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BALMORAL ROAD, BLAIRGOWRIE, PERTHSHIRE

Offers Over £125,000 for each plot or Offers Over £225,000 for the whole.

Overview

* Outstanding plots with river frontage approximately 1.33 acres (0.54 Ha) in total

* Detailed planning permission for 2 houses.

* River frontage.

* Services nearby.

General

Location

The plots at Balmoral Road are located a short distance to the north of the town of Blairgowrie and is situated in a mature setting on the banks of the River Ericht. Blairgowrie approximately 1 mile to the south provides excellent local services, with a range of local and national retailers, supermarkets, banks, professional services, medical facilities and primary and secondary schooling. Perth and Dundee are within easy driving distance to the south and provide a wide range of services including a main line rail station, providing daily services to the central belt and the south, including a sleeper service to London. Dundee also benefits from a domestic airport with daily flights to London City Airport.

This part of Perthshire provides a wide range of outdoor pursuits including golf on the championship course at Rosemount and a challenging 18 hole golf course at Dunkeld. In addition, golf can be taken at the renowned courses of Carnoustie and St Andrews. Shooting can be taken on nearby Estates and fishing is available on the River Ericht, Isla and Tay. For the hill walker there are a number of Munro’s a short distance to the north. Skiing at Glenshee is within half an hours drive to the north.

Description

The subjects are situated in attractive mature surroundings with a stunning outlook over the running waters of the River Ericht. The site extends to approximately 1.33 acres in total, the site is bound to the west by “Cargill’s Leap” a famous historical landmark where Donald Cargill a renowned preacher whom was outlawed from the area with a price on his head. Donald Cargill defied the authorities and whilst escaping from a party of the Dragoons ran from Perth to a known rocky chasm where the River Ericht narrows. Mounting one of the hugh rocks he took a flying leap across the river, remembering from his childhood that it was an easy jump. None of his pursuers dared to follow him and they gave up the chase.

The site is accessed via an existing made road to the east which serves a number of other properties. A servitude right has been granted over this road to access the site.

Planning

The site benefits from detailed planning permission for the erection of two dwelling houses granted by Perth & Kinross Council on 15th February 2005. The proposed houses are of contemporary design arranged over a single floor and extending to approximately 2,800 sq/ft – 3,200 sq/ft. The houses benefit from extensive frontage to the west towards the River Ericht. Further plans and elevations are available in the technical information pack.

Services

Enquiries have been made to Scottish Water and Scottish and Southern Energy with the regard to the location of utilities and their responses are included in the technical information. Mains supplies of electricity and water are located nearby and can be connected to at reasonable cost. Drainage will be by means of a private system.

Technical Information Pack

A technical information pack has been prepared containing a copy of the detailed planning permission and the associated plans, together with copy correspondence and plans in relation to the location of utility services. The technical information pack is available to view at the offices of the selling agent. In addition, digital copies are available to seriously interested parties, however, due to reproduction costs, a charge of £10.00 will be made.

Price

Our clients are seeking offers in excess of £250,000 for the whole site. Alternatively our clients would seek offers in excess of £125,000 for each plot individually. Our clients are not bound to except the highest or indeed any offer.

VAT

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

Viewing

All prospective viewing parties must advise the selling agents of their intension to view. The site is largely open and may be viewed from the private road. The sellers will accept no liability and all parties should take sufficient measures to ensure health and safety issues are addressed. All enquires 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 Harry Stott, on: 01738 451111.

Directions

From the A93 in Blairgowrie. Proceed over the River Ericht and turn left onto Balmoral Road signposted Braemar. Continue on this road for approximately 1 mile and turn left at the entrance to Keathbank Mill. Proceed down the hill towards the mill and take the first left and the sites appear on the left hand side.

Ref: N9/01/43

First Edition: September 2008

Selling Agents / Local CKD Galbraith Office

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