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Guide Price£525,000

Balbirnie Mill, Brechin, DD9

Land size
1.59 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • PRIME NEW LISTING. We are excited to present this vacant 4-bedroom house with 1.6 acres, green field, barn, and mill located within a prime location in Brechin.
  • **Newtonmill House, By Brechin, Angus, DD9 sold for £1,400,000 in Dec 2022** **Balhall Lodge, Menmuir, By Brechin, Angus, DD9 sold for £1,300,000 in May 2018**
  • This newly renovated residence boasts 4 spacious bedrooms and ample garden ground, complemented by a separate steading building and approximately 1.59 acres of land. Nestled in an attractive rural ar
  • An excellent opportunity for serviced accommodation, with rates for four-bedroom properties in the area starting from around £500 per night (subject to gaining necessary planning consents). At 70% o
  • Sure to appeal to a variety of buyers and investors, this property presents a brilliant investment opportunity or a chance to own your dream home in a picturesque setting.

Description

  • PRIME NEW LISTING. We are excited to present this vacant 4-bedroom house with 1.6 acres, green field, barn, and mill located within a prime location in Brechin.

  • **Newtonmill House, By Brechin, Angus, DD9 sold for £1,400,000 in Dec 2022** **Balhall Lodge, Menmuir, By Brechin, Angus, DD9 sold for £1,300,000 in May 2018**

  • This newly renovated residence boasts 4 spacious bedrooms and ample garden ground, complemented by a separate steading building and approximately 1.59 acres of land. Nestled in an attractive rural area, it offers breathtaking views over open countryside towards the River South Esk.

  • An excellent opportunity for serviced accommodation, with rates for four-bedroom properties in the area starting from around £500 per night (subject to gaining necessary planning consents). At 70% occupancy per month, this unit could achieve £10,645 PCM (£127,750 P/A), potentially generating an impressive 15% gross yield if secured at the guide price.

  • Sure to appeal to a variety of buyers and investors, this property presents a brilliant investment opportunity or a chance to own your dream home in a picturesque setting.

PRIME NEW LISTING. We are excited to present this vacant 4-bedroom house with 1.6 acres, green field, the barn, and a mill located within a prime location in Brechin.

This newly renovated residence boasts four spacious bedrooms and ample garden ground, complemented by a separate steading building and approximately 1.59 acres of land. Nestled in an attractive rural area, it offers breathtaking views over open countryside towards the River South Esk.

The property comprises a welcoming downstairs floor plan featuring a cozy bedroom, a convenient toilet, and a dedicated games room complete with an Xbox and large screen. The private dining area is perfect for unforgettable meals, while the large, fully equipped kitchen with ample seating invites gatherings. A 10-seater sofa encircles an inviting log-burning fire, creating a warm and social atmosphere. The outdoor area offers a hot tub, fire pit, BBQ, and plenty of seating, ideal for unwinding in the peaceful countryside. Upstairs, you'll find three spacious bedrooms, including one with an en-suite, a stylish family bathroom, and a laundry room for added convenience. Renovated with a modern touch in May 2025, the house blends contemporary style with traditional elements seamlessly.

An excellent opportunity for serviced accommodation, with rates for four-bedroom properties in the area starting from around £500 per night (subject to gaining necessary planning consents). At 70% occupancy per month, this unit could achieve £10,645 PCM (£127,750 P/A), potentially generating an impressive 15% gross yield if secured at the guide price.

Further Development Opportunities (Subject to Planning Permission)


Steading - Bungalow / 1.5-Storey Home


  • The existing steading (barn/garage) offers scope for conversion or redevelopment.



  • Plans have been prepared for a generous 3-bed bungalow with the potential to increase accommodation further by adding a 1.5-storey section, creating a larger family home or ancillary property.



Land - Allocated Build Plot Potential


  • The surrounding land has capacity to accommodate a 4-bed property, with sufficient space for two such dwellings sitting comfortably within the site (subject to planning and consent).



  • Offers an exceptional opportunity for bespoke builds in a peaceful rural setting.



Mill - Townhouses Concept


  • The historic mill building itself could be redeveloped with plans envisaging 3 townhouses, creating a distinctive residential conversion in a highly characterful structure (subject to planning consent).


Sure to appeal to a variety of buyers and investors, this property presents a brilliant investment opportunity or a chance to own your dream home in a picturesque setting.

The property is being offered at a fantastic discount to ensure a sale. Should appeal to anyone looking for a straightforward purchase with excellent upside potential.

The purchase of the property is strictly subject to the contents of the Legal Pack. Any bid submitted shall be deemed binding and made in full acceptance of, and compliance with, all terms, conditions, and information contained within the Legal Pack, which is available for inspection upon request.

Excellent sales evidence in the area:

**Newtonmill House, By Brechin, Angus, DD9 sold for £1,400,000 in Dec 2022** **Balhall Lodge, Menmuir, By Brechin, Angus, DD9 sold for £1,300,000 in May 2018**

This lot is open to immediate offers. Should you wish to offer NOW, you can do so via our "Offer NOW" button on our website.

This property is offered at a fantastic price to ensure an auction sale. The property will feature in our upcoming timed online auction. To participate in the live auction, you must have a bidding account created.

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Location

Brechin is a charming town nestled in the heart of Angus, Scotland. Known for its rich history and picturesque landscapes, it offers a peaceful rural lifestyle while being conveniently close to local amenities and transport links. The surrounding countryside and the River South Esk provide beautiful natural scenery, making it an ideal spot for those seeking tranquillity and outdoor pursuits.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
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Date Posted
2026-01-29

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 429 Homes with Land listings in Scotland (1+ acres).

This Property£330,189 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £78,596 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

9 Mbps

Under 10 Mbps here

Suitable for

  • Basic browsing & email

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Andover Primary School1.8 miles
    Pupils
    241
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Maisondieu Primary School2.5 miles
    Pupils
    367
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Stracathro Primary School4.4 miles
    Pupils
    22
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Rosemount Primary School4.9 miles
    Pupils
    181
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Ferryden Primary School4.9 miles
    Pupils
    150
    Type
    Non-denominational

Secondary

  • Brechin High School3 miles
    Pupils
    562
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Montrose Academy5.3 miles
    Pupils
    859
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Mearns Academy9.9 miles
    Pupils
    687
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Arbroath Academy10 miles
    Pupils
    683
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Arbroath High School11 miles
    Pupils
    889
    Type
    Non-denominational

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Scotmid Brechin, Brechin1.8 miles
Lidl Brechin, Brechin2.1 miles
Farmfoods Brechin, Brechin2.4 miles

GP surgery

Brechin Medical Practice2.2 miles

Pharmacy

W Davidson & Sons Ltd2.4 miles

Walking trail

Forest Cottage to Leuchland1 mile

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Montrose Rail Station5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Road End449 metres

Typical drive times

Forfar23 min · 14 miles
Brechin7 min · 2.9 miles
Montrose12 min · 6.6 miles
Laurencekirk20 min · 13 miles
Dundee (city)41 min · 30 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From SEPA flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Not shown on SEPA's flood mapsLower risk

Surface water

No mapped surface water riskLower risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)

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