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Lot 10
The Old Mill Balmuirfield, Dundee, Angus DD3 0NU
Prime Development Opportunity
Features
• Secluded elevated scenic site
• Sought after residential location
• Extends to 0.183 Hectares (0.448 Acres)
Description
The subjects comprise a Category ‘B’ listed early 19th century L-shaped former plash mill
located on an elevated site overlooking the Dighty Burn, on the northern perimeter of
Dundee.
The property is of a rubble sandstone construction, with studded ashlar dressings and
pink ashlar quoins. The original grey slate pitched roof, in a state of severe collapse, was
removed by the current owner, reclaiming the original slate. The main walls have been
preserved and capped to prevent water ingress and the interior cleared. A substantial
dilapidated iron and timber wheel is located below the southern elevation of the mill with
the original transmission system into the mill interior remaining in place.
Location
Dundee is located on the east coast of Scotland approximately mid-way between
Aberdeen (circa 105 Kilometres (65 miles) to the north) and Edinburgh (circa 96
kilometres (60 miles) to the south) overlooking the Tay estuary and has a resident
population of circa 150,000 persons (National Records of Scotland 2020).
Dundee is Scotland’s fourth largest city and is the regional centre for employment,
services and retailing within Tayside.
The ongoing regeneration as part of the waterfront development has been well
documented and the opening of the V&A museum has helped establish Dundee as a
major regional centre.
Planning
Although the planning consent for conversion to a 2 -storey dwelling lapsed in late 2024,
considerable details regarding surveys, plans, services and building warrant are available
to the buyer. All the tree work (removal and pruning) has been completed in line with the
consent. Consequently, the property is ripe for development into a modern dwelling
which preserves the character and original stonework of one of the few remaining mills
that helped develop the city of Dundee’s prosperity in the 19th century. Auction Type
Unconditional Sale - The buyers fee is 2.4% inc VAT(2% plus VAT) subject
to a minimum of £2,400 inc VAT(£2,000 plus VAT).
*Guide Price £99,000 (plus fees if applicable)
* Please see Buyer’s Terms for definition of guide price
and auction fees
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