Building Plot, Adjacent to Bridgend Cottage, Ballogie, Aboyne, AB34 5DS

• Building Plot approximately 530m2/0.13 acres
• Full Planning Permission
• Mains Water and Electricity On Site
• Fibre Broadband Connection within Close Proximity
• Located in a peaceful rural hamlet yet only five miles to Aboyne on Royal Deeside
• Viewing strictly by appointment with Mackinnons – 013398 87665.  Please could site viewers refrain from parking at the entrance to Bridgend Cottage.

We are pleased to bring to the market this building plot WITH FULL PLANNING PERMISSION to construct a three bedroom detached dwellingouse.  Situated in the quiet yet thriving Deeside community of Ballogie, renowned for its scenic beauty and only five miles from Aboyne on Royal Deeside, early interest is highly recommended.

The Plot

Measuring approximately 530m2 / 0.13 acres, the sale of this plot offers prospective buyers the ideal opportunity to build an attractive home in a peaceful rural setting, yet with the benefit of close proximity to a range of amenities and leisure pursuits.

A community pathway will run along the eastern side of the plot boundary.

Services

Mains water and electricity connections are installed on site ready for the purchaser to connect to. Drainage will be to a shared waste water treatment plant positioned outside the plot. There will be a shared surface water soakaway that purchasers can connect to.

Planning Permission

Copies of the planning permission and site plans are available for inspection by interested parties by prior arrangement at our Aboyne office. The planning documents and building warrant can also be viewed via the Aberdeenshire Council website, using references APP/2019/2079 and BW/2020/0635.

Location

Ballogie is a charming hamlet in the heart of Royal Deeside, famous for its scenic beauty. Approximately five miles from Aboyne and ten miles from Banchory, Ballogie lies within good commuting distance of Aberdeen, Westhill and Kingswells. Within the hamlet there is the nursery school, whilst Aboyne and Banchory offer a wider choice of amenities and schooling. Other nearby attractions include the excellent Potarch Café and the charming historic village of Kincardine O’Neil.

Surrounded by forest and farmland, Ballogie offers a superb quality of life for its residents, with an abundance of ways to enjoy the surrounding countryside including cycling, salmon fishing and walking routes. Close to the Forest of Birse, Glen Cat and the River Dee, the opportunities for the sporting and outdoor enthusiast are unrivalled. A number of outdoor pursuits are available locally including Aberdeen Water Ski Club, situated at Aboyne Loch, golf, shooting and horse riding. During the winter months skiing at Glenshee and the Lecht are within easy reach.

There is a superb selection of golf courses on Royal Deeside, including the Lumphanan, Aboyne, Inchmarlo and Banchory courses. Ballogie’s proximity to the Cairngorms National Park just a few miles to the west means that some of the most dramatic scenery Scotland has to offer is just a short distance away, as well as a varied choice of historic sites, museums and attractions.

Surrounding Area

Aboyne 5 miles | Banchory 10 miles | Finzean 3 miles

Aboyne 

An attractive village at the heart of which is the village green, which is the site of the famous Aboyne Highland Games. The village is well served by many amenities which include Primary and Secondary Schooling, a Community/Sports centre with swimming pool, an excellent 18 hole golf course, a wide selection of shops and several hotels and restaurants.

Banchory 

A popular town approximately 17 miles west of Aberdeen. Banchory benefits from a wide range of recreational and sporting activities including an 18 hole golf course, driving range, tennis courts and a community centre with swimming pool. Banchory also boasts many shops, restaurants and hotels making it a popular place for tourists. Both primary and secondary education are catered for and all the schools enjoy an excellent reputation.

Finzean 

The village of Finzean lies in the valley of the River Feugh, a tributary of the River Dee, straddling the South Deeside Road or B976 which runs between Banchory and Aboyne. Finzean is a thriving community with a farm shop and popular tea room, while the village hall hosts regular community events. Primary school education is available at Finzean Primary School.