TIPPERTY FARM ,

TIPPERTY FARM, AUCHENBLAE, LAURENCEKIRK, AB30 1UJ

An exceptionally well equipped farm situated in a productive farming area.

Auchenblae 2 miles ■ Laurencekirk 8 miles ■ 25 miles

For sale as a whole or in 3 lots

■ Lot 1: Tipperty Farm comprising 2 bedroom farmhouse, an exceptional range of farm buildings, 328.29 hectares (811.20 acres) of land and Corsebauld Farmhouse and buildings

Lot 1 ■ Lot 2: Land at Glenfarquhar, extending to 48.51 hectares (119.87 acres)

■ Lot 3: Land at Goosecruives, extending to 60.68 hectares (149.96 acres)

Aberdeen 01224 860710 Lot 1 [email protected] LOCATION Tipperty Farm is situated 2 miles north of Auchenblae, 8 miles north of Laurencekirk and 25 miles south of Aberdeen, in the former county of .

VIEWING Strictly by appointing with the sole selling agents –Galbraith, 337 North Deeside Road, Cults, Aberdeen, AB15 9SN. Tel: 01224 860710. Fax: 01224 869023. Email: [email protected]

DIRECTIONS Travelling north on the A90, turn left at , signposted for Auchenblae. Continue for 2 miles and proceed into the village of Auchenblae. Continue through the village and after leaving turn left where signposted . Continue for a further 2 miles and Tipperty can be found on the left hand side.

Travelling south on the A90 turn right at Fordoun, signposted Auchenblae and thereafter follow the directions above.

SITUATION Tipperty Farm is situated approximately 2 miles north of the village of Auchenblae, 8 miles north of Laurencekirk and 25 miles south of Aberdeen in the former county of Kincardineshire. The land is of undulating nature, rising from the Howe of the Mearns, being in prime farming country. The farmhouse is conveniently situated next to the outstanding range of farm buildings, which serve the 1,080 acres (437.12 hectares) of land.

The Village of Auchenblae is some 2 miles distant and boasts a useful range of facilities including a primary school, convenience store, post office and doctors surgery. Expanded shopping and social facilities can be found at Laurencekirk, being 8 miles south, and Stonehaven, being 8 miles north. Secondary schooling is available at both (Laurencekirk) and Mackie Academy (Stonehaven).

The area is well known for sporting facilities with a 9 hole golf course at Auchenblae and 18 hole courses at Edzell, Brechin and Montrose. Driven pheasant and grouse shooting in addition to deer stalking is available on a number of estates in the nearby Angus Glens with fishing being available on the Rivers North and South Esk. In addition, the river Dee is easily reached over the scenic Cairn O’ Mount road. Other local amenities include the heated outdoor swimming pool at Stonehaven and St. Cyrus beach which is a Nature Reserve.

The area is well resourced in terms of agricultural infrastructure, being well served by grain merchants, agricultural suppliers and machinery dealers with Laurencekirk being the base of the Machinery Ring. Auction marts can be found in Forfar (30 miles) and (35 miles) with a modern abattoir being situated at (20 miles).

Aberdeen is some 25 miles distant and has a wide range of shopping, entertainment and cultural attractions which one would expect from the Oil Capital of Europe. Private education is available in the city at Robert Gordon’s College, St. Margaret’s School for Girls and Albyn School. The City also has 2 universities and several colleges for further education. Aberdeen International Airport offers regular domestic and European flights, in addition to which there is a train station with regular services to both north and south and an overnight sleeper Lot 1 Lot 1 service to London. The farmhouse sits to the south of the farm buildings, enjoys double glazing and oil fired central heating throughout.

The Farm Buildings The farm buildings comprise an exceptional range of modern structures, including housing for 600 cattle and 200 tonnes of grain storage. With reference to the plan of the farm buildings construction and dimensions are as follows:

1. Cattle Court 42m x 20.5m, of steel portal frame construction, concrete panel walling with vent air cladding above, corrugated roof, concrete floor with centre feed passage.

