FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION WEDNESDAY 27TH AUGUST 2025 AT 9.00AM - ***A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY***WELCOME TO ST KANE'S CHURCH - A STRIKING AND CHARACTER-RICH FORMER CHURCH LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE PICTURESQUE VILLAGE OF NEW DEER***A VAST SPACE WITH REMARKABLE CONVERSION POTENTIAL (SUBJECT TO PLANNING)***
***This distinctive property offers a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and architecturally significant building with stunning period features.***
***This is an exceptional chance to breathe new life into a heritage property and create something truly unique.***
***PROPERTY***
Traditional detached church building situated within the well established village of New Deer. The property comprises:
- Main church sanctuary, mezzanine balcony, vestry, kitchen space and a WC.
*Area*
Ground Floor - 426.80sq m, 4,594sq ft
Mezzanine - 218.19sq m, 2,349sq, ft
TOTAL - 644.99sq m, 6,943sq ft
*Services* - The property is connected to mains supply of water and electricity. Drainage is connected to the main public sewer.
*Planning*
The B listed building could be used, without the necessity of obtaining change of use consent, as a crèche, day nursery, day centre, educational establishment, museum, art gallery or public library. It also has potential for a variety of other uses, such as a theatre, cinema or entertainment venue, retail space or community resource subject to obtaining appropriate consents. Conversion to residential accommodation would also be possible, again subject to the usual consents.
The sellers may intend to remove the organ (subject to listed buildings consent) and the sellers also retain the right to remove the war memorials and ecclesiastical fixtures and fittings.
Close to amenities and just a short drive to Turriff and Mintlaw
New Deer is a thriving village offering a peaceful rural lifestyle with a strong community spirit, local shops, a primary school, and easy access to surrounding towns and Aberdeen city.
***RECENT NEARBY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES***
- 15, The Knowe, Deveron Road, Turiff, AB53 4BB - SOLD May'25 - £261,000
- Greeness, Gowans Road, Turriff, AB53 4BH - SOLD May'25 - £220,000
- Craigellie, Station Road, Turiff, AB53 4ER - SOLD Apr'25 - £215,000
***New Deer is a settlement in Aberdeenshire, North East Scotland, which lies in the valley of Deer. It is located at the junction of several roads crossing through the Howe of Buchan.***
***TRANSPORT***
Public transportation in New Deer, Aberdeenshire, primarily consists of bus services operated by Stagecoach Bluebird. These buses connect New Deer with other towns and villages in Aberdeenshire.
Aberdeen is reachable by road via the A948 and A90, or via B9170.
***EDUCATION***
In the New Deer area of Aberdeenshire, education is primarily provided by state-run schools within the Aberdeenshire Council's jurisdiction. This includes New Deer Primary School, which serves the local community, and Meldrum Academy, a secondary school located slightly further afield.
***THINGS TO DO IN NEW DEER***
- The Grampian Wildlife Rehabilitation Trust provides help to various wildlife including seals.
- After local consultations and fundraising spanning 10 years, during April 2013 construction began on New Deer All Weather Facility at the village's play park. The first stage was building a storeroom and changing rooms.
- Other amenities in the village include builders, butchers, seasonal café, pharmacy, general grocery store, hairdressers, photographer, post office, delicatessen and vets.
- The New Deer Show is an agricultural show that has been running for over 150 years.
- Other annual village events include a gala and a barn dance
GUIDE PRICE - £79,000
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