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Camperdown House, Dundee, DD2 4TF

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For more information, please contact:

Jake Poole0131 222 4561jake.poole@cushwake.com

One Edinburgh Quay 133 FountainbridgeEdinburghEH3 9QG

Completed in 1828

Camperdown House is

the largest Greek Revival

house remaining in

Scotland, set within

400ac of parkland

including a golf course

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Camperdown House, Dundee, DD2 4TF

Introduction

Camperdown House is one of the most substantive and

historically significant mansion houses built in Scotland

in the early 1800’s. Designed in 1821 and constructed

between 1824-1828, it is now the largest Greek Revival

house remaining in Scotland, and demonstrates an

important part of the career of architect William Burn.

The mansion is in many ways a tribute to Dundee-born

Admiral Adam Duncan (1731-1804) whose victory at the

Battle of Camperdown in 1797 against a Dutch fleet

(controlled by French Revolutionaries) is attributed to

saving Britain from invasion.

Camperdown House is located within the heart of what

is now Camperdown Country Park, a public park

extending to around 400 acres hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

(https://www.dundeecity.gov.uk/camperdownpark).

Within this beautiful landscape setting there are

attractions including a wildlife centre, significant

children’s play equipment complex and a pay-for-play

18-hole golf course hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

(http://www.golfdundee.com/camperdown-golf-course).

The Park is adjacent to the A90 roadway and on the

north-western edge of Dundee. The A923 peels off

from the A90 and provides the two main road entrances

into the park.

Location

The City of Dundee, is the fourth largest city in Scotland

by population at around 150,000. It lies within the

eastern edge of the Central Lowlands on the northern

bank of the Firth of the River Tay, feeding into the North

Sea. The city has strong connectivity via the A90

roadway and the main Aberdeen / Edinburgh / London

east coast rail-line.

Dundee is currently undergoing a period of renaissance

through delivery of a significant public and private

investment programme that will result in a leading hub

for leisure, business and study. The centrepiece of this

exciting new initiative is the V&A Museum of Design on

the waterfront, a new rail station, and the recently

completed development of the new Olympia Leisure

Centre.

Dundee offers two regarded universities – the University

of Dundee and Abertay University – with a growing

student population of circa 20,000, and many gaining

employment in Dundee following graduation. In 2014

the City was recognised by the United Nations as the

UK's first UNESCO City of Design for its diverse

contributions to fields including medical research,

comics and video games. Tourism generates in the

region of £142m per annum (Dundee City Council) and

in 2013 visitor numbers in excess of 800,000 were

recorded. This number is predicted to rise to over 1

million with the completion of the V&A.

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Camperdown House, Dundee, DD2 4TF

Description

Camperdown House is an ‘Ionic Greek revival’mansion house with sandstone exterior. Set overtwo storeys, with attic and basement levels, theproperty contains a wealth of internal and externalperiod features in good condition, such as thestained glass dome, marble chimney pieces, originaltimber door pieces, cornicing, columns andpedimented portico.

The condition of the building’s internal and externalfabric is generally in good order. This is in large partattributable to the management and maintenanceprogramme which has been carried out by DundeeCity Council, including roofing completed in 2011costing £800,000.

Tenure

Dundee City Council seeks to dispose ofCamperdown House by way of a long-term lease,whilst retaining the freehold interest. The lease willinclude suitable environs to meet the needs of thetenant, including land for parking or additionalstructures.

Accommodation

Rateable ValueThe rateable value will require to be reassessedafter planning approval is granted for a proposedfuture use.

Services and Rates

The property is currently served by the followingutilities: Mains drainage, electricity, gas and water.The rateable value will require to be reassessedafter planning approval is granted for a proposedfuture use.

Heritage

Dundee City Council would encourage potentialoccupiers to incorporate elements within theirproposals which reflect the historical significance ofthe property, details of which can be found atwww.eurosurf.com/camperdown/index.htmAn element of public access to allow viewing partsof the listed interior of the building and any items ofart would also be desirable.

There could also be opportunities for the occupier toliaise with local further education establishmentsincluding Dundee and Angus College, to explorecollaborative opportunities for the provision ofcatering and on site training.

Floor Gross

External

Area

(approx.)

(sq ft)

Gross

Internal

Area

(approx.)

(sq ft)

Net

Internal

Area

(approx.)

