Kinnettles, Forfar, DD8
Scotland
£75,000
Listed on 10/10/2026
Listed on 10/10/2026
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Description
A former parish church in the hamlet of Kinettles, west of Forfar, offered as a conversion opportunity subject to the necessary planning consents. The building was later used as the village hall and includes a main hall measuring approximately 42 by 37 feet, a store room, separate gents’ and ladies’ cloakrooms, and a kitchen measuring approximately 13 by 13 feet.
The property has vehicular access from the front and space for parking. It sits between Forfar and Glamis in a rural setting, with nearby towns and transport links accessible from the hamlet. The war memorial stone at the front may be relocated at the buyer’s expense, following consultation with the local authority. Any proposed change of use or conversion would need to be assessed and approved through the relevant planning process.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
45out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
At £75,000, this former church and village hall offers an unusual canvas: a large main hall, several ancillary spaces, traditional stonework and open, planted grounds. The interior is still institutional, with worn finishes and an older kitchen, so the opportunity is to shape the layout and create a distinctive home rather than simply update a finished house. Residential conversion and the final arrangement are subject to planning consent.
The score is 45/100, grade E, reflecting a limited overall opportunity rather than a verdict that the headline price is dear: floor area is missing, so value against local £/sq ft cannot yet be judged. The £90,000–£180,000 renovation range points to a substantial project, and the available views do not establish the detailed condition of the roof or exterior.
Key opportunities
- Rework the large 42-by-37-foot main hall and ancillary spaces into a distinctive residential layout, subject to planning consent.
- Retain and make a feature of the traditional stone exterior and the building’s former church character.
- Shape the grounds and generous parking into a setting that complements the converted property.
Key risks
- The institutional interior, worn finishes and conversion scope make the £90,000–£180,000 works range a full-gut programme rather than a cosmetic refresh.
- The available exterior views do not establish the detailed condition of the roof or stonework, so these need closer inspection.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Monifieth Rail Station
10.2 miles
Train · Monifieth
Balmossie Rail Station
10.2 miles
Train · Monifieth
Broughty Ferry Rail Station
10.3 miles
Train · Broughty Ferry
Dundee Rail Station
10.7 miles
Train · Dundee
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