DOWMIN FARMHOUSE & LAND CAIRNIE, HUNTLY, ABERDEENSHIRE

DOWMIN FARMHOUSE & LAND CAIRNIE, HUNTLY, ABERDEENSHIRE

DOWMIN FARMHOUSE & LAND CAIRNIE, HUNTLY, ABERDEENSHIRE An opportunity to purchase a spacious traditional 3 bedroom farmhouse set in a quiet rural location including a stone steading and agricultural land (24.7 ha /61 acres) FOR SALE OFFERS OVER 325,000 SELLING AGENT Peter Graham & Associates LLP Coneloch, Longmorn, Elgin, Moray IV30 8SN T: 01343 862969 Fax: 0871 8130830 Email: mail@petergassoc.co.uk WWW.PETERGASSOC.CO.UK 24.7 HA / 61 ACRES

SITUATION The Farm is located 1.4 miles north of the A920 and a further 1.7 miles from the A96, the main trunk road between Inverness and Aberdeen. The town of Huntly is approximately 3 miles from the farm. LOCAL AREA The property is located in an attractive secluded position in the countryside with the benefit of an a pleasant riverside northern boundary. The area is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts offering an abundance of hiking and biking options and is also within easy reach of the Cairngorm National Park and Royal Deeside. Nearby Speyside is home to over 40 Whisky distilleries including the world renowned Glenfiddich, Glenlivet and Macallan. There are numerous visitor attractions such as Leith Hall, Fyvie Castle, Duff House and Macduff Aquarium. The farm is just 20 miles from the stunning Moray Firth coastline, dotted with picturesque fishing villages. LOCAL AMENITIES Local historic towns, Keith and Huntly, both provide a mixture of independent and national retailers, supermarkets, banks, pharmacies and local services. Elgin (29 miles) offers a broader selection of services and amenities. ACCESSIBILITY Both Keith and Huntly have railway stations with direct routes to Aberdeen (approximately 60 minutes) and Inverness (approximately 90 minutes). Inverness and Aberdeen both have International Airports. DIRECTIONS Access is gained from the A920 northwards via an unclassified forest/farm track owned by the Forestry Commission.

ACCOMMODATION The farmhouse offers generous living space (155m 2 internal floor area) which would benefit from modernisation to suit individual requirements. The accommodation comprises: GROUND FLOOR: Entrance porch 1.7 x 1.7 m Kitchen with AGA 3.8 x 3.6 m Dining room 3.7 x 3.7 m Living room 4.9 x 4.3 m Bedroom /sitting room 4.0 x 3.3 m Bathroom 1.8 x 2.1 m Hot tub room 3.9 x 3.0 m Scullery/Larder 3.8 x 3.7 m FIRST FLOOR: Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Floored attic Box room 4.0 x 3.7 m 3.4 x 3.7 m 3.6 x 6.8 m 2.3 x 1.0 m FIXTURES AND FITTINGS All light fittings, fitted carpets, curtains and garden statuary are included. GARDEN & OUTBUILDINGS There is a good sized garden surrounding the property with parking area. SERVICES: Private water with drainage to a septic tank. Mains electricity. EPC ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATING: G12 COUNCIL TAX: Band D FARM STEADING There is a traditional L-shaped stone farm steading with a slate roof (132 m2) with a further tin/cement fibre roofed section (72 m2). In addition, there is a detached bothy building (62 m2) with a slate roof and an internal attic stair. These buildings form an attractive courtyard. There are two further lean-to buildings adjacent in dilapidated condition. There is scope for the purchaser to explore the redevelopment/adapting of the traditional stone farm steading, subject to gaining all the necessary consents and permissions for residential, commercial or equestrian use.

FLOOR PLANS HW Kitchen Attic Room DOWMIN FIRST FLOOR CW Living/Dining Room Cellar/ Scullery V Bathroom Rear Pass Bedroom/ Hot Tub Room Bedroom 2 Bedroom 1 Box Room U/S Cup Hot Tub V Cup Sitting Room Hall Bedroom/ Dining Room Proch DOWMIN GROUND FLOOR

LAND AGRICULTURAL LAND The farm extends to approximately 24.7 ha (61 acres) of land. This can be split as follows: Rough Grazing /Permanent Pasture Grazing (some arable potential) River bank margin Steading & Farmhouse Total 5.7 ha (14.1 ac) 16.7 ha (41.5 ac) 1.6 ha (4 ac) 0.6 ha (1.5 ac) 24.7 ha (61.1 ac) The land is classed a grade 3.1 and 4.2 under the Macaulay Institute land capability maps for Scotland. The better land is generally situated closer to steading and river bank. The land lies at between approximately 135-145 metres above sea level. The land offers scope for equestrian use. Some of the agricultural buildings could be adapted for stabling and the adjacent Forestry Commission woodland tracks could provide attractive hacking options. TENURE The land is currently occupied under a rent free licence due to expire on 31st May 2018. AFRC RPID Thainstone Court, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51 5YA, 01467 626217 sgrpid.thainstone@scotland.gsi.gov.uk VIEWING Viewing of the residential properties by appointment through the Peter Graham & Associates LLP. Any queries should first be directed to the Selling Agents; Peter Graham & Associates LLP: 01343 862969; CLOSING DATE A closing date may be fixed and prospective Purchasers are advised to register their interest with the Selling Agents. Prospective Purchasers should note that unless their interest in the property is registered, no guarantee can be given that notice of a closing date will be advised and consequently the property may be sold without notice. OFFERS Offers in Scottish Legal Form should be submitted to the Peter Graham & Associates LLP. HOME BUYERS REPORT Available on request. ENTRY AND POSSESSION By arrangement. WAYLEAVES & THIRD PARTY RIGHTS The property will be sold with the benefit of, or subject to, all existing rights and burdens with the titles. SPORTING RIGHTS Sporting rights over the land are included in so far as they are owned. Fishing rights on the River Deveron are excluded from the title. ENTITLEMENTS The property is sold without the benefit of entitlements. AUTHORITIES Aberdeenshire Council, Banff & Buchan Area, St Leonard s, Sandyhill Road, Banff AB45 1BH, Tel: 01261 813 300

IMPORTANT NOTICE Peter Graham & Associates LLP (the selling agents), their members, employees and clients give notice that: 1. These particulars and all statements, areas, measurements, plans, maps, aspects, distances or references to condition form no part of any offer or contract and are only intended to give a fair overall description of the property for guidance. The selling agents will not be responsible to purchasers, who should rely on their own enquiries into all such matters and seek professional advice prior to purchase. 2. Neither these particulars nor any subsequent communication by the selling agents will be binding on their clients, whether acted upon or not, unless 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. 3. The sellers do not make or give, and neither the selling agents nor their members or employees nor any joint agent have any authority to make or give, any representation or warranty in relation to the property. 4. Photographs may depict only parts of the property, which may not have remained the same as when photographed. 5. Where reference is made to grant schemes, planning permissions or potential uses, such information is given by the selling agents in good faith, but purchasers should rely on their own enquiries into those matters. 6. Where reference is made to grant schemes, planning permissions or potential uses, such information is given by the selling agents in good faith, but purchasers should rely on their own enquiries into those matters. 7. Prospective purchasers should be aware of the influence and effect the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 and the Wildlife and Natural Environmental (Scotland) Act 2011 along with any statutory designations, may have on the property, including rights of public access under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. 8. The sellers will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any, offer and may at any time accept an offer or withdraw the property from the market. Neither the sellers nor the selling agents will be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties.