berwick-upon-Tweed 19 miles Edinburgh 46 miles
A large residential building plot situated on the outskirts of Duns. The site extends to 0.64 hectares (1.58 acres) or thereby in total.
· Stunning views over the Scottish Borders countryside.
· Within commuting distance of Edinburgh.
· Direct access from the public road.
· Mains water and electricity connections on site.
· Existing 11kw wind turbine providing annual income and electricity supply for proposed house.
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SITUATION
Hardens Road offers stunning views over Duns Golf Course and is within 1.8 miles of the local town.
Duns benefits from primary and secondary schools, recreational facilities including a swimming pool and tennis courts and a medical practice. There is also a good range of independent shops and visitor attractions including the Jim Clark Room.
Edinburgh is readily accessible from Duns via road or from Berwick-upon-Tweed railway station which also offers rail connections to Newcastle and London.
DIRECTIONS
From Duns, take the A6105 for approximately 0.8 miles before bearing right onto Hardens Road continue along this road for approximately 1 mile and the site is located on your left hand side.
DESCRIPTION
The plot extends to approximately 0.64 hectares (1.54 acres) or thereby and occupies a wonderful semi-rural location with fantastic views across Duns Golf Course and the surrounding countryside. This quiet and peaceful position is conveniently within walking distance of Duns and the foothills of the Lammermuirs. This provides the purchaser with a wonderful opportunity to build a property to their exacting specification in an accessible yet private location with substantial grounds. Indeed plots of this size are rarely available, especially with the added benefit of mains service connections for water and electricity and a wind turbine providing a source of renewable energy.
PLANNING PERMISSION
Planning Permission in Principle has been obtained for a single dwelling house under Ref: 13/00491/PPP subject to conditions. A copy of the consent can be viewed online at www.scotborders.gov.uk or by contacting the Selling Agents.
LOCAL CONTRIBUTIONS
The current owners of the property have paid the local contributions in full.
WIND TURBINE
The Gaia-Wind 133 11 kw wind turbine was erected in the north west corner of the site in 2012. Not only does this present the purchaser with an excellent opportunity to supply power to their property it will also provide a useful income stream. The FIT payments will run for another 17 years, details of which can be obtained from the Selling Agents.
SERVICES
The site currently benefits from mains electricity and water connections.
The purchaser will need to make their own arrangements regarding private drainage.
BOUNDARIES
The site is bordered to the north by Hardens Road, to the east by an existing residential development, to the south by Duns Golf Course and to the west by farmland.
ACCESS
The site is currently accessed directly from Hardens Road.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Scottish Borders Council. Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA. Tel: 01835 824000.
METHOD OF SALE
The property is offered for sale with Vacant Possession by Private Treaty and with entry by arrangement between parties.
A closing date for offers may be fixed and all interested parties are advised to register their interest with the Selling Agents.
OFFERS
Offers should be made in writing and addressed to the Selling Agents. The Seller shall not be bound to accept the highest or indeed any offer.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the Selling Agents.
RIGHTS, EASEMENTS & OUTGOINGS
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, whether public or private, and any existing or proposed wayleaves, easements, servitude rights, restrictions, and burdens of whatever kind, whether referred to in these particulars or not. The Purchasers will be held to have satisfied themselves on all such matters.
TENURE
Freehold
GUIDE TO INTERESTED PARTIES
Whilst we use our best endeavours to make our sales details accurate and reliable, please contact us if there is any point, which you wish to clarify. We will be pleased to check this information for you, particularly if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. These particulars were prepared in September 2015.