MAINS OF LESMOIR, RHYNIE, ABERDEENSHIRE AB54 4HH, SCOTLAND

TRADITIONAL STONE STEADING WITH POTENTIAL FOR CONVERSION INTO 3 DISTINCTIVE FAMILY DWELLINGS AND A SELF CONTAINED BUSINESS UNIT.
U-SHAPED PROPERTY SET IN AN ACCESSIBLE, SCENIC RURAL LOCATION.

SITUATION

The steading is situated in an active farming community and sits with a southerly aspect in the foothills of Tap O’ Noth, the site of a vitrified wall and fort of great archaeological significance. The steading commands stunning views of this great landscape feature.

The nearby towns of Rhynie, Insch and Huntly, between them provide all the necessary essential local services including major supermarket stores in Huntly with further amenities available in Inverurie or the City of Aberdeen.

The property is conveniently located with commuting to Aberdeen taking less than 1 hour, and is within easy access of the main A96, Aberdeen to Inverness route and the A97, leading to Deeside. The property will offer tranquil country living surrounded by a range of country pursuits and rural interests.

This area has a great archaeological history and is set in the heart of Scotland’s Castle trail with a significant number of unique and architecturally impressive castles within reasonably close proximity.
 

DIRECTIONS

Take the A96 west from Aberdeen signposted to Inverness. Continue past Inverurie and follow the road to the ‘Oyne Fork’. At this junction bear left onto the B9002 towards Insch and Kennethmont. Continue on this road until the junction with the A97 is reached. Turn left and follow the road to Rhynie. In the centre of the town, take the A941 road on the right leading to Dufftown. Mains of Lesmoir Steading is situated approximately 2 miles along this road on the right hand side.


DESCRIPTION

The steading at Mains of Lesmoir is situated on a self-contained plot, which is easily accessible, yet private.

The steading is of stone construction under slate roofs which are in relatively sound order.

Subject to obtaining planning approval, which is currently being considered by Aberdeenshire Council, the property will be suitable for development into a distinctive arrangement of 3 family dwellings and a separate business unit in a courtyard arrangement.

Each dwelling will be 1½ storeys with the western wing being of 4 bedrooms and the remaining sections forming 3 bedroom dwellings. The business unit will be self-contained and will include separate facilities.
 

Site plan

Proposed ground floor plan

Proposed first floor plan

THE PROPERTY

The Steading Buildings consist of a traditionally built ‘U’ shaped range with later infill court, which would require removal as part of the development. The Steading is to be separated from the farmhouse and buildings at Mains of Lesmoir.

The site extends to 0.20 hectare (0.49 acres) or thereby, allowing sufficient space for parking and private garden ground for each dwelling.

The gross external area of the existing steading (excluding the infill court) is 582m².


PLANNING STATUS

Plans for the development have been prepared and an application for full consent submitted to Aberdeenshire Council for consideration in January 2008. The application reference is M/APP/2008/0064. Full planning permission is therefore pending for the conversion of the property. Plans of the proposed conversion can be seen by arrangement with Bell Ingram, however, extracts are overleaf for illustrative purposes. Rights over additional land, as hatched, may be available to satisfy planning conditions if required.


SERVICES

The property is served by a private water supply, and drainage will be to septic tanks, to be installed by the purchaser, subject to the necessary SEPA consent being granted. Rights over neighbouring land are available if required to satisfy planning conditions.

Electricity is currently on site. BT lines nearby.


BOUNDARIES

It will be a condition of the sale that the purchaser erects boundary fencing at his expense to the satisfaction of the seller to demarcate the site to be mutually maintained thereafter.


GENERAL

SAFETY NOTE

The building is old and unsupervised entry may be hazardous. Viewers are advised to exercise caution when viewing as neither the seller nor his agents accept any responsibility for accidents which may occur.


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

These sale particulars were prepared on the basis of information provided to us by our clients and/or our local knowledge. Whilst we make every reasonable effort to ensure that they are correct, no warranty or guarantee is given and prospective purchasers should not rely upon them as statements or representations of fact. Furthermore neither Bell Ingram Limited or its directors or employees assume any responsibility therefore. In particular:

i) prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the structural condition of any buildings or other erections and the state of repair of any services, appliances, equipment or facilities;

ii) any photographs included in these particulars are for general information only and any furniture or contents shown in there photographs are not included in the sale unless this is expressly stated in these particulars; and

iii) any descriptions, measurements or dimensions quoted are approximate only and references to conditions, planning permissions, services, usage, construction, fittings & fixtures and moveable items are for guidance only.