Land For Sale £220,000
A rare opportunity has arisen to purchase this unique nineteenth century highland school for conversion into a stunning family home or commercial property.
Historically the school site was developed in two main stages. The first section was commissioned by the Gartly School Board during the 1880s and construction was completed in 1888. Designed by Andrew Thomson who was at this time head Architect to the Duke of Richmond and Gordon, but previous to this he had worked on iconic Aberdeenshire buildings such as Ardoe House and Aberdeen Art Gallery. The Central School's unique combination of dark granite and pink sandstone along with a strong design aesthethic has resulted in a locally reknowned building, still with strong visual presence today. There was a second phase of construction in 1914 which saw the rear section built, housing the catering facilites and extending a sheltered area for the children. The school closed in 1962 and in the years since found fame with Prince Charles showing interest for the property's restoration as reported in a local newspaper.
This impresive granite school consists of two large linked buildings with a total ground floor area of 240m2. The site amounting to approximately 1.5 acres includes a granite walled garden which fully surrounds the property with beautiful countryside views. There is a small burn with a pretty river bank and seperate woodland area; the rare and elusive wild cat, otters, red squirrels and a huge variety of birds have all been seen in this extra special place.
Situated in an extremely convenient location just two miles from the town of Huntly which has great road and rail commuter links to both Aberdeen (40 miles) and Elgin (30 miles). Despite its proximity to excellent amenities the location is rural with stunning countryside views from the property with, glens, and the Cabrach on the doorstep for outdoor enthusiasts.
Planning Permission
Planning permission for conversion into a residential home has been granted, a comprehensive set of plans showing the exciting possibilities are available for viewing, an extract has been included in this advert. Some work has been undertaken, such as replacing the slate roof, Velux Windows installed, roof joists raised internally to allow headroom for addition of first floor. The majority of lintols have been replaced, and the owners have completed installation of a private water supply and septic tank and Soakaway.
Building control regulations will require to be updated. The plot has had a flood survey, asbestos survey and 30 year wood preservation treatment guarantee.
General Information
*** Note to Solicitors *** All formal offers should be emailed in the first instance to . Should your client's offer be accepted, please then send the Principle offer directly to the seller's solicitor upon receipt of the Notification of Proposed Sale which will be emailed to you.
Disclaimer For Virtual Viewings
Some or all information pertaining to this property may have been provided solely by the vendor, and although we always make every effort to verify the information provided to us, we strongly advise you to make further enquiries before continuing.
If you book a viewing or make an offer on a property that has had its valuation conducted virtually, you are doing so under the knowledge that this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and that we may not have been able to access the premises to confirm the information or test any equipment. We therefore strongly advise you to make further enquiries before completing your purchase of the property to ensure you are happy with all the information provided.
Historically the school site was developed in two main stages. The first section was commissioned by the Gartly School Board during the 1880s and construction was completed in 1888. Designed by Andrew Thomson who was at this time head Architect to the Duke of Richmond and Gordon, but previous to this he had worked on iconic Aberdeenshire buildings such as Ardoe House and Aberdeen Art Gallery. The Central School's unique combination of dark granite and pink sandstone along with a strong design aesthethic has resulted in a locally reknowned building, still with strong visual presence today. There was a second phase of construction in 1914 which saw the rear section built, housing the catering facilites and extending a sheltered area for the children. The school closed in 1962 and in the years since found fame with Prince Charles showing interest for the property's restoration as reported in a local newspaper.
This impresive granite school consists of two large linked buildings with a total ground floor area of 240m2. The site amounting to approximately 1.5 acres includes a granite walled garden which fully surrounds the property with beautiful countryside views. There is a small burn with a pretty river bank and seperate woodland area; the rare and elusive wild cat, otters, red squirrels and a huge variety of birds have all been seen in this extra special place.
Situated in an extremely convenient location just two miles from the town of Huntly which has great road and rail commuter links to both Aberdeen (40 miles) and Elgin (30 miles). Despite its proximity to excellent amenities the location is rural with stunning countryside views from the property with, glens, and the Cabrach on the doorstep for outdoor enthusiasts.
Planning Permission
Planning permission for conversion into a residential home has been granted, a comprehensive set of plans showing the exciting possibilities are available for viewing, an extract has been included in this advert. Some work has been undertaken, such as replacing the slate roof, Velux Windows installed, roof joists raised internally to allow headroom for addition of first floor. The majority of lintols have been replaced, and the owners have completed installation of a private water supply and septic tank and Soakaway.
Building control regulations will require to be updated. The plot has had a flood survey, asbestos survey and 30 year wood preservation treatment guarantee.
General Information
*** Note to Solicitors *** All formal offers should be emailed in the first instance to . Should your client's offer be accepted, please then send the Principle offer directly to the seller's solicitor upon receipt of the Notification of Proposed Sale which will be emailed to you.
Disclaimer For Virtual Viewings
Some or all information pertaining to this property may have been provided solely by the vendor, and although we always make every effort to verify the information provided to us, we strongly advise you to make further enquiries before continuing.
If you book a viewing or make an offer on a property that has had its valuation conducted virtually, you are doing so under the knowledge that this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and that we may not have been able to access the premises to confirm the information or test any equipment. We therefore strongly advise you to make further enquiries before completing your purchase of the property to ensure you are happy with all the information provided.
