ELLON FARMS PORTFOLIO. Aberdeenshire

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3 Aberdeenshire Ellon 1 mile, Peterhead 15 miles, Aberdeen 17 miles EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE 1,883 ACRES OF EQUIPPED FARMLAND Four farmhouses Modern range of farm buildings Traditional buildings 1,674 acres arable 208 acres pasture and grazing 479 acres woodland Established pheasant shoot Further residential properties available in addition ABOUT 2,468 ACRES (998 HECTARES) IN TOTAL AVAILABLE AS A WHOLE OR IN UP TO SIX LOTS Savills Aberdeen Savills Edinburgh 5 Queen s Terrace Wemyss House Aberdeen 8 Wemyss Place AB10 1XL Edinburgh EH3 6DH +44 (0) (0) aberdeen@savills.com edinburghrural@savills.com

4 SITUATION Ellon lies 17 miles north of Aberdeen and three miles inland from Scotland s north east coast. Historically associated with the infamous breed of Aberdeen Angus cattle, which are favoured throughout the world, this part of Aberdeenshire is well suited for mixed farming enterprises. Along the coast from Aberdeen (17 miles) to Peterhead (15 miles) and Fraserburgh (24 miles) the traditional fishing industry continues to thrive with much of the produce being transported to southern Europe. The hinterland around Aberdeen has benefitted much from the oil industry over the last 20 years with a heavy investment in new housing and transport links. As a result, Ellon boasts three primary schools and a new Academy in addition to state of the art recreational facilities on the edge of town. The town itself is bypassed by the A90 which offers convenient access south to Aberdeen and north to Peterhead and Fraserburgh. Aberdeen Airport at Dyce (19 miles) offers daily domestic services to some of the major cities in the UK and Europe. There are direct train services from Aberdeen to London, including a sleeper service. Aberdeen is a vibrant city with its corporate headquarters, universities and colleges and provides all the services expected of a major city. Private schools include Robert Gordon s College, the Hamilton School, St Margaret s and Albyn as well as the newly built International School of Aberdeen. Gordonstoun is also within easy reach (68 miles). The county of Aberdeenshire offers extensive opportunities for field sports with driven pheasant and partridges on many of the lowground estates and grouse shooting and stalking on the upland estates to the west of the county. The rivers Dee, Don, Deveron and Ythan offer the opportunity to fish for salmon and sea trout. There are numerous golf courses including Trump International at Balmedie and the world renowned Royal Aberdeen. More locally, there are challenging 18 hole courses at Newburgh and Cruden Bay, and a six hole course at Ellon. The area is well served by agricultural suppliers with a weekly livestock market at Thainstone Agricultural Centre near Inverurie (21 miles). DESCRIPTION The six agricultural lots offered for sale form one contiguous block amounting to 2,468 acres. Managed collectively as a mixed farming business, there are a number of traditional steadings in addition to the principal modern buildings located at Crawhead, South Mains of Birness and the Home Farm. The grain drying and storage is centred at Home Farm with cattle rearing based at Crawhead and fattening at South Mains of Birness. The land is predominately classified as Class 3(2) by the James Hutton Institute with areas of Class 3(1) and 4. The arable ground has a good working depth and is principally made up of brown earths with a mixture of alluvial and gleys. The fields are of a generous size and the land gently undulates up to 70m above sea level with a predominately southerly aspect. Lots 1 and 6 lie to the west of the A90. The farms are served by a number of minor public roads and farms tracks that give good access to the majority of the fields. LOT 1

5 The majority of the land and farm buildings are being let on a seasonal basis. The sale presents a wonderful opportunity to run a significant farming business incorporating both arable and livestock enterprises. The woodlands enhance the overall amenity of the area as well as providing good cover for game. In addition, there are stands of commercial softwoods ready for thinning and/or felling (subject to obtaining the necessary felling licences). There is scope to enjoy low ground shooting with the opportunity for roe deer stalking around the woodland fringes. The land can be analysed as follows: HECTARES LAND TYPE ACRES Arable Pasture and Grazing Woodland Other LOTTING SUMMARY The farms are being offered for sale as a whole or in up to six lots: LOT NAME SUMMARY OF PROPERTIES ACRES 1 Crawhead Three bedroom farmhouse, farm buildings, farmland and woodland 2 Land at Waterton Traditional stone outbuildings, farmland and woodland South Artrochie Four bedroom farmhouse, farm buildings, farmland and woodland 4 Home Farm Four bedroom farmhouse, farm buildings, farmland and woodland 5 South Mains of Birness Five bedroom principal house, cottage, farm buildings and woodland 6 Land at North Toll 124 acres of farmland and woodland Total LOT 2 A&B

