Nibbetstane offers a rare opportunity to purchase a house and a development project in the Durris parish with a fantastic outlook and sheltered land. This property is in a spectacular setting in the Dee valley with far reaching views to Bennachie, Hill of Fare, Banchory, Drumoak and the Grampian mountains yet is within an easy commute of Aberdeen.

The property is offered for sale as a whole or in up to 4 lots or any combination of lots, giving a buyer considerable choice of a package to suit their budget and lifestyle aspirations.

The location is ideal for equestrian interest benefitting from its proximity to the extensive Forestry Commission holdings found locally.

Until January 2016 Nibbetstane was occupied under an agricultural tenancy, however it is all now available with vacant possession.

Lot 1: Nibbetstane Farmhouse About 8.6 acres (3.48 ha) Offers over £250,000

A traditional farmhouse built of stone under a slate roof. The house is on one level currently divided into 5 rooms; the layout is shown on the floorplan. There is scope to extend the house up or out to make the most of this stunning location. It will benefit from its own access off the minor public road from the south. The house is all double glazed.

There is an overgrown garden area to the west. Included in this package is Field 1 immediately to the south and part of Field 6 to the south east.

EPC Rating – Farmhouse Band F

Lot 2: The Bothy About 5.16 acres (2.08 ha) Offers over £100,000

The bothy is built of stone under a slate roof. The bothy measures 5.27m x 4.34m. There is a loft over (which is inaccessible).

Part of the former stack yard is included in this lot, as is Field 5 to the north and the remainder of Field 6 to the east.

Lot 3: The Byre About 0.14 of an acre Offers over £75,000

This building has a fantastic outlook over the Dee valley to the Hill of Fare and Morven. Built of stone under a slate roof the building has been used as a straw bedded cattle court measuring 12.7m x 4.4m. A small area of potential garden ground is included to the west. Also included is a steel portal frame store, 12.7m x 6.2m, with stone walls.

With regard to the byre and the bothy; the Aberdeenshire local plan policy for the conversion of existing non -residential vernacular buildings is supportive of their change to residential use. The Local Development Plan places no restriction on the size of replacement of existing buildings, or of the footprint of the buildings as long as it is appropriate for the location. Lot 4: West Fields About 24.7 acres (9.99 ha) Offers over £75,000

The fields have a westerly aspect and are currently divided into 4 fields with public road access to three of them, whilst Forestry Commission land adjoins to the east.

The fields have been in grass for a number of years. The land rises from 160 to 184 metres above sea level and is classified 3(2) and 4(1) according to the Hutton Institute soil classification maps. The Burn of Durris flows through the corner of one field.

Closing date set for 12 noon Friday 5th August 2016

This property has 38.6 acres of land.

Situation

Banchory 7 miles, Aberdeen 11 miles

Nibbetstane is situated 11 miles west of Aberdeen in an elevated, rural location yet within easy reach of the Granite City; the Oil Capital of Europe. The property is in a very private location, set well back from a minor public road and surrounded by its own lands. There are uninterrupted rural views, over fields, woods and mountains ensuring privacy and peace.

Beyond the farm boundaries the woodland to the east belongs to the Forestry Commission and many miles of trails are accessible for equestrian use, cycling and walking. The location also allows for easy access to the Deeside area which combines an excellent variety of sport with magnificent scenery, cultural attractions, varied leisure pursuits and productive farms and woodlands.

The expanding Deeside town of Banchory is a desirable location and offers a wide range of local amenities including a variety of shops, banks, restaurants, garden centre, hotels, library, health centre, dentists, two primary schools and a renowned secondary school. There are also two golf courses, a driving range and arts centre.

Meanwhile the cosmopolitan city of Aberdeen offers all the educational, cultural, retail and entertainment facilities one would expect of the “Oil Capital of Europe”.

Directions

From Aberdeen travel west on the B9077 South Deeside Road for approximately 9 miles to the Park crossroads. Turn left and continue for ½ a mile to a T junction. Turn left and continue for ½ a mile up the hill taking the first right at the cottage on the sharp corner. Continue on the minor public road for circa ½ mile and Nibbetstane is on the left.

Health & Safety These buildings are old and potentially unsafe. Extreme caution should be exercised whilst inspecting.