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Overview

APPROXIMATELY 1.60 ACRES (0.64HA)

Residential Development opportunity

A former sawmill/quarry adjacent to Strathallan School in the Earn Valley providing a peaceful and private setting

• Outline planning permission for residential development of two detached dwellings with ample room for expansive footprints, garaging and garden/amenity ground
• Excellent access to Perth, the motorway network and the Central Belt
• Potential to create a high amenity environment in an attractive, private location
• Mains service connections available adjacent to the site

General

Location

Forgandenny Quarry lies on farmland opposite Strathallan school, just east of the main gates, fronting the B935 some 21/2miles west of Bridge of Earn, between the villages of Eastfield and Forgandenny. Forgandenny is an attractive small village with regular bus service into Perth and has a primary school and various other local facilities. Perth, about four miles to the northeast, has all the services expected of a major centre, including local and national retailers, hospitals, banks and major supermarkets, along with secondary schooling facilities. There is also a wide range of restaurants and the Perth theatre provides seasonal performances. The mainline rail station provides daily services north to Inverness and south to the Central Belt, including a sleeper service to London. Perthshire provides for a wide range of outdoor pursuits and shooting, stalking and fishing can be taken locally on nearby estates. There are a large number of 18 hole golf courses within an easy travel time and the surrounding countryside provides excellent hill walking. Furthermore, the adjacent Strathallan school provides internationally renowned educational opportunities.

Description

The subjects extend to some 1.75 acres (0.72 Ha) and occupy a site fronting onto the public road linking Eastfield with Forgandenny. The site is accessed via an existing track leading up into the former quarry area, which is in an elevated position bounded by mature trees and the former quarry face. The site is broadly flat and provides for residential development on the former quarry floor area. Some evidence of former commercial activity remains within this area however no buildings are present. An unrestricted right of access (including visibility splay requirements) to the adjacent field will be retained (hatched blue on site plan).

Planning

The site benefits from Outline Planning Permission, granted by Perth and Kinross Council on 25th July 2007 (Ref: 07/00447/OUT), for residential development of the former quarry area. This planning consent limits development to a maximum of two detached units which shall be sited on the quarry floor.

As a condition of this planning consent it is stipulated that development shall not begin until a contaminated ground investigation has been carried out. A report by Grampian Soil Surveys was commissioned and duly submitted to Perth and Kinross Council who have confirmed by letter that this is in full satisfaction of their planning condition relating to contamination and will allow discharge of it. This discharge is subject to the stipulation that any garden design should include importation of certified clean topsoil, to be assessed for a basis set of contaminants. Such confirmation is contained within the Technical Information Pack. The planning consent also requires a 1.8m wide footpath to be provided along the road frontage of the site.

Services

A mains supply of water, believed to be of sufficient capacity for development of two residential units, runs along the plot boundary adjacent to the public road (details contained within the Technical Information Pack).

There are various existing electricity transmission lines adjacent to the development site and details of the location of this infrastructure is contained within the Technical Information Pack. During the course of the outline planning application it was intimated that drainage would be achieved by means of a private system and associated soakaway infrastructure, however it is noted that the publicly adopted sewerage system terminates immediately adjacent to the Strathallan School gates. Informal discussions with Scottish Water indicate that sufficient capacity exists for the connection of two residential dwellings. Details of the location of such infrastructure is contained with the Technical Information Pack. Surface water drainage provision will be achieved by means of a suitably designed SUDS system to soakaway within the development site.

Technical Information Pack

A Technical Information Pack has been prepared, containing a copy of the Outline Planning Permission, associated plans, correspondence and documents in relation to the location of utility services and copy correspondence from Perth & Kinross Council. The Technical Information Pack also contains a copy of the contaminated land investigation report from Grampian Soil Surveys. This pack is available to view at CKD Galbraith’s offices in Perth or by post for a charge of £10 + VAT.

Price

Our clients are seeking offers in excess of £140,000 for the site as a whole, for their feuhold (freehold) interest in the subjects. Our clients are not bound to accept the highest or indeed any offer.

VAT

Any intending purchaser must satisfy themselves as to the instance of VAT in any transaction.

Viewing

The site is open and may be view at any time during daylight hours. It should be noted that the subjects comprise a former quarry/commercial area, the sellers will accept no liability and all parties should take sufficient measures to ensure health and safety issues are addressed. Any enquiries or requests for further information should be directed to the Sole Selling Agents, CKD Galbraith, Lynedoch House, Barossa Place, Perth PH1 5EP. Telephone enquiries should be made to Charles Hodge, on 01738 451111.

Directions

From Perth travel to Bridge of Earn and take the B935 west toward Forgandenny. Travel approximately 21/2 miles west to the hamlet of Eastfield where you will see a machinery dealership on the right hand side. The entrance to the subject property is located some 250 metres further west on the left hand side, identifiable by the location of a track and seven bar metal gate.

Selling Agents / Local CKD Galbraith Office

IMPORTANT NOTES

CKD Galbraith for themselves and for the vendors or lessons of this property whose agents they are give notice that:

i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract:

ii) all descriptions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them and are advised to do so;

iii) no person in the employment of CKD Galbraith has any authority to give representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property;

iv) all prices, rents and premiums are exclusive of VAT at current rate