6 LOT 1: CRAWHEAD ACRES Crawhead is a well equipped compact unit extending to acres, situated to the west of the A90. The land is serviced by an attractive farmhouse and range of buildings located centrally within the farm. Crawhead Farmhouse is a traditional farmhouse situated near to the farm buildings. The accommodation is arranged over two storeys and comprises: kitchen, dining room, sitting room, bedroom and WC on the ground floor and two further bedrooms, box room and bathroom on the first floor. Outside there is a front garden, enclosed by a hedge, and a parking area and farmyard to the rear. Buildings Crawhead is equipped with a good range of modern buildings which benefit from good access directly off the public road. The buildings have concrete aprons and there is an area of hard standing for silage or storing bales. The approximate dimensions are as follows: Cattle Court (36.6m x 25.3m) double pitch steel portal frame with harled block walls under a corrugated roof. Two courts with feed passages up either side. General Purpose Shed (32.8m x 24.7m) steel portal frame with a rubble floor under a corrugated roof. LOT 1 Land Crawhead comprises six principal enclosures which are all suited for arable production, with the exception of a smaller field to the east of the farm buildings which is useful for livestock grazing. The land at Crawhead extends to in total of which acres is arable, acres is pasture and acres of woodland.

7 LOT 2: LAND AT WATERTON ACRES The land at Waterton is situated to the south west and is bounded to the south by the River Ythan. There is a range of traditional stone outbuildings which offer potential for conversion to a number of uses, subject to necessary consents, accessed by a private driveway which is shared. The steading range is in partly ruinous condition with the remaining parts being currently used for storage. Land The land lies either side of a minor public road (directly off A90) which affords good access to the majority of fields. The land extends to about acres in total and comprises acres of arable, acres of pasture and grazing and 62.1 acres of wooded shelterbelts.

8 LOT 3: SOUTH ARTROCHIE ACRES South Artrochie is situated to the south east and is also bounded by the River Ythan to the south. The land is serviced by a farmhouse and a range of farm buildings. South Artrochie House is situated towards the centre of the farm in a secluded private location with views over the surrounding farmland. The house, constructed of stone, requires refurbishment to restore it to a comfortable family home. The accommodation is over two storeys and comprises: entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen and utility room on the ground floor; and four bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. Adjoining the farmhouse to the rear is a garage and to the side of the property there is a useful store (9.1m x 5m). To the front of the farmhouse lies a garden enclosed by mature broadleaved trees. Buildings There is a useful range of farm buildings, arranged around a courtyard, situated to the north of the farmhouse. The approximate dimensions are as follows: General Purpose Shed (37.7m x 11.7m) block/stone walls under a timber truss roof. Concrete floor. Traditional steading range constructed of stone under a slate/corrugated roof which comprises a store 1 (19.5m x 7.5m), workshop (20.5m x 7.5m), store 2 (27.2m x 7.4m), store 3 (17.9m x 5.3m) and Bull Pens (15.3m x 12.1m). Land The fields at South Artrochie are considered to be some of the most productive land with acres utilised for arable cropping. There is acres of pasture and acres of shelter belts and amenity woods throughout the farm. A number of compartments have recently been felled and restocked with mixed broadleaves. To the south of farm there is a useful quarry which is used to provide material for maintaining and upgrading roads.

9 South Artrochie Farmhouse, Gross Auchmacoy internal area Estate, (approx) AB41 8JN sq.m (3940 sq.ft) (Including Garage,Stores & Workshop) For Gross Identification internal Only. Not area To Scale. (approx) SquareFoot sq.m (3940 sq.ft) (Including Garage,Stores & Workshop) For Identification Only. Not To Scale. SquareFoot F F

