Farms, Estates & Land for sale in Development Site, Shandston, Mulben, Keith -

The development site at Shandston is about one mile from the small village of Mulben.  A good range of facilities are available in the nearby small towns of Keith (5 miles) and Aberlour (6 miles).  Both have a good range of facilities including a variety of shops, supermarkets, doctor’s surgery and primary and secondary schools.  Keith has a railway station with regular services to Inverness and Aberdeen.  Both these cities have airports with regular domestic and some international flights. 

The area is popular with visitors attracted by the wide range of recreational activities in the area.  The River Spey is world famous for its salmon fishing and Shanston is within easy reach of some of the most productive beats on the river.  The Rivers Deveron and Findhorn are also within easy travelling distance.  Other popular facilities in the area include the long distance path network known as the Speyside Way, numerous excellent golf courses in the area at Elgin, Rothes, Dufftown, Lossiemouth and a championship course at Nairn.  The Cairngorm Mountains are within easy reach for hillwalkers and in season for skiing. 

The large bonded warehouses to the north of Shanston which are well screened from the site are evidence of the importance of whisky distilling in the area.  Shanston is at the heart of the popular Malt Whisky Trail with many famous distilleries only a short distance from the property.  The  site enjoys a wonderfully private and elevated situation with spectacular views to the north and west over the farmland and woodland of the Lower Spey Valley. 

Outline planning consent has been obtained to erect a single storey dwelling on the spacious site which extends to just over ½ acre, allowing prospective purchasers scope to design their own individual home, subject to complying with Local Plan Policies.

The site will be sold fully serviced with the exception of drainage. The sellers will bring in both mains electricity and mains water to the site, suitable for domestic purposes for one dwelling.  It is anticipated that the drainage system will be private to a septic tank and soak away or similar system.

A new access into the site from the minor public road running through the strip of woodland adjacent to the site will be provided by the seller as far as the edge of the site.  the access created will be surfaced in hardcore or similar material.  This newly formed access will be included within the subjects of sale.

Outline planning consent under Ref 07/00550/OUT was granted by the Moray Council on 14^th September 2007 for the erection of a single dwelling house.  The consent is conditional upon agreeing the details of the design, external appearance, landscaping and layout with the local authority.  A further condition of the consent is that the dwelling must be of single storey construction.  A landscaping scheme will also need to be approved by the council prior to the development taking place.  A hedge and tree planting scheme will be required along the western boundary of the site.  A full copy of the planning consent can be inspected at the offices of Messrs Smiths Gore or the Moray Council during normal office hours.

property reference: SGFO87234