MAINS OF NEWTON & NETHERTON FARMS CRAIGELLACHIE, MORAYSHIRE, AB38 9RB

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1 MAINS OF NEWTON & NETHERTON FARMS CRAIGELLACHIE, MORAYSHIRE, AB38 9RB

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3 Keith 9 miles Elgin 16 miles Huntly 18 miles MAINS OF NEWTON & NETHERTON FARMS CRAIGELLACHIE, ABERLOUR, AB38 9RB AN ATTRACTIVE MORAYSHIRE EQUIPPED FARM PROPERTY COMPRISING MAINS OF NEWTON AND NETHERTON FARMS TOGETHER WITH LAND AT EASTER GAULDWELL. INCLUDES 3 RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS PREDOMINANTLY GRADE 3(2) ARABLE LAND Mains of Newton Land at Easter Gauldwell extending to 64.51Ha ( acres) or thereby. Newton Cottage - 3 Bedroom Detached Cottage Easter Gauldwell Steading Netherton Farm Substantial Farmhouse enjoying attractive southern outlook 4 bedroom Farmhouse providing spacious family accommodation Extensive range of traditional and modern farm buildings extending to 2083 sqm Versatile farm buildings extending to 1635 sqm or thereby Farmland extending to 57.29Ha ( acres) or thereby Farmland extending to 35.01Ha (86.51 acres) or thereby ABOUT 157HA (388 ACRES) IN ALL FOR SALE AS WHOLE OR IN FIVE LOTS WITH VACANT POSSESSION

4 Viewing By appointment with the sellers Messrs J & R McCulloch Tel: / Directions From Craigellachie, take the A95 road north east towards Keith for approximately 2 miles. On entering the hamlet of Maggieknockater turn right at McLeans Garage and follow signs for Dufftown. The access to Netherton Farm ison the left hand side opposite the old schoolhouse. For Mains of Newton continue on the Dufftown road from Maggieknockater for approximately 1 mile and the farm is located on the right hand side below the road. Both farms are marked with an Aberdeen & Northern Estates sale board and their locations can be seen on the attached OS extract plan. Situation Mains of Newton & Netherton Farms are conveniently located in Morayshire, adjoining the hamlet of Maggieknockater in close proximity to the town of Craigellachie. The farms benefit from good communication links in a peaceful and picturesque rural setting situated approximately 9 miles from Keith, 16 miles from Elgin, and 55 miles North West of the City of Aberdeen. Primary education is available in Craigellachie with Secondary education in Aberlour. The town of Elgin (16 miles) is the regional centre for Moray, providing a comprehensive range of facilities including supermarkets, shopping centre, leisure centre, hospital, cinema, hotels and restaurants. The farms are situated close to the confluence of the River Spey and River Fiddich in an area famed for the malt whisky distilling industry, which is not only a popular draw for tourists following the Malt Whisky Trail, but also a useful outlet for malting barley, produced at Mains of Newton, Netherton and Easter Gauldwell farms. The recreational opportunities in the area are excellent. Moray is well known for its spectacular coastline and its high quality golf courses. The nearby Spey and Fiddich rivers provide excellent opportunities for salmon fishing. Local Authority Morayshire Council, Council Offices, High Street, Elgin, Moray, IV30 1BX. Tel : Ingoing Valuations In going crop valuations applicable for any crops in the ground and stock in store will be payable depending on the date of entry. Entry By agreement Services Mains Electricity, Mains water (Newton Cottage), Private Water Supply (mains available nearby), Private Drainage, Telephone. Common Agricultural Policy Ha of BPS Payment Region Ha of BPS Payment Region 2. BPS Entitlements not included in sale price but can be made available. The farm benefits from LFA status throughout. Sporting Rights Sporting rights are in-hand and included in the sale. Mineral Rights Included in sale in so far as they are owned. Farming Should prospective purchasers wish to acquire the land, but do not wish to directly farm the land, there is good demand for letting or other arrangements including contract farming. Note Prospective purchasers should note that unless their interest in the property is formally intimated to the selling agents following inspection, the agents cannot guarantee that notice of a closing date for offers will be advised and consequently the property may be sold without notice.

