House Site, East Lynn of Inverourie, Avonside
Scotland
£40,000
Listed on 24/10/2026
Listed on 24/10/2026
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3369 sqftDescription
A rural plot of approximately 0.08 acres (313 square metres) in Avonside, within the Cairngorms National Park, includes the stone remains of a historic cottage and is surrounded by trees and open Highland scenery. The listing describes views across the Strathavon countryside and access by a shared track.
There are no active or historic planning applications recorded for the site. Any proposal would need to be discussed with Moray Council, and planning feasibility would need to be verified. No services are currently connected to the plot. Electricity lines run nearby, while the listing anticipates a private borehole for water and a private septic system for drainage; the purchaser would be responsible for arranging and paying for connections and installations.
The site is offered as a development opportunity, but no consent or established residential scheme is stated. Buyers should investigate the condition and status of the existing stonework, access arrangements, service provision and the costs and feasibility of any proposed development before proceeding.
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45out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
At £40,000, the asking price is exceptionally low against the local £/sqf benchmark, making the opportunity to acquire the plot its clearest strength. The setting is distinctive: a stone cottage ruin amid open Cairngorms countryside, with electricity lines nearby and scope to explore whether the remains can be incorporated into a new home.
Key opportunities
- Explore a bespoke Highland home that makes use of the historic stone remains, subject to planning and structural feasibility.
- Shape the 0.08-acre rural plot and its open countryside setting into a secluded residential proposal.
- Acquire at a very low asking price relative to the local £/sqf benchmark, with electricity lines running adjacent to the plot.
Key risks
- A roofless, partly collapsed ruin and overgrown, uneven-looking plot make this a substantial site-clearance and rebuild-scale programme, not a cosmetic refresh.
- No planning applications are stated, and the feasibility of retaining or rebuilding the stone remains has not been established.
- No services are on site; utility connections, private water and drainage arrangements would need to be investigated and provided.
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