Former Depot, Guards Road, Coldstream, TD12 4EE

BRIEF RESUME
- Steel portal framed General Purpose Unit
- Highly flexible suit Storage and Distribution, Workshop, General Industrial
- Good access
- Yard. Scope for additional hardstanding
- GIA 105.75 sq m (1,138 sq ft)

LOCATION
The subjects are situated within Hillview Industrial Estate on Guards Road, toward the western edge of Coldstream, a historic town on the north bank of the River Tweed in Berwickshire, immediately adjacent to the Scottish/English border. Coldstream lies at the junction of the A698, A697 and A6112, which together provide excellent regional connectivity to neighbouring towns and the wider Borders road network.

Within a 2-mile radius the population is approximately 2,654, expanding to 4,835 within five miles and 23,621 within ten miles. Population projections to 2027 indicate stable numbers across these catchments. Coldstream and its environs feature average household incomes of £21,517 within two miles, £25,523 within five miles and £28,883 within ten miles, with corresponding median incomes of £25,982, £29,910 and £33,378 (Source: CoStar), supporting a broad mix of local commercial and service activity.

Hillview Industrial Estate itself is a well-established employment location accommodating a range of light industrial, commercial and service occupiers serving the town and surrounding rural hinterland. The town centre lies nearby, within walking distance of local amenities including shops, cafés, professional services, primary schooling, community facilities and health provision. Coldstream’s setting beside the historic River Tweed and its proximity to scenic Borders countryside further contribute to its appeal as a residential, commercial and visitor destination.

DESCRIPTION
The property comprises a former roads depot occupying a regular, level site extending to approximately 695 sq m (0.17 acres), with direct vehicular access from the estate road serving Hillview Industrial Estate.

The principal depot building is of steel-framed construction with rendered perimeter walls rising to approximately 2 metres in height. Above this level, the external walls and pitched roof are clad in corrugated fibre cement sheeting. The roof incorporates translucent polycarbonate roof lights. The front elevation incorporates double steel-framed sliding vehicular access doors finished in corrugated metal sheeting (each 3.65 m wide x 3.35 m high), with the left-hand door containing an integrated personnel access door. Rainwater goods comprise fibre cement gutters with replacement PVC downpipes.

Eaves height is c. 4.30 m; Ridge height is c. 5.25 m.

A later lean-to extension is attached to the western elevation. This is of blockwork construction again with rendered finish. It has a mono-pitched roof clad in corrugated fibre cement sheeting. Vehicular access is provided via double timber panelled barn-style doors to the front elevation.

Externally, the site includes a tarmacadam yard and parking area to the front of the building, with a grass verge to the west and a grassed area to the rear that offers potential for landscaping to create additional yard space. The site boundaries are secured by concrete post and chain-link fencing, with access provided via double six-bar steel gates from the estate road.

ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation comprises:

Workshop/ Warehouse, with wc and associated lobby off to the north-east corner, mess room formed with timber stud partition walling ot the south-west corner, opening through to lean-to extension.

AREAS
The property has been measured to the following approximate areas:

Original Workshop: 83.78 sq m / 902 sq ft
Including WC: 3.60 sq m / 39 sq ft
Lean-to Extension: 21.97 sq m / 1,138 sq ft
Total: 105.75 sq m / 1,138 sq ft

E & oe measurements taken with a laser measure.

The site has been measured to a total area of 695 sq m (0.17 acre) or thereby.

SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Electric heating to ancillary accommodation.

RATEABLE VALUE
The current Rateable Value effective from 01-April-2026 is £3,500

Small Business Rates Relief Scheme currently provides up to 100% rates relief for units with a Rateable Value of £12,000 or less based on a combined total of all the occupiers business premises within Scotland (subject to application and eligibility). This relief is reviewed annually in accordance with the Budget.

PLANNING
The subjects are situated within the Coldstream development boundary as defined within the Scottish Borders Local Development Plan 2 adopted August 2024.

The unit is within an area zoned for uses in Class 4 (Business), Class 5 (General Industrial) and Class 6 (Storage and Distribution) of the Town and Country Planning Act (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997.

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

In the normal manner, the in-going tenant will be liable for any land and buildings transaction tax, registration dues and VAT thereon.

VALUE ADDED TAX
Unless otherwise stated the prices quoted are exclusive of VAT.

Any intending purchaser must satisfy themselves independently as to the instances of VAT in respect of any transaction. It is our understanding that the property is not elected to VAT.

OFFERS
ASSESMENT OF BIDS:

In evaluating bids, the Council will be require to comply with Section 74 of the Local Government(s) Act 1973. While the Council is not bound to accept the highest bid, it may be that the Council will require to exercise its powers under the Disposal of Land by Local Authorities (Scotland) Regulations 2010 to accept a lower bid. The Council reserves the right to sell privately and shall not be bound to accept the highest or indeed any offer.

VIEWING
By appointment with the sole agents.

Edwin Thompson, Chartered Surveyors
76 Overhaugh Street
Galashiels
TD1 1DP

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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. 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