A rare opportunity to purchase an individual residential building plot, with stunning views over Glenholm.

Key Features

·       Unique development opportunity

·       Spectacular open valley views

·       Close to local village facilities

·       3.0 acre plot

·       500m2 approved build area

·       Full Detailed Planning Consent 20/00564/FUL

·       Building Warrant fully approved

·       Opportunity for second plot consented 17/01197/PPP

DESCRIPTION

The Holm House site occupies a stunning, elevated position with unparalleled views. The plot extends to approximately 3.0 acres with full planning consent for the development of a contemporary 500m2 country house. The design in outline comprises extensive open plan living/dining/kitchen, 6 bedrooms, 4 ensuite plus family bathroom, additional ancillary/flexible rooms and spaces. The site is wonderfully secluded, accessed by a sweeping woodland driveway, with an existing large pond and stream running through the plot, together with numerous mature trees and woodland screening forming the boundaries. There is also the opportunity to negotiate an additional 3.0 acres adjoining the north west boundary.

Although full planning consent and the successful building warrant application has been completed the opportunity still exists, through the required planning procedures, to amend the existing design and layout. Allowing the opportunity to create a stunning and bespoke new home.

Detailed Planning Permission was approved by Scottish Borders Council in August 2020, application reference 20/00564/FUL. Planning applications are available to view through the Council’s planning portal website -

Significant ground works, including access drive and advanced landscape planting, have already been completed allowing for a potential owner to gain a good understanding of the plot. A site visit is thoroughly recommended to fully appreciate the opportunities of this truly unique location.

SITUATION

The site is situated approximately 2.7 miles from Broughton, a charming village in the Scottish Borders, best known as the one-time home of novelist John Buchan where the beautiful Borders countryside was the inspiration for many of his novels. In his book “A History of Peeblesshire” James Walter Buchan was moved to comment:

‘There are many glens like Glenholm in the Borders. They are all beautiful but Glenholm takes pride of place….because of a certain grace of setting….it is perfect in form’.

The village has a well-established primary school, bar/cafe, village store, art gallery and village hall, along with sports facilities such as Broughton Tennis and Bowling Club, as well as the location of the small cask ale Broughton Brewery.

For more comprehensive shopping requirements, Biggar lies 8.6 miles to the north west and Peebles 13 miles to the north-east. In terms of local education, in addition to Broughton Primary, Peebles has 3 primary schools and a High School, which is recognised as one of Scotland’s top ranked state schools. The city of Edinburgh is easily commutable on the A701 and lies 33 miles to the north providing all of the cultural and shopping facilities associated with a capital city. For those wishing to work or shop in Glasgow, the M74 and Lanark train station lie 19.4miles and 20 miles away respectively, providing easy access.

SERVICES

Local Authority : Scottish Borders Council

Planning : Full planning consent granted, subject to minor conditions, on 7 August 2020. All developer contributions have been paid in full.

Building Warrant : Full building warrant application and SAP calculations has been submitted and approved, including payment of all relevant fees.

Access : Servitude rights of access will be granted along the existing track over land retained by the vendors.

Services : The site is being sold as a fully serviced plot, based on the following, full details can be made available on request or during any site visit:

•       Water : Provision for a private (hill water) supply is in place, with all necessary servitude rights to ensure a guaranteed supply.

•       Electricity : SP Energy Networks completed the installation of a temporary metered supply to the site boundary in May 2021.

•       Telecoms : Full fibre broadband infrastructure - up to 900Mbps (BT Open Reach) was connected to the boundary of the site in May 2021, awaiting direct connection to the proposed development.

•       Drainage : Full foul and surface water drainage design has been completed and approved as part of the Building Warrant application.

Note: The services have not been checked by the selling agents.

Council Tax : The property has not yet been assessed for council tax purposes.

Offers : Offers are to be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the selling agents. Prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest in writing after viewing to the selling agents in order to be kept fully informed of any closing date that may be set.

Plans : All plans are for indicative purposes only and new plans will be produced as part of the Land Registration process.

Dimensions : Please note that all dimensions are given as a guide only and are based on existing site survey information.

Travel Directions

From Edinburgh city centre and city bypass, follow the A701 to the village of Broughton. After a mile take the turning to the right (signed to Glenholm). After 1.2 miles turn right (signed to Cardon Farm). Continue up the hill, taking the sharp right-hand fork at the end of the road. Proceed along the driveway and park in front of Quarter House from where the owners will direct you to the plot.