Property description

Area Insights
The Dovecot building plot is a particularly lovely site set in some of the most varied and beautiful countryside in the UK. Positioned 20 miles south of Edinburgh and only 3 miles north of Peebles, The Dovecote forms part of a small enclave of property all positioned around the well-known Cringletie Hotel. The Cringletie Hotel is a luxury hotel offering everything from fine dining to Sunday lunches and is a popular venue for the residents of the hamlet. Peebles, which is only 3 miles to the south of The Dovecot is easily accessed either by car or the soon to be built bike track which will run parallel to the A703. The town has all the amenities one would expect from a thriving country town. Although there are two national supermarkets in Peebles, there are some truly fantastic local suppliers such as Cocoa Black Chocolatiers, Forsyths of Peebles Butcher, The Fat Batard Bakery and Coltman's Kitchen & Deli that would love your support. There is a list of useful links below that might be of interest. Peebles also offers several medical practices, dentists, a library, art galleries and a museum. Schooling is well regarded in the immediate area with Primary education available in Eddleston and Peebles. The High School in Peebles is also very well regarded. Private schooling is available in Edinburgh and George Watson's offer a bus service which stops at the bottom of the lane. The area around Peebles has many attractions to explore like the medieval stronghold of Neidpath Castle, Traquair House or the gardens of Kailzie or Dawyck. The area offers some fantastic sporting pursuits including cycling, bowls, curling, golf, hill walking and fishing on the River Tweed, arguably the most famous salmon river in the world. In general, the Borders offer excellent riding facilities with Kailzie Equestrian offering livery and excellent hacking opportunities. There are also a number of local point to points, hunt meets and the annual Peebles Beltane Week. The A703 offers swift and easy access up to Edinburgh and for those not wanting to negotiate the Edinburgh traffic there is a handy park and ride facility at Straiton. Edinburgh Airport is very easily accessed around the Edinburgh by-pass.

Planning Reference Details
Planning Reference Number - 20/00761/amc


Distances
Peebles 3 miles, Eddleston 2 miles, Edinburgh City Centre 20 miles, Edinburgh Airport 24 miles, Melrose 26 miles.
(All distances are approximate).

Services
• There is mains water to the site.
• Power will come from the nearest pole and a quote of circa £8000 has been obtained from Scottish Power, although this quote is now out of date and a new one will be required.

Developer Contribution
A Section 75 Agreement applies to the site which requires the purchaser to pay the "Developer's Contribution" to Scottish Borders Council. This amount currently stands at £9,120.

Access
• The Dovecote has full access rights from the A703 to the site.
• The Dovecot has a liability over the main drive leading up to the Cringletie Hotel. This liability is “according to usage”.
• The Dovecot is responsible for a 1/3 of the upkeep of the drive from the main Cringletie Hotel Driveway to the site.

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
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