CAIRNFECHEL FARM, UDNY ELLON, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB41 6ST

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1 CAIRNFECHEL FARM, UDNY ELLON, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB41 6ST

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3 Udny Green 1 mile Oldmeldrum 4 miles Ellon 8 miles Aberdeen 16 miles A PRIME ARABLE UNIT IN ABERDEENSHIRE COMPRISING CAIRNFECHEL FARM AND LAND AT NORTH COULLIE ABOUT 194HA (480 ACRES) IN ALL FOR SALE AS A WHOLE OR IN TWO LOTS Lot 1: Cairnfechel Farm Impressive 6 Bedroom Farmhouse set in private landscaped garden Portfolio of five further residential properties Extensive range of traditional and modern farm buildings extending to 3774 sq.m or thereby Grade 3(1) & 3(2) productive arable farmland extending to 131Ha (324 acres) or thereby Lot 2: Land at North Coullie Grade 3(1) & 3(2) productive arable farmland extending to 58Ha (143 acres) or thereby including a compact block of semi-mature mixed woodland Benefits from good roadside access and in close proximity to Udny Green ASKING PRICES LOT 1 - OFFERS OVER 2,300,000 LOT 2 - OFFERS OVER 620,000 AS A WHOLE - OFFERS OVER 2,920,000 ABERDEEN & NORTHERN (ESTATES) LIMITED

4 Viewing By appointment with the selling agents - ABERDEEN & NORTHERN ESTATES - TEL: Directions From Aberdeen take the B999 road north from Bridge of Don for approximately 9 miles, turning left where signposted Udny Green. Continue along this road to Udny Green village and turn left at the war memorial. Proceed on this road for approximately 1 mile to reach Cairnfechel Farmhouse and steading. The exact location of all the properties can be seen on the attached OS extract plan. Situation Cairnfechel Farm is conveniently located in the renowned farming region of Udny, Aberdeenshire, some 4 miles east of Oldmeldrum and 8 miles southwest of Ellon. Cairnfechel enjoys a peaceful and rural setting with views of surrounding farmland. The nearby picturesque village of Udny Green provides primary schooling and is home to the award winning restaurant Eat on the Green. The small town of Oldmeldrum provides secondary education at Meldrum Academy as well as shopping facilities and amenities including small supermarket, local shops, pharmacy, dentist and health centre. A comprehensive range of services can be found in the towns of Ellon and Inverurie. Recreational opportunities in the area are excellent and include two 18 hole golf courses at Oldmeldrum as well as Lochter Activity Centre which offers a range of outdoor activities including trout fishing. There are a number of historic attractions in the area including Pitmedden Garden, Tolquhon Castle and Haddo House & Country Park which has an expansive area of walking trails and is a venue for arts, music and events throughout the year. The City of Aberdeen is approximately 16 miles distant and can be reached in about half an hour by car (rush hour excepted), providing all the facilities befitting the acknowledged capital of the North Sea Oil Industry with theatre, two universities and shopping facilities far surpassing most other cities of it size. In addition, Aberdeen has a mainline railway station providing inter-city and sleeper services to the south and also an airport operating regular flights to London and other UK cities, as well as overseas destinations. Local Authority Aberdeenshire Council, Formartine Area Office, 29 Bridge Street, Ellon, AB41 9AA Tel: Entry By agreement Ingoing Valuations Ingoing crop valuations will be applicable depending on date of entry. Common Agricultural Policy BPS Entitlements are not included in the sale price but available by separate negotiation. Services Mains Electricity, Mains/Private Water, Private Drainage Sporting Rights Sporting rights are in-hand and included in the sale. Mineral Rights Included in sale in so far as they are owned. 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. ABERDEEN & NORTHERN (ESTATES) LIMITED