Lean-To 12m x 6.2m, on south elevation of block wall construction with open sides and front.

2. Sheep Shed 35.6m x 15m, of steel portal frame construction, concrete block walls, vent air cladding to eaves, corrugated roof, earth floor/

3. Lambing Shed 31.8m x 13.7m, of steel portal frame construction, stone/block walls, corrugated roof and earth floor. The shed also contains an office with a WC and WHB.

4. Cattle Court 31.8m x 14.8m, of steel portal frame construction with block walls, Yorkshire boarding above, corrugated roof, concrete floor with centre feed passage.

5. Cattle Court 31.8m x 7.2m, of steel portal frame construction with block walls, Yorkshire boarding on gable, corrugated roof, concrete floor. Overhang on west elevation above external feed barriers.

6. Straw Shed 32m x 30.2m, of steel portal frame construction, profile cladding to eaves, corrugated roof and concrete floor.

DESCRIPTION Lot 1: Tipperty Farm is situated in the former county of Kincardineshire The Farmhouse being on the northern fringe of the Howe O’ the Mearns, a well known Although modest in size the farmhouse is conveniently situated farming area being sought after for its productive land. adjacent to the farm buildings and offers scope for expansion. Of brick construction with a harl finish under a slate roof, the farmhouse The 2 bedroom farmhouse is conveniently located adjacent to an enjoys a pleasant southerly aspect. extensive range of modern farm buildings. In addition to the core farming assets there is a redundant farmhouse and outbuildings at With reference to the floorplan, the accommodation is over a single Corsebauld. floor, as follows:

The land at Tipperty Farm, extending to 437.48 hectares (1,081.03 • Sitting Room with wood burning stove acres) or thereby and enjoys good access from the public road • Kitchen with fitted oak floor and wall units, incorporating network. integrated appliances • 2 x double bedrooms According to the James Hutton Institute the majority of the land is • Utility Room with Shower Room and WC adjacent classified as Grade 3(2) with a small area of Grade 3(1) and Grade 4. • The Council tax band is D • The EPC rating is E The land is registered with SGRPID for IACS purposes and is situated between 140 and 220 metres above sea level. 7. Feed Store 24.9m x 14.7m, of steel portal frame construction, concrete block walls, vent air cladding, corrugated roof, and concrete floor.

8. Covered Silage Pit 43.6m x 13.1m, of concrete portal frame construction, concrete walls and floor, corrugated roof.

9. Workshop 18.2m x 8.8m, of steel lean-to construction with block walls, asbestos roof and concrete floor.

10. Cattle Court 18.2m x 7.8m, of steel lean-to construction, block walls, corrugated roof and concrete floor.

11. Malgar Slurry Store Of steel panel construction with a capacity of 1,225 cubic metres of slurry which is pumped from the adjacent slatted court.

12. Slatted Cattle Court 41m x 28m, of concrete portal frame construction, block walls with Yorkshire boarding above and concrete slatted floor. 2 feed passages which serve 4 penned areas.

13. Machinery Shed 22m x 13.6m, of steel portal frame construction, concrete block walls, profile cladding, corrugated roof and concrete floor.

14. Hay Shed 27m x 8.9m, of pole barn construction with partial block walls, profile cladding, corrugated roof and earth floor.

The Land The land comprises 31 enclosures and extends to 328.29 hectares (811.20 acres). According to the James Hutton Institute the majority of the land is classified as Grade 3(2) with small areas of Grade 3(1) and Grade 4. The majority of the fields are well fenced with water provided by field troughs or natural water courses. Being relatively stone free, the land well fenced and is in excellent heart having been farmed in rotation and having received regular applications of dung and slurry over the years.

The land is registered with SGRPID for IACS purposes and qualifies for LFASS payments being situated between 140 and 220 metres above sea level.

Previous farming policy included the growing of cereals, letting of land for potatoes, in addition to grazing 350 suckler cows and followers and a flock of 650 breeding ewes.

