Summary - BACKFIELD, STONEHAVEN, DRUMLITHIE AB39 3YN
1 bed 1 bath Land
Design and build a smallholding with flexible lot options and wide rural views.
Planning in principle granted (APP/2022/2277) for single detached dwelling
House site c.0.54 acre with adjoining c.4 acres to the south
Seller may sell site and land separately for flexible purchase
Will be sold at auction; tenure currently unknown
Shared private water supply — meters fitted; buyers pay usage/maintenance
Electricity nearby; purchaser must confirm connection and costs
Excellent mobile signal but very slow broadband speeds
Located 2 miles NW of Drumlithie; Stonehaven 7.5 miles for amenities
Set in rolling Aberdeenshire countryside, this 0.54 acre house site comes with planning in principle (APP/2022/2277, granted 21 Dec 2022) for a detached dwelling, and adjoins a further c.4 acres of grazing or arable land. The combination creates a manageable smallholding opportunity for anyone wanting to build a home and keep livestock or grow crops, with wide open views and direct road frontage.
Practical details are straightforward but important: the lots share a private water supply (meters will be fitted and owners will pay usage and maintenance), electricity is nearby but not confirmed connected, and interested buyers should investigate utility costs and capacities. Broadband is very slow here, although mobile signal is excellent. The site will be sold at auction and tenure is listed as unknown.
This plot will suit someone seeking rural self-sufficiency or an investment in land and development potential rather than immediate turnkey living. Stonehaven is about 7.5 miles away for services, and Drumlithie village (primary school, shop) lies within a short drive. The seller may consider splitting the house site and the adjoining acreage, offering flexibility to buyers.
Be aware of the practical drawbacks: the area is described as very deprived, broadband speeds are poor, and any purchaser must allow for the costs and logistics of connecting utilities and building from planning in principle. The planning approval provides a clear starting point, but it is not full planning permission — buyers should review APP/2022/2277 and confirm any detailed requirements before bidding.
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