5 Lot 1 - Cairnfechel Farm P A R T I C U L A R S Cairnfechel Farmhouse The farmhouse at Cairnfechel is an impressive dwelling providing generous family accommodation over three floors. It is of traditional stone under slate construction with a predominantly harled exterior and sections of exposed dressed stonework. The property is in need of some modernisation yet retains many attractive period features and would present an excellent opportunity for an incoming owner. The accommodation is shown on the attached floor plan but in summary comprises: Basement Office, Cellar, Sitting Room, Bathroom, Storerooms Ground Floor Vestibule, Lounge, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Scullery, Pantry, Porch First Floor 6 Bedrooms, Bathroom, WC The farmhouse benefits from oil fired central heating with an oil-fired AGA range in the kitchen. The farmhouse lies in charming and private garden grounds with a formal landscaped garden to the front (south) and a market garden beyond, surrounded by mature broadleaves. To the north of the farmhouse is an area of policy woodland which, together with the garden grounds, extends to 2.68Ha (6.6 acres) or thereby, providing amenity and privacy. There is a driveway entrance to the north and west with ample parking to the rear of the farmhouse. The outbuildings include the adjoining boiler house and two stores, with a stand-alone double garage to the north of the farmhouse. Services Mains Electricity, Private Water, Private Drainage, Telephone Council Tax: G Energy Performance Certificate: F ABERDEEN & NORTHERN (ESTATES) LIMITED

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8 1 & 2 Cairnfechel Cottages This pair of single storey, semi-detached cottages are situated immediately to the south of Cairnfechel steading. Each cottage is of traditional stone and slate construction with a block extension to the front and a flat roofed extension to the rear. The accommodation in each cottage is shown on the attached floor plan but in summary comprises: Ground Floor Lobby, Kitchen, Living Room, 2 Bedrooms, Bathroom Both properties benefit from separate oil fired central heating and are predominantly double glazed. There is a small garden area with a stone outbuilding to the rear of the cottages with a larger split garden area laid out to the front. Services Mains Electricity, Mains Water, Private Drainage, Telephone Council Tax No. 1: C No. 2: B Energy Performance Certificate No. 1: E No. 2: F 3 Cairnfechel Cottage This single storey cottage is located to the immediate west of Cairnfechel steading and is of traditional harled stone and slate construction with flat roofed extensions to the front and rear. The accommodation is shown on the attached floor plan but in summary comprises: Ground Floor Lobby, Kitchen with Dining Area, Living Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bathroom The property benefits from oil fired central heating and is predominantly double glazed. There is an enclosed garden to the rear and a small stone outbuilding to the east of the cottage. Services Mains Electricity, Mains Water, Private Drainage, Telephone Council Tax C Energy Performance Certificate F ABERDEEN & NORTHERN (ESTATES) LIMITED

9 1 & 2 CAIRNFECHEL COTTAGES HILL COTTAGE BEECH COTTAGE 3 CAIRNFECHEL COTTAGE ABERDEEN & NORTHERN (ESTATES) LIMITED

10 Hill Cottage Hill Cottage lies a short distance to the south of Cairnfechel steading and occupies an elevated position with a pleasant outlook over surrounding farmland. The property is single storey and of traditional stone under slate construction with a harled concrete block extension. The accommodation is shown on the attached floor plan but in summary comprises: Ground Floor Kitchen with Dining Area, Living Room, 2 Bedrooms, Bathroom Hill Cottage is currently let on a Short Assured Tenancy (SAT). The property benefits from oil fired central heating. There is an enclosed garden to the south side of the cottage and a stone outbuilding to the east. Services Mains Electricity, Mains Water, Private Drainage, Telephone Council Tax C Energy Performance Certificate F Beech Cottage Beech Cottage is situated a short distance to the north east of Cairnfechel farm, lying adjacent to the minor road to Udny Green. The property is single storey and of traditional stone under slate construction. The accommodation is shown on the attached floor plan but in summary comprises: Ground Floor Kitchen, Living Room, 2 Bedrooms, Bathroom Beech Cottage is currently let on a Protected Tenancy. The property benefits from oil fired central heating and is fully double glazed. There is a mature and full garden which surrounds the fabric of the building along with a number of outbuildings. Services Mains Electricity, Mains Water, Private Drainage, Telephone Council Tax B Energy Performance Certificate E ABERDEEN & NORTHERN (ESTATES) LIMITED

