Detached bungalow for sale in Whitecairns, Aberdeen AB23

Viewing
By appointment

Directions
From Aberdeen, proceed north along the A90 Aberdeen/Ellon road and turn left at the B&Q roundabout onto the B999 Pitmedden/Tarves road. Proceed for 4 miles, turning left where signposted ‘Kinmundy’ and travel a further ½ mile and the property is on your right. The exact location is shown on the attached os extract plan.

Situation
The property is situated 2½ miles from the village of Newmachar which provides a range of amenities including local shops serving everyday needs, a hotel and pub, post office, primary school, Mother & Toddler groups, community hall with gym, activity groups, and other pursuits including two 18-hole golf courses. The business parks at Dyce and Bridge of Don as well as Aberdeen International Airport are easily accessible, making this the ideal commuter base, and the newly completed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route facilitates quick access to the west and south of Aberdeen.

Aberdeen is some 8 miles distant and provides retail, leisure and recreational facilities in the acknowledged Oil Capital of Europe. Located just north of the city and near the airport is the P & J Live, with world class conference and exhibition facilities, and the largest indoor arena capacity in Scotland.

Lot 1 - Heatherview - Offers over £340,000
Offering excellent family accommodation, Heatherview is a substantial four bedroom bungalow with south facing views over well-maintained amenity lands towards Aberdeen. The property is served with oil central heating and double glazing but would benefit from some modernisation. The internal layout is shown on the attached floorplan but in summary comprises:

Ground Floor - Sitting Room, dining area/bar, kitchen/dining/living room, utility room, bedroom 1 with en-suite, 3 further bedrooms and family bathroom. Integral double garage.

Services
Telephone, Mains Electricity, Mains Water, Private Drainage, Solar panels

Council Tax
Band G

Energy Performance Certificate
Band D

Home Report
Independent Home Report available for Lot 1 - Heatherview

Entry
By agreement

Local Authority
Formartine Area Office, 29 Bridge Street, Ellon, AB41 7AA

Note
Prospective purchasers should note that unless their interest in the property is formally intimated to the selling agents following inspection, the agents cannot guarantee that notice of a closing date for offers will be advised and consequently the property may be sold without notice.

Landscaped Grounds and Pond
The bungalow (Lot 1) is set in approximately 3.8 acres with useful outbuildings, a polytunnel, yard area and pond providing versatility and development opportunities for the next owner.

Lot 2 – Commercial Yard - Offers over £330,000
The Lot 2 subjects comprise a large storage yard, mainly laid to hardcore and extending to 2.06Ha (5.09 acres) or thereby. The yard is secured by way of a chain link fence and gates. A variety of buildings are currently located on site, including a semi-derelict stone built cottage with pitched and slated roof, adjoining stone built former steading with pitched and slated roof, a storage shed and two Nissan huts. The site benefits from a loading bank. There are currently no services on site.

Areas of the site are currently let to occupiers on short-term agreements with a total rental income of £15,600 per annum.

Rating Assessment
The valuation roll shows a total rateable value of £35,800 under 7 separate entries. An incoming purchaser would have the right to appeal these figures.

Information on Lot 2 can also be obtained from the joint selling agent: Jackson Chartered Surveyors

Lot 3 - Amenity land - Offers over £60,000
Lot 3 offers an interesting opportunity to obtain an attractive and well-maintained area of amenity land, nature walks and ponds known locally as ‘Wilson Waters’ and situated immediately to south of Lot 1 - Heatherview. This 11.3Ha (28 acre) or thereby site has been developed and maintained for the benefit of others to use; including for walking and birdwatching. The scenic area enjoys a quiet rural position and would appeal to nature and wildlife enthusiasts.

Lot 4 - Grassland - Offers over £20,000
Lot 4 extends to 0.8Ha (2 acres) or thereby of open grassland. The land is classified as grade 3(2) by the James Hutton Institute and is generally flat lying, at an altitude of 110-112m above sea level.