DEVERON VALLEY & MAINS OF AUCHINGOUL FARMHOUSE INVERKEITHNY, , , AB54 7XE

OFFERS OVER £850,000 Freehold DEVERON VALLEY COTTAGES & MAINS OF AUCHINGOUL FARMHOUSE

 Owners comprising a traditional and well appointed 3 bedroom farmhouse AUCHINGOUL / SWALLOW COTTAGE  Excellent array of high quality self-catering cottages & log cabins  3 timber log cabins built to exacting standards  3 traditional stone built self-catering cottages  Valuable outbuildings and stores  Superb lifestyle business opportunity  Ideal for a couple/family team  Tranquil and charming rural setting close to the  4 grazing paddocks and mature woodland (about 4.6ha/11.4 acres in total)  The ultimate “escape the rat race” business opportunity DEVERON LODGE

LOCATION Deveron Valley Cottages are located in one of the most tranquil, picturesque and reputedly the sunniest parts of Scotland. Nestled in the rolling countryside of Aberdeenshire amongst the patchwork of towns and villages which criss cross this attractive part of the country. The area around the business is a true hidden gem in terms of discovery, scenery and friendliness.

The seclusion and tranquillity of the location is mirrored by the fact that the bulk of day-to-day services including primary schooling and a medical centre are provided by the nearby village of . Close by the larger towns of Huntly (8 miles), Banff (13 miles) and Turiff (11 miles) offer a wide variety of services ranging from both primary and secondary schooling, medical and retail services including supermarkets. Huntly also provides excellent communication links, sitting astride the A96 trunk road (the main to Inverness road). The town also has a railway station with regular connections to Aberdeen and Inverness.

The city of Aberdeen is approximately a 45 minute drive south-east. Aberdeen offers excellent facilities for a medium sized city and is often referred to as the Oil Capital of Europe. The city has an excellent airport with regular flights to London and beyond . Aberdeen also has a wonderful array of cultural facilities including museums, concert halls as well as being a first class retail shopping destination.

The immediate vicinity surrounding the business as well as the extended localised area is a haven for wildlife, sandy beaches, charming coastal villages including the world famous villages of Pennan and . Aberdeenshire is also a popular for outdoor sports enthusiasts including world class salmon and trout fishing on the river Deveron (the river forms the eastern boundary of the property) as well as high quality golf courses in and around Aberdeenshire including the Trump owned Menie Estate north of Aberdeen city. In the larger surrounds, the north-east of Scotland is also home to Scotland’s tourist gems including Malt Whisky country, The Castle Trail as well as Royal Deeside and the Queen’s summer residence at Balmoral. The latest to help boost visitor numbers coming to the north east of Scotland is “NorthEast250” the ultimate road trip. Deveron Valley Cottages is listed under accommodation for the Coast area.

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WOODLAND RETREAT Deveron Valley Cottages is accessed via the A96 at Huntly, then following signs for the A97 north before turning off the A97 at the B9001 and following signs for Inverkeithny and Mains of Auchingoul.

The properties occupy a secluded, sheltered location accessed via a private track leading to the farmhouse and outbuildings with the holi- day cottages pleasantly dispersed amongst about 11 acres.

HOLIDAY COTTAGES OVERVIEW There are a total of 6 holiday cottages (3 of which are timber built). Four are located around the main farmhouse (owners accommodation) whilst two of the holiday cottages enjoy secluded and private locations amongst the wooded grounds.

The current breakdown offers:-

Auchingoul Cottage The property is a stone built cottage, arranged in a pleasant courtyard setting adjacent to a neighbouring cottage. Auchingoul Cottage comprises; recep- tion hall, kitchen/living room, 2 bedrooms and a shower room.

Swallow Cottage Swallow Cottage is a stone built cottage with its own courtyard and private decked area. This property comprises; sun room, kitchen/living room, w/c with shower and 2 bedrooms.

The Bothy This is a charming and imaginatively presented one bedroomed stone built cottage comprising; kitchen/living room, shower room and double sized bedroom. The Bothy has its own courtyard.

Bonnie View Lodge DEVERON LODGE Bonnie View Cottage is a ‘Luxury’ timber chalet which sits on an elevated location close to the main farmhouse and other holiday cottages. Bonnie View Cottage comprises reception hallway, kitchen, dining/living room, shower room and 2 bedrooms.

