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Vacant Cottage, Balmanno House Policies, Marykirk
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General Details and Location
Category
AT RISK
Name of Building
Vacant Cottage
Other Name(s)
Address
Balmanno House Policies, Marykirk
Locality
Postcode
Planning Authority
Divisional Area
Reference No
3284
Listing Category
Unlisted
OS Grid Ref
NO 69175 66582
Location Type
Rural
HS Reference No
Description
Square plan, single storey cottage. Symmetrical front, single original 8 pane sash and case windows each side of original plank and latch door, central brick chimney to double piended slate roof. Single window to side elevation. Slate roof over brick with red sandstone door margins and quoins. Remnants of original harl over brickwork.
There is a possibility that the building may incorporate an element of clay construction. This type of building construction is known to have been utilised in this part of Aberdeenshire and nearby Angus. The building would seem to appear on the 1st edition OS map.
There is a possibility that the building may incorporate an element of clay construction. This type of building construction is known to have been utilised in this part of Aberdeenshire and nearby Angus. The building would seem to appear on the 1st edition OS map.
Building Dates
Unknown
Architects
Unknown
Category of Risk and Development History
Condition
Poor
Category of Risk
Moderate
Exemptions to State of Risk
Field Visits
28/11/2007, 20/08/2010, 19/8/2013
Development History
November 2007: External inspection reveals the property is vacant and unsecured. Whilst in poor condition, the building is essentially wind and water tight. A number of small repairs and general maintenance are needed including the brickwork and roof.
August 2010: External inspection finds no significant change from the last site visit.
19 August 2013: External inspection finds the building remains in much the same condition as seen previously.
Guides to Development
Conservation Area
Planning Authority Contact
PAC Telephone Number
01569 762001
Availability
Current Availability
Unknown
Appointed Agents
Price
Occupancy
Vacant
Occupancy Type
N/A
Present/Former Uses
Building Uses Information:
Present Use 1: N/A Former Use 1: Residential
Present Use 2: N/A Former Use 2: N/A
Present Use 1: N/A Former Use 1: Residential
Present Use 2: N/A Former Use 2: N/A
Name of Owners
Unverified see FAQ on ascertaining ownership
Type of Ownership
Unknown
Information Services
Additional Contacts/Information Source
Bibliography
Online Resources
Classification
Cottages and Lodges
Original Entry Date
11-JAN-08
Date of Last Edit
27/03/2014
