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Manse Offices (Former), Bishop's Close, Brechin
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- Canmore:
- BRECHIN, BISHOP'S CLOSE, MANSE OFFICES
- Historic Scotland:
- HS Reference No 22418
General Details and Location
Category
AT RISK
Name of Building
Manse Offices (Former)
Other Name(s)
Address
Bishop's Close, Brechin
Locality
Postcode
Planning Authority
Divisional Area
Reference No
4038
Listing Category
C
OS Grid Ref
NO 59670 60132
Location Type
Urban
HS Reference No
22418
Description
Rubble with stugged ashlar dressings. Single storey with attic in south gable. Door and loft door in south gable and garage doors to east. Slated roof and straight skews with skewputts. Rubble wall with coping. (Historic Environment Scotland List Entry)
South gable quatrefoil dated "177 ". Date Plaque above reads 1850. Originally a single storey stable block with 2 storey attached hayloft.
South gable quatrefoil dated "177 ". Date Plaque above reads 1850. Originally a single storey stable block with 2 storey attached hayloft.
Building Dates
Dated 1850
Architects
Unknown
Category of Risk and Development History
Condition
Very Poor
Category of Risk
High
Exemptions to State of Risk
Field Visits
08/05/2009, 22/10/2012, 7/6/2016
Development History
May 2009: External inspection finds much of the building is semi-ruined, the remainder in a declining state; the remaining roof appears to have some structural problems and missing roof slates there is also the beginnings of vegetation growth. Planning and LBC consents were granted for conversion and extension into a dwelling house, Nov 2004. Ref: 04/00893/FUL and 04/00894/LBC.
16 April 2012: The property is being marketed for sale, offers around £88,000, through agents Thorntons Property Services.
22 October 2012: External inspection finds no significant change from the previous site visit. The property remains under marketing for sale through Thorntons Solicitors at offers around £88,000. Full Planning Permission for renewal of consent 04/00893/FUL was conditionally approved Nov 2010 ref: 09/01240/FULL.
11 February 2013: The property remains under marketing for sale.
24 July 2014: The property is being marketed for sale through auction by Auction House Scotland, guide price £65,000.
7 June 2016: External inspection finds the building remains in much the same condition as seen previously. A marketing board is affixed advertising the site for sale by auction.
26 July 2016: The site is no longer under marketing for sale.
Guides to Development
Conservation Area
Brechin Town Centre
Planning Authority Contact
PAC Telephone Number
03452 777 778
Availability
Current Availability
Unknown
Appointed Agents
Price
Occupancy
Vacant
Occupancy Type
N/A
Present/Former Uses
Name of Owners
Unverified see FAQ on ascertaining ownership
Type of Ownership
Unknown
Information Services
Additional Contacts/Information Source
Bibliography
Online Resources
Classification
Ancillary Buildings
Original Entry Date
29-JUL-09
Date of Last Edit
19/01/2018
