Closing Date - Wednesday 26th November 2025
Built in 1914, the property is a two-storey building with single storey entrance wing from Bridge Street. Built of whinstone with ashlar sandstone margins and first floor level string course, parapet with low slated hipped roof. The building is in need extensive refurbishment works.
There is a private car park / forecourt at the front and free car parking is available a short walk away. The adjacent land lies immediately to the east.
The property is not listed however it is situated within Banff Conservation Area.
Location
This former community centre and adjacent land is located within Banff. The town of Banff is on the north coast of Aberdeenshire approximately 40 miles north of Aberdeen and has a population of approximately 4,000. It is separated from the neighbouring town of Macduff by the river Deveron. Macduff and Banff together offer a selection of commercial and community facilities. There is good primary school provision and a secondary school (Banff Academy) serving both towns.
Accommodation
Ground Floor Level – approx. 843 sqm, comprises of a Vestibule, various Office/Meeting room space, Main Hall, Small Hall, various storeroom spaces, Kitchen and WC facilities.
First Floor Level – approx. 75 sqm, comprises of a various Office/Meeting room space, various storeroom spaces and WC facility.
Adjacent Site Area - The adjacent site area (former Tennis Courts) extends to approx. 0.35 Hectares.
Terms
Services: The property is served with mains water, electricity and drainage.
Access: Access to the building is from Bridge Street.
Planning: The Property has planning consent for the former use as an Assembly and Leisure (Use Class 11). Parties interested in obtaining consent for an alternative use should make their own enquiries with Aberdeenshire Council’s planning service. All planning enquiries should be directed to the Council’s planning team.
Email: planning@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC): The property has an EPC rating of C.
Rateable Value: The Valuation Roll shows a current rateable value for the building only, of £27,750 with effect from 1st April 2025.
Price: Offers over £125,000 are being sought. Interested parties should contact the Council’s estates team.
Email: estates@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Tel: 01467469261
Title: Prospective purchasers should note that title to parts of this site fall within Common Good ownership and as such this status will require to be revoked once the terms of a sale have been agreed in principle. The costs associated with the revocation process will be paid for by the vendor. Full details are available upon request.
Legal Costs: Both parties will be responsible for their respective legal costs.
VAT: Sale will be exempt from VAT.
Land & Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT): The purchaser will be liable for an applicable LBTT and registration dues.