Inverness former hospital building up for grabs for £295k
A former Inverness hospital destroyed in a blaze in 2014 is set to go up for auction.
Dunain House, off the A82 in the Leachkin area of the city, was constructed in the mid-18th century.
Originally a private home it later became part of the former Craig Dunain psychiatric hospital.
The building was category B listed in 1971, downgraded to category C in 2020 after assessment by Historic Environment Scotland.
Being marketed by Shepherd Commercial Property Auctions as having development potential it is due to go under the hammer on October 17 with a guide price of £295,000.
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Their description of it states: “The property comprises the remnants of an 18th century Category ‘C’ listed stone and slate former house which was extended in 1872 with side and rear additions.
“The building was originally the house of Baillie of Dunain and formerly utilised as a hospital from the mid (19)50s until the mid (19)90s and thereafter a private residence.
“The building was extensively damaged by fire in 2014.
“There are substantial grounds extending to circa 5.85 acres (2.37 hectares).
“Access is off the main A82 road via a private single track tarmacadam surfaced access road which runs between fields, leading to the subjects.
“The access is owned by our client however there are rights of access in favour of neighbouring properties. The land around the house site is grassed over with mature woodland beyond.
“The property presents a redevelopment opportunity, subject to securing the appropriate planning consent.”
Details of the site’s planning history state: “Previous to the fire damage to the property, planning consent was granted in 2013 for renovation and sub-dividing the building into nine residential flats…A Pre-Application in 2021 for change of use to convert the building to a clinic and ancillary development was indicated likely to be acceptable in principle.
“If the building was demolished there is scope to create house plots.
“Other potential uses including hotel, hostel, medical facility or tourist accommodation may be possible, all subject to securing the appropriate planning permission from The Highland Council.”
Would-be buyers must pre-register prior to approval of their bid though the client will consider offers prior to the auction.