Land for sale in Development Opportunity, Limehillock, Grange, Keith, Moray AB55

• Development opportunity near the popular Highland town of Keith on the A95, Speyside Malt Whisky Trail.

• Comprising former kennels, outbuildings and house with grounds which extend to around 2 acres.

• Offering a flexible and versatile opportunity on an attractive roadside location with various development options subject to necessary consents.

• Currently the Moray area has significant demand for a range of housing types including family homes, affordable housing and holiday accommodation.

• Potential to acquire more land should purchasers wish.

Description
The potential of this land and buildings cannot be over emphasised, located just off the A95 close to Keith, this plot of over 2 acres will lend itself to a myriad of opportunities subject to planning consents. Previously trading as a cattery and kennels, the business ceased trading some years ago and the buildings now require an upgrade. The site could however easily be reinstated to its former use as a cattery and kennels should new owners desire. This property is being presented to the market as a development opportunity encompassing the existing structures. The local countryside is very attractive, with rolling hills and farm land. The vendor believes that there may be the opportunity to purchase some adjoining land from a local landowner and is happy to make an introduction should this be of interest.

The main building is not listed nor is it in a conservation area. Internally the property has been utilised as living accommodation with the outbuildings being used as kennels. The internal aspects are in need of renovation, but the cottage itself is picturesque and would not take much to restore to its former glory. The outbuildings offer storage and the garden grounds are very pleasant, laid to mature plants and shrubs. We understand that the adjacent forestry commission land is to be cleared of the trees and this will open up the external aspects of the property beyond its borders, affording some attractive countryside views.

Reason for sale
The current proprietor has retired and wishes to sell the development, leaving new owners the opportunity to develop the land and buildings to their own preferences.

Location
The site is located about 6 miles north east of Keith along the A95. Keith is a small town in the Moray Council area with a population of nearly 5,000. The town is at the start of Scotland's Malt Whisky Trail, and has three distilleries: Strathmill, Glenkeith and the Strathisla distillery which is one of the oldest in the Highlands and since 1950 has been headquarters of Chivas Brothers, producers of Chivas Regal. Within the town's immediate environs Auchroisk, Aultmore and Glentauchers can also be found. Keith has an 18-hole golf course, three tennis courts, a bowling club, skate park and a large sports hall. The swimming pool has been refurbished with a gym and sauna room added to the facilities. Keith Cricket Club play their home games at Fife Park. Keith also has multiple football pitches in the area. One official pitch, Kynoch Park, is home to Keith F.C., and Simpson Park which is owned by Keith & District Sports Trust and where Islavale F.C. Play their home games. Keith railway station provides connections to Inverness and Aberdeen and the local railway provides travel to Dufftown as part of Scotland's Malt Whisky Trail. Stagecoach Bluebird operate bus services which provide hourly transport to Inverness city centre & Aberdeen Union Square bus station including local towns along the A96. The town is served by Keith Grammar School, Keith Primary School and St Thomas' School.

The property

The House
The property is a traditional stone-built property under a slate roof with three chimneys. The internal aspects comprise ground floor accommodation, of five rooms, utilised as living accommodation at the present time, but in need of some renovation and modernisation. There is a traditional open plan fireplace which is fully functioning.

Outbuilding One
Insulated single storey, pre fab, building with lowered ceiling, unit with natural light panels and double glazed to the front. The building measures approximately 20 metres by 4.8 metres.

Outbuilding Two
Smaller external building, with double glazed window to front, insulated with natural light panels, The building measures approximately 7 metres by 3.6 metres.

Grounds
The grounds extend to over 2 acres. The majority of the site has been left uncultivated, with a few mature trees. Around the house and outbuildings, the grounds have been developed and populated with potted plants. Near building one, there is a large covered external kennel. There is a large iron gate to the side of the house.

Services
The site benefits from mains electricity, water supply and private drainage.

Development opportunity
This highly flexible property and grounds lend themselves to numerous opportunities. Housing, glamping, holiday lets or any number of other prospects all subject to gaining the appropriate planning consents. The prospect of being able to purchase additional land to the ne directly from the adjacent landowner, can be explored separately should new owners wish a larger scale development.