OFFERS INVITED Camperdown House, Dundee, DD2 4TF

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1 Completed in 1828 Camperdown House is the largest Greek Revival house remaining in Scotland, set within 400ac of parkland including a golf course For more information, please contact: Jake Poole jake.poole@cushwake.com One Edinburgh Quay 133 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9QG cushmanwakefield.com

2 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 , 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 ( ) 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 ( 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 ( 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.

3 Description Camperdown House is an Ionic Greek revival mansion house with sandstone exterior. Set over two storeys, with attic and basement levels, the property contains a wealth of internal and external period features in good condition, such as the stained glass dome, marble chimney pieces, original timber door pieces, cornicing, columns and pedimented portico. The condition of the building s internal and external fabric is generally in good order. This is in large part attributable to the management and maintenance programme which has been carried out by Dundee City Council, including roofing completed in 2011 costing 800,000. Tenure Dundee City Council seeks to dispose of Camperdown House by way of a long-term lease, whilst retaining the freehold interest. The lease will include suitable environs to meet the needs of the tenant, including land for parking or additional structures. Accommodation Floor Gross Gross Net External Internal Internal Area Area Area (approx.) (approx.) (approx.) (sq ft) (sq ft) (sq ft) Basement 15,950 13,300 7,650 Rateable Ground Value 15,100 13,150 8,800 The First rateable value 9,920 will require 8,700 to be reassessed 4,650 afterattic planning approval 5,530 is granted 4,850 for a proposed 2,400 future TOTAL use. 46,500 40,000 23,500 Services and Rates The property is currently served by the following utilities: Mains drainage, electricity, gas and water. The rateable value will require to be reassessed after planning approval is granted for a proposed future use. Heritage Dundee City Council would encourage potential occupiers to incorporate elements within their proposals which reflect the historical significance of the property, details of which can be found at An element of public access to allow viewing parts of the listed interior of the building and any items of art would also be desirable. There could also be opportunities for the occupier to liaise with local further education establishments including Dundee and Angus College, to explore collaborative opportunities for the provision of catering and on site training. Planning Dundee Local Development Plan (adopted December 2013) designates the land in Camperdown Country Park as Open Space and Green Networks to which Policy 36 applies. Policy 36: Open Space - Development proposals that would result in a change of the use of a site identified in the Local Development Plan as open space to anything other than an open space use must establish that the site no longer has a potential value as open space of any kind unless the Council are satisfied that: 1) the proposals are consistent with a masterplan, strategy or programme approved by the Council; or 2) compensatory open space of equal benefit and accessibility will be provided in or adjacent to the community most directly affected; or 3) proposals affect only a lesser part of the site and are ancillary to it or result in improved recreational or amenity value on the remainder of the site. Category A listed building (historicscotland.gov.uk). Historic Scotland notes that Listing is not intended to prevent development, but instead to act as a signal in the planning process that there is special interest which may need to be taken into account when changes are proposed. Issues such as sustainability, community identity, place-making, and social and economic regeneration can all be explored at this stage. Camperdown Park Development Plan The Plan s objective is to create a comprehensive, integrated, development programme for the rejuvenation of Camperdown Park. Within the document Camperdown House is noted as playing a prominent role in achieving the stated aims with one of the critical actions being bringing Camperdown House back into productive use. The document includes a masterplan, and recommends that one or more of the following uses should 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 driver of any future use and any proposal should at least break even on a long term financial basis. It is accepted that the private sector will be the likely driver of future use at the House. Inventory of Gardens and Designated Landscapes The site has been included in the inventory of gardens and designated landscapes by Historic Scotland because of its condition, integrity and level of importance. All sites on the inventory are considered to be of national importance.

4 Method of Disposal, Interest and Offers Offers are invited for the long-term lease of Camperdown House and surrounding environs - the disposal being managed by Cushman & Wakefield. The length of lease, and timing of payments are flexible. The property is offered with vacant possession. There remains flexibility to assign the existing partial occupier Camperdown Golf Club for their club house and Pro Shop. It is broadly assumed that Camperdown Golf Club will continue to operate and that the Council and Club will make suitable arrangements in parallel to accepting any offer. Camperdown Golf Course will be unaffected. Offers should be sent directly to Cushman and Wakefield s Edinburgh office and include: Bidding party name, and synopsis of business 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 a positive score to bids incorporating these provisions). 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 call a closing date for offers and is not obliged to accept any offer. Interviews / a second closing date for shortlisted parties may be required if further bid information is required and/or differentiation of initial bids submitted is required. On allocation of a preferred bidder the selected party will be granted a determined period of exclusivity in which to conclude Missives of Let with payment 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 VAT and VAT will be payable on any rent. The occupier will be liable to pay LBTT and any registration dues that apply. EPC Energy performance certificate rating: F. A copy of the certificate can be provided upon request.

5 Plans Floor plans are available on request.

6 Viewings and Further Information The building is secured, and access is strictly by appointment with the sole selling agent. However, a clear impression of the building s exterior and curtilage can be gained by entering the public park. The Information Pack can be obtained from Cushman & Wakefield. For all viewings and information, please contact: Jake Poole, Cushman & Wakefield jake.poole@cushwake.com Cushman & Wakefield copyright No warranty or representation, express or implied, is made to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein, and same is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, rental or other conditions, withdrawal without notice, and to any special listing conditions imposed by the property owner(s). As applicable, we make no representation as to the condition of the property (or properties) in question. Nov 2015