5 MAINS OF NEWTON P A R T I C U L A R S Farmhouse Mains of Newton Farmhouse is a substantial traditional stone and slate dwelling and provides generous family accommodation. The internal layout is shown on the attached floor plan, but in summary the accommodation comprises:- Ground Floor Utility Room, Hall, Kitchen, Back Stair (to bedroom 3), Milk House, Bathroom, Sitting Room, Living Room. First Floor Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Box Room, Play area/store The farmhouse benefits from LPG fired central heating and has double glazing throughout. Retaining many traditional features the farmhouse sits in private garden grounds with excellent views over the Fiddich Valley towards Dufftown. There is ample car parking space at the property for a number of vehicles. Services Mains electricity, Private water, Private drainage. Council Tax Mains of Newton - Band C Energy Performance Certificate Mains of Newton - Band G Farm buildings The farm buildings at Mains of Newton comprise a mix of traditional and modern buildings and are suited to both arable and livestock operations allowing efficient operations to be carried out. The farm buildings include: General Purpose Grain Store / Cattle Court Large steel portal frame building with concrete floor 29.5m x 13m Barn m x 8.4m Large steel framed straw shed and general store with part concrete walls and concrete floor. Barn m x 7.4m Large steel framed straw shed and general store with part concrete walls and concrete floor. Traditional Steading & Infill Court 32m x 24.8m Traditional stone and slate built steading with infill cattle court of steel portal frame construction with fibre cement roof. Slated Court 29.5m x 10.1m A steel portal frame slatted court with concrete block sides and fibre cement roof. General Purpose Shed / Workshop 8.7m x 7.7m A steel portal frame shed clad in box profile sheeting with a concrete floor. Silage Pit 46.4m x 10.26m Farmland Lot 1 Mains of Newton is split in 13 fields comprising Ha ( acres) or thereby of IACS registered land. This excellent well managed block of largely grade 3(2) farmland has consistency returned good yields of spring cereals and is being left in good heart. As well as its ability to grow spring barley, Mains of Newton & Netherton farms are renowned for their grass growing capabilities with livestock rearing and finishing also highly suited. Land Capability According to the Macaulay Institute for Soil Research, Mains of Newton farmland comprises predominantly grade 3(2) arable land, with the remainder a mix of Grade 4 and 6.

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8 NETHERTON FARM Farmhouse Netherton Farmhouse is a traditional stone and slate 4 bed dwelling that has been extended to the front and rear providing generous family accommodation. The internal layout is shown on the attached floor plan, but in summary the accommodation comprises: Ground Floor WC/Shower Room, Utility Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 4, Porch, WC/ Shower Room, Living Room. First Floor Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3. The property is served with LPG fired central heating and is double glazed (except for the utility room). The farmhouse sits in well-maintained garden grounds and benefits from a range of outbuildings, garages and workshop to the rear as well as adequate parking for a number of vehicles. Services Mains electricity, Private water, Private drainage. Council Tax Netherton - Band C Energy Performance Certificate Netherton - Band G Farm buildings The farm buildings at Netherton are a mix of traditional and modern construction. They provide useful livestock accommodation and general storage. In more detail, these include: Cattle Shed 24.7m x 19m + 2x 11.2m x 5m Atcost style timber framed cattle court with central feed pass and fibre cement roof. Traditional Steading / Infill Court 26.5m x 23.5m Traditional stone built steading which has been re-roofed in corrugated metal sheeting with steel portal frame infill cattle court. General Purpose Shed 24.4m x 12.5m 2 year old steel portal frame shed with concrete floor and open sides. Nissan Shed 14.3m x 5.4m Traditional Nissan shed of fibre cement construction that provides general agricultural storage. Farmland Netherton Farmland extends in to Ha (86.51 acres) or thereby of IACS registered land. This productive block of farmland is split in 10 fields as per field plan with fields 26, 28, 31, 33, and 35 currently in grass. Fields 23, 30, and 32 are prepared for a spring cereal with fields 20 and 34 in woodland. Land Capability According to the Macaulay Institute for Soil Research, Netherton farmland comprises predominantly grade 3(2) arable land, with a small area of woodland identified as Grade 6. Residential Site - Moray Council Ref: 13/00753/APP Planning Permission for a 4 bedroom detached one and a half storey property situated in western corner of field 26 with roadside access.

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10 NEWTON COTTAGE LAND AT EASTER GAULDWELL Newton Cottage is a two bedroom single storey detached bungalow of concrete block construction, harled externally, with cement tiled roof. The internal layout is shown on the attached floor plan, but in summary the accommodation comprises:- Farmland A compact block of productive IACS registered farmland split in 12 parcels in total extending to approximately 64.51Ha ( acres). This block of predominantly south facing land has consistently produced good yielding cereals as well as grassland for both sheep and beef production. The land lies at an altitude of between 110m - 230m above sea level. Ground Floor Vestibule, Hall, Bathroom, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Store, Kitchen, Living Room. There is potential to extend accommodation in to first floor level. Council Tax Newton Cottage - Band D Energy Performance Certificate Newton Cottage - Band F Services Mains electricity, Mains water, Private drainage. Land Capability According to the Macaulay Institute for Soil Research the land at Easter Gauldwell comprises largely grade 3(2) arable land, with a small area of grade 4 to the north. and small areas of easternmost land (fields 9, 14,15 & 16) identified as Grade 6. Easter Gauldwell Steading A range of mainly traditional agricultural buildings at Easter Gaulwell. Should these be sold separately from the farmland, a right of access will be retained over area to access field 4.

