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- Property type
- Cottage
- Bedrooms
- -
- Bathrooms
- -
- Style
- Cottage
- Floor area
- 80 sq m
Our summary
Lower Blackburn is a charming cottage located in a rural setting near Turriff, offering views of rolling farmland. The property features a mix of traditional stone and slate construction with modern extensions, and includes several outbuildings with potential for various uses. While the interior is dated and in need of refurbishment, it provides a spacious layout with a garden and access to local amenities and attractions.
Description
Nestled in a sought-after area close to the market town of Turriff, this charming cottage with outbuildings would suit a variety of uses.
Lower Blackburn enjoys a pleasant rural setting with views of rolling farmland. The property is a short distance from the bustling market town of Turriff. The town provides a fantastic range of local shops, amenities, eateries and services as well as supermarket, nursery and schooling, swimming pool, 18-hole golf course and is home to Turriff United FC. The town is host to the annual Turriff Show, the biggest two-day agricultural show in Scotland.
Banff and Macduff (8 miles) provide a good range of shops, amenities, eateries, supermarkets etc. Attractions in the area include Alvah Bridge and Duff House. This Georgian mansion is surrounded by parks, walks and an 18-hole parkland golf course. Macduff is home to a challenging 18-hole links golf course and the Macduff Marine Aquarium. The River Deveron provides good fishing opportunities.
There are several local bus services, rail connections are available in Huntly and Inverurie for onward travel north, to Inverness, and south to Aberdeen and beyond. Aberdeen International Airport is located some 40 miles south-east (50-minute drive) for national and international flight connections for domestic or business commuting.
Dwellinghouse - 80 sqm (Gross internal floor area)
The farmhouse at Lower Blackburn is a traditional farm cottage which has been extended over the years to provide spacious accommodation. The original cottage would be of stone and slate construction with the flat roof extensions of more modern block construction. The property comprises a mix of timber and uPVC framed double glazed windows and has electric storage heating throughout. The property would benefit from refurbishment throughout. Accommodation comprises: Sitting room, dining kitchen, bathroom, utility room and three bedrooms.
EPC:
Band E
Windows & Doors:
uPVC / timber double glazing
Heating:
Electric
Water:
Mains
Drainage:
Septic Tank
Council Tax:
Band B
Outbuildings*
The range of outbuildings at Lower Blackburn offers great potential for a variety of uses and interests. From West to East the buildings comprise:
Silage Pit - 12m x 18m. Cattle Court - 20m x 25m.
GP Shed / Court - 14m x 30m. Cattle Court - 12m x 16m.
GP Shed - 10m x 12m.
Grain Drying Store - 9m x 12m.
Dutch Barn - 15m x 18m.
All buildings are served by 3-phase electric and have access to piped mains water.
*All dimensions are approximate and for guidance only.
Directions
From Turriff, head north off Meadowbank Road onto the ‘Luncarty’ road. Continue for about 2.8 miles and turn left (opposite a strip of spruce trees). Follow the access track for about 3/4 mile to Lower Blackburn. Or follow what3words: ///perfect.placidly.contact
Local Authority:
Aberdeenshire Council: Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen, AB16 5GB.
Entry:
By mutual arrangement
Mineral Rights & Sporting Rights:
Included in the sale, insofar as they are owned.
Note:
Prospective purchasers should note that unless their interest in the property is formally intimated to the selling agents following inspection, the agents cannot guarantee that notice of a closing date for offers will be advised and consequently the property may be sold without notice.