11 Farm Buildings The farm buildings at Cairnfechel comprise a range of traditional and more modern buildings extending to approximately 3774 sq.m or thereby. The farm buildings, with approximate sizes, include: General Purpose Shed 29m x 18m Large steel portal frame building with concrete floor and twin bay integrated tray drier Dutch Barn 24m x 24m Large steel portal frame, twin pitched roof straw shed Traditional Steading Complex 2045 sq.m Incorporating traditional U-shaped steading with several extensions and later additions, formerly used as a dairy General Purpose Shed 20m x 18m Former silage pit with enclosed storage areas and concrete floor General Purpose Shed/Workshop 24m x 10m Concrete block construction with timber roof trusses and concrete floor Land The Cairnfechel farmland included with Lot 1 comprises 131Ha (324 acres) or thereby of IACS registered land, split into 15 fields, as per the attached farm plan. This land forms a compact block of expansive arable fields which benefit from good roadside access allowing for efficient field operations. According to the Macaulay Institute for Soil Research (now the James Hutton Institute), the agricultural land at Cairnfechel is highly productive grade 3(1) and grade 3(2) arable land. The land lies at an altitude of between 80m and 120m above sea level and is predominantly south facing in nature. This excellent well managed block of grade 3(1) and grade 3 (2) farmland has consistently returned high yields of arable crops and is being left in extremely good heart. ABERDEEN & NORTHERN (ESTATES) LIMITED

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15 Field No. Field Identifier Area 2018 Crop Field No. Field Identifier Area Ha Acres Ha Acres Lot 1 - Cairnfechel Farm Lot 2 - North Coullie 2018 Crop 6 NJ/85179/ SB 23 NJ/86556/ SB 7 NJ/85217/ FALW 24 NJ/86572/ TREES 8 NJ/85395/ WW 25 NJ/86668/ FALW 9 NJ/85595/ WOSR 26 NJ/86775/ FALW 10 NJ/85686/ SB 27 NJ/86845/ WOSR 11 NJ/85789/ WW 28 NJ/86866/ SB 13 NJ/85822/ SB 29 NJ/87084/ WOSR 14 NJ/85824/ WW 30 NJ/87187/ WOSR 15 NJ/85915/ SB NJ/86097/ SB SB - Spring Barley 18 NJ/86139/ SB WW - Winter Wheat 19 NJ/86233/ SB WOSR - Oil Seed Rape 20 NJ/86282/ TGRS5 FALW - Fallow 21 NJ/86297/ SB TGRS - Temporary Grass 22 NJ/86426/ WOSR LOTS 1 & 2 FARMLAND AS A WHOLE Ha Roads, Yards, Buildings etc 5 Ha* *approximate areas Ac 13 Ac* ABERDEEN & NORTHERN (ESTATES) LIMITED

16 Lot 2 - Land at North Coullie Lot 2, land at North Coullie extends to 58Ha (143 acres) or thereby comprising 8 fields (Field Nos ) of IACS registered farmland. This compact block of land to the east of Cairnfechel contains large fields with good access from the public road. According to the Macaulay Institute for Soil Research (now the James Hutton Institute), the agricultural land is classified as highly productive grade 3(1) and grade 3(2) arable land. The land lies at an altitude of between 80m and 95m above sea level and is gently south facing in nature. Lot 2 includes a stand of woodland (Field No. 24) extending to 3.58Ha (8.85 acres) or thereby comprising mixed conifers and broadleaves. This provides opportunities for future income/ use as wood fuel or timber. The arable land at North Coullie, like Cairnfechel, has consistently returned high yields of arable crops and is being left in extremely good heart. The 2018 cropping can be seen on the attached schedule. ABERDEEN & NORTHERN (ESTATES) LIMITED

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18 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: April 2018 Photographs Taken: July 2017 & March 2018 ABERDEEN & NORTHERN (ESTATES) LIMITED

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