Netherurd Memorial Village Hall , Blyth Bridge, EH46 7AJ

* CLOSING FOR OFFERS FRIDAY 26th APRIL 2024 AT 12 NOON *
Constructed circa 1926, a detached public hall arranged over ground floor, formally three terraced farm cottages. Whilst in need of maintenance, repair and upgrading the property offers excellent scope for residential conversion / change of use and enjoys a superb rural location, good commuter links and outstanding views of the surrounding Scottish Borders countryside. Pedestrian access is via steps from the main roadside. The main building is of solid stone construction, rendered externally. The property has been extended in the past with cavity masonry and render. The roof is predominantly pitched and slated, with a section of felted flat roof over the Gents WCs and guttering and downpipes on the building are of cast iron and pvc. Internal walls and ceilings are lined with plaster on the hard, lath and plaster and plasterboard. The floors are of suspended timber and solid construction. We understand that additional land may be available for sale under separate negotiation with the neighbouring farmer, however offers for the Hall conditional on additional land being sold will not be accepted and the property is strictly sold as seen.
Services
The property is connected to mains supplies of electricity and water, with drainage to a private septic tank. Hot water is provided by an electric water heater and there are plug in electric heaters and an open fire.
Floor Area
The internal floor area has been calculated in accordance with RICS Code of Measuring Practice (6th Edition) to be as follows:
Description Floor              M2        Ft2
Main Hall GF                   68.71    740
Kitchen GF                     16.75    180
Corridor GF                      6.26      67
Gents WCs GF                14.77     159
Ladies WCs GF               13.15      142
Net Internal Area (NIA) 119.65     1288
Planning
The subjects comprise a memorial hall, Class 10 (Non-Residential Institutions) Use Consent as defined within the current Schedule of the Town & Country (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order. Offering excellent potential for change of use, subject to the necessary consents. The property is not listed as being of architectural or historic interest, nor contained within a conservation area.
Rating Assessment
The Scottish Assessors Association website (for which we can accept no responsibility for accuracy) indicates that the property is included in the current Valuation Roll with a Rateable Value of £4,050, effective date 1 April 2023.
Location
The subjects are situated in a rural location a little way from the village of Blyth Bridge. All usual town centre facilities can be found in the nearby towns of Peebles and Biggar. The property is located on the A721 trunk road, close to the junction of the A72 which provides links to Peebles to the east and Biggar to the south west.