Corsebauld Farmhouse and Buildings Corsebauld farmhouse and buildings are situated to the north of Tipperty. Comprising a farmhouse in need of renovation and a range of out buildings, which are suitable for conversion to residential use subject to the relevant consents being obtained. Access to Corsebauld is either by the internal track to the rear of the farm building or by the private track leading from the public road. Corsebauld, whilst secluded is not remote and GENERAL INFORMATION enjoys wonderful privacy and views. The Council Tax Band is E LOCAL AUTHORITY Council, Viewmount, Arduthie EPC rating being E Road, Stonehaven, AB39 2DQ. Telephone 0345 608 1207 Lot 2: Lot 2 comprises 2 enclosures extending to 48.51 RURAL PAYMENTS AND INSPECTION hectares (119.87 acres). According to the James DIRECTORATE (SGRPID) Hutton Institute the majority of the land is classified Thainstone Court, Inverurie, AB51 5YA, Tel: 0300 as Grade 3(2) being of a southerly aspect. 244 6822. Farm Code 467/0040.

The land is registered with SGRPID for IACS METHOD OF SALE purposes, is situated between 135 and 185 metres For sale as a Whole or in 3 Lots. above sea level and is situated within the Strathmore and Fife NVZ. BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME (BPS) The majority of the land is eligible for claiming Lot 3: Basic Payments. The BPS entitlements have been Lot 3 comprises 6 enclosures and extends to 60.68 established by the seller and are not included in hectares (149.96 acres). According to the James the sale of the land. A buyer(s) will take over and Hutton Institute the majority of the land is classified pay for at valuation the Basic Payment Scheme as Grade 3(2) being of a southerly aspect. entitlements established on the land for sale. All payments relating to the 2020 year will be retained The land is registered with SGRPID for IACS by the seller. The buyer(s) will be responsible upon purposes and qualifies for LFASS payments, being occupation of the subjects of sale to fully comply situated between 125 and 220 metres above sea with the statutory management requirements to level. maintain the farmland in Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition as laid down under the cross Compliance Rules of the Basic Payment Lot 2 Scheme 2020 for the rest of the scheme year.

The farm currently has an allocation of entitlements INGOING VALUATION as follows: The purchaser(s) shall, in addition to the purchase Region 1: 402.81 units @ €165.63 (excluding price, be obliged to take over and pay for at a greening). valuation to be agreed by a mutually appointed In the event that the land be sold in Lots the valuer(s) with respect to the following: entitlements will be apportioned accordingly. All cultivations and growing crops on a seeds, LESS FAVOURED AREA SCHEME (LFASS) labour, lime, fertilizer, sprays and machinery basis The land in Lots 1 and 3 qualify for LFASS payments. with an increment representing the enhanced value of the establishment and age of such crops. SPORTINGS Whilst the Sporting Rights have not been formally All hay, straw fodder, roots, silage and farmyard exercised in recent years but the aspect and manure and other produce at market value. All topography of the land would lend itself to driven oils, fuels, fertilizers, sprays, chemicals seeds and pheasant and partridge shooting. In addition sundries at cost. to which there is ample opportunity for roe deer stalking. Note: If the amount of the valuations has not been agreed on the date fixed for completion, then the MINERALS purchaser shall pay to the seller such a sum as The Mineral Rights are included in the sale, insofar the selling agents shall certify on account at the as they are owned. valuation pending agreement. Should the payment not be made within seven days then the interest will TIMBER become payable on outstanding monies at 8% over All fallen and standing timber is included in the sale the Bank of borrowing rate as adjusted insofar as they are owned. from time to time.

