Cross of Jackston Steading, Rothienorman, Turriff, AB51 8UT

Cross of Jackston steading is a lovely traditional stone and slate roofed single storey steading with planning consent to convert into a single three bedroom dwelling. It enjoys a good sized plot in the centre of the small hamlet at Cross of Jackston and enjoys good views to the south towards Bennachie. Mains water and electricity are available on site. Drainage will be private. Surrounding the steading building is an extensive area of ground which could be converted into garden ground and parking and turning areas.

Location

Situated only 4 miles from the picturesque village of Fyvie in the Ythan Valley the property offers considerable potential for residential development. The well
proportioned traditional steading has fine stonework and could be renovated and extended with the full planning consent obtained to create a single dwelling. . The nearby village of Fyvie is perhaps best known for Fyvie Castle an impressive and historic 13th century castle now open to the public and a popular tourist attraction in the summer months. The village has a general store, post office and garage. More comprehensive facilities including secondary schooling and supermarkets are available in the nearby towns of Oldmeldrum 6 miles to the south east and Turriff 12.5 miles to the north where there are a range of facilities including shops, banks and restaurants. Aberdeen is within easy commuting distance 20 miles to the southeast. The city is the regional centre for the northeast of Scotland and the capital of the north sea oil industry and provides a comprehensive range of facilities. Domestic and international flights can be obtained from Dyce Airport and the main line railway connecting to the south is also available in the city. The area is also well served with leisure and tourist facilities. Cross of Jackston is in the heart of the Aberdeenshire countryside and a good location from which to explore the many historic houses and castles in the area, as well as other leisure facilities including golf, with local courses at Fyvie and Turriff, shooting and fishing on the rivers Ythan and Deveron.

Accommodation

The steading and surrounding ground extends to 0.13 ha (0.322 acres). The stone steading building at Cross of Jackston is arranged in a Y-shape, part of
which fronts directly onto the minor public road, with a wing comprising facing south over open countryside towards Bennachie. The internal dimensions are approximately 4.25m x 17.5m and 4 x 15.5m giving an internal floor area of approximately 136 m2. The entire steading is roofed in slate.

Terms

Planning
Full Planning Consent was granted by the Aberdeenshire Council on the 18th July 2012 under reference F/APP/2011/2555 to convert into a dwelling house. Details of the consents can be inspected at the office of the Aberdeenshire Council or Smiths Gore’s Fochabers office during normal office hours.
Guide price
Offers over £60,000.