HOUSE PLOTS, STREET OF MONTEACH, METHLICK, ABERDEENSHIRE, SCOTLAND

EXCELLENT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY IN A QUIET RURAL SETTING.
LEVEL SITE BELIEVED TO BE SUITABLE (SUBJECT TO PLANNING APPROVAL)
FOR THE ERECTION OF THREE DETACHED DWELLINGS IN GENEROUS PLOTS.

SITUATION

The land is situated in Street of Monteach, approximately 3 kilometres (2 miles) to the north of the village of Methlick, a short distance from the junction with the B9170. In the heart of Aberdeenshire, the property is easily accessible from a number of local towns and conveniently placed for commuting to Aberdeen.

Local services, including a primary school, are available in the village of Methlick. Ellon and Inverurie offer a wider range of shops and services, and Aberdeen is within easy travelling distance. Haddo House and Country Park and Meldrum House Golf Course provide recreational amenities in the locality.


DIRECTIONS

Travelling from Aberdeen on the A90, take the first turning into Ellon and follow the signs for Methlick travelling in a westerly direction on the B9005. Continue through Ythanbank and, on entering Methlick, follow the B9170 to the north, signposted New Deer. After approximately 2 miles, turn right into Street of Monteach. The land is 120m along on the right, immediately after the first house.


DESCRIPTION AND EXTENT

The land extends to 0.6 hectare (1.48 acres) or thereby. It should be noted that the area highlighted on the plan is for indicative purposes only. Accessed directly from the public road, the land, which is presently used for horse grazing, is almost level. The boundaries are at present undefined. The purchaser will be required to erect stock proof fencing at their own expense with subsequent maintenance on a mutual basis.

PLANNING STATUS

The site is zoned in the current Aberdeenshire Local Plan for future housing development. Part of the area is identified for strategic landscaping. It is understood that tree planting would meet this requirement.

Informal discussions with the Local Authority Planning Department in Ellon have established that an application for housing in keeping with the style of the neighbouring properties would be viewed favourably, subject to the usual criteria. No formal applications have been made relating to the land offered for sale.

It will be a condition of sale that the purchaser must apply for planning consent within two months of conclusion of missives.
 

SERVICES

Drainage will be to septic tanks, dependent upon necessary SEPA approval being granted. Additional land may be available if required to satisfy planning conditions.

It is understood that the neighbouring properties are served by private water supplies. Electricity is believed to be nearby.


GENERAL

• Price - Offers over £120,000 are invited for the property as a whole.
  Closing date: Thursday, 9th August 2007, at 12 noon
• Entry - To be by mutual arrangement.
  

CLOSING DATE

A Closing Date may be fixed and we would advise prospective purchasers to register their interest with Bell Ingram Ltd, 17 Albert Street, Aberdeen AB25 1XX. Whilst every effort will be made to ensure that parties having registered their interest will be notified of a closing date this cannot be guaranteed. It should be noted that the vendor reserves the right to accept offers prior to a closing date being set.


IMPORTANT NOTICE

1. These particulars have been prepared in all good faith to give a fair overall view of the property but their accuracy is not warranted. If any points are particularly relevant to your interest in the property please ask for further information.

2. The information in these particulars is given without responsibility on the part of Bell Ingram Ltd or its clients. The particulars do not form any part of an offer or a contract and neither Bell Ingram Ltd nor its employees has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property.

3. The photograph/s depict only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photograph/s. No assumptions should be made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed.

4. Any areas, measurements or distances referred to are given as a GUIDE ONLY and are not precise.

5. The plans are based on the Ordnance Survey. Crown Copyright reserved. Licence No. SR497010