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Lot 7 Land at, Ardrossan, North Ayrshire Development Site
Features
• Former nature reserve with development potential subject to planning • 2.51 hectares (6.21 acres)
Description
The subjects are a former railway cutting with a walkway along the solum, although it is currently obscured by dense foliage. In the past the land has been used by the Scottish Wildlife Trust as a Nature Reserve. This ceased a number of years ago. The land levels at the western section towards the town of Ardrossan which may offer development potential, whilst the eastern section may be suitable for infilling/development. There are three bridges/structures that cross the land, including a small concrete aqueduct together with two overline bridges.
We strongly recommend any potential purchaser satisfies themselves to the full extent of the subjects by reviewing the full title and legal pack relating to this disposal prior to purchase. The marketing information provided is indicative only.
The total site area extends to approximately 2.51 hectares (6.21 acres).
Location
The site comprises a former railway cutting connecting Saltcoats and Ardrossan and, in the main, runs parallel to Sorbie Road, a predominantly residential location.
Ardrossan has a resident population of around 11,000 and forms part of the “Three Towns” conurbation, to also include Saltcoats and Stevenston, which lies in the North Ayrshire Council area around 10 miles northwest of Irvine.
Planning
The North Ayrshire Local Development Plan was adopted on 28th November 2019 and the property is zoned as a Local Nature Conservation Site. It will be incumbent upon any purchaser to satisfy themselves in this respect . More information can be found on the North Ayrshire Council - online interactive LDP map.
*Guide Price £5,000 plus VAT (plus fees if applicable)
* Please see Buyer’s Terms for definition of guide price and auction fees
Auction Type
Unconditional Sale - The buyers fee is 2.4% inc VAT(2% plus VAT) subject to a minimum of £2,400 inc VAT(£2,000 plus VAT).
Indicative Only
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