Property overview

We are delighted to bring to the market this building plot with full planning permission for the construction of a four-bedroom, three-public-room, 1½-storey detached home, complete with a double garage.

Ideally situated within a quiet residential area in the sought-after and thriving village of Ballater on Royal Deeside, the plot offers an excellent opportunity to create a beautiful family home. Monaltrie Avenue is within easy reach of the many amenities the village has to offer, including the primary school and Monaltrie Park, home to the annual friendly Ballater Highland Games.

The sale of the plot offers prospective purchasers the opportunity to build an attractive family home on a site extending to approximately 0.293 acres.

Services

The site is offered for sale unserviced.  However, electricity, water, sewage and telephone services are all available adjacent to the site.  Purchasers will be required to make their own enquiries regarding existing services.

Planning Permission

Copies of the planning permission, site plans and ancillary documents are available for inspection by interested parties by prior arrangement at our Ballater office. The planning documents can also be viewed via the Aberdeenshire Council website, using reference APP/2026/0533.

Location

The picturesque village of Ballater is set in the heart of Royal Deeside, approximately 40 miles West of Aberdeen on the main A93 amid the beautiful countryside within the Cairngorms National Park. The local area is renowned for its stunning scenery, including majestic mountains, ancient Caledonian woodlands, and the tranquil River Dee.  Of particular note; the most celebrated of the Munros, Lochnagar, a pointed summit rising high above one of Scotland's most beautiful corries and Loch Muick. The village boasts a wide and varied selection of quality shops, coffee shops, restaurants, hotels, and a Health Centre. A primary school with a pre-school nursery is available in the village with secondary schooling at the Academy in nearby Aboyne serving the senior pupils with school transport being provided. A regular public bus service travels to Aboyne through to Aberdeen as well as Crathie and Braemar. The village boasts an excellent 18-hole golf course, and tennis courts with further outdoor pursuits available in the area including a vast selection of walking routes, horse riding, fishing, shooting, gliding and winter sports nearby at the Lecht and Glenshee. A swimming pool and leisure facilities are available at the Hilton Craigendarroch Hotel. Ballater is within easy commuting distance to the business parks at Westhill and Kingswells, as well as the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) which provides a quicker commute to areas north and south of the city centre, including Aberdeen International Airport. There is also a twice-daily electric bus service, operated by Ember, which connects Aberdeen and Dundee via Braemar.

Directions

Travelling to Ballater from Aberdeen on the A93, upon entering the village turn right at the T-junction onto Bridge Street. Continue along the road passing the village green, up and over the bridge and turn right at St Kentigern's Church onto Provost Craig Road then turn first left onto Monaltrie Crescent. Continue round the road onto Monaltrie Avenue, passing the Primary School entrance and the site is located on the right-hand side identified by our Mackinnons For Sale sign.