Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure a unique site in a sought-after location with development potential, attractive scenery and superb links to Aberdeen
Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure a unique site in a sought-after location with development potential, attractive scenery and superb links to Aberdeen
The land at Millden extends to approximately 39.66 ha (98 acres) or thereby on what was formerly the well-renowned East Aberdeenshire Golf Course. The land is characterised by gently rolling permanent pasture, interspersed with pockets of mixed semi-mature woodland forming excellent wildlife habitats.
The land has an east to south-easterly aspect, sitting at an altitude of between 20 and 70 metres above sea level. The land is Grade 3(2) as defined by the James Hutton Institute. Whilst currently in grass, and presently used for sheep and cattle grazing and occasional hay making, the land has also been cropped in the past. All BPS Region 1 and NLFA land. There is understood to be water available on-site. The land also benefits from a small pond located along the western boundary. No inorganic fertiliser has been applied on the land for approximately 15 years and therefore may suit organic production.
A report prepared by Graham Webster of Team Niblock Ltd, specialists in golf course construction, is available detailing the final remedial works required to restore the land to full agricultural use. Direct access from the public road to the north of Millden House (shaded orange) with further access at south, adjacent to Millden Steading East.
Although the land is not currently zoned in the Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan 2023, there have been various bids for development put forward for the site in recent years, with the vendors having carried out significant work to plan for the potential of future development. The site is currently being promoted for inclusion in the Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan 2029. The site is well placed to take advantage of nearby services including electricity, 9-inch water main, BT and gas mains all passing closely, with the Potterton-Balmedie main sewer pipe located 0.25 miles north.
The land is subject to an obligation from the Purchaser in favour of the Seller (and their successors in Title) to pay 25% of the uplift in value occurring as a result of gaining any non-agricultural planning consent in the period of 25 years from date of completion of sale. The seller will allow one residential dwelling to be constructed without triggering any clawback payment.
Follow the A90 north from Aberdeen and slip off to the left signposted ‘Balmedie’. Go straight ahead at the roundabout signposted ‘Millden School’ with the land accessed 300m beyond on the right hand side as per the for sale signboard.
Aberdeenshire Council, Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen, AB16 5GB.
By arrangement
Included in the sale, insofar as they are owned.
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.
In accordance with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, we are required to carry out checks and due diligence on property purchasers. If an offer has been accepted, the purchaser(s) will need to provide proof of identity, residence and proof of funds, as a minimum, prior to any transaction proceeding.
Formal offers, in the acceptable Scottish form should be submitted, along with the relevant anti-money laundering paperwork in accordance with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, through a Scottish Solicitor, to the Selling Agent.
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private. A right of access over the orange shaded subjects (included for sale) are retained by the vendor to access retained land. The buyer(s) will be held to have satisfied himself/themselves as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.
The buyer(s) shall be bound to accept the title as it presently stands in the name of the seller(s) and the conveyance in favour of the buyer(s) shall be subject to all the exceptions, reservations, burdens and conditions presently contained in the title deeds. There shall be excepted from warrandice in the conveyance in favour of the buyer(s) any leases, tenancies, tenants' rights, missives, agreements, rights of possession, rights of way, access rights, and sewerage and drainage facilities, and all other servitudes and other rights without prejudice to the right of the buyer(s) to quarrel or impugn the same on any ground not inferring warrandice against the seller(s).
Director
01467 623800
estates@anmgroup.co.uk
Thainstone Agricultural Centre, A96, Inverurie AB51 5XZ