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Building Plot Nr. Rachan, Broughton

Land size
2.2 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Unique Building Plot with Holiday Chalet
  • Planning Permission for Detached House
  • Newly Built Holiday Chalet
  • Idylic Semi-Rural Location
  • Outbuildings
  • Popular Tourist Destination
  • Close to Broughton & Biggar
  • Ideal Self-Build Opportunity
  • Edinburgh 30 Miles
  • Glasgow 56 Miles

Description

We are delighted to bring to the market this very unique and exciting opportunity to purchase a large building plot with newly constructed three-bedroom holiday chalet with planning permission for a five-bedroom dwelling house, located within the dramatic rural landscape on the outskirts of the popular commuter village of Broughton.

The plot equates to circa 2.20 acres or thereby and provides an opportunity for a budding self-builder to construct their own dwelling house along with a turn-key, high-specification holiday chalet which has the potential to provide a lucrative income.

The plot also incorporates a large steel portal-frame outbuilding (with power and lighting), wood store and static caravan also benefitting from power, lighting and drainage.

There is also an additional section of woodland located on the opposite side of the road will be included within the sale.

Holiday Chalet - The newly constructed holiday chalet is finished to an immaculate standard, benefitting from good quality fixtures & fittings, wood-burning stove and high levels of energy efficiency including air source heating and double glazing. The chalet is entered via muli-locking door into a large welcoming lounge / dining room / kitchen area benefitting from large picture windows soaking in the surrounding countryside. A wood-burning stove is the centrepiece of the room a sure to add a touch of luxury to guests.

The kitchen is well-equipped with an electric oven, 4-ring hob, washing machine and dishwasher catering for all needs.

The rear hallway separates the living area to the bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from a peaceful view to the front of the property over the valley with a private en-suite shower room. The two further bedrooms are well-proportioned and enjoy a view over the woodland to the rear. The well-appointed bathroom completes the accommodation.

Externally there is a large gravelled driveway, providing ample parking for guests, and large lawned areas perfect for recreation and children.

The chalet is sure to be popular with holiday makers looking for both adventurous and peaceful breaks withn the Scottish Borders and could provide a lucrative income. The well awaiting River Tweed Trail is soon to be completed and provides hill walking and cycling routes down the length the River Tweed.

***Please note that the chalet only has permission to be used as a holiday home and cannot be changed to full residential use. ***

Planning Permission - There is full planning permission for the erection of a two storey 4-bedroom chalet villa. The proposed dwelling provides comfortable accommodation equating to circa 170 Sq. m. or 1830 Sq. ft. or thereby. The full Application Reference Number is 04/02222/FUL. A full suite of documents are available to view online via the Scottish Borders Planning Portal, alternatively upon request from the estate agent. Although the planning application was approved in 2004, Commencement Works were started in 2010 with a letter provided by Scottish Borders Council in 2010 stating that the planning consent will now not time expire.

Building Plot - The full plot is believed to equate to circa 2.20 acres or thereby and follows the former racha railway line. The plot is found to be largely level with good vehicular access.

Services - Mains water, electricity, telecom and private draining available on-site.

Location - The site lies just south of the charming village of Broughton, in the beautiful Scottish Borders. Broughton itself is a thriving community, well-regarded for its welcoming atmosphere and amenities including a village shop, village hall, and a soon-to-be community-owned pub. Families benefit from a local primary school, with secondary education available in both Peebles and Biggar, offering a choice of excellent schools within easy reach.
For relaxation and leisure, Stobo Castle Spa is only a short drive away, providing a tranquil retreat alongside premium gym memberships—ideal for both homeowners and holiday makers. The area is also a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, with the Tweed River Trail, an abundance of scenic walking routes, and world-class mountain biking in the Tweed Valley all nearby.
Despite its rural charm, the location offers great connectivity, with Glasgow and Edinburgh both within commuting distance. The nearby town of Peebles provides the closest shopping district, boasting a vibrant high street with a mix of national chains, boutique shops, and supermarkets.

Outbuildings - There is a large steel portal-framed agricultural shed formed under a metal clad roof and overlaid with metal corrugated sheeting. The building is formed over a concrete foundation and is accessed via a large metal roller door to the front and a single pedestrian door to the side. There is mains power and lighting and provides the opportunity for a multitude of uses.

There is a static 4-berth caravan located on site and connected to the private drainage, mains water and mains electricity. This provides the perfect temporary base for a self0builder to be living on-site during the construction works.

There is a large timber framed wood store.

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Viewings - Strictly By Appointment Only via James Agent.

Offers - There may be the opportunity to purchase as two separate lots as follows:

LOT 1 - Building Plot, Outbuildings and Woodland Area.

LOT 2 - Holiday Chalet including front gardens and parking.

Please note that Lot 1 will not be sold separately unless there is a buyer for Lot 2.

All offers should be submitted in writing to Standard Scottish Format. All Parties are advised to lodge a Formal Note of Interest via their Solicitor. In the event of a Closing Date the Seller shall not be bound to accept any offer and reserves the right to accept an offer at anytime.

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Tenure
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Date Posted
2026-01-29

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 70 Building Plots listings in Scotland (1+ acres).

This Property£172,727 / acre
Building Plots Average (1+ acres) £42,050 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

80 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Broughton Central P School609 metres
    Pupils
    40
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Biggar Primary School4.4 miles
    Pupils
    208
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Coulter Primary School5.7 miles
    Pupils
    13
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Black Mount Primary School5.9 miles
    Pupils
    46
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Tinto Primary School7.3 miles
    Pupils
    93
    Type
    Non-denominational

Secondary

  • Biggar High School4.3 miles
    Pupils
    637
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Peebles High School8.9 miles
    Pupils
    1,342
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Lanark Grammar School15 miles
    Pupils
    1,143
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Penicuik High School17 miles
    Pupils
    640
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Beeslack Community High School17 miles
    Pupils
    751
    Type
    Non-denominational

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Biggar, Biggar, Scottish Borders4.4 miles
Spar Symington Ltd, Symington, Lanarkshire7.5 miles
Tesco Peebles Superstore, Peebles9 miles

GP surgery

Biggar Medical Practice4.3 miles

Pharmacy

Milngavie Apothecary'S Co Ltd4.3 miles

Green space

Playing Field419 metres

Walking trail

John Buchan Way: Broughton-Peebles3 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Carstairs Rail Station11 miles

Nearest bus stop

Dreva Road87 metres

Typical drive times

Biggar8 min · 5 miles
Lanark30 min · 18 miles
Peebles20 min · 13 miles
Penicuik27 min · 19 miles
Edinburgh (city)50 min · 28 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From SEPA flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Not shown on SEPA's flood mapsLower risk

Surface water

No mapped surface water riskLower risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)

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