Residential Building Plot, Guthrie Drive, Hawick, TD9

**CLOSING DATE SET - 08 October 2024 at 12noon**

LOCATION
Nestled in the picturesque Scottish Borders, Hawick offers a charming and tranquil living experience. This historic town is known for its rich textile heritage, boasting a thriving cashmere and knitwear industry. Residents of Hawick enjoy a close-knit community atmosphere, with various amenities to enhance their daily lives.

The town centre features a blend of traditional shops, cafes, and pubs, creating a welcoming environment. For outdoor enthusiasts, the stunning surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for scenic walks and hikes along the River Teviot. The Hawick Museum showcases the town's fascinating history, while the Heart of Hawick complex offers cultural experiences with a theatre, cinema, and a contemporary art gallery. Additionally, annual events such as the Common Riding celebration bring the community together, fostering a strong sense of local pride. Living in Hawick provides a unique blend of historical charm, cultural vibrancy, and natural beauty for residents to enjoy.

PLANNING
Planning consent ref. 14/00286/PPP was approved subject to conditions in September 2015 for residential development.

DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTIONS
The Planning Authority are seeking Affordable Housing Contributions originally set at £3,875 (index linked) for developments of more than one house (the first house will be exempt) in this part of the Scottish Borders. A Section 75 Planning Agreement has been entered into on this basis.

AREAS
The site extends to an area of approximately 0.305 ha (0.75 acre).

SERVICES
Mains services are understood to be available on Guthrie Drive.

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TENURE
Presumed Absolute Ownership following the abolition of Feudal Tenure (Scotland) Act 2000. This should be confirmed by your Solicitor.

VALUE ADDED TAX
Any prices are exclusive of VAT. The subjects are not understood to be elected to VAT.

VIEWING
By appointment with the sole agents.
Edwin Thompson Chartered Surveyors

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Edwin Thompson for themselves and for the Vendor of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that:

1. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, any offer or contract.
2. All descriptions, dimensions, plans, reference to condition and necessary conditions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness.
3. No person in the employment of Edwin Thompson has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the Agents, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendor.
4. No responsibility can be accepted for loss or expense incurred in viewing the property or in any other way in the event of the property being sold or withdrawn.
5. These particulars were prepared in April 2024
Edwin Thompson is the generic trading name for Edwin Thompson Property Services Limited, a Limited Company registered in England and Wales (no.07428207).