Location

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.

Description

Description
The land at Millden extends to approximately 39.66 ha (98 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. All BPS Region 1 and NLFA land. There is understood to be water available on-site. The land also benefits from a small pond located along the western boundary. No inorganic fertiliser has been applied on the land for approximately 15 years and therefore may suit organic production. A report prepared by Graham Webster of Team Niblock Ltd, specialists in golf course construction, is available detailing the final remedial works required to restore the land to full agricultural use. Direct access from the public road to the north of Millden House (shaded orange) with further access at south, adjacent to Millden Steading East.

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.

Clawback Provision
The land is subject to an obligation from the Purchaser in favour of the Seller (and their successors in Title) to pay 25% of the uplift in value occurring as a result of gaining any non-agricultural planning consent in the period of 25 years from date of completion of sale. The seller will allow one residential dwelling to be constructed without triggering any clawback payment.