11 Lot 4 Lot 3 FIELD Land Parcel Identifier HA AC 18 NJ/31472/ NJ/31486/ (est) NJ/31522/ NJ/31557/ NJ/31604/ (est) NJ/31618/ NJ/31729/ NJ/31736/ NJ/31778/ NJ/31783/ Lot 5 FIELD Land Parcel Identifier HA AC 1 NJ/30646/ NJ/30744/ (est) NJ/30758/ NJ/30873/ NJ/30932/ NJ/31050/ NJ/31138/ NJ/31157/ NJ/31228/ NJ/31275/ NJ/31308/ NJ/31317/ NJ/31327/ NJ/31372/ NJ/31408/ NJ/31461/ NJ/31462/ Lot 1 Lot 2 Residential Site (Lot 3) FIELD Land Parcel Identifier HA AC 28 NJ/31813/ NJ/31875/ (est) NJ/31931/ NJ/31982/ NJ/32122/ NJ/32150/ NJ/32193/ NJ/32326/ TOTAL

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14 Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise or that any services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order. Prospective buyers must satisfy themselves on all such matters prior to purchase. Any areas, measurements or distances referred to are given as a GUIDE ONLY and are NOT guaranteed. If such details are fundamental to a purchase, buyers must rely on their own enquiries. Where any reference is made to planning permissions or potential uses, such information is given by ABERDEEN & NORTHERN in good faith. Prospective buyers should however make their own enquiries into such matters prior to purchase. STIPULATIONS Purchase Price Within 7 days of completion of the exchange of missives a non-returnable deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid. The balance of the purchase price will fall due for payment at the date of entry (whether entry is taken or not) with interest accruing thereon at the rate of 5% above Clydesdale Bank plc base rate. No consignation shall be effectual in avoiding such interest. Disputes Should any discrepancy arise as to the boundaries or any points arise on the Remarks, Stipulations or Plan, or the interpretation of any of them, the question shall be referred to the arbitration of the selling agents whose decision, acting as experts, shall be final. Plans, Areas and Schedules These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been carefully checked and computed by the selling agents but no warranty is given as to their accuracy and the property will be sold only on the basis of the seller s title and as possessed. IMPORTANT NOTICE The buyer(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied himself/ themselves as to the description of the property and any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof. Lotting It is intended to offer the property for sale as described, but the seller(s) reserves the right to divide the property into further lots, or to withdraw the property, or to include any property shown in these particulars. Generally Should there be any discrepancy between these particulars, the General Remarks and Information and Stipulations, the latter shall prevail. Offers in Scottish Legal Form should be submitted to the selling agents. However, the seller(s) reserves the right to withdraw the property, or any part of it from the sale. Servitude Rights, Burdens and Wayleaves The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private. The buyer(s) will be held to have satisfied himself/themselves as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others. Apportionments All outgoings shall be apportioned between the sellers and the buyer(s) as at the date of entry. Obligations of Purchasers etc. The sale is subject to all existing rights of occupation, whether under agreement or by law or custom or otherwise. Any obligations following upon these incumbent upon the seller(s) will be taken over by the buyer(s) who shall free and relieve the seller(s) of all claims for compensation under statute or otherwise. The seller(s) shall be under no obligation to obtain written or formal contracts, leases, agreements and others where these are informal or have not already been reduced to writing. Title The buyer(s) shall be bound to accept the title as it presently stands in the name of the seller(s) and the conveyance in favour of the buyer(s) shall be subject to all the exceptions, reservations, burdens and conditions presently contained in the title deeds. There shall be excepted from warrandice in the conveyance in favour of the buyer(s) any leases, tenancies, tenants' rights, missives, agreements, rights of possession, rights of way, access rights, and sewerage and drainage facilities, and all other servitudes and other rights without prejudice to the right of the buyer(s) to quarrel or impugn the same on any ground not inferring warrandice against the seller(s). Mis-representation The property is sold with all faults and defects whether of condition or otherwise, and neither the seller(s) nor Aberdeen & Northern, the selling agents, shall be responsible for such faults or defects or for any statements contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the selling agents. The buyer(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that he has/they have not entered into this contract in reliance on any said statements, that he has/they have satisfied himself/ themselves as to the content of each of the said statements by the inspection or otherwise, and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller(s) or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property. Any error, omission or mis-statement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the buyer(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract nor entitle either party to compensation or damages, nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action. Date of Publication: March 2016 Photographs Taken: September 2015 and March 2016

15 Asking Prices Lot 1: Mains of Newton Offers over 580,000 Lot 2: Newton Cottage Offers over 125,000 Lot 3: Netherton Farm Offers over 450,000 Lot 4: Land at Easter Gauldwell Offers Over 360,000 Lot 5: Easter Gauldwell Steading Offers Over 35,000 As a whole: Offers over 1,550,000

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