Former Strachan School Kitchen And Garden, Strachan, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 6NN
Lot No 29
Development opportunity subject to purchaser obtaining consent
GIA 33 sq. m. (355 sq. ft.)
Site area 2,104 sq. m. (22,647 sq. ft.)
Guide Price £54,000
Development opportunity subject to purchaser obtaining consent
GIA 33 sq. m. (355 sq. ft.)
Site area 2,104 sq. m. (22,647 sq. ft.)
Guide Price £54,000
GIA 33 sq. m. (355 sq. ft.)
Site area 2,104 sq. m. (22,647 sq. ft.)
Guide Price £54,000
Site area 2,104 sq. m. (22,647 sq. ft.)
Guide Price £54,000
Guide Price £54,000
Property Summary
The property is the former Strachan school kitchen and garden. It is located behind the former Strachan primary school and is reached via a private road on the northern side of the B974.
The site extends to approximately 2,104m2 and is bounded on the north by a privately owned residential property, on the west and south by the private road that provides access to the property, and on the east partly by agricultural land and partly by a residential property.
The smaller site to the south contains the former school kitchen building and a small timber shed, and the larger site to the north is the former school garden. There is pedestrian access linking the two sections.
The kitchen building in the southern section is accessed from the southwest corner of the site via concrete steps with a metal handrail.
The kitchen building has a gross internal area of approximately 33m2. It is a single storey detached building with rendered masonry walls and a Sarnafil covered flat roof. The windows are double glazed timber casements The building comprises a kitchen area, two vestibules and a WC. All areas have vinyl floor coverings and painted plaster walls and ceilings. Lighting is ceiling mounted strip lights and heating is from wall mounted electric heaters.
Externally, the garden site has trees, shrubs and grass. There is a mixture of mature and young trees. The site slopes upwards from south to north, and there are some redundant children's play fixtures such as timber balancing steps and a swing.
The garden site has a timber access gate in the west boundary wall
Guide Price £54,000
Full Details
**FOR SALE BY LIVE STREAMED ONLINE AUCTION 4TH DECEMBER 2025**
The property is the former Strachan school kitchen and garden. It is located behind the former Strachan primary school and is reached via a private road on the northern side of the B974.
The site extends to approximately 2,104m2 and is bounded on the north by a privately owned residential property, on the west and south by the private road that provides access to the property, and on the east partly by agricultural land and partly by a residential property.
The smaller site to the south contains the former school kitchen building and a small timber shed, and the larger site to the north is the former school garden. There is pedestrian access linking the two sections.
The kitchen building in the southern section is accessed from the southwest corner of the site via concrete steps with a metal handrail.
The kitchen building has a gross internal area of approximately 33m2. It is a single storey detached building with rendered masonry walls and a Sarnafil covered flat roof. The windows are double glazed timber casements The building comprises a kitchen area, two vestibules and a WC. All areas have vinyl floor coverings and painted plaster walls and ceilings. Lighting is ceiling mounted strip lights and heating is from wall mounted electric heaters.
Externally, the garden site has trees, shrubs and grass. There is a mixture of mature and young trees. The site slopes upwards from south to north, and there are some redundant children's play fixtures such as timber balancing steps and a swing.
The garden site has a timber access gate in the west boundary wall
Guide Price £54,000
Location
The property is located within the village of Strachan, approximately 4 miles west of Banchory and 21 miles southwest of Aberdeen.
Strachan is an attractive settlement in Deeside and comprises mainly residential properties located on, and set back from, the B974.
The village has no local services, however Banchory to the east is a larger commuter town with many high street shops, supermarkets, healthcare and educational facilities as well as other services
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Auction Method:
This auction is for property located in Scotland; therefore, any sale will be governed by applicable Scottish law. The auction for this property will take place as an “Auction Event” behind closed doors with a live auctioneer and will be streamed online in real-time. The property will be sold alongside several other lots. Bids must be placed remotely- please see “Registration Process” below. The auction can be watched in real-time on the auction date at: Watch live The auction date applicable for the property is displayed on this page. It is not possible to provide a precise timeslot when this property will be auctioned on the day, because there are other lots being sold. You are required to undertake identity checks before you can be authorised to bid. You must also provide your payment details. If you do not provide this information, your registration will not be processed. When you place your bid, you are deemed to have agreed to the Shepherd Buyer Terms (Scotland).
Auction Type - Unconditional Sale
If you are the highest bidder, you must exchange legally binding contracts for the sale when the auction for the property comes to an end. You must then pay the applicable fees and deposit. You must complete the sale within 20 business days unless the Special Conditions of Sale contained within the legal pack state otherwise.
Auction Fees
The following non-refundable fees apply: Buyer’s Fee- payable on exchange of contracts. This is listed within the property details. The Buyer’s Fee does not contribute to the purchase price. There may be additional fees listed in the Special Conditions of Sale, which will be available to view within the legal pack. You must read the Special Conditions carefully before bidding. Any additional fees are included at the seller’s discretion and will be in addition to any standard fees payable to us. We have limited control over the content of the Special Conditions of Sale.
Deposit
On exchange of contracts, you must pay a non-refundable deposit equal to 10% of the actual purchase price of the property, subject to a minimum of £5,000. The deposit contributes towards the purchase price.
Payment Method:
Applicable fees must be paid immediately after a winning bid has been placed. We do not accept payment by cash or cheque. Prior to the auction, we will email you to register your card details with our third-party provider, Stripe. Your card details will be stored on their secure online payment platform. Payment will only be taken from you in the event of a winning bid. In this case, you will be contacted by one of our representatives to make payment. If we cannot make contact with you within 24 hours after the auction ends, we reserve the right to charge your card.
Legal Pack
Before bidding, you must view the legal pack for the property. This is the collection of legal documents that apply to the sale. The documents will include but are not limited to: Special Conditions of Sale, title documents from the Land Registry and Energy Performance Certificate. The Legal Pack can be viewed on this page, where there is a sub-heading “Legal Pack”. Follow this link, and you will then be directed to create an account with Auction Passport to view the documents. The legal pack can change at any time up until the auction starts so you must check for the most recent version of the legal pack. An addendum may be issued outlining any late changes. At the point of placing your bid, you are deemed to have read the legal pack in its entirety, including any changes. Failure to check for changes to the legal pack will not be a valid reason for withdrawing from the sale. It is strongly recommended that you instruct a qualified professional to review the legal pack and raise any necessary enquiries before bidding.
Articles of Roup
The Articles of Roup are the general terms of sale for properties sold at auction in Scotland that will govern this transaction. They are available to view here. The Auction Conditions listed on our website do not apply to properties sold under any of our Scottish sale methods.
Special Conditions of Sale
The property is sold subject to any Special Conditions of Sale. These are contractual conditions that are included by the seller of the property - they are not part of the standard Shepherd Buyers Terms (Scotland). The Special Conditions of Sale are legally binding. You are taken to have read and accepted these at the point of bidding, even if you have not done so. The Special Conditions of Sale are available to read in the legal pack.
Registration Process:
To register to bid on the property, you must submit your remotebid here. There is also a link to register against the property details, where you will also find the lot number for the property. Prospective bidders must register no later than 12pm the day before the auction date. If you register after the cut-off, it cannot be guaranteed that your registration will be processed.
Guide Price & Reserve Price
Each property sold is subject to a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price will be within + or - 10% of the Guide Price. The Guide Price is issued solely as a guide so that a buyer can consider whether or not to pursue their interest. A full definition can be found within the Buyers Terms.
