• Development opportunity near the popular Highland town of Keith on the A95,
Speyside Malt Whisky Trail.
• Comprising former kennels, outbuildings and house with grounds which extend
to around 2 acres.
• Offering a flexible and versatile opportunity on an attractive roadside
location with various development options subject to necessary consents.
• Currently the Moray area has significant demand for a range of housing types
including family homes, affordable housing and holiday accommodation.
**Description**
The potential of this land and buildings cannot be over emphasised, located
just off the A95 close to Keith, this plot of over 2 acres will lend itself to
a myriad of opportunities subject to planning consents. Previously trading as
a cattery and kennels, the business ceased trading some years ago and the
buildings now require an upgrade. The site could however easily be reinstated
to its former use as a cattery and kennels should new owners desire. This
property is being presented to the market as a development opportunity
encompassing the existing structures. The local countryside is very
attractive, with rolling hills and farm land.
The main building is not listed nor is it in a conservation area. Internally
the property has been utilised as living accommodation with the outbuildings
being used as kennels. The internal aspects are in need of renovation, but the
cottage itself is picturesque and would not take much to restore to its former
glory. The outbuildings offer storage and the garden grounds are very
pleasant, laid to mature plants and shrubs. We understand that the adjacent
forestry commission land is to be cleared of the trees and this will open up
the external aspects of the property beyond its borders, affording some
attractive countryside views.
**Reason for sale**
The current proprietor has retired and wishes to sell the development, leaving
new owners the opportunity to develop the land and buildings to their own
preferences.
**Location**
The site is located about 6 miles north east of Keith along the A95. Keith is
a small town in the Moray Council area with a population of nearly 5, 000. The
town is at the start of Scotland's Malt Whisky Trail, and has three
distilleries: Strathmill, Glenkeith and the Strathisla distillery which is one
of the oldest in the Highlands and since 1950 has been headquarters of Chivas
Brothers, producers of Chivas Regal. Within the town's immediate environs
Auchroisk, Aultmore and Glentauchers can also be found. Keith has an 18 - hole
golf course, three tennis courts, a bowling club, skate park and a large
sports hall. The swimming pool has been refurbished with a gym and sauna room
added to the facilities. Keith Cricket Club play their home games at Fife
Park. Keith also has multiple football pitches in the area. One official
pitch, Kynoch Park, is home to Keith F. C. , and Simpson Park which is owned by
Keith & District Sports Trust and where Islavale F. C. Play their home games.
Keith railway station provides connections to Inverness and Aberdeen and the
local railway provides travel to Dufftown as part of Scotland's Malt Whisky
Trail. Stagecoach Bluebird operate bus services which provide hourly transport
to Inverness city centre & Aberdeen Union Square bus station including local
towns along the A96. The town is served by Keith Grammar School, Keith Primary
School and St Thomas' School.
**The property**
**The House**
The property is a traditional stone - built property under a slate roof with
three chimneys. The internal aspects comprise ground floor accommodation, of
five rooms, utilised as living accommodation at the present time, but in need
of some renovation and modernisation. There is a traditional open plan
fireplace which is fully functioning.
**Outbuilding One**
Insulated single storey, pre fab, building with lowered ceiling, unit with
natural light panels and double glazed to the front. The building measures
approximately 20 metres by 4. 8 metres.
**Outbuilding Two**
Smaller external building, with double glazed window to front, insulated with
natural light panels, The building measures approximately 7 metres by 3. 6
metres.
**Grounds**
The grounds extend to over 2 acres. The majority of the site has been left
uncultivated, with a few mature trees. Around the house and outbuildings, the
grounds have been developed and populated with potted plants. Near building
one, there is a large covered external kennel. There is a large iron gate to
the side of the house.
**Services**
The site benefits from mains electricity, water supply and private drainage.
**Development opportunity**
This highly flexible property and grounds lend themselves to numerous
opportunities. Housing, glamping, holiday lets or any number of other
prospects all subject to gaining the appropriate planning consents.

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