Mossatburn, Alford, Aberdeenshire, Ab33 8Pl

MOSSATBURN, ALFORD, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB33 8PL

Lumsden 2 miles Alford 6 miles Aberdeen 33 miles

Land & Estate Agents, Thainstone Centre Inverurie, AB51 5XZ Tel: (01467) 623800 Fax: (01467) 623809 www. anmgroup.co.uk/estates e-mail: [email protected]

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 FORMER GARDEN CENTRE, TEA SHOP & RETAIL SPACE Aberdeen & Northern Estates Ltd  EXCEPTIONAL 3 BED OWNER’S ACCOMMODATION Thainstone Centre OFFERS OVER  SET IN APPROX. 3/4 ACRE OF LANDSCAPED GROUNDS AB51 5XZ 01467 623800 £400,000 For sale as a whole with vacant possession. [email protected]

ABERDEEN & NORTHERN (ESTATES) LIMITED www.anmgroup.co.uk/estates Directions The city of Aberdeen (33 miles) can be reached in under an From Aberdeen, take the A944 Alford road. Pass through hour by car and provides all the facilities befitting the Alford and follow the road for approximately 6 miles until you acknowledged capital of the North Sea Oil Industry with 3 reach the turning for the A97 and Strathdon. Turn left for cinema complexes, a number of theatres, two universities and Strathdon and Mossatburn is approximately 200 yards along shopping facilities far surpassing most other cities of its size. In the road on the right as indicated by our For Sale sign. addition, Aberdeen has a mainline railway station providing inter-city and sleeper services to the south and also an Situation international airport operating regular flights to London and Mossatburn is situated by the Mossat junction, midway other UK cities as well as overseas destinations. between Kildrummy and Lumsden. It lies approximately 33 miles northwest of Aberdeen, close to an important road junction where the A944 meets the A97 and forms part of a Local Authority small group of houses and other retail properties including an Aberdeenshire Council, Gordon House, Blackhall Road, antique shop and a fishery. There are regular bus services to Inverurie, AB51 3HA Tel: 08456 08 1207. Huntly, Inverurie and Aberdeen serving the area. Services Private Water, Mains electricity, Septic Tank (replaced 2011). Previously established as a popular tea shop and successful water garden centre, the property offers considerable scope Entry for a variety of uses. By agreement.

Following the owners retirement in September 2013, the tea Rates shop, garden centre and retail area are vacant and provide a Business Rates—Mossatburn Garden Centre: £11,000 pa. blank canvass for a purchaser to take advantage of the Council Tax—Mossatburn Flat: Band D. spectacular location and passing year round tourist traffic. Energy Performance Certificate Only six miles from the Cairngorm National Park, Mossat is the Mossatburn Garden Centre: Band G gateway into Strathdon and Upper Donside, on the signed Mossatburn Flat: Band E Highland Tourist Route between Aberdeen and Aviemore. A popular destination for both tourists and day visitors, local Note attractions include Kildrummy Castle and Kildrummy Castle All photographs were taken prior to September 2013 and are Gardens, Grampian Transport Museum, Haughton Country used for illustrative proposes only. and Caravan Park as well as the famous Lonach Gathering which is held at Strathdon on the last Saturday in August each Trade fittings, including all freestanding items in the year. In addition, the Lecht Ski Centre (23 miles) is a renowned commercial kitchen, trade counters, display stands, spot snowsports destination. lighting etc as well as all remaining stock in the tea shop and retail space are not included in the sale price but are available There is a primary school, a shop/post office and a petrol by separate negotiation with the sellers. station in Lumsden (2 miles) while a wider range of shops, supermarket, secondary school and local facilities including Prospective purchasers should note that unless their interest in the property is formally intimated to the selling agents swimming pool, pubs and restaurants are available in Alford following inspection, the agents cannot guarantee that notice (6 miles). of a closing date for offers will be advised and consequently the property may be sold without notice.

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House Erected approximately 20 years ago and recently renovated and extended by the current owners, the house provides over 170 sq. metres (1845 sq. ft.) of retail space on the ground floor with a spacious and well appointed owner’s apartment above. The internal layout with room sizes is shown on the attached floor plan but in summary the accommodation comprises:-

Ground Floor Commercial Kitchen, Tea Shop, Retail Area, Customer Toilets.

First Floor Large Open Plan Kitchen / Living Room with Dining Area, Master Bedroom with En-Suite, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom and Hall.

Apartment The first floor apartment at Mossatburn provides luxurious accommodation in a modern style with an emphasis on quality throughout.

