The Old Bakehouse, Allanton, Duns, Berwickshire, TD11 3LA
Sale history
£40,000 in February 2021
The property
'The Old Joiners Shop' is tucked away at the far end of a quiet lane within the village of Allanton; with permission in place to convert the building into a one bedroom property with car parking and garden. This is an excellent and unique opportunity for those looking for a one off, individual development. The finished project would make for a second home or as a business opportunity as a holiday let with a strong trade in the area for holiday accommodation.
-
Location
Allanton is well located with the Berwickshire coast and Berwick-upon-Tweed approximately 10 miles east and with Edinburgh and Newcastle approximately one hour distant via the recently upgraded A1 and main east coast rail connection at Berwick. The surrounding countryside offers excellent opportunities for walking and riding in the Cheviot and Lammermuir Hills, trout fishing on the nearby Rivers of The Blackadder and Whiteadder and salmon on the Tweed. Allanton itself has a popular village inn and restaurant and a village hall. Primary schooling and local shopping is available in Chirnside approximately one mile away with Secondary schooling at the new £20million Berwickshire High School.
-
Directions
The Row extends off the Main Street, opposite the Allanton Inn. The Old Joiners Shop is located to the far end of the lane.
-
Development
The cleverly considered plans for the development allow for a large open plan living space. The living/dining/kitchen area boasts an impressive vaulted ceiling as well as full height glazed panels on the gable end which will not only allow for excellent natural light but will ensure a lovely open view to the west. The bedroom is a well proportioned double room with the benefit of an adjoining shower room. Hatch to the attic space. The property has the benefit of an area of ground opposite the building to the rear, this space will provide parking for two cars and can also be utilised to provide a sheltered garden space. Full planning permission and associated documents can be viewed via the Scottish Borders Council website using reference code 19/01621/FUL.
-
Services
The building currently has an electricity supply with the meter in the adjoining building. Water and drainage connections are available outside the building to the front on ‘The Row’. The approved plans have also made provision for the installation of solar roof panels to the south elevation.
Sold property prices
Properties sold nearby
Valuation
Get in touch
If you’ve spotted something which you think is inaccurate, please let us know.
©Crown copyright material originating from the Registers of Scotland is reproduced with the permission of the Registers of Scotland. If you have found an error with the data please email us.
ESPC provides this Registers of Scotland data "as is". The burden for fitness of the data relies completely with the user and is provided for informational purposes only. No warranty, express or implied, is given relating to the accuracy of content of the Registers of Scotland data and ESPC do not accept any liability for error or omission.
How can I use the information? The Registers of Scotland allows the reproduction of the data which it provides to ESPC free of charge in any format or medium only for research, private study or for internal circulation within an organisation. This is subject to it being reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context. The material must be acknowledged as Crown Copyright. You are not allowed to use this information for commercial purposes, nor must you copy, distribute, sell or publish the data in any way. For any other use of this material, please apply to the Registers of Scotland for a licence. You can do this online at www.ros.gov.uk, by email at data@ros.gov.uk or by writing to Business Development, Registers of Scotland, Meadowbank House, 153 London Road, Edinburgh EH8 7AU.