Leslie Parish Church, Leslie, Insch, Aberdeenshire, AB52 6NT
An historic place of worship with planning & listed building consent for conversion to a residential dwelling in Leslie, Aberdeenshire
Guide price*
£95,000+
Plus fees
Lot information
Residential Vacant
Auction details:
Thursday 27th March 2025 @ 08:30AM
An historic place of worship with planning & listed building consent for conversion to a residential dwelling
Property Description
This unique opportunity comprises a former parish church constructed in 1815, yet having a belfry dating back to 1635. The existing footprint extends to 1,122 sq ft or thereabouts and benefits from an approved planning consent for conversion and alteration to a residential dwelling. The property is now considered a perfect opportunity for conversion to a second home, holiday let or similar and includes the adjacent grounds.Location
Leslie Parish Church, near Insch, occupies an idyllic location at the southern edge of the rural Aberdeenshire village of Leslie, which is situated on the banks of the River Gady. There is salmon fishing on Deveron, Don and Spey, together with golf courses at Insch, Alford, Huntly, Inverurie, Royal Aberdeen, Cruden Bay and the Trump International Golf Links.There is a primary school and local shopping in the nearby village of Insch (2 miles) with secondary schooling in Huntly and Inverurie. There is private schooling in Aberdeen including Robert Gordon's College, St Margaret’s, and Albyn as well as the International School of Aberdeen. There are two universities and several colleges of further education., whilst extensive amenities can be found in Inverurie which lies 13 miles away. Aberdeen airport is some twenty four miles distant.
Tenure
Freehold – Vacant possession upon completion.Site Area
The site extends to approximately 0.26 acres or thereabouts.Planning
On 8th December 2023, under planning application number APP/2022/1619 and Listed Buildings Consent Application APP/2022/1618, the property was granted full planning permission for change of use and alterations to Church to form a dwellinghouse. Full supporting planning documentation is available within the legal pack or by visiting Aberdeenshire council’s website at www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/online-applicationsServices
Certain mains services are understood to be available in the vicinity of the site, but prospective buyers should make their own independent enquiries as to the suitability of services for their particular requirements.Ground Conditions & Contamination
Prospective buyers must undertake their own investigations with regard to ground conditions and contamination and fully satisfy themselves as to the suitability of the site for any use they may propose.Plans/Aerial Photographs
Any plans provided with these particulars are for identification purposes only and their accuracy is not guaranteed.Rights of way, wayleaves, easements, restrictive covenants etc.
The site is sold subject to, or with the benefit of any rights of way, wayleaves, restrictive covenants etc. which may exist whether mentioned in these particulars or not.Pre-auction Offers
Please note that offers may be considered prior to the Auction Sale.Viewings
External viewings only.DISCLAIMER
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VIEWINGS
Buyers are deemed to have viewed the property (if access is available), viewed the virtual tours where applicable and undertaken all their due diligence checks prior to bidding.
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LIVE-STREAMED AUCTION
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*DEFINITION OF GUIDE & RESERVE PRICE
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COSTS AT AUCTION
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