Woodland Retreat Woodland Retreat Cottage is a superior Scandinavian timber built cottage situated on the banks of the River Deveron in a secluded location making effective use of its natural surroundings. The cottage comprises; reception hallway, kitchen/living room, shower room and 3 bedrooms.

Deveron Lodge Deveron Lodge enjoys a secluded and partial woodland location away from the farmhouse and courtyard complex. This elegant timber cottage was constructed in 2013 with accommodation over 2 floors comprising kitchen/living room, reception hallway, utility room, shower room and 2 bedrooms.

The self-catering accommodation is presented to an exceptionally high and exacting standard. Fittings and furnishings are of the highest order with excellent reviews on TripAdvisor. The fixtures and fittings within the cottages are also of an impressively high standard and are all included in the sale price.

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OWNERS ACCOMMODATION - MAINS OF AUCHINGOUL FARMHOUSE SERVICES One of the most attractive and special aspects of the sale is the superb farmhouse owners accommodation We are advised that mains electricity is connected. Water is by a private bore hole. Drainage is by private which accompanies the holiday cottages. The farmhouse sits adjacent to the bulk of the holiday cottages septic tank. Heating is by way of oil fired central heating in the farmhouse, Auchingoul Cottage and Swallow with accommodation over two floors. The ground floor comprises a sun room/conservatory, formal sitting Cottage with electric heating in the Bothy and the three log cabins. room, cosy open plan country kitchen/living room with wood burning stove, utility room and shower room. The first floor of the property comprises 3 bedrooms, one of which is fitted with full ensuite bathroom facili- All the properties have wood burning stoves. ties. RATES The house has a sun terrace which faces south in addition to an orchard and garden. We are advised that Mains of Auchingoul Farmhouse falls into council tax band D. The holiday cottages have a rateable value of £7,500. with a 100% rates relief. OUTBUILDINGS Mains of Auchingoul is a former working farm and as a pleasing consequence the owners accommodation EPC and business are exceptionally well equipped with very handy outbuildings and farm stores including a large Farmhouse E steading which has outline planning permission to be converted into a (planning reference Auchingoul Cottage D APP-2014-2853) It should be noted that a note is on record with the planning office that work has com- Swallow Cottage C menced and therefore the planning permission is valid in perpetuity and has not lapsed. In addition, there Bothy D is a laundry, old stable block, two wood stores, garage and workshop with a converted loft including an office Woodlands Retreat D space in addition to an 18 metre long tractor shed. There is also a general purpose store room with gym. Bonnie View Lodge D Deveron Lodge C LAND The properties are situated within an 11.4 acre site with a predominance of gently sloping ground leading WEBSITE down to the riverbank. The land includes 4 grazing paddocks, mixed woodland as well as the central farm- www.deveronvalleycottages.co.uk. house and holiday cottage complex.

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THE BUSINESS TRADING FIGURES The business has been established since 2003. The location of the property allows holidaymakers, tourists, Trading figures will be supplied to seriously interested parties after viewing or a discussion with the selling visitors to the area as well as those working in the area to be centrally based to enjoy all that north-east Scot- agents. The business performs at a profitable level and early discussion is advised on the basis of funding to land has to offer. Whether it is visiting the sandy shores of a deserted beach and the dolphin watching off secure a purchase. the Moray coast, or exploring the history and romance of the local castles the trading location of the busi- ness has it all. SUMMARY With the ever expansion of the metropolitan and urban areas in the UK, the availability of Deveron Valley Cot- Prospective purchasers will find a high quality, easily run business that can be legitimately described as a tages and Mains of Auchingoul farmhouse represents a true antidote to the rat race. The owners’ accommo- true lifestyle business. The business is run by the vendors and the vast majority of the business is now dation and business provides the ultimate in high quality self catering accommodation backed up by a beautiful derived from online sales through portals such as Visit Scotland, Tripadvisor, Holiday Lettings and Cottages family home set amidst rolling countryside and river frontage in a desirable rural trading location. Direct as well as the business’s own website. JOINT SELLING AGENTS There is considerable potential for new owners to increase an already profitable business further. In- Cornerstone Business Agents are handling the sale alongside Galbraith, 5 Commerce Street, Elgin, Moray, IV30 creased promotion of the business as well as the realisation of the planning permission to create an addi- 1BS (01343 546362), [email protected]. tional 3 bedroom letting cottage could also bring significant yields in terms of business and profit. LOCAL AUTHORITY Our clients trade the business all year round although as you would expect, the majority of the trade is in the Aberdeenshire Council, Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen, AB16 5GB. busy spring and summer months. Telephone: 08456 081207

