Former Ythanwells Church

Development

Ythanwells Church, Ythanwells, Huntly, AB54 6HE

Offers Over £30,000

Brochure Sale Plan

Charming derelict church and grounds located in the pretty hamlet of Ythanwells, Strathbogie. Great development opportunity.

Local Information

The property is located in the small hamlet of Ythanwells, in a picturesque rural setting in the heart of Aberdeenshire’s farming country, with the hamlet being named due to it’s location at the source of the River Ythan.

The surrounding countryside is one dominated by agriculture, with the local primary school at Drumblade being located in this rural setting just over 4 miles to the east. The nearest town is Huntly, where a wide variety of local services can be found, including shops, hospitality businesses, sports/recreation and education. Ythanwells also benefits from it’s close proximity to the A96 road, located just 3 miles south, which facilitates ease of access both west and north towards Moray and Inverness and east and south towards Inverurie, Aberdeen and the south.

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Description

Designed by architect James Matthews in 1863 and built in 1864, Ythanwells Church is a charming traditional former church comprising large open plan area/nave, single-storey vestry and lean-to session house to rear. The property has a floor area of approximately 148sqm / 1,593sq ft. The building sits within approximately 0.2acres of ground and trees.

With its most recent use as an agricultural store for many years, the building fabric is in need of some repairs. Subject to local authority consents, the property has potential to be developed for alternative uses, including change of use to residential** The property is un-listed and is not in a conservation area.

**Development has not been explored by current owners and it is the sole responsibility of any interested party to make relevant enquiries with Aberdeenshire Council prior to making an offer to purchase.

Services

We understand that the property is served by water and electricity.

Viewings

Ythanwells Church is a redundant and in a semi-derelict condition. Should interested parties wish to view the property unaccompanied / without prior appointment, they do so at their own risk.

Entry

By arrangement

Offers

Offers should be submitted in full Scottish legal terms.

Local Authority

Aberdeenshire Council, 25 Gordon Street, Huntly, AB54 8AL

Directions

From the north and the south, follow the A96 main road until approximately halfway between the Glens of Foudland and Colpy, where you come to a junction signposted ‘Wells of Ythan (4 miles)’. Turn off here and follow this road north for about 2 miles, where you reach a junction marked ‘Wells of Ythan (1 1/2 miles)’. Turn right here and follow this road until you reach a collection of roadside houses, the hamlet of Ythanwells. The property for sale is located on the left-hand side as indicated by our sale board.

Important Notes

Prospective purchasers should note that unless their interest 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.
Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the structural condition of the building as well as the existence and condition of of any services on site.
All descriptions, measurements and dimensions are for guidance and are approximate only. All references to condition, local authority consents, services, use, construction and building fabric are for guidance only.