Former Pitmurchie House Nursing Home, Torphins, Banchory, AB31 4JL

Pitmurchie House is an impressive property with huge potential. Located in the scenic Royal Deeside and nestled within a 4.23 acre plot, the property benefits from stunning views of the countryside.

Pitmurchie House was previously run as a 31-bed care home and has been vacant since 2020, this now offers an excellent opportunity for redevelopment to residential or could suit a variety of commercial uses subject to planning permission.

The property is located 1.3 miles outside the rural village of Torphins in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire. Torphins is on the A980, seven miles north-west of the town of Banchory and is one of the larger villages in the area.

Historically Torphins was formally a focal point for the local farming community however, it now principally acts as a base for commuters to the city of Aberdeen, which is 22 miles away. The population within a 10km radius of the home is c.14,000.

Set within a peaceful sheltered countryside, access is provided by a quiet country road which leads to a gated driveway.

Torphins provides a variety of amenities including a primary school, a variety of shops, public house, restaurant, tennis courts, golf club and Doctor’s surgery.

The property comprises a substantial detached care home with part three storeys and part two storeys. The original building dates back over 100 years, with moderate extensions added in the mid 1990’s that link to the original structure.

The original building retains many of its historic features, creating a stately home feel in part. All public spaces are located on ground and first floors.

The home consists of 31 bedrooms, some of which were registered as double rooms. 25 bedrooms have en-suite facilities, three of which include showers. All bedrooms are finished to a similar high standard, although vary in size.

Additionally, the property includes two rooms which were formerly used as a communal sitting room and dining room as well as having a commercial kitchen, a laundry, and a biomass boiler that was installed in 2017.

The property offers stunning views of the local countryside. Patioed garden areas are situated around the property which were formally used by residents.

Additionally, a separate garage building is conventionally situated within the grounds offering ample storage or potential for redevelopment.

Within the principal care home building, on lower ground level, there is a two-bedroom staff flat.

In addition to this there are two separately accessed one bedroom staff flats located to the rear of the ground floor, in the annex building.

Set on an expansive 4.23 acre plot, the property offers breath-taking views of the surrounding countryside.

The property offers significant potential for conversion back into a residential dwelling, subject to planning permissions. Additionally, the site may be well suited for a variety of alternative commercial uses.

Lapsed planning permission was in place for a two-bedroom visitor flat above the garage and planning permission for a further seven self-contained flats and 19 single ensuite bedrooms. Planning Ref: APP/2017/3048

The Rateable Value as at 1 April 2023 is £45,250. Confirmation of actual rates payable can be obtained from the local Authority.

The home was registered with The Care Inspectorate:

1.To provide a care service to a maximum of 32 older people; this includes two named adult under 65.

2. To provide a care service in two self contained flats for up to four older people or adults with physical disabilities who wish to maintain more independence; each flat can only be shared by two people who request this.