For Sale : UNDER OFFER 102 Main Street, Alexandria - Closing date 12pm 29 June 2023
We are seeking offers for the benefit of the Councils interest in the property
Details
Introduction
These are vacant upper floors which are in the ownership of West Dunbartonshire Council but
which are surplus to requirements. The property is considered suitable for conversion to residential
use. The property has been unoccupied for a number of years and is in a poor state of repair
internally. The property is being offered for sale in its existing condition and no warranties will be
provided.
Location
Alexandria is the principle town within the Vale of Leven and is located 20 miles west of Glasgow.
The town is the main retail centre within the Vale of Leven serving the nearby towns of Balloch,
Bonhill, Jamestown and Renton, which together have a combined population of over 20,000. The
Vale of Leven is a major tourist attraction with the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
attracting over 4 million visitors per year.
Alexandria is well connected with the A82 running to the west of the town being the main vehicular
route between the Central belt and the Western Highlands and Argyll. Alexandria Railway Station,
which is located within the town centre, provides regular train services to Glasgow Queen Street.
The subjects are located on the west side of the Main Street at the junction with Bank Street. The
surrounding properties contain mainly retail uses at ground floor level with residential above.
Alexandria town centre has recently been upgraded with new wider pavements; resurfacing of the
roads and new paving slabs. In addition the historic Smollet fountain has been repaired and
upgraded.
Description
The property is situated on the first and second floors of a two story red sandstone and slated
terraced block with access by way of an enclosed staircase entered from the rear of the property.
The property was last used as a dentist surgery (first floor) and office (second floor) but retains the
residential characteristics of its original use. The building was recently re-roofed (2022).
Floor Area
First Floor: 1,033sq ft (96sqm) or thereby.
Second Floor: 495 sq ft (46sqm) or thereby.
Planning
The property is within Alexandria town centre and as such is zoned for town centre use. Current
planning policy is that the residential use of vacant upper floors of buildings within the town centre
is to be encouraged.
The previous use of the premises was for a surgery and office. Accordingly, a planning application
will require to be submitted if a purchaser wishes to develop the property for residential use. In
addition, a building warrant will be required for any structural alterations required to the property.
It is strongly recommended that interested parties contact Planning and Building Standards at
West Dunbartonshire Council. Tel: 0141 951 7930 to discuss any proposals they might have for
the site. Email: development.management@west-dunbarton.gov.uk.
Rating
The property is currently entered in the Valuation Roll at NAV/RV (2017) as follows:
- First floor: £6,500 per annum
- Second Floor: £1,550 per annum
- Second Floor: £1,200 per annum.
Further information can be obtained by contacting the Assessor’s Office, Clydebank on telephone
number 0141-562-1272 or visit their website at: www.saa.gov.uk
These properties are currently listed as being Council Tax band ‘A’
Utility Services
The property benefits from mains water and electricity. No warranty is given in respect of the
condition of these services and any prospective purchasers will require to satisfy themselves as to
the suitability of these utilities.
Title Information
The Council’s title relates to the ownership of the first and second floor premises and the rear yard
area all as shown outlined red on the attached OS plan, which is for indicative purposes only.
The Purchaser of the upper floors will also get title to the rear yard area but this will be subject to
all existing rights of access. The Council will specifically except from warrandice access rights
which any parties may have over the subjects.
It is intended that the Purchaser will take on full responsibility (100%) of the costs for the repair and
maintenance of the roof. It is intended that the share of the other common parts of the building will
be split as follows:
Ground Floor: 33%
Upper floors: 67%
VAT
The property is elected for VAT and accordingly VAT will be charged on the price.
Offers
We are seeking offers for the benefit of the Councils interest in the property.
It is likely that a Closing date will be set for receipt of offers and it is strongly recommended that
parties’ register their interest in writing.
Floor plans
Location
Documents
Enquiries
Parties are asked to register their interest in writing.
West Dunbartonshire Council
Council Offices
16 Church Street
Dumbarton
G82 1QL
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Disclaimer
- These particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of an offer or Contact.
- All descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of all matters upon which they intend to rely.
- No person in the employment of West Dunbartonshire Council has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
- This brief does not constitute approval under the Planning Act. The purchaser will require to submit applications for planning permission etc. in the usual manner. Advice in this respect is available from the Council’s Development Management Team.
- West Dunbartonshire Council reserve the right to impose title conditions/securities to take into account the particular circumstances of the transaction including, for example, the proposed use of the subjects and any price restrictions.