10 LOT 4: HOME FARM ACRES Centrally sited at the core of the farms lies the Home Farm which benefits from excellent farm buildings. Conveniently situated amongst the farm buildings lies the Home Farm Farmhouse which is constructed of stone under a slate roof. The accommodation is laid out over two storeys comprising: kitchen, sitting room, dining room, bedroom and utility room with a WC on the ground floor; and three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. There is a large enclosed garden and garage/workshop. Buildings The excellent range of modern farm buildings are well laid out to handle modern farming machinery, with good access directly from the public road. There is capacity to handle and store arable crops from the combined lots. The approximate dimensions are as follows: General Purpose Shed (41.8m x 21.9m) steel portal frame, concrete walls and a concrete floor. Profile cladding and a corrugated roof. The shed is currently utilised as a workshop but has previously be used for storing grain. Straw Shed (28.8m x 27.9m) double pitch steel portal frame with a concrete floor. Corrugated roof. Grain Store (47.5m x 20.5m) steel portal frame with reinforced steel walling under a corrugated roof. Concrete floor. The store is capable of storing 2,500 tonnes of grain and is loaded by a central conveyor. Grain Store (29.9m x 29.4m) steel portal frame with concrete panel walls under a corrugated roof. Concrete floor. The store is divided into two and is capable of storing a total of 3,500 tonnes. Land The land at Home Farm comprises 8 principal arable enclosures which extend to acres with acres of interspersed shelter belts and woodland. LOT 4

11 LOT 5: SOUTH MAINS OF BIRNESS ACRES Situated to the north of Home Farm, South Mains of Birness extends to about acres in total and is the principal centre for fattening store cattle. The principal residence is situated in a private position to the south of the farm buildings. Dorbshill House is situated at the end of a private drive and enjoys a pleasant position surrounded by open fields and woodland. The traditional farmhouse has been modernised in recent years to include new double glazing. The accommodation is laid over three storeys and comprises: kitchen, sitting room, dining room, utility and WC on the ground floor; and four bedrooms, bathroom and separate shower on the first floor; and a fifth bedroom on the second floor. There is a garden to the front which is enclosed by mature broadleaved trees and a parking area to the rear. Also to the rear of the farmhouse lies a garage and a U shaped traditional steading which provides additional storage. South Mains of Birness is a four bedroom cottage which is situated adjacent to the farm buildings, making it ideal for an employee. The accommodation is laid over two storeys and comprises: sitting room, kitchen, bathroom, two bedrooms and a shower room/wc on the ground floor; and two further bedrooms on the first floor. Surrounding the house are gardens, a parking area and garage. At North Tassethill there is a former cottage which offers significant potential for refurbishment or conversion, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. Buildings South Mains is equipped with a good range of modern farm buildings currently utilised for fattening livestock. The buildings have good access directly from the A90 via a short private farm road to a large open yard which is suitable for articulated lorries. The buildings are let until 28th February The approximate dimensions are as follows: Cattle Court (71.7m x 21.9m) steel portal frame with a concrete floor under a corrugated roof. Raised central feed passage. Slatted Cattle Courts (59.7m x 12.2m) two identical cattle courts with slatted floors under a corrugated roof. Steel portal frame construction. Covered silage pits (28.7m x 27.9m) - double pitch steel portal frame construction under a corrugated roof. To the rear of the slatted courts there are two concrete walled silage pits. LOT 5 LOT 5

12 Land The land at South Mains of Birness is predominately arable land with is suited to spring cereals or alternatively rotational grass to compliment the cattle housing. The land comprises acres of arable acres of pasture and of woodland. LOT 6: LAND AT NORTH TOLL ACRES Westerton is situated to the north of South Mains of Birness on the opposite side of the A90. There are 4 principal fields and the land comprises acres arable and acres of pasture. LOT 5

13 Boiler Dining Kitchen 5.28 x '4" x 13' Boiler Room 2.84 x '4" x 5'7" WC Bathroom Bedroom x '10" x 10'1" Dorbshill Farmhouse, Auchmacoy Ellon, AB41 8HL Estate, Auchmacoy, Ellon, sq.m AB41 (2586 8HLsq.ft) G (Including Boiler Room) Gross internal area (approx) For Identification Only. Not To Scale. SquareFoot Gross internal area (approx) sq.m (2586 Boiler sq.ft) (Including Boiler 2.84 Room) x 1.70 Boiler 9'4" x 5'7" For Identification Only. Not To Scale. SquareFoot Store Shower Room Sitting Room 5.87 x '3" x 13'10" Hall Family Room 4.19 x '9" x 12'6" Bedroom x '4" x 8'11'' B Void Ground Floor Bedroom x '5" x 10'3" Study 1.90 x '3" x 4'7" Bedroom x '10" x 12'8" First Floor Bedroom x '9" x 13'3" F Second Floor F

