Summary - Residential Plot, Softlaw East Mains Kelso, Roxburghshire, TD5 8PA TD5 8PA
4 bed 1 bath Plot
Spacious rural plot with planning consent and far-reaching views, ideal for a restoration project.
• Approximately 0.29 ha (0.71 acres) elevated plot with wide rural views
• Planning previously granted to reinstate a 4-bedroom dwelling (Ref 17/01507/FUL)
• Substantial stone ruins present; site is derelict and overgrown
• Septic tank installed on southeast corner; services reportedly nearby
• Purchaser responsible for service installation and all associated costs
• Section 75 contributions payable for affordable housing and education
• Remote location; average mobile signal, fast broadband available
• Subject to existing rights of way, servitudes and title burdens
An elevated, very large plot (approx. 0.29 ha / 0.71 acres) offering sweeping, unobstructed views over farmland towards Kelso and the Lammermuir hills. The site contains substantial stone ruins and cleared areas providing a clear canvas for a sympathetically restored four-bedroom home — planning for re-instatement to a 4-bed dwelling was previously granted (Ref: 17/01507/FUL, decision 20/02/2018).
This is a remote, semi-rural opportunity for purchasers seeking privacy, long-range outlooks and strong development potential. Services are understood to be nearby; a septic tank is already installed on the southeast corner. Broadband speeds are reported as fast, with average mobile signal — practical for modern living but note the rural location.
Important practical considerations: the plot is derelict and will require full redevelopment and investment to reinstate the dwelling and bring services on-site. The purchaser is responsible for service installation costs, ongoing maintenance, and location contributions under a Section 75 agreement for affordable housing and education. There are existing servitudes and third-party rights affecting the title that must be checked.
This plot will suit buyers prepared to manage a renovation/build project or developers able to meet planning, services, and legal obligations. Its combination of size, planning history and outstanding views delivers clear potential, balanced by the clear work and obligations required to make it a home.
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