Castle Farm, Rosehearty, Fraserburgh, AB43 7NU

Executive and elevated house plot with paddock nestled in the grounds of Pitsligo Castle, overlooking the coastal village of Rosehearty and beyond.

Castle Farm is situated within the enchanting grounds of Pitsligo Castle, overlooking the historic fishing village of Rosehearty on the tip of the Aberdeenshire coastline projecting into the Moray Firth.

Rosehearty

Located four miles west of Fraserburgh, Rosehearty village is thought to have been formed as one of the first seaports in Scotland in the 1300's by shipwrecked Danish fishermen. Rosehearty was known to have been a very active harbour during the peak of the herring trade in the 19th Century, accommodating around 88 fishing boats. Today, Rosehearty's harbour is quiet, yet still active, and the village is slowly growing now with a population of around 1,200. The village boasts pre-schooling and a primary school, library, public hall, church, newsagent / general grocer, hotel with bar and restaurant, 9-hole links golf course, leisure play park, caravan and camping park, beautiful sandy beach and dramatic coastal walks to the west.

Pitsligo Castle

Pitsligo Castle was constructed in 1424 by the Fraser family. It is understood that various packages of works were carried out to the building over the next 200 years or so, but was notably enlarged in 1570 by the Forbes family, who also went on to expand Rosehearty settlement including construction of Pitsligo Church in 1632.

During the 1715 Jacobite Uprising, a successor of Sir Alex Forbes made a contentious decision, which led to the lands and titles relinquished. Pitsligo Castle and it's neighbour, Pittulie Castle, were both in ruinous states by the 1850's, where they have both remained and continued to decay.

Down a storybook tree-lined access track, Castle Farm is situated within the enchanting grounds of Pitsligo Castle, overlooking the historic fishing village of Rosehearty on the tip of the Aberdeenshire coastline projecting into the Moray Firth.

This generous plot extends to 4856sqm / 1.20 acres or thereby and includes an adjacent 0.7 acre grass paddock, providing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build your dream home next to a castle and castle orchard.

This executive house plot has obtained Full Planning Permission and Building Warrant for the erection of a substantial, modern 4-bedroom family home with integral garage, expansive family and entertaining space and generous storage. The premium family home has been meticulously designed with family space and functionality in mind along with large sections of glazing for picture-frame views of Rosehearty and the surrounding coastline and countryside.

The site is fully prepared, with former steading demolition and site clearance already completed and granite and stone materials stored onsite for the build (all stone from the demolition is included in sale). Mains water, electricity and telephone services on site ready for connection. Work can begin immediately upon entry.

Local Authority Consents

Planning Permission

Full Planning Permission was granted in October 2020 for demolition of former steading (now complete) and erection of dwellinghouse (amended design to planning ref APP/2019/0924). Full details and documentation/drawings can be viewed online and downloaded using ref APP/2021/1264.

Building Warrant

Building Warrant for erection of a 6-apartment dwellinghouse with garage was granted in January 2023 and expires 24 January 2026. Full details can be viewed online using ref BW/2022/1871.

Viewing

We would encourage interested parties to view the plot and land at their leisure. Any queries or further information available from the selling agents - Aberdeen & Northern Estates - 01467 623800.

Local Authority

Aberdeenshire Council, Arbuthnot House, 62 Broad Street, Peterhead, AB42 1DA. Telephone: 08456 081207

Entry

By agreement.

Mineral Rights & Sporting Rights

Mineral rights & sporting rights are included in 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.