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Former William Simpson's Care Home, Main Street, Old Plean, Stirling FK7
£950,000

Our Summary

  • Impressive historic B listed building built circa 1836 currently presented to the market with planning permission for 17 apartments, offering an ideal development opportunity with easy links to edinburgh, stirling and falkirk
  • For sale is the former William Simpson’s Care Home with planning permission for conversion into 17 new flats consisting of 5 x 2 bed, 11 x 1 bed and 1 studio
  • A previous planning permission for 14 flats was granted in 2019, and a more recent application in late 2023 sought to increase this to 17 flats, citing improved layout efficiency and commercial viability
  • The historic b-listed building is in fairly poor condition and in a partially derelict state
  • The current owners have started the landscaping work to ensure that the current planning permission remains in place and have completed a partial strip out to remove building material that was beyond repair, and carry out urgent work to address issues such as leaks in the roof, dry rot and unstable internal fabric
  • Development opportunity
  • Planning permission for 17 flats

Description

This historic B-listed building, circa 1836, is being sold with planning permission to convert it into 17 apartments, comprising 5 two-bedroom, 11 one-bedroom, and 1 studio units. The property, formerly a care home, is in a partially derelict state and requires renovation. Despite its condition, the building's conservation strategy aims to preserve as much of its original fabric as possible while providing modern homes. The site is located in the village of Plean, with easy access to Stirling, Falkirk, and Edinburgh, and offers a range of local amenities, including shops, schools, and leisure activities. The property also benefits from its proximity to Stirling University and the nearby Plean Country Park, making it an attractive development opportunity for those looking to create a unique and historic living space.