Click here to view drone video. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS With the exception of the contents of Mains of Auchingoul Farmhouse, the furniture and fittings contained with- With the rise of staycations in the UK it is strongly felt that self-catering businesses are on the rise in terms of in the holiday cottages are to be included in the sale. An inventory will be provided by the vendors upon request. popularity and usage. ACCESS The business management benefits from an ease of running and would ideally suit a couple or family team. From the public road, Mains of Auchingoul is accessed over a private track over which the property enjoys a servitude right of access.

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DEVERON VALLEY COTTAGES & MAINS OF AUCHINGOUL FARMHOUSE DEVERON VALLEY COTTAGES & MAINS OF AUCHINGOUL FARMHOUSE IMPORTANT NOTES

Sales Particulars & Web Listings Business Finance Please note any information contained in sales particulars or web listings for businesses being market- There are a wide range of funding options available to assist with a business purchase. Cornerstone and ed by Cornerstone Business Agents and Galbraith is intended for general guidance only and should not Galbraith work with a wide range of lenders and commercial finance brokers to ensure that purchasers be taken as statements of fact. Prospective purchasers should always seek independent professional of our clients’ businesses obtain the most advantageous funding facilities available. Please contact us advice before committing to purchasing a business. directly if you would like to discuss business finance options with one of our independent specialists.

Areas, measurements and distances are given as a guide. Photographs depict only certain parts of the We strongly advise that business purchasers discuss funding criteria with a specialist broker at an early property. Nothing within the particulars shall be deemed to be a statement as to the structural condi- stage. Discussing funding criteria with a single lender is unlikely to result in the best funding solution tion, nor the working order of the services and appliances. being found. Please call 0131 445 7222 to speak to one of Cornerstone’s finance specialists or call Fox Private Finance on 0131 240 6990 and ask to speak with Matthew Griffiths. These particulars shall not be binding on our clients whether acted on or otherwise, unless the same is incorporated within a written document, signed by our clients or on their behalf, satisfying the require- Legal Aspects of Buying a Business in Scotland ments of Section 3 of The Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995. You will need to instruct a Scottish solicitor to act on your behalf when buying a business in Scot- land. Scottish law differs from English law. It is important to instruct a solicitor who is experienced in Viewing Appointments buying the type of business you are considering. Cornerstone offer a list of solicitors that we can recom- Whilst it is a good idea to visit a business that is being marketed for sale as a customer before making mend. Please drop us an email to [email protected] for more information. a formal viewing, it is vitally important that such visits are carried out confidentially and that no ap- proach is made to the staff, owners or customers of the business. Many businesses are being market- Closing Date ed confidentially and the staff and locals may not know that the business is on the market, therefore a A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through lawyers to casual approach can adversely affect the business. Cornerstone or Galbraith, in writing, will be advised of a closing date, unless the property has been sold previously. Formal viewing appointments should always be made via Cornerstone Business Agents by calling 0131 445 7222 or completing our viewing request form or by contacting Galbraith (Elgin) on 01343 546 The Seller will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any offer and has the right to accept an 362. If you wish to cancel an appointment or will be delayed please inform the selling agents as soon offer at any time or withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs as possible. During out of office hours please call the business direct - however only speak to the per- incurred by interested parties. son to whom your appointment is with. Please drop us an email or give us a call after you have viewed to let us have your thoughts and feedback on the business you have viewed. Offers Formal offers in the acceptable Scottish form should be submitted, through a Scottish Lawyer, to the Trading Figures & Accounts selling agents: Galbraith, 5 Commerce Street, Elgin, Moray, IV30 1BS or Cornerstone Business Agents As sales particulars are readily available to be downloaded from the internet it is rare that confidential Ltd, The Walled Garden, Bush Estate, Midlothian, EH26 0SD trading figures are included in sales particulars. For reasons of confidentiality accounts are in most cases only available after a formal viewing. We understand that this can cause problems as it is point- Third Party Rights and Servitudes less viewing a business that is not affordable. We therefore suggest that you call the selling agents and The subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and ask for the agent handling the sale who will give guidance on trading levels and profitability before you others whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed to have satis- view. fied themselves in all respects thereof.

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