Land at Millden, Balmedie, AB23 8YY

Property Details: • Type: Ask agent • Tenure: N/A • Floor Area: N/A

Key Features: • Former golf course located on the outskirts of Balmedie • Attractive land package with future development potential • Great access close to the A90 with services nearby • In all extending to approximately 62 acres

Location: • Nearest Station: Dyce Station • Distance to Station: 5.1 miles

Agent Information: • Address: Thainstone Agricultural Centre, Inverurie, AB51 5XZ

Full Description: Local Information The former East Aberdeenshire Golf Course at Millden, is situated in a pleasant rural location on the outskirts of Balmedie, an inviting village located just off the stunning Aberdeenshire coastline, in the northeast of Scotland. The location is approximately 8 miles north of Aberdeen, with easy access to the bustling city, and a 20-minute drive to Aberdeen International Airport.

Balmedie is a welcoming community, located just a 10-minute walk from the property, it benefits from local amenities including shops, post office, pharmacy, takeaways, library and pub as well as the popular Balmedie Beach. Nursery and primary schooling are available in Balmedie, with secondary schooling located at Bridge of Don Academy in Aberdeen. With regular public transport connections and short commute to Aberdeen City Centre, Balmedie is an appealing place to live.

Located close to Trump International Golf Links Aberdeen, the property is well-located along the Aberdeenshire coastline and offers easy access to all major Scottish cities, 2 hours to Edinburgh and 2 hours 30 minutes to Glasgow.

The land at Millden extends to approximately 25 hectares (62 acres) or thereby on what was formerly the well-renowned East Aberdeenshire Golf Course. The land is characterised by gently rolling permanent pasture, interspersed with pockets of mixed semi-mature woodland forming excellent wildlife habitats. The land has an east to south-easterly aspect, sitting at an altitude of between 20 and 70 metres above sea level. The land is Grade 3(2) as defined by the James Hutton Institute. Whilst currently in grass, the land has been cropped in the past. There is understood to be water available on-site. The land also benefits from a small pond located along the western boundary.

Access to the land can be taken via a right of access to the north of Millden Steading - access route shown in red on our sale plan. Additional land may be available for the creation of a new access.

Development Potential Although the land is not currently zoned in the Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan 2023, there have been various bids for development put forward for the site in recent years, with the vendors having carried out significant work to plan for the potential of future development. The site is currently being promoted for inclusion in the Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan 2029.

The site is well placed to take advantage of nearby services including electricity, 9-inch water main, BT and gas mains all passing closely, with the Potterton-Balmedie main sewer pipe located 0.25 miles north.