The main building has a gross internal area (GIA) of approximately 328 m2 and comprises 2 large halls, a smaller hall and toilets.
The building is detached. It is comprised of two attached single storey buildings of traditional stone construction with pitched, slated roofs. The windows are single glazed timber sash and case.
Internally the main halls have timber floors. The walls are plastered and painted with low level wood panelling. The ceilings are plastered and painted. There is electric pendant/strip lighting and electric wall mounted radiators.
Generally, the property is in poor condition, with some areas of the ceilings having collapsed due to water penetration.
There are external buildings on site. These are in a derelict condition. The site is partially enclosed by stone boundary walls which have collapsed in places.
Location
The property is in Blackhills, which is a rural community approximately 4 miles southwest of Peterhead. The property is the former Blackhills Community Centre (former Blackhills Primary School) and is adjacent to the former schoolhouse. The schoolhouse is privately owned.
The site area is approximately 1,859 m2. The site is bounded on the south by Blackhills Road, which is a public road, on the west by the former schoolhouse building and ground belonging to the schoolhouse, on the north by an agricultural field and on the east by an area of overgrown land.
Accommodation
Site Area - 1,859 sq m
Internal Floor Area - 328 sq m
Terms
Price
Offers in excess of £57,000 are invited.
Rating
Rateable value of £9,700 with effect from 01/04/2023.
Planning
The Property has planning consent for the former use as a community hall (Use Class 10). 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
Telephone: 01467 534333
Services
There is a metered electricity supply and mains water. Drainage is to a septic tank located within the grounds. There is no mains gas supply.
Access
Access is from the public road at the front of the property.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
The Property has an EPC rating of G.
VAT
It is believed that the sale will be exempt from VAT, but if it should prove that VAT is applicable, this will be the liability of the purchaser.
Land & Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT)
The purchaser will be liable for any applicable LBTT and registration dues.
Legal Costs
Both parties will be responsible for their respective legal costs.