Police Scotland instructs joint agents Shepherd and BNP to market former police station in North Berwick for sale as development opportunity
Joint agents Shepherd Chartered Surveyors and BNP Paribas Real Estate have been instructed by Police Scotland to market the former police station in North Berwick for sale as a development opportunity.
The property is in the heart of North Berwick, one of East Lothian’s most desirable and affluent coastal towns. North Berwick is a well- established residential and commercial town, highly regarded for its attractive town centre, renowned beaches, golf courses and strong tourism appeal.
The town is particularly popular with commuters, benefiting from regular rail services and excellent road links to Edinburgh city centre, which lies 25 miles to the west.
North Berwick occupies a prominent position on the south shore of the Firth of Forth and serves as a fundamental retail and leisure destination within the wider East Lothian area.
The former police station is prominently positioned at the east end of North Berwick High Street, close to the junction with Quality Street, one of the town’s principal thoroughfares.
Located on the north side of this established retail parade, the property benefits from excellent visibility and extremely high levels of pedestrian footfall. Surrounding occupiers include a mix of national and local operators.
The attractive three-storey, Category B listed terraced building is of traditional stone construction beneath a pitched slate roof, with a single-storey rear extension.
It has two separate entrances directly from North Berwick High Street, together with two additional access points to the rear via a private car park accessed from Forth Street Lane and providing secure parking for up to six vehicles.
Accommodation is arranged over ground, first and second floors, predominantly comprising cellular rooms served by two staircases. Kitchen and WC facilities are provided on each level, with shower facilities located on the first and second floors.
To the east side of the first and second floors are two self-contained residential flat dwellings, which can be accessed either internally or independently via the rear stairwell from the car park.
Emily Anderson, partner at Shepherd Chartered Surveyors, said: “The building requires modernisation throughout, presenting a rare opportunity for refurbishment and value enhancement within the heart of North Berwick.
“The property offers substantial scope for redevelopment or conversion, subject to the necessary planning consents.
“Potential alternative uses may include residential conversion, serviced apartments, hospitality and leisure, office accommodation or other commercial uses, making this a flexible and compelling opportunity in a prime town centre location.”
Offers over £850,000 are invited. Interested parties should contact the joint selling agents on tel 07775 690 917 or 07901 514 002.
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For further information please contact Emily Anderson on tel 07775 690 917 or Hannah MacHugh on tel 07901 514 002.