Former Field Centre and Residential Accommodation Development Oppoortunity
Leisure Development Opportunity (Subject to Consents)
Former University Field Centre with Residential Accommodation Block
Located on Famous North 500 Route in North Scotland
Popular Village on Tourist Trail
Lot 49
Auction 9th May 2024
Vacant Possession
Status Available
Guide* £100,000
Sector Development
Auction Venue Live Streamed Auction
On Behalf of The University of Aberdeen
Property Information
Location
Miles
32 miles west of Thurso, 50 miles west of Wick
Roads
A836
Rail
Thurso Railway Station
Air
Wick
Situation
The village of Bettyhill is well serviced with a village store, Post Office, petrol station, hotel, two cafes, tourist information office and community complex with swimming pool and gym. There are both primary and secondary schools in the village.
Larger town facilities can be found in Thurso, around 32 miles to the west and include usual retail and education and retail services but also the University of the Highlands and Islands and a cinema. The working harbour in the town has ferry links to Orkney while the nearby town of Wick, approximately 50 miles away, has an Airport linking the far north with the rest of the UK.
Inverness, the main business and commercial centre in the Highlands, is approximately 93 miles away and offers extensive shopping, leisure and entertainment facilities along with excellent road, rail and air links to the South and beyond.
The property is located at the western end of the village.
Tenure
Heritable.
Location
Miles
32 miles west of Thurso, 50 miles west of Wick
Roads
A836
Rail
Thurso Railway Station
Air
Wick
Situation
The village of Bettyhill is well serviced with a village store, Post Office, petrol station, hotel, two cafes, tourist information office and community complex with swimming pool and gym. There are both primary and secondary schools in the village.
Larger town facilities can be found in Thurso, around 32 miles to the west and include usual retail and education and retail services but also the University of the Highlands and Islands and a cinema. The working harbour in the town has ferry links to Orkney while the nearby town of Wick, approximately 50 miles away, has an Airport linking the far north with the rest of the UK.
Inverness, the main business and commercial centre in the Highlands, is approximately 93 miles away and offers extensive shopping, leisure and entertainment facilities along with excellent road, rail and air links to the South and beyond.
The property is located at the western end of the village.
Tenure
Heritable.
Description
The property comprises a traditional house style building that formed the university field centre. on the site and next to the field centre is a long 'dormitory style' building that was used for accommodation of students during their time at the centre. The whole site totals approximately 0.28 Ha (0.68 Acres).
VAT
VAT is not applicable to this lot.
EPC
The EPC will be available to view online in the solicitor’s legal pack.
Description
The property comprises a traditional house style building that formed the university field centre. on the site and next to the field centre is a long 'dormitory style' building that was used for accommodation of students during their time at the centre. The whole site totals approximately 0.28 Ha (0.68 Acres).
VAT
VAT is not applicable to this lot.
EPC
The EPC will be available to view online in the solicitor’s legal pack.
Tenancy & Accommodation
Building
Floor
Floor Areas Approx sq m
Floor Areas Approx sq ft
Possession
Dormitory
Ground First
204.53 60.45
(2,201) (650)
VACANT POSSESSION
School
Ground
194.89
(2,097)
VACANT POSSESSION
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