Substantial conversion project with outbuilding and private garden near Duns centre.
Planning permission granted for 4-bedroom residential conversion (Ref: 24/00861/FUL)
Former Georgian public house with stone facade and period features
Large outbuilding ~29m² and private two-tier walled garden
Partially stripped out — substantial renovation and building standards needed
Cavity walls likely uninsulated; glazing double but installed pre-2002
Mains gas heating, mains utilities, fast broadband and excellent mobile
Town-centre fringe location; access to local shops and services
Area classified as very deprived — may affect rental/resale prospects
A substantial Georgian mid-terrace with planning permission for change of use to a four-bedroom townhouse, this former public house offers clear development upside in Duns town centre. The property is largely stripped-out and provides a blank canvas for an investor or developer to complete the approved residential conversion (Scottish Borders Ref: 24/00861/FUL), subject to Building Standards Scotland sign-off.
Key strengths include a sizeable rear outbuilding (circa 29m²), a private walled garden with two tiers and a town-centre location close to local amenities. Practical services are already in place: mains gas boiler and radiators, mains utilities, double glazing (pre-2002), excellent mobile signal and fast broadband—useful for modern living or short-let operation.
Important practical considerations are straightforward and factual: the building needs renovation throughout and has been partially converted; cavity walls are as-built with no insulation assumed; glazing is older; full building standards approvals and refurbishment costs will be required. The property sits in a very deprived local area which may affect rental values and resale timing.
For the right buyer—particularly developers or investors comfortable with refurbishment—this property presents an economical route to a substantial four-bedroom home or a reinstated community pub. The combination of planning consent, generous ancillary space and private garden creates clear options, but budget realistic refurbishment and compliance works into any offer.