Level Crossing Road, Selkirk, TD7

BRIEF RESUME

- Large Call Centre

- Flexible Space

- Two Large Car Parks

- Approx GIA 1,829 sq m (19,693 sq ft)

DESCRIPTION

A modern detached general-purpose unit constructed in around 2001 with adjacent car parking facilities and further car parking area to the east.

The building is of conventional clear span steel portal frame construction predominantly set out over a single floor level with small two storey section to the west. The elevations are clad with powder coated insulated aluminium composite cladding. The pitched roof surfaces are clad with insulated composite box profile cladding supported on galvanised purlins. There are suspended air conditioning units and raised floors with trunking and utilities below. Lights are a combination of T5, T8 and LED lighting. The windows are of an aluminium/PVC double glazed specification. Internally the ridge height is 5.10m and the eaves are 3.65.

Internally, the unit has a layout optimised towards its current use as a call centre for various contracts. The east side of the unit is predominantly open plan with subdivisions providing two enclosed areas for secure, data sensitive contracts and a fully open plan central area. To the west of the building is a generous, open plan, staff breakout area and a range of smaller meeting rooms/ offices and staff toilets.

Externally there is the main staff car part to the north, laid to hardstanding and accessed of Riverside Road and a drive to the east leading from Level Crossing Road. The main site extends to approximately 1.59 acres (0.64 ha) and it bounded by timber panelled fencing. The overflow car par to the east is laid with a tarmacadam hardstanding surface and is bounded by timber post and rail fencing. The neighbouring building currently utilised by Border Studio has a right of access over this car park. This overflow car park extends to approximately 0.31 acres (0.13 ha).

LOCATION

Claridge Mill is situated on Level Crossing Road to the north side of Selkirk, adjacent to the Ettrick Water.

Selkirk has a population of approximately 6,000 and is conveniently situated within the centre of the Scottish Borders with good road links to the main towns in the area and the national roads network via the A7 arterial route. The town in located approximately 5 miles to the south of Galashiels, 11 miles to the north of Hawick, the two largest population bases within the Borders with populations of around 14,000 and 16,000 respectively.

The riverside area of Selkirk is now considered one of the regions principal commercial centres. It has recently benefitted from significant investment both private and public sector including Scottish Enterprise’s landmark refurbishment of Ettrick Riverside into a modern business facility but also your own development at Portland Buildings and nearby re-development projects at Tweed Mills, Riverside Mills and Gibson Buildings at Ettrick Park.

Existing Occupiers within the area include British Wool, The Border Studio, NC Bihel, Live Borders, Artists’ Studio, Scottish Borders Social Work Offices, Game & Country, Adventure on Wheels and most notably Oregon Timber Frame Ltd.

PLANNING

The site is zoned within the Scottish Borders Local Development Plan 2 which was formally adopted on 22 August 2024 for retention of Business and Industrial Safeguarding Use within the Definition of the Town and Country (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997 and this would support the following uses:

Class 4 (Business/Light Industrial use)

Class 5 (General Industrial)

Class 6 (Storage and Distribution)

Scottish Borders Council adopt a slightly more flexible approach to uses within mixed estates of this type which may offer scope for other uses including a range of sui generis (site specific) uses in keeping with the existing uses at the estate which may include veterinary surgeries; leisure; car dealerships; gym and fitness centres or similar.

This area of Selkirk recently benefitted from a £31.4 million Selkirk Flood Protection Scheme. However, the SEPA Indicative River and Coastal Flood Map (Scotland) has not yet been updated to reflect these works. As such in common with much of this area of Selkirk this site is still identified as being at a 1 in 200 year risk or greater of flooding according to SEPA’s Indicative River and Coastal Flood Map (Scotland). This may have implications on any future development proposals.

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ACCOMMODATION

This highly flexible suite provides the following accommodation:

Ground Floor Main: Entrance vestibule, reception area, open plan central desk station, four individual offices, board room, south desk room, southeast desk room, open plan east desk area, staff breakout area, male/ female WC, rear offices.

Ground Floor Rear: Rear reception, post room, handyman’s room, three further offices, stairwell.

First Floor: Landing hallway, two offices, store.

External: Visitor car park, north staff car park. Overflow car park approximately 100m to the east.

AREAS

The subjects have been measured in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice to an approximate Gross Internal Area of 1,829 sq m

E & oe measurements of the main building taken with a laser measure.

RATEABLE VALUE

The Rateable Value is currently assessed under the following separate listings effective from 01-Apr-2023:

Office: £108,000

STATUTORY DESIGNATIONS

There are no known special landscape designations, scheduled monuments, listings or other prejudicial notifications affecting the property. There are not understood to be any Environmental Schemes in place.

METHOD OF SALE

The property is offered for sale with Vacant Possession by Private Treaty. Entry as agreed between the parties.

OFFERS

Offers in Scottish Legal Form should be submitted to the Selling Agents. 

A closing date for offers may be fixed and interested parties are advised to register their interest with the Selling Agents. The Vendors shall not be bound to accept the highest or indeed any offer.

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment with Edwin Thompson the sole selling agent.

ENTRY

On conclusion of legal missives.

VALUE ADDED TAX

Any prices are exclusive of VAT. Any intending purchasers must satisfy themselves independently as to the instances of VAT in respect of any transaction. It is our understanding that this property is elected to VAT. VAT will  be payable on the agreed purchase price. 

LEGAL COSTS

Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in connection with this transaction.

RIGHTS, EASEMENTS & OUTGOINGS

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, whether public or private, and any existing or proposed wayleaves, easements, servitude rights, restrictions and burdens of whatever kind, whether referred to in these particulars or not. The property is sold subject to the rights of public access under The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. The Purchasers will be held to have satisfied themselves on all such matters.

EPC: E73

SERVICES

Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected.

The building is heated by Air Source Heat Pumps with backup generator.

FLOODING

Rivers: Medium Risk (0.5% chance each year within 25m)

Surface Water: Medium Risk (0.5% chance each year within 25m)

This area of Selkirk recently benefitted from a £31.4 million Selkirk Flood Protection Scheme. However, the SEPA Indicative River and Coastal Flood Map (Scotland) has not yet been updated to reflect these works. As such in common with much of this area of Selkirk this site is still identified as being at a 1 in 200 year risk or greater of flooding according to SEPA’s Indicative River and Coastal Flood Map (Scotland). This may have implications on any future development proposals.

VIEWING

By appointment with the sole agents.

Edwin Thompson

Chartered Surveyors

76 Overhaugh Street

Galashiels

TD1 1DP

Tel: 01896 751300

Email: [email protected]

IMPORTANT NOTICE 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. Edwin Thompson is the generic trading name for Edwin Thompson Property Services Limited, a Limited Company registered in England and Wales (no.07428207). Registered office:28 St John’s Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5AF