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.
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NHO230057/2
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Property details
- 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
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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Green space
Walking trail
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
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Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- 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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