* Freehold
* Sizeable house plot of approximately 0. 4 acres
* “Planning Permission in Principle” for a detached house
* Prime village edge location
* Open views west to the Pentland Hills
* Services available nearby
* Good level plot, ready for development
* Two paddocks of approximately 6. 6 acres (2. 68 Ha) with direct access to road
* Opportunity to create an attractive small - holding or equestrian property
* Available as two individual lots or as a whole
_Lot 1_ \ - offers over £195, 000
_Lot 2_ \ - offers over £70, 000
**Location**
The plot and land are located on the north - west edge of the village of
Howgate, which is small conservation village within south Midlothian. The area
is predominantly rural, with a number of village houses close by to the north
and south, but with open fields and views to the Pentland Hills dominating the
surroundings. The plot and land are accessed off the B7026 public road, which
runs north from the village and joins the A701, approximately three miles to
the north, with Edinburgh City centre being approximately eleven miles north
from the plot and land.
Howgate is a small, rural, conservation village, centred around a village
green. The village benefits from excellent access to Edinburgh and as such is
popular with commuters, however, it retains a real village community within a
pleasant rural area. Larger town services are available in Penicuik,
approximately two miles to the north - west, including primary and secondary
schooling. Major out of town shopping is available at Straiton, approximately
five miles to the north, along with Edinburgh Park and Ride facilities and
connections onto the A720, Edinburgh City By - pass.
**Directions**
From the Straiton junction on the A720, Edinburgh City By - pass, head south on
the A701, signposted to Penicuik. Continue towards Penicuik on the A701 at the
“Gowkley Moss Roundabout” but just after, branch off to the left onto the
B7026 at Auchendinny. Continue on the B7026 through Auchendinny and the hamlet
of Loanstone. Approximately one mile beyond Loanstone, the road enters the
Howgate “30” limit and the plot and land are on the right hand side at the
bottom of the hill, before the roundabout.
The postcode for satnav purposes is EH26 8QD. It is strongly recommended that
you do not rely on a Satnav in this rural location and check on a route map
prior to any viewing.
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**Description**
Lot 1
The plot measures approximately 0. 42 acres (0. 17 Ha) and comprises a generally
level area within the north - east corner of the current field. It is approached
off the public road, by way of an existing field gate (which will be shared
with Lot 2). It is partially enclosed by fencing on the north and east sides,
with an adjoining house and garden to the north.
Views from the plot are to the west over the field (part of Lot 2), open
surrounding farmland and distant views of the Pentland Hills.
Lot 2
Lot 2 lies to the south of the plot (Lot 1) and comprises an adjoining single
field of sloping, mixed permanent grassland with small wetland habitat area
and trees along the fenceline with the southern field. The south field is also
down to grass and slopes to the south. The two fields total approximately 6. 63
acres (2. 68 Ha). The two fields, along with the plot, offer the opportunity to
create an attractive smallholding, in an appealing area, with open rural
views.
**Planning permission**
The plot (Lot 1) benefits from “Planning Permission in Principle” for the
development of a single dwelling (Planning Reference 22/00127/ppp). This was
issued by the Midlothian Council Local Review Body on 25 October 2022 and is
subject to a number of planning conditions.
There are no other planning permissions.
**Services**
The plot (Lot 1) benefits from mains electricity, available from an existing
powerline crossing the Lot 2 land, and public water, available along the
adjoining road (B7026).
**Access**
The plot (Lot 1) and Lot 2 are accessed directly off the B7026, by way of a
shared single access point.
**Third party rights and servitudes**
The plot and land are sold together with and subject to all existing rights of
way, servitudes, wayleaves, and others, whether contained in the Title Deeds
or otherwise and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves in all
such respects. The land forming Lot 2 is crossed by electricity pole lines.
**Environmental matters**
The south field to Lot 2 is located within the Howgate Conservation Area.
There are no Environmental Designations or Scheduled Ancient Monuments.
**Land use classification**
The land is classified by the James Hutton Institute for agricultural land use
purposes as Grade 3: 1 and for forestry land use purposes as Class F4.
**Mineral rights**
Mineral rights are included in the sale, so far as the seller has title to
them.
**Conditions of sale**
The plot and land will be sold with all necessary rights of access from the
public road, subject to agreed maintenance obligations over shared access
areas, in the event of each lot selling separately.
**Entry**
By mutual agreement.
**Viewings and further information**
Viewing is possible at any time during daylight hours. Please contact the
Selling Agents in advance of your visit to notify us of your viewing. For your
own personal safety, please be aware of potential hazards when viewing.
Viewing is carried out entirely at the viewer's risk. Please note that the
fields may be grazed by stock (cattle and sheep) at the time of viewing and
viewers must take all steps not to unduly disturb stock or put themselves in
danger by approaching stock in a manner that might cause them disturbance.
For further information please contact Walker Scott Ireland Ltd. Interested
parties are advised to note interest with Walker Scott Ireland Ltd in order to
be kept informed of any closing date that is set. Please note, our client need
not accept the highest offer, nor indeed any offer.
An information pack, including copies of the Planning documentation and
services information, is available from the selling agents to parties noting
interest and able to demonstrate proof of funding.
**Anti - money laundering regulations**
To comply with current Anti - Money Laundering Regulations, any offer presented
must be accompanied with Notarised/certified photographic evidence of the
purchaser's identity and separate evidence of the purchaser's residential
address, or the offering parties must attend our offices with the original
documents, before any acceptance of the offer can be confirmed and the
property put “Under Offer”.

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