60 Queen's Road comprises a unique, imposing Category B Listed, detached granite and slate villa arranged over ground, first and second floors, with a 2 storey rear wing. There is a large feu, which spans from Queen's Road to the front, to Spademill Lane at the rear. There is a horseshoe entrance driveway at the front, which provides dual access to Queen's Road, and a large garden area with garage and greenhouse which have frontage and access to Spademill Lane.

The property is contained within the Albyn Place / Rubislaw conservation area, and the site extends to approximately 0.287 acres. The property has been most recently in use as two separate residential flats, however our client has undertaken works to reinstall a connecting staircase.

There is a planning consent for change of use to office use, and also for demolition of the garage and outbuilding to the rear (see planning section, below).

The subject property is part of the designated "West End Area" in the adopted Aberdeen Local Development Plan 2023. According to Policy VC6, this area comprises a mix
of uses including residential, offices, food and drink, and other commercial uses. Policy VC6 supports the principle of converting offices to residential in the area.

However, all proposals must take existing uses into account and avoid undue conflict with the adjacent land uses and amenity, in addition to respecting the special historic and architectural character of the West End. Accordingly, we believe 60 Queen's Road would be suitable for a variety of uses including office, residential or potentially a hotel with ancillary bars/restaurants, since similar premises are established in the immediate area.

Also, as the subject property is a Category B Listed Building within the Albyn Place / Rubislaw Conservation Area, external alterations will likely require both Full Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent. Interested parties should liaise with Aberdeen City Council's Planning Department to determine the suitability of their intended use and alterations.