(sq ft)

Basement 15,950 13,300 7,650

Ground 15,100 13,150 8,800

First 9,920 8,700 4,650

Attic 5,530 4,850 2,400

TOTAL 46,500 40,000 23,500

Planning

Dundee Local Development Plan (adoptedDecember 2013) designates the land inCamperdown Country Park as ‘Open Space andGreen Networks’ to which Policy 36 applies.

Policy 36: Open Space - Development proposalsthat would result in a change of the use of a siteidentified in the Local Development Plan as openspace to anything other than an open space usemust establish that the site no longer has a potentialvalue as open space of any kind unless the Councilare satisfied that:

1) the proposals are consistent with amasterplan, strategy or programme approved bythe Council; or2) compensatory open space of equal benefitand accessibility will be provided in or adjacentto the community most directly affected; or3) proposals affect only a lesser part of the siteand are ancillary to it or result in improvedrecreational or amenity value on the remainderof the site.

Category ‘A’ listed building (historic-scotland.gov.uk). Historic Scotland notes that“Listing is not intended to prevent development, butinstead to act as a signal in the planning processthat there is special interest which may need to betaken into account when changes are proposed.Issues such as sustainability, community identity,place-making, and social and economicregeneration can all be explored at this stage.”

Camperdown Park Development Plan 2012-17

The Plan’s objective is to create a “comprehensive,integrated, development programme for therejuvenation of Camperdown Park”. Within thedocument Camperdown House is noted as playing aprominent role in achieving the stated aims with oneof the critical actions being “bringing CamperdownHouse back into productive use”.

The document includes a masterplan, andrecommends that one or more of the following usesshould be undertaken at Camperdown House:

– Boutique hotel– High quality restaurant and cafe– Commercial gallery– Heritage room– Special events venue e.g. weddings– General events venue e.g. conferences– Visitors centre

It is noted that financial sustainability is a key driverof any future use and any proposal should at leastbreak even on a long term financial basis. It isaccepted that the private sector will be the likelydriver of future use at the House.

Inventory of Gardens and Designated Landscapes

The site has been included in the inventory ofgardens and designated landscapes by HistoricScotland because of its condition, integrity and levelof importance. All sites on the inventory areconsidered to be of national importance.

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Camperdown House, Dundee, DD2 4TF

Method of Disposal, Interest and Offers

Offers are invited for the long-term lease ofCamperdown House and surrounding environs - thedisposal being managed by Cushman & Wakefield.The length of lease, and timing of payments areflexible.

The property is offered with vacant possession.There remains flexibility to assign the existing partialoccupier Camperdown Golf Club for their club houseand Pro Shop. It is broadly assumed thatCamperdown Golf Club will continue to operate andthat the Council and Club will make suitablearrangements in parallel to accepting any offer.Camperdown Golf Course will be unaffected.

Offers should be sent directly to Cushman andWakefield’s Edinburgh office and include:

• Bidding party name, and synopsis ofbusiness activities and similar projects.

• Price and method of payment.• Proposed timescales and schedule of actions

required for full settlement/payment.• Proposed overage and claw-back provisions

(optional but bid assessment will allocate apositive score to bids incorporating theseprovisions).

• Any relevant Conditions.• Deposit details.• Company board or other third party approvals

required.• Proof of funding.• Legal representative details.

Please note that the lessor reserves the right to calla closing date for offers and is not obliged to acceptany offer. Interviews / a second closing date forshortlisted parties may be required if further bidinformation is required and/or differentiation of initialbids submitted is required.

On allocation of a preferred bidder the selectedparty will be granted a determined period ofexclusivity in which to conclude Missives of Let withpayment following as per terms agreed.

Legal Costs

Each party is responsible for their own legal costs.

VAT/Land and Buildings Transaction Tax

We have been advised the site is elected for VATand VAT will be payable on any rent. The occupierwill be liable to pay LBTT and any registration duesthat apply.

EPC

Energy performance certificate rating: F.

A copy of the certificate can be provided uponrequest.

OFFERS INVITED

Camperdown House, Dundee, DD2 4TF

Plans

Floor plans are available on request.

OFFERS INVITED

Camperdown House, Dundee, DD2 4TF

Viewings and Further Information

The building is secured, and access is strictly byappointment with the sole selling agent. However, aclear impression of the building’s exterior andcurtilage can be gained by entering the public park.

The Information Pack can be obtained fromCushman & Wakefield.

For all viewings and information, please contact:

Jake Poole, Cushman & Wakefield0131 222 4561jake.poole@cushwake.com

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representation as to the condition of the property (or properties) in question. Nov 2015