Former Tortorston School Tortorston Blackhills

• Former school

• Situated within easy commuting distance of Peterhead

• Rural location

• Renovation / conversion potential subject to planning

• Offers in the region of £65,000

FORMER TORTORSTON SCHOOL TORTORSTON BLACKHILLS Viewing PETERHEAD Arrangements To view the property or for further information AB42 3LB please contact: Peter Ward 01779 483710 peter.ward@ aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Location: The old school is attached to the former The property is situated on the edge of the schoolhouse which has a vehicular right of small rural settlement of Tortorston with easy access from the public road. access to the A950 approximately 3 miles distant from Peterhead. A site plan may be found with these sales particulars. Peterhead is a vibrant town with a population in the region of 18,000 with both fishing and Accommodation: the oil and gas industry playing an integral part in the local economy. The town is well The accommodation comprises:- provided with local facilities, services and amenities including schools, town centre Ground Floor: shopping, leisure facilities, edge of town Entrance Hall 2.47m x 1.87m (max) supermarket and retail premises. Office 2.50m x 2.94m Aberdeen, with air and rail links, is some 33 Classroom 8.18m x 4.92m (max) miles to the south with good transport connectivity via the A90 including regular Classroom 7.91m x 5.14m (max) buses from Peterhead. Classroom 8.45m x 4.85m (max, Directions: including partition) Leave Peterhead on the A950 and head west Washroom 3.09m x 3.30m towards Longside. Approximately 1 mile Classroom 7.46m x 5.05m beyond the west end roundabout turn right at Blackhills onto Tortorston Road. Proceed for Office; WC approximately half a mile and the property Please note that all measurements are approximate may be found on the right just before leaving and intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by the settlement. A location plan may be found inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of each of with these sales particulars. the statements contained in these particulars.

Description: Services: The property comprises the former Tortorston We understand the property is served with School and is a single storey semi-detached mains electricity, mains water and private property of traditional construction in the local drainage. Interested parties should satisfy vernacular style with solid granite walls under themselves regarding the detailed a slate roof. The property is thought to have whereabouts and capacity of services. The been constructed circa 1900. A classroom old solid fuel heating system is obsolete. extension of non-traditional construction has been added at a later date. Energy Performance Certificate (EPC):

The property has a stone boundary wall, EPC Band G outbuildings comprising former bike shed and toilets and benefits from off road parking.

Council Tax Banding / Rating Information: Legal Costs: The subjects are currently entered in the Each party will be responsible for their own Valuation Role as ‘Stores’ and have a legal and other expenses. rateable value of £2,250. Viewing Arrangements: The property may need to be re-assessed for Business Rates or Council Tax purposes To view the property or for further information dependent upon future use. Please contact please contact: Grampian Assessors for further details: Peter Ward - Area Estates Surveyor Grampian Assessor Tel: 01779 483710 Mitchell Burnett House Colleonard Road [email protected] Banff Offers: AB45 1DZ Tel: 01261 815516. Any persons who wish to submit an offer to purchase the property should note their Planning: interest with the Estates Section, Aberdeenshire Council, Woodhill House, The property is considered suitable for a Westburn Road, Aberdeen, AB16 5GB number of uses subject to planning permission. This may include conversion to Tel: 01224 664255. residential use, office, business or nursery. Interested parties should direct enquiries to: Email: [email protected]

Buchan Area Planning Office In the event a closing date is set, all persons Aberdeenshire Council who have noted their interest in the property Arbuthnot House will be sent details of the closing date, 62 Broad Street together with details of the Council’s tender Peterhead procedures that must be strictly adhered to. AB42 1DA Tel: 01779 483724 Offers to purchase must state the price and Email: [email protected] must be valid offers in accordance with Scottish Law and submitted in the official Price: tender envelope. Offers submitted otherwise than in accordance with this requirement may Offers in the region of £65,000 are invited. not be considered. VAT: Bidders should note that the Council is not All prices, rents and premiums quoted are bound to accept the highest or indeed any exclusive of VAT. offer received.

Date of Entry: Date of Publication: To be agreed upon conclusion of legal April 2014 formalities.

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Location Plan:

Location

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Aberdeen