Mill Croft Strathdon, Aberdeenshire Mill Croft Glenbuchat, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire AB36 8UB A traditional B listed former water mill and separate Miller’s Cottage in the Cairngorms National Park in a very secluded glen

Strathdon 7 miles, Alford 18 miles, Aberdeen 45 miles

About 6.05 acres (2.45 ha)

The Property Mill Croft was formerly a mill and smallholding situated close to the Water of Buchat within the Cairngorms National Park. The property lies between the minor public road and the river and is in a very private location in the heart of this secluded glen.

The House The house is built of stone under a slate roof and was last occupied in early 2015. The house requires modernisation but is on two floors with three rooms on the ground floor and three bedrooms on the first floor. The layout can be seen in more detail on the floor plans.

Outbuilding Just to the west of the house is a separate stone building under a tin roof, approximately 7m x 5m.

The Mill A mill has operated at this site since the 18th century and ceased operation in 1927. It was operated by three successive generations of one family, with a clay-lined kiln and formerly hardwood gears. The mill wheel is still attached to the buildings. The mill is on two floors but is currently unsafe to enter. The external measurements are approximately 14m x 6m. Land Government Bodies: Aberdeenshire Council, To the west of the buildings is an area of pasture Gordon House, Blackhall Road, Inverurie which would benefit from reseeding. The AB51 3WA Tel. 01467 620981 305.1m proposed boundary will include the full length of the former mill lade which would enable it to be Cairngorms National Park, 14 The Square, reinstated. Grantown on Spey PH26 3HG Tel. 01479 873535 Location Mill Croft is located in picturesque Glenbuchat Entry: By arrangement. in the Strathdon valley. On the edge of the Grampian Mountains, the relatively unknown Health and Safety: Given the potential hazards glen is remarkably beautiful and unspoilt. The of derelict buildings, we ask you to be as vigilant area is famed for the annual Lonach Gathering as possible when making your inspection for which takes place on the fourth Saturday in your own personal safety. August. W a

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t 292.9m shopping facilities, primary and secondary Rights of way, wayleaves and easements: schooling, library, health centre, swimming pool, The sale is subject to all rights of support, public 18 hole golf course, two museums and regular and private rights of way, water, light, drainage public transport to and from Aberdeen. The and other easements, quasi-easements and Mill of Glenbuchat nearest primary school is at Towie which is 5 wayleaves, all or any other like rights, whether Track miles distant. mentioned in these particulars or not.

The range of amenities available in the area is Solicitors: Brodies, 15 Atholl Crescent, G Dra Edinburgh EH3 8HA Tel: 0131 228 3777 in ) m considerable, with a number of golf courses, hill l u e (

n h t B a walking, climbing and skiing at the Lecht. P u Offers: Offers should be submitted in Scottish c h ck a More comprehensive facilities are available in legal form to Messrs. Strutt & Parker, St. Tra t Aberdeen which provides all the recreational, Nicholas House, 68 Station Road, Banchory, entertainment, educational and cultural facilities Kincardineshire, AB31 5YJ. A closing date for Area : 2.451 ha (6.056 acres) one would expect of a large city. Aberdeen has offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping an international airport with an ever increasing with the permission of the Controller of Her range of domestic and European flights selling agents following inspection. Majesty’s Stationery Office. Crown Copyright (ES100018525). NOT TO SCALE and regular inter-city services provided from Aberdeen railway station. Special Conditions of Sale: 1. The purchaser(s) shall within five days of base rate current from time to time will be retain in his hands the initial payment of ten General conclusion of missives make payment as charged thereon from the term of entry per cent herein before referred to which shall Services: Water: Private. Buyer could install a guarantee for due performance of a sum until payment. Consignation shall not avoid be set off to account of any loss occasioned a new borehole or use existing supply (no equal to ten per cent of the purchase price payment of foregoing rate of interest. In to him by the purchaser’s failure and in the warranties will be given). on which sum no interest will be allowed. 0mthe event25m of 50mthe purchaser(s)75m failing to make event of the loss being less than the amount Electricity: Mains electricity is on site. Timeous payment of said sum shall be payment of the balance of the purchase of the said deposit the seller(s) shall account a material condition of the contract. In Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2015. All rights reserved. Drainage: None. Buyer to install a new septic price on the due dateLicence numbeingber 100022432. of Pltheotted Sc alessencee - 1:2318 to the purchaser(s) for any balance thereof tank. the event that such payment is not made of the contract, the seller(s) shall be entitled remaining in his hand. timeously the seller(s) reserves the right to to resile from the contract. The seller(s), in Council Tax: Mill Croft has been assessed as resile without further notice. The balance of that event reserves the right to resell or deal 2. The Property will be sold subject to all rights Band A. the purchase price will be paid by Bankers otherwise with the subjects of sale as he of way, rights of access, wayleave, servitude, Draft at the date of entry and interest at five thinks fit. Furthermore he shall be entitled to water rights, drainage and sewage rights, per cent above the Royal Bank of Scotland restrictions and burdens of whatever kind at present existing and whether formally constituted or not affecting the subject of Floorplans sale.

3. The seller(s) shall be responsible for any rates, taxes and other burdens and for the possession and for collection of income prior to the said date of entry. Where necessary, all rates, taxes and other burdens and Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping with the income will be apportioned between the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office. seller(s) and the purchaser(s) as at the said Crown Copyright (ES100018525). NOT TO SCALE date of entry

Directions Travelling from Aberdeen take the A944 west to Alford. At Bridge of Alford cross the River Don and continue on the A944. At its junction with the A97 turn left onto the road signposted Strathdon and Tomintoul. Continue along this road for approximately 8 miles and turn right at the sign for Glenbuchat. Continue up the glen First Floor and Mill Croft is about 2 miles distant.

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