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Overview

ApproxImately 3.70 Acres (1.50 Ha)

• Stunning hilltop location with panoramic southerly views over West and East Lomond
• Detailed Planning Consent for the conversion of existing stone steading to create four impressive architecturally designed family houses
• Detailed Planning Consent for construction of three further expansive new build family homes on land above the steading with almost uninterrupted 360 degree views
• Beautiful quiet and secluded countryside location with extremely good accessibility to the M90 motorway and the central belt
• A great development opportunity on a very attractive site with fabulous views

General

SITUATION

Leden Urquhart Farm Steading occupies a hilltop location some 1.5 miles north of the village of Gateside, near Kinross, in Fife. This elevated location affords outstanding views out over the Howe of Fife towards West Lomond and East Lomond, as well as north and west toward the Beins Law and the Perthshire hills. Balvaird Castle is also clearly visible to the north east some one and a half miles away.

The steading occupies a quiet rural setting in very attractive countryside and benefits from excellent communication links, being just a couple of minutes from Junction 8 of the M90 motorway and approximately 45 minutes from Edinburgh airport. This provides for quick access to Edinburgh and the central belt, with Perth and the north also being easily accessible via the A912. This extremely quiet location, in combination with straightforward and convenient communication links, should prove a popular location for country living.

Nearby Gateside village and Strathmiglo offer a range of local services, including Primary School, Post Office, local shops and country pub. Perth, approximately 8 miles away, provides varied facilities including national retailers, banks, restaurants, a theatre and a cinema as well as a main line rail station with regular services north to Inverness and south to the central belt and the south. There is also a rail service from nearby Ladybank with regular connections to Edinburgh.

The locality provides for a wide variety of countryside based amenity. Fishing and other country sports are available locally and there are a wide range of golf courses in the area. For the hill walker there is a large number of enjoyable walks in the immediate area, and the myriad facilities of Gleneagles are an easy drive to the west. St Andrews, with its historic town, world renowned golf courses and beaches, is just over 30 minutes to the east.

DESCRIPTION

The site comprises an elevated agricultural steading of stone construction under pitched slated/sheeted roof. The stonework within the remaining parts of the steading is in extremely good condition and displays high quality workmanship. This steading will form the basis for development of four family homes, along with dedicated garage block and communal courtyard area plus generous individual private gardens. North of the steading lies an area which presently forms an agricultural handling/general storage area, and this provides the site for development of three further new-build family homes with extensive gardens. To the northeast lies open grazing ground, an element of which will be included within the subjects for sale in order to create a new avenue feature entrance to the public road.

The area of land owned by the seller, which will be enclosed by this proposed new access road, may also be available to prospective purchasers by separate negotiation, and would form a convenient paddock for ponies.

PLANNING

Full planning consent has been granted for the conversion of the steading to four residential units and the creation of a further three residential units on the site immediately to the north. This is subject to a Section 75 Agreement which requires an affordable housing contribution of £36,400 payable in two equal transactions, the timing of which is being negotiated. The Section 75 also requires the provision of three passing points on the Q 54 Leden Urquhart Road. Fife Road and Legal Departments have confirmed that these are either within our client's control or can be created within the adopted road verge. All relevant planning documents are available via the Technical Information Pack CD-ROM.

PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

The layout of the seven residential units proposed is detailed on the enclosed block plan and shown in further detail within the Technical Information Pack. The completed development will comprise;

GENERAL

The development will be served by a mains electricity connection from infrastructure within the site boundaries.

The sellers have drilled a bore-hole and installed all necessary plant and equipment to bring a supply of water to the site boundary. Further details of this supply and infrastructure are contained within the Technical Information Pack.

The development will be served by a common private drainage system which has been provisionally approved by means of the Planning Consent which has been obtained. As part of the planning consent a contaminated land assessment was conditionally required and this has been carried out.

The findings of this investigation will be detailed in the Technical Information Pack. The planning consent obtained also requires the developer to obtain a Section 44 licence facilitating works in the area of a bat roost (endangered species). This licence has been applied for subject to all the stipulations within the bat survey and bat method statement contained within the Technical Information Pack.

The purchaser will be required to erect and thereafter maintain stock-proof fences to the boundaries of the subjects of sale.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION PACK

The enclosed CD-ROM contains planning and other documentation, including detailed plans, copy correspondence, reports and drawings which will be useful in evaluating this development opportunity. The Technical Information Pack is available to view at the offices of the selling agents.

OFFERS

Offers are invited for our client’s freehold interest in the subjects as a whole. Our clients are not bound to accept the highest or indeed any offer.

VAT

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

VIEWING AND FURTHER INFORMATION

The site is open and may be viewed at any time provided the sole selling agents receive prior notification. Part of the subjects may be unsafe and all necessary health and safety measures must be adhered to. The sellers or their agents take no responsibility with regard to safety of parties viewing the property.

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 or Michael Fletcher on 01738 451111 or by email to: charles.hodge@ckdgalbraith.co.uk

DIRECTIONS

From Edinburgh, take the M 90 north to Junction 8, then follow the A91 east to Gateside, bearing left onto the A 912 immediately past the Gateside Inn. After some 1/3 mile turn right onto the Q 54 Leden Urquhart Road, signposted Glentarkie. Access to the steading is on the right hand side after 1 mile, past two cottages. From Perth, take the A90 south for approximately 2 miles then take the A912 south from Junction 9. The Q54 Leden Urquhart minor road is on the left hand side after approximately 6 miles.

Selling Agents / Local CKD Galbraith Office

IMPORTANT NOTES