14 GENERAL REMARKS & INFORMATION Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills. Given the potential hazards of a working farm, we request you take care when viewing the property, especially around the farm yard. Entry and possession Entry and possession will be by mutual arrangement. Local Authority Aberdeenshire Council, Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen, AB16 5GB, Tel: Directions From Aberdeen follow the A90 northbound for 15 miles. Continue on the A90 at the first Ellon Roundabout, crossing the River Ythan. At the next roundabout take the 3rd exit signposted Auchmacoy. Continue on this road for 1 mile before turning left, signposted Auchmacoy. The Home Farm buildings will be on your left hand side after 0.5 miles. Fixtures and Fittings The fixtures, fittings and light fittings in the vacant houses will be included within the sale. Purchasers should be aware that certain fixtures and fittings may be owned by the tenants and therefore excluded. Services, Occupancies, EPC Rating & Council Tax The properties are sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing private and mains services including electricity, drainage and water as set out in the table below:!"#$%"&' ())*$+,)' -%"./)%0 1#*,)/ ,7 F#&3G 1"+<=%+73>+"?=#*0%3!"# $%&'(&)*+, - * F#&3H -#*&=3@"&"#)=/%3A#*0%./0/12 $%&'(&)*+, * - F#&3I A#?%3>+"?3>+"?=#*0%! $%&'(&)*+, ( - F#&3J B#"C0=/223A#*0%3!"#7 $%&'(&)*+, * - -#*&=3D+/,03#E36/",%00./0/128 $%&'(&)*+, ( * 93:;8!"#8<8!=>428/??@43A8231/10:8$%8B8$/61?8%/2348'(8B8'465/238(4/61/C38)*+,8B8)6D8*643A8+3124/D8,3/261C * vacant possession provided in October 2018 ** vacant possession to be provided on entry 8!13 9+&/,:; Environmental and Architectural Designations The Sands of Forvie and Ythan Estuary are listed as a Site of Scientific Interest and a Special Protection Area. All of the land falls within the Moray, Aberdeenshire, Banff and Buchan Nitrate Vulnerable Zone. Servitude Rights, Burdens, Wayleaves and Statutory Public and Other Access Rights The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing servitude and wayleave rights, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private. The purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others following their solicitors examination of the title deeds. The property is sold subject to the rights of public access under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act Where appropriate, all rights of access, together with any rights to services, will be reserved to third parties. If sold in lots, appropriate rights of access and rights to services will be granted and reserved as necessary. Sporting, Mineral and Timber Rights The sporting rights are in hand. In so far as they are owned, the mineral rights are included in the sale. All standing and fallen timber is included in the sale. The salmon fishing rights are specifically excluded from the sale. VAT Please be advised that the seller has waived exemption/opted to tax the subjects of sale and VAT will be payable on the purchase price. Further details are available from the selling agents. Solicitors Brodies LLP 15 Atholl Crescent Edinburgh EH3 8HA. Tel: +44 (0) karren.smith@brodies.com Offers Offers in Scottish Legal Form are to be submitted to the selling agents, Savills, Wemyss House, 8 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH. A closing date for offers may be fixed, and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the selling agents following inspection. Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) The BPS Entitlements are available in addition. If the land is sold in lots the entitlements will be apportioned on a pro rata basis. The subsidy in relation to the current farming year will be retained by the seller. There are three Rural Development Contracts Rural Priorities schemes, which finish in 2022, 2023 and The purchaser(s) will be obliged to continue the scheme. Further details are available from the selling agents.

15 GENERAL REMARKS & INFORMATION STIPULATIONS Deposit Within 7 days of the conclusion 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 The Royal Bank of Scotland base rate. No consignation shall be effectual in avoiding such interest. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Brochure prepared July 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 and the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied himself 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 Financial Reference Any offer by a purchaser(s) which is to be supported by a loan agreement must be accompanied by supporting documents for the satisfaction of the seller. Lotting It is intended to offer the property for sale as described, but the seller reserves the right to divide the property into further lots, or to withdraw the property, or to exclude any property shown in these particulars. Generally Should there be any discrepancy between these particulars, the General Remarks and Information, Stipulations and the Missives of Sale, the latter shall prevail. Apportionments The Council Tax and all other outgoings shall be apportioned between the seller and the purchaser(s) as at the date of entry. Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact, unless the same is incorporated within a written document signed by the Sellers or on their behalf satisfying the requirements of Section 3 of the Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995 or is granted in pursuance of any such document.

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