Summary - Fournet, Balvenie Street, AB55 AB55 4AB
6 bed 5 bath Commercial Property
Historic three‑storey period property with guesthouse, bistro and garden bothy—ready for reinvention..
Victorian period commercial building with three storeys and strong character
Six guest bedrooms plus separate owner’s bedroom and private salon
Commercial kitchen with prep room, dry store and bistro servery
Ground-floor garden bedroom suitable for assisted living access
Separate stone bothy with scope for holiday-let conversion (subject permissions)
Extensive fully enclosed walled garden; therapy-garden planning permission granted
Private off-street parking and integrated zoned fire alarm system
Requires internal refurbishment and slow broadband; located in a very deprived area
Fournet is a substantial Victorian commercial property on Balvenie Street, offering versatile income and trading options. The building combines a licensed bistro/shop frontage, a commercial kitchen, six guest bedrooms plus owner accommodation, and a substantial walled garden with a separate stone bothy. Its prominent A941 location in Dufftown gives direct access to passing trade and whisky tourism.
The house retains strong period character — ornate cornices, original mahogany staircase, feature fireplaces and high ceilings — creating an attractive setting for a boutique guesthouse, whisky bar, events venue or wellness retreat. A ground-floor garden bedroom with patio access is suitable for assisted-living use, and the bothy has clear potential as a luxury holiday let (subject to planning).
Practical positives include private off-street parking, an integrated fire alarm with zoned protection, and full permissions available for completed works. The walled garden has planning consent as a therapy garden and the property has excellent mobile signal.
Buyers should note material drawbacks: the property is in a very deprived area and currently requires internal rejuvenation and modernisation in places. Broadband speeds are slow. The garden and some internal rooms need refurbishment to restore original finishes or to repurpose commercial spaces. The sale is freehold and the premises are not currently trading.
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