The apartment is accessed via a private staircase from the rear of the property which opens into the open plan living area. The living area has a modern wood fired stove and large patio doors which give access to a large easterly facing balcony, provides tables for 44 covers. There is a good size commercial leading to further areas of garden including a delightful providing delightful panoramic views over the surrounding kitchen accessed from the counter area with a range of children’s play area. countryside. There is a large fitted kitchen with a pantry stainless steel units and gas cooker. There are three toilets off the tea shop, one fully disabled. Car Park cupboard. Situated on the front east side of the house is a large car park Retail area providing space for 8 cars. There are two gates providing entry The eastern wing of the first floor has 2 double bedrooms both The eastern wing of the ground floor comprises a large retail with fitted wardrobes, a large family bathroom containing and exit points for the car park. area and extends to 98.31 sq. metres (1058 sq. ft.) or thereby. bath and walk in shower, a large hall area which can be used There are numerous display cabinets and shelving which are lit as an office area or additional living space and the master Portable Cabins by roof mounted spot lights. There are two portable cabin type buildings (8.80m x 5.65m or bedroom with double fitted wardrobes and large en-suite with walk in shower and bath. Forecourt thereby) situated to the rear of the house providing general This is currently laid out as an attractive sales area, fully paved storage space. These are connected to power and electric The apartment benefits from electric underfloor heating, and more or less enclosed on all sides with covered shelving, heating and have been attractively faced with bamboo style double glazing throughout and is well insulated. and lined plant display tables. The area has a water supply and screening. a number of outdoor electrical sockets and would lend itself Tea Shop well to a variety of uses. There is a large (15.89 sq. metres or Polytunnel The tea shop is a relatively recent addition at Mossatburn and thereby) wooden shed which is used for storage. Large polytunnel (10.67m x 7.62m or thereby) with a number was a popular destination for day tourists from Aberdeen as of large display and holding tanks, previously used for the well as visitors to the area from further afield. The tea shop Beyond the forecourt there is a water garden with pond areas, ornamental fish sales. The tanks are currently empty. The extends to 56.21 sq. metres (604 sq. ft.) or thereby and ornamental bridges, a large timber decked area and pathways polytunnel is connected to power and electric heating.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a The buyer(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied Title statement that the property is in good structural condition himself/themselves as to the description of the property The buyer(s) shall be bound to accept the title as it or otherwise or that any services, appliances, equipment and any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale presently stands in the name of the seller(s) and the or facilities are in good working order. Prospective buyers nor entitle either party to compensation in respect conveyance in favour of the buyer(s) shall be subject to must satisfy themselves on all such matters prior to thereof. all the exceptions, reservations, burdens and conditions purchase. presently contained in the title deeds. There shall be Lotting excepted from warrandice in the conveyance in favour of Any areas, measurements or distances referred to are It is intended to offer the property for sale as described, the buyer(s) any leases, tenancies, tenants' rights, given as a GUIDE ONLY and are NOT guaranteed. If such but the seller(s) reserves the right to divide the property missives, agreements, rights of possession, rights of way, details are fundamental to a purchase, buyers must rely into further lots, or to withdraw the property, or to access rights, and sewerage and drainage facilities, and all on their own enquiries. include any property shown in these particulars. other servitudes and other rights without prejudice to the right of the buyer(s) to quarrel or impugn the same on any Where any reference is made to planning permissions or Generally ground not inferring warrandice against the seller(s). potential uses, such information is given by ABERDEEN & Should there be any discrepancy between these NORTHERN (ESTATES) in good faith. Prospective buyers particulars, the General Remarks and Information and Mis-representation should however make their own enquiries into such Stipulations, the latter shall prevail. Offers in Scottish The property is sold with all faults and defects whether of matters prior to purchase. Legal Form should be submitted to the selling agents. condition or otherwise, and neither the seller(s) nor However, the seller(s) reserves the right to withdraw the Aberdeen & Northern (Estates), the selling agents, shall be STIPULATIONS property, or any part of it from the sale. responsible for such faults or defects or for any statements contained in the particulars of the property Purchase Price Servitude Rights, Burdens and Wayleaves prepared by the selling agents. Within 7 days of completion of the exchange of missives a The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all non-returnable deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall servitude rights, including rights of access and rights of The buyer(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that he be paid. The balance of the purchase price will fall due for way, whether public or private. The buyer(s) will be held has/they have not entered into this contract in reliance on payment at the date of entry (whether entry is taken or to have satisfied himself/themselves as to the nature of any said statements, that he has/they have satisfied not) with interest accruing thereon at the rate of 5% all such servitude rights and others. himself/themselves as to the content of each of the said above Clydesdale Bank plc base rate. No consignation statements by the inspection or otherwise, and that no shall be effectual in avoiding such interest. Apportionments warranty or representation has been made by the All outgoings shall be apportioned between the sellers seller(s) or the said agents in relation to or in connection Disputes and the buyer(s) as at the date of entry. Should any discrepancy arise as to the boundaries or any with the property. points arise on the Remarks, Stipulations or Plan, or the Obligations of Purchasers etc. Any error, omission or mis-statement in any of the said interpretation of any of them, the question shall be The sale is subject to all existing rights of occupation, statements shall not entitle the buyer(s) to rescind or to referred to the arbitration of the selling agents whose whether under agreement or by law or custom or be discharged from this contract nor entitle either party to decision, acting as experts, shall be final. otherwise. Any obligations following upon these compensation or damages, nor in any circumstances to incumbent upon the seller(s) will be taken over by the give either party any cause for action. Plans, Areas and Schedules buyer(s) who shall free and relieve the seller(s) of all

These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for claims for compensation under statute or otherwise. Date of Publication reference only. They have been carefully checked and The seller(s) shall be under no obligation to obtain written July 2014 computed by the selling agents but no warranty is given or formal contracts, leases, agreements and others where as to their accuracy and the property will be sold only on these are informal or have not already been reduced to the basis of the seller’s title and as possessed. writing.

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