Clarkston stationmaster’s sale safeguards its future
CLARKSTON stationmaster’s house - saved from demolition after East Renfrewshire councillors rejected a planning bid by its owner, businessman Sabah Hassan, to demolish the 1882-built classic Caledonian Railway building - has been sold to a private buyer.
Marketed by Clyde Properties at offers over £185,000, the property was sold before its March closing date. The buyer, who is as yet unknown, is limited by the council decision rejecting demolition and development of the site to refurbishing the property as a dwelling house. Information from Clyde reminded potential buyers that they were strongly advised to talk to council planners before buying.
Coun Ian Miller, one of the main movers for conservation of the railway property, said he was pleased. “Clarkston stationmaster’s house is very much part of the railway heritage of this area and I was very keen for it not to be demolished.”