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Woodside of Benholm, Johnshaven, Montrose, DD10

Land size: 4.5 acres

Key Features

Generous 4.5-acre plot in a prime coastal location.
Previously approved planning permission (APP/2015/2171) for a replacement dwelling of approximately 258m².
Existing services on site, including water and electricity.
Partially derelict house, offering potential for redevelopment.
Breathtaking sea and countryside views.
Ideally positioned 3 miles from Inverbervie, 10 miles from Montrose, and within easy reach of both Aberdeen (25 miles) and Dundee (35 miles), offering excellent transport links and amenities.

Description

Set within 4.5 acres of picturesque coastal land, Woodside of Benholm offers an exciting opportunity to create a bespoke home in a truly stunning setting. Elevated to take full advantage of its panoramic views over the North Sea and surrounding countryside, this exceptional plot is ideally located between Montrose, Dundee, and Aberdeen, with the nearby coastal village of Johnshaven offering local amenities and a welcoming community.

Currently occupying the site is a partially derelict, uninhabitable dwelling, providing a blank canvas for redevelopment. The property benefits from services on site, including water and electricity, making future development more straightforward. Additionally, a static caravan is situated on the property and will be included as part of the sale, offering immediate accommodation or potential use during the construction phase.

Previous Planning Permission

The site previously secured full planning permission under reference APP/2015/2171, granted by Aberdeenshire Council for the change of use of land to domestic curtilage and erection of a replacement dwellinghouse. While now lapsed, the approval set a precedent for redevelopment, with past plans detailing a spacious home of approximately 258m² over two floors. The proposed design incorporated modern energy efficiency measures, a pitched slate roof, and high-quality timber windows and doors. Drainage was planned via a treatment plant and soakaway system. Planning documentation is available for review by interested buyers, and any future applications may need to align with updated energy efficiency and environmental standards.

The land consists mainly of well-maintained, open turf, offering a wealth of possibilities for landscaping, equestrian use, or simply enjoying the tranquility of the setting. A tree-lined driveway provides access to the site.

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Property details

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: Ask Agent
Date Posted: 2026-01-29

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 12 Brownfield & Redevelopment listings in Scotland (1+ acres).

This Property£55,556 / acre

Brownfield & Redevelopment Average (1+ acres) £105,914 / acre

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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity: Ask Agent
Water: Ask Agent
Heating: Ask Agent
Broadband: Ask Agent
Sewerage: Ask Agent

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way: Ask Agent
Private Rights of Way: Ask Agent
Listed Property: Ask Agent
Restrictions: Ask Agent

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

Property Features

Accessibility: Ask Agent
Parking: Parking Available
Garden: Ask Agent

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

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

Johnshaven School2.3 miles
Pupils
40
Type
Non-denominational
Gourdon School2.5 miles
Pupils
67
Type
Non-denominational
Bervie School3 miles
Pupils
229
Type
Non-denominational
Redmyre School3.7 miles
Pupils
53
Type
Non-denominational
St Cyrus School4.3 miles
Pupils
122
Type
Non-denominational

Secondary

Mearns Academy4.2 miles
Pupils
687
Type
Non-denominational
Montrose Academy9.2 miles
Pupils
859
Type
Non-denominational
Mackie Academy11 miles
Pupils
1,118
Type
Non-denominational
Brechin High School14 miles
Pupils
562
Type
Non-denominational
Banchory Academy17 miles
Pupils
865
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 Inverbervie, Inverbervie3 miles

Co-op Laurencekirk, Laurencekirk4.2 miles

Morrisons Daily Montrose Main Road, St Cyrus4.5 miles

GP surgery

Inverbervie Medical Group2.9 miles

Pharmacy

Charles Michie2.9 miles

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

Laurencekirk Rail Station4.4 miles

Nearest bus stop

Road End1.7 miles

Typical drive times

Montrose23 min · 12 miles

Stonehaven23 min · 14 miles

Inverbervie9 min · 3.6 miles

Laurencekirk12 min · 6.1 miles

Aberdeen (city)45 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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