This vacant two storey property was last used as an adult hostel. It sits within a self-contained plot extending to approximately 600m2 (0.14 acres). The property has excellent redevelopment potential suited for residential sub-division into terraced houses or flats, benefits from a single garage, external stores and enclosed garden to the front and rear.
The property is constructed of traditional roughcast concrete block cavity walls, a pitched and tiled roof and concrete floors. There are uPVC double glazing window and patio door units and a gas fired central heating system throughout. As the building was fitted out for use as a hostel, there is a live room alarm/aging system, two kitchenettes, one large kitchen and en-suite bath/shower-rooms throughout.
Location
Located in a residential area approximately half a mile from Fochabers village centre.
Accommodation
Ground Floor
Lobby - There are 2 separate entrances at the front of the building, each of which has a lobby leading to a self-contained stairwell giving linked access to all of the first floor. On the ground floor each lobby leads into the heated linked corridor connecting the entire property.
Living Room - There are two front facing windows, four electrical sockets, TV aerial point and two radiators.
Study - The study can be accessed from the Living Room and has a front facing window, two electrical sockets and a radiator.
Dining Room - The bright Dining Room has rear facing patio doors, two electrical sockets and two radiators.
Kitchen - The kitchen faces the rear garden, is fitted with modern kitchen units, an electric hob and double oven. There are seven electrical sockets, an Expelair extraction unit and an electric wall heater.
Utility Room - Rear facing window with built in cupboards and a radiator.
Bedroom 1 - Front facing room with built in wardrobe, three electrical sockets, TV point and a radiator. The en-suite contains a bath, wash hand basin and W.C.
Bedroom 2 - Rear facing room with built in wardrobe, three electrical sockets and a radiator. The en-suite contains a bath, wash hand basin and W.C.
Bedroom 3 - Front facing room with built in wardrobe, three electrical sockets, TV point and a radiator. Separate bathroom.
Bathroom - The bathroom contains a bath, wash hand basin, W.C. and a radiator.
First Floor
Landings - The landings provide access to the communal corridor and all first floor accommodation.
Lounge - Front facing room with four electrical sockets and a radiator. There is a small kitchenette off the inner hallway with modern wall and base units and integrated appliances, one electrical socket, convection hob, and a radiator.
Dining Room - Front facing room with three electrical sockets, TV point and a radiator. There is a small Kitchen accessed from the Dining Room comprising modern wall and base units, a free standing electric cooker, cooker hood, radiator and three electrical sockets.
Living Room - Front facing room with ten electrical sockets, TV point and a radiator.
Bedroom 4 - Front facing room has a hot water storage cupboard with two cylinders, built-in wardrobe, four electrical sockets, TV point and a radiator. The en-suite has a shower unit, wash hand basin and W.C.
Bedroom 5 - Rear facing room with built-in wardrobe, four electrical sockets, TV point and a radiator. The en-suite has a shower unit, wash hand basin and W.C.
Bedroom 6 - Rear facing room with built-in wardrobe, four electrical sockets, TV point and a radiator. The en-suite has a shower unit, wash hand basin and W.C.
Bedroom 7 - Rear facing room with built-in wardrobe, three electrical sockets, TV point and a radiator. The en-suite has a bath, wash hand basin and W.C.
Bedroom 8 - Rear facing room with built-in wardrobe, three electrical sockets, TV point and a radiator.
Shower Room - The shower room contains a shower unit, wash hand basin, W.C. a radiator.
Grounds - The property benefits from both front and rear gardens which are partly laid in grass and concrete slabs. The boundaries are delineated by a variety of timber slatted and concrete post and wire fencing and leylandii trees.
A short driveway provides access to a single concrete block garage and external stores.
There is an electrical sub-station adjacent to the property at the rear of the garage.
Size - approximately 600 sq m (0.14 acres)
Terms
Energy Performance Certificate - An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) has been obtained for the premises which gives the property as a “D”. A copy of the Certificate and the Recommendation Report are available upon request.
Asbestos Reports - Asbestos Reports are available via link
Rateable Value/Council Tax Banding - This property has been assessed as a Home and has a Rating Assessment Value of £11,250.
For further information regarding the Rateable Value or Council Tax Banding, if the property were to be converted into an alternative use or as a dwelling house, please contact the Grampian Valuation Joint Board, 234 High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BA, Tel No (01343) 541203.
Contaminated Land - Moray Council’s Environmental Health Section has advised that the property was built as a residence around 1980 on what was undeveloped land. There is no record of uses on this site or in the immediate vicinity likely to give rise to contamination on the site.
Planning and Building Control - The former use of the property as a residential institution for the provision of residential accommodation and care for people in need of care falls within Class 8 of the Town & Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997.
Any proposals to use the property as a private residence, guest house or any other alternative use would require a change of use in terms of Planning and Building Control legislation which the applicant would require to obtain themselves. Similarly, any proposal to alter or extend the building may require Planning Consent and Building Warrant Approval which the purchaser must obtain themselves.
It should be noted that the above advice is purely for guidance and is entirely without prejudice to the consideration of any formal application for Planning Consent and/or Building Warrant by Moray Council.
For further advice on any Planning issues please visit the Council’s web site via this link http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_41669.html or contact the Duty Officer Tel: 0300 1234561 between 2pm and 4pm Mon-Fri.
For further advice on Building Control issues please contact the Duty Officer, Building Control Section, Moray Council, Council Offices, High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BX, Tel No 0300 1234561 between 2pm and 4pm Mon-Fri.
Offers - Offers in excess of £150,000 are invited to purchase the property. Each party would be responsible for its own legal and professional fees and expenses. The purchaser would be responsible for any Stamp Duty Land Tax.