For Sale - Development opportunity Subject to planning conSent - Land at 58 - 72 Charlotte Street, Glasgow G1 5DW
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For Sale - Development Opportunity subject to Planning Consent Land at 58 – 72 Charlotte Street, Glasgow G1 5DW
Land at 58 – 72 Charlotte Street, Glasgow G1 5DW 2 the opportunity Savills is delighted to present to the market a rare opportunity to acquire development land situated within an established residential locale in The East End of the city, and neighboring Glasgow’s renowned ‘Homes for the Future’ development. Location The site is located on the south eastern outskirts of Glasgow City Centre, on Charlotte Street which lies approximately 1 mile to the east of Buchanan Street, Glasgow’s Prime Retail Centre. The location benefits from access to excellent transport connections with Glasgow Central and Queen Street Train Stations and Buchanan Bus Station, all situated within walking distance of the site. Local public transport connections are also available at High Street & Argyle Street Train Stations, which lie a 5 minute walk from the site. Regular bus services are available on London Road to the north. A wide variety of retail and leisure amenity is available within close proximity to the site, predominantly in Merchant City, a popular residential district, which lies to the north west and features some of the City’s most popular bars, restaurants and cafes, together with a number of high end retailers and convenience retail. The Barras Market, Barrowland Ballroom and BAaD events venues are also located nearby. Glasgow is a major education centre with a student population of approximately 130,000 and benefits from having three universities located throughout the city. The University of Strathclyde and Glasgow Caledonian University are situated within the City Centre, together with the City of Glasgow College, all of which are within a short walk of the site. The University of Glasgow lies within the West End of city and is easily accessible via public transport. The site lies immediately to the north of Greendyke Street which forms the northern boundary of Glasgow Green, the city’s oldest recreational park and therefore benefits from attractive views overlooking the Park and the River Clyde. The park is host to some of the city’s key cultural events including the World Pipe Band Championships, TRNSMT Music Festival and BBC Scotland’s Proms in the Park. The location is also home to the People’s Palace Museum which is situated to the eastern side of the park and is popular amongst tourists.
Land at 58 – 72 Charlotte Street, Glasgow G1 5DW 3
Description
The site extends to 1.10 acres and comprises two office buildings
which will become surplus to requirements following the
relocation of the existing occupier.
Building 1 (No. 72) is the former Lady and St Francis Secondary
School, an A Listed building of concrete frame construction
which was built in 1964 and designed by renowned architect,
Jack Coia. The building extends over 3 storeys and basement
and includes a 2 storey projection to the rear. Internally, the office
is fitted out to a fair standard with cellular office accommodation.
We understand that the floor area of the building extends to
approximately 21,850 sq ft.
Building 2 (No.58) comprises a training centre which extends
over 3 storeys with a flat roof. Internally the building is fitted out
to a similar standard as building 1. We understand that the floor
area of the building extends to approximately 11,025 sq ft.
Access to the site is provided from the eastern boundary
via Charlotte Street and leads to a car park capable of
accommodation approximately 75 vehicles.
The character of the surrounding area features a mix of
residential and commercial uses and is bound to the north by
rented residential accommodation, whilst the south of the site
is bound by Greendyke Street. The west of the site is bound by
the renowned ‘Homes for the Future’ development, which was
constructed in 1999 and represents a flagship development of
apartments and penthouses which have played a significant
part in the regeneration of the east end of the city. The east of
the site is bound by Charlotte Street, beyond which lies a vacant
development site which is owned in part by Glasgow City Council
and was historically proposed as phase 2 of ‘Homes for the
Future, however remains undeveloped.
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Land at 58 – 72 Charlotte Street, Glasgow G1 5DW 4 Planning The site is covered by The Glasgow City Development Plan (adopted March 2019) and is identified as a Strategic Economic Investment Location and lies with the Central Conservation Area. As indicated, Building 1 on the site is A Listed and development proposals should take cognisance of Glasgow City Council’s design guidance in this respect. A Planning Brief for the site has been prepared by Savills Planning Team. Should further advice be required in connection with a planning submission, they can be contacted via the Selling Agents. Interested parties should enter into their own discussions with Glasgow City Council Planning Department. Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) A copy of the Energy Performance Certificate is available on request. The EPC Rating for each building is summarised as: Building 1 – E Rating Building 2 –D Rating offers Our clients are inviting offers for heritable interest in the subjects as a whole. Offers should be made in a heads of term format. Interested parties should note their interest direct with the Selling Agents at the earliest opportunity to ensure they are kept advised of any closing date which may be set. Please note that whilst our clients fully intend to sell, they are not bound to accept the highest or indeed any offer.
Land at 58 – 72 Charlotte Street, Glasgow G1 5DW 5
Glasgow Science Centre
University of Glasgow
The SSE Hydro
M8 Springfield Quay
Leisure Park Glasgow
Caledonian
Glasgow Central Station Buchannan Bus University
Buchannan
Street Queen Street Station
City of
Station
St Enoch Shopping Centre Glasgow
College
University of
Strathclyde
HIgh Street
Train Station
Glasgow
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People’s
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Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Savills. For further details please contact:
Savills
163 West George Street
Glasgow, G2 2JJ
Emma Biggin
emma.biggin@savills.com
+44 (0) 141 222 5899
Jamie Doran
jdoran@savills.com
+44 (0) 141 222 5878
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Stationery Office. © Crown copyright licence number 100022432 Savills (UK) Ltd, and published for
the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct accuracy is not guaranteed.
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1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the
property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or
otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars.
These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as
statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for
guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property
has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any
services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
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