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J.M. Bookmakers (Former), 64, Overhaugh Street, Galashiels
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General Details and Location
Category
AT RISK
Name of Building
J.M. Bookmakers (Former)
Other Name(s)
Address
64, Overhaugh Street, Galashiels
Locality
Postcode
Planning Authority
Divisional Area
Reference No
3895
Listing Category
Unlisted
OS Grid Ref
NT 49259 36109
Location Type
Urban
HS Reference No
Description
19th century cottage of four bays to street frontage with symmetrical layout (2 central doorways with a window at either end). Rendered frontage, pitched roof now covered in treated felt. Stone built end stacks, cans removed.
Building Dates
19th century
Architects
Unknown
Category of Risk and Development History
Condition
Poor
Category of Risk
Moderate
Exemptions to State of Risk
Field Visits
02/04/2009, 22/07/2011, 7/12/2016
Development History
April 2009: External inspection reveals that the building is vacant and in need of maintenance. The left hand window on the main elevation is broken.
January 2012: Building moved to ALERT. At this time the Galashiels Conservation Area has not be designated.
8 December 2016: External inspection finds the site remains disused and is now in deteriorating condition. The felted roof appears to be towards the end of its life and the pitch appears to be undulating. The left chimney stack has been removed. dampness remains an issue to walls with increasing amount of render loss and peeling paint evident. The building now sits within a designated conservation area. Move to At Risk.
Guides to Development
Conservation Area
Galashiels
Planning Authority Contact
PAC Telephone Number
Availability
Current Availability
Unknown
Appointed Agents
Price
Occupancy
Vacant
Occupancy Type
N/A
Present/Former Uses
BARR original text : Shop to Residential
Name of Owners
Unverified see FAQ on ascertaining ownership
Type of Ownership
Unknown
Information Services
Additional Contacts/Information Source
Bibliography
Online Resources
Classification
Cottages and Lodges
Original Entry Date
07-APR-09
Date of Last Edit
02/11/2017
