4 bedroom terraced house for sale

A terraced traditional Public House dating back to 1722, this Free House sadly ceased trading in the summer of 2022. Planning permission has now been granted for Change of Use (Scottish Borders Planning Ref: 24/00861/FUL) for a change of use to create a substantial four-bedroom house. The property has been stripped out and now offers a blank canvas for those looking to reinstate the public house or proceed with the approved residential conversion - subject to obtaining Building Standards Scotland approval. Viewing is highly recommended.

LOCATION

The property is situated on the fringe of Duns Town Centre in a secondary trading position. North Street is now predominantly residential with only a few non-domestic properties on the street. Duns is the County Town of Berwickshire. It has a population of approximately 2,760 according to the 2020 Mid-Year Population Estimate prepared by the National Records of Scotland, broadly level with the population recorded at the 2011 Population Census. Whilst a relatively small town, it serves a wide rural hinterland. The Town provides a good range of local facilities and services including primary and secondary schools, a variety of independent shops, public houses, restaurant, vets’ surgery, police station, garages, garden centre, library, council and housing association offices. The area boasts a range of attractions including Duns Castle, several stately homes, the annual Common Riding and the Jim Clark Museum.

EXTERNALLY

To the rear of the property on the ground floor level there is a yard area which has been stripped back and has potential to create a fantastic private patio garden / beer garden depending on the use. There is a large outbuilding with a floor area of approximately 29m sq which leads form the patio level. Steps then lead up to the second tier which has been predominantly laid to lawn and has a high boundary wall making it feel very private.

SERVICES

Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage.

Internal Floor Area 130m sq.

The subjects are assessed to a Rateable Value of £3,200 effective from 01-April-23.