The Old School, Tweedsmuir, Biggar, Scottish Borders, ML12 6QP | Property for sale | Savills
1,722 sq ft(159.98 sq m)
Offers over £160,000

The Old SchoolTweedsmuir, Biggar, Scottish Borders, ML12 6QP

  • Under offer
Building plot
1,722 sq ft (159.98 sq m)
0.27 Ac (0.11 Ha)
1Receptions

Key features

  • Development opportunity, subject to the obtaining the relevant council approvals.
  • Situated in the attractive Tweedale Valley amongst hills and glens
  • Off street parking to the front of the property
  • Generous rooms throughout
  • Now in need of modernisation and investment

Old school building with potential to develop, subject to local authority consents

About this property

  • Currently used as a store, the property was granted planning permission in 2016 for conversion into a three-bedroom property with one or two reception rooms. The property could also be used for more creative purposes such as a yoga studio, art studio, woodworking or other creative projects. Further information can be found under planning reference 16/00808/FUL on the Scottish Borders Planning portal.

Local information

  • The Old School lies in the unspoilt rural setting of Tweedsmuir just off the A701, with excellent road links to Edinburgh, Glasgow, the M74 and the South.
  • Tweedsmuir has a village hall, church and a vibrant community, including the community owned Crook Inn (1.5 miles away), part of which is used for community events through the year and regularly opens to the public as a café during the holiday season. The larger village of Broughton (8 miles north) has a village shop, tea room/bistro, craft brewery, garage and primary school with a school bus service serving the village.
  • Slightly further afield are the towns of Peebles and Biggar with secondary schools and thriving high streets with both artisan shops and more mainstream businesses. Peebles has a Sainsbury’s, Co-op and Tesco, a theatre and arts centre and hosts several annual festivals including the renowned Arts Festival. There are also notable restaurants including Michelin Bib Gourmand Osso and the 2 AA Rosette Horseshoe in Eddleston. Biggar has a Co-op and the award-winning Barony restaurant along with The Crown pub. Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Asda and Morrisons all deliver online groceries to Tweedsmuir.
  • The local area provides a plethora of outdoor sporting opportunities with exceptional hill walking, mountain biking on the 7Stanes, shooting and trout fishing. Stobo Castle Health Spa and Dawyck Botanical Gardens are also a short drive away.

Additional information

  • Local Authority: Scottish Borders Council. The Old School is registered as a “store” and has a rateable value of £3,050.
  • Planning: A change of use will be required if a purchaser wishes to use the property as residential.
  • Fixtures & Fittings: All white goods, curtains, carpets and light fittings to be included.
  • Solicitors: Blackwood and Smith. 39 High Street, Peebles.
  • EPC Rating: D
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: TBC