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£990,000

Kennethmont, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54

Description

Development Land for Sale – Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire – Consent for 32 Homes.

An exceptional opportunity for developers and housebuilders to acquire prime residential development land in the picturesque village of Kennethmont, located in Scotland’s scenic North East.

Key Features:
• Full planning consent for 32 residential units
• Mix of 16 spacious 3-bedroom detached homes and 16 semi-detached/terraced properties
• Potential for affordable housing adjustment via Section 75 payment
• Ideal for local buyers, downsizers, relocators, and holiday home seekers
• Close proximity to Huntly railway station and the A97 for easy commuting

Kennethmont is a charming rural village with a population of approximately 500, nestled in the heart of Aberdeenshire’s Marr district. The site lies just south of historic Rannes Hall and is only 8 miles from Huntly, offering access to the Aberdeen-Inverness rail line.
The village boasts its own primary school and is home to the renowned Ardmore malt whisky distillery. The area is well-connected, with Aberdeen just an hour’s drive and Inverness around 90 minutes away. Nearby attractions include Speyside’s whisky trail, Royal Deeside, and the stunning Moray Firth coastline.

The approved development includes:
• 16 one-and-a-half storey detached homes
• 10 semi-detached houses
• 6 terraced homes

This thoughtfully designed scheme caters to a range of buyers, from families and retirees to those seeking a peaceful countryside retreat or a holiday home investment.

With strong local demand and excellent transport links, this site presents a rare chance to deliver a quality residential scheme in a sought-after rural location.

Situation

Kennethmont is in the district of Marr, Aberdeenshire. It's a scenic location close to Speyside whiskies, Royal Deeside and the coast of the Moray Firth.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.

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Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-08-28

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

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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

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 78% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

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

  • Kennethmont School667 metres
    Pupils
    65
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Rhynie School2.7 miles
    Pupils
    34
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Insch School5.9 miles
    Pupils
    338
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Premnay School6 miles
    Pupils
    43
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Lumsden School6.1 miles
    Pupils
    16
    Type
    Non-denominational

Secondary

  • The Gordon Schools7.1 miles
    Pupils
    665
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Alford Academy8.4 miles
    Pupils
    733
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Kemnay Academy14 miles
    Pupils
    993
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Keith Grammar School15 miles
    Pupils
    370
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Inverurie Academy15 miles
    Pupils
    1,292
    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 Commerce Street - Insch, Insch5.8 miles
Morrisons Daily Insch High Street, Insch5.9 miles
Spar - Certas Energy Uk Ltd Strathbogie Filling Station, Huntly6.3 miles

GP surgery

Insch Medical Practice5.9 miles

Pharmacy

N S Wilson Ltd5.9 miles

Green space

Play Space576 metres

Walking trail

Leithall Circular326 metres

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

Insch Rail Station5.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Mansefield Cottages137 metres

Typical drive times

Keith24 min · 18 miles
Alford17 min · 10 miles
Huntly11 min · 8 miles
Aberchirder25 min · 19 miles
Aberdeen (city)51 min · 33 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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