BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
Modern bungalow - 4 bed
Warehouse & Offices (Use Classes 4, 5 & 6)
Yard - approx. 1 acre
Amenity / grazing land - approx. 9 acres
Location
Knowepark is situated approximately 300 metres off the main A920 Oldmeldrum to Colpy road. The attractive property lies approximately 24 miles northwest of Aberdeen and is well situated to take advantage of the established industrial centres at Inverurie, Oldmeldrum, Blackburn, Dyce and Bridge of Don. Completion of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Road in 2019 will enhance the accessibility of the subjects with proposed junctions at Goval and Craibstone (the A947 and A96 respectively) less than 15 minutes drive.
Knowepark has been extensively developed to form a compact industrial facility with owner’s accommodation, workshop and offices extending to approximately 6,500 sq. feet, separate office building extending to approximately 850 sq. feet and yard extending to approximately 1 acre or thereby. There is also approximately 9 acres of amenity/grazing land included with the property.
The city of Aberdeen (24 miles) can be reached in under 30 minutes by car and provides all the facilities befitting the acknowledged capital of the North Sea Oil Industry. The City boasts enviable recreation and entertainment facilities and has a number of renowned shopping complexes. In addition, Aberdeen has a mainline railway station providing inter-city and sleeper services to the south and also an international airport operating regular flights to London and other UK cities as well as overseas destinations.
From Aberdeen, take the A947 to Oldmeldrum then take the A920 towards Colpy. Follow the A920 for approximately 6 miles until you see a large Aberdeen & Northern Estates sale board on the right hand side. Take the next right (signed Cross of Jackston) and after 300 metres you will see the property on your left hand side. The property is marked with a large Aberdeen & Northern Estates sale board
Accommodation
House
The house at Knowepark is a modern bungalow extending to approximately 177 sq. metres or thereby. The property has been finished to a high standard and provides spacious, contemporary living accommodation on one floor.
The front hall gives way to an elegant open plan living area that has been sub-divided into a lounge and generous kitchen. There is a large sunroom off the kitchen which is currently used as a formal dining area. Also off the kitchen is a utility room which is plumbed for a washing machine and tumble drier and provides access to the rear of the property.
At the heart of the home, the kitchen has been fitted with a range of contemporary units and marble worktops as well as an island incorporating gas hobs. There are French Doors to the side of the kitchen giving access to the garden as well as a large walk in cupboard to the rear of the kitchen which provides good storage and also contains the hot water tank.
A pleasant corridor provides access from the living area to the rest of the house. There is a large family bathroom with three piece suite and walk in shower, two double bedrooms with large cupboards, a guest room with ensuite bathroom and a large master bedroom with ensuite shower room and dressing room.
The floor plan on page 5 of the brochure shows the internal layout and room sizes.
The property is set within attractive, easy to maintain grounds which are quite separate from the adjacent industrial facility. There are lawns to the front, side and rear as well as a large tarred drive leading to a double garage. There is also a pleasant summer house and a decking area which are ideal for summer barbeques. There is a boiler room attached to the house which is accessed from the rear of the property. There is a small gym attached to the garage which could be converted to an office or playroom.
Offices: 78 sq. metres (840 sq. ft.) or thereby
Modern purpose built office building with a steel portal frame, harled concrete block walls and fibre cement sheeted roof. Internally there is a large open plan office area, 2 private offices, a reception, store room, toilet and kitchenette area. The building has data cabling for computers and phones and is understood to have a good broadband connection. The offices have electric panel heaters throughout and a suspended ceiling which incorporates recessed modular lighting.
Industrial Unit: 605 sq. metres (6,510 sq. ft.) or thereby
Steel portal framed industrial building with concrete block walls to dado height and composite panelling above. The roof is clad in composite panels incorporating translucent panels. The unit has a concrete floor, three phase power and a vehicle inspection pit. There is a mezzanine floor containing 4 rooms (extending to 57.84 sq. metres/622 sq. ft. or thereby) with stores below. The building has 4 metre eaves and 2 large vehicular access doors. There is an uninsulated lean-to extension attached to the eastern elevation of the main workshop.
Yard: 0.39 hectares (0.97 acres) or thereby
Yard area, access road and circulation space extending to approximately 1 acre. The access road is concrete and suitable for articulated lorries. The yard is a mix of hardcore and concrete and provides good hardstanding. Subject to permission from the local authority it is considered there is scope to extend the yard as required.
Land:
Knowepark includes 9 acres of grazing/amenity land as delineated on the plan on page 7 of the brochure. We understand the land is IACS registered. There are a number of small lochs which could be used for sport or landscaped to provide a wildlife habitat.
Terms
Price
Offers are invited in excess of £500,000 for our client’s heritable interest. Please note this price excludes any Value Added Tax that may be applicable.
The purchaser will be responsible for any Land and Business Transaction Tax that arises as a result of the purchase.
Entry
By agreement.
Local Authority
Aberdeenshire Council, Gordon House, Blackhall Road, Inverurie, AB51 3HA. Tel: 08456 08 1207.
Planning
Retrospective permission was granted in 2012 for the current use of the subjects (Use Classes 4, 5 & 6).
Ref: APP/2012/3611
Energy Performance Certificate
House - Band E
Offices - Band E
Industrial Unit - Band E
Services
Private water, 3 phase mains electricity, septic tank.
Rates
Rateable Value: Workshop, Knowepark: £10,750 pa.
Council Tax: Knowepark: Band F.