For Sale : UNDER OFFER 134 A and B Main Street, Alexandria
We are seeking offers for the benefit of the Councils interest in the property.
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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 since June 2022 prior to which it was used as a solicitors
office. 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 June 2022 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.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.
Description
The property is situated on the first floor of a two story red sandstone property with retail uses at
ground floor level.
Access to the property is via an external stair which is accessed through pend leading from Main
Street.
Internally the property comprises five office rooms; two WC’s and a kitchen area.
Floor Area
The property has a Net Internal area of 97.52 square meters (1,050 sqft) 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 as an office . Accordingly, a planning application will require
to be submitted should 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 property.
Email: development.management@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Rating
The property is currently entered in the Valuation Roll at NAV/RV ( April 2023) of £10,900.
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
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 area of land to the rear of the property shown hatched blue on the attached plan, is common
to all the properties in the tenement will all owners having access over this land. The liability for
upkeep and maintenance of the common parts is shared between the owners of the tenement
block 130 to 140 Main Street, based on the rateable values.
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
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.