The subjects comprise a substantial development site extending to approximately 2.16 hectares (5.34 acres).
The site was previously home to the Balgownie Centre, however the buildings on site are in the process of being demolished.
Location
The property is situated within Aberdeen, Scotland’s third largest City with a population in excess of 210,000 people. The City is well known as the Oil Capital of Europe and is now obtaining an increased reputation as a centre for renewable energies.
Aberdeen also benefits from a busy seaport with ferry terminal in addition to excellent links to Scotland’s other major cities by both road and rail. The City also benefits from an international airport which is located within Dyce and also a heliport serving the oil industry.
The subjects are located within the Bridge of Don area situated approximately 4 miles to the north of Aberdeen City Centre. Bridge of Don comprises a major commuter suburb of Aberdeen and has expanded rapidly over the previous 25 years. Within the immediate area the properties are mixed in nature featuring a large area of private housing together with a number of commercial occupiers.
The site is also located close to Ellon Road which is one of the main thoroughfares leading to and from the City from the north and therefore the site provides excellent access to the main inner ring road network.
The subjects are also located in very close proximity to Aberdeen Exhibition Centre which itself is located approximately 400 metres to the north east of the site. Aberdeen Exhibition Centre is open to a number of major events including conferences, concerts and Offshore Europe.
Bridge of Don Industrial Estate is also located to the north of the subjects and this is home to a number of major commercial occupiers including Sparrows, Vetco Gray and Fugro.
Accommodation
Site extends to 2.16 Hectares (5.34 acres) or thereby.
Terms
PLANNING:
The site has full planning permission subject to a legal agreement for a major residential scheme which includes 99 apartments, 42 town houses, 6 detached houses and 24 semi-detached houses.
In addition, the scheme would provide 156 car parking spaces along with 5,180 square meters of public open space.
The main access under the current scheme would be from North Donside Road.
A further information pack can be provided to seriously interested parties and this gives details and drawings in relation to the proposed scheme.
Notwithstanding, individuals should make their own enquiries with the Local Planning Authority in order to establish the suitability of their proposed use should it differ from the current permission.
SERVICES:
We understand that the site benefits from mains connection of electricity, water and gas and that drainage is discharged to the public sewer.
PROPOSALS:
Our clients are seeking to dispose of their freehold interest in the subject.
It is essential that any interested parties wishing to be advised of future closing dates, formally note their interest with the selling agents.
Specification
- DETAILED PLANNING PERMISSION SUBJECT TO LEGAL AGREEMENT
- OFFERS ARE INVITED