POSSESSION AND ENTRY Vacant possession and entry will be given on Lot 3 completion or such mutual time to be agreed by the seller and the purchaser. DEPOSIT b) copies of such primary and secondary ID A deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid certified and dated by the purchasers’ solicitors within seven days of the completion of Missives. as true copies along with written confirmation The deposit will be non-refundable in the event of from the purchasers’ solicitors that they accept the purchaser(s) failing to pay the purchase price that we will be relying on this copy ID for AML or failing to complete for reasons not attributable purposes. to the seller of the seller’s agents. Failure to provide this information may result in an HEALTH & SAFETY offer not being considered. The property is an agricultural holding and appropriate caution should be exercised at all times THIRD PARTY RIGHTS AND SERVITUDES during inspection, particularly in reference to the The subjects are sold together with, and subject farm buildings. to, all existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others whether contained in the Title Deeds WIND TURBINES or otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed to There is planning consent (2017/1344) granted by have satisfied themselves in all respects thereof. Aberdeenshire Council on 28 July 2017 for two The property is also sold subject to the rights of 800kW wind turbines, a substation and associated public access under the Land Reform (Scotland) tracks on Herscha Hill. Act 2003. There is a public footpath running from Feughside to the Brig of Boggendreip that follows MORTGAGE FINANCE the private road to Corsebauld. In addition there Galbraith are approved agents for the Agricultural is a wayleave agreement in favour of Scottish & Mortgage Corporation (AMC) and we can assist Southern Energy where electricity poles crossing you in securing finance loans for a variety of the land. farming purposes including the purchase of land and property, facilitate and reschedule debt, and SERVICES to provide working capital for diverse creation, and Tipperty Farm is served by mains electricity and improving on erected farm buildings. For further water. Drainage from the farmhouse is via a septic details and to discuss any proposals in connection tank and soakaway. The farmhouse enjoys oil fired please contact Robert Taylor on 0800 3899448. central heating. Corsebauld farmhouse enjoys Email: [email protected] mains electricity and private water supply with drainage via a septic tank and soakaway. There is CLOSING DATE oil fired central heating installed in the farmhouse. A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have noted their interest through lawyers to IMPORTANT NOTES Galbraith, in writing, will be advised of a closing These particulars are intended to give a fair and date, unless the property has been sold previously. overall description of the property. If any points The Seller will not be obliged to accept the highest, are relevant to your interest, please ask for further or indeed any offer, and has the right to accept an information, prior to viewing. offer at any time or withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs Prospective purchasers are advised to seek their incurred by interested parties. own professional advice.

OFFERS Areas, measurements and distances are given as Formal offers in the acceptable Scottish form a guide. Photographs depict only certain parts of should be submitted, through a Scottish Lawyer, the property. Nothing within the particulars shall to Galbraith, 337 North Deeside Road, Cults, be deemed to be a statement as to the structural Aberdeen, AB15 9SN. condition, nor guarantee the working order of services and appliances. ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) REGULATIONS Please note that under the 2017 AML regulations These particulars shall not be binding on our clients we are legally required to carry out money whether acted on or otherwise, unless the same is laundering checks against purchasers. To enable us incorporated within a written document, signed to complete these checks purchasers will need to by our clients or on their behalf, satisfying the provide along with their offer either: requirements of Section 3 of The Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995. a) originals of primary (eg a passport) and secondary (eg current council tax or utility bill) Particulars were prepared and photographs taken ID; or in February 2020.

LOT FIELD NO PLOUGABLE PERMANENT GRASS OTHER TOTAL CROP HA AC HA AC HA AC HA AC 2020 1 1 9.69 23.94 9.69 23.94 GRASS 2 10.92 26.98 10.92 26.98 GRASS 3 7.98 19.72 7.98 19.72 GRASS 5 11.24 27.77 0.06 0.15 11.30 27.92 GRASS 6 7.90 19.52 0.70 1.73 8.60 21.25 GRASS 7 9.76 24.12 0.32 0.79 10.08 24.91 GRASS 8 11.06 27.33 11.06 27.33 GRASS 10 5.08 12.55 5.08 12.55 GRASS 11 9.41 23.25 9.41 23.25 YOUNG GRASS 12 1.55 3.83 0.29 0.72 1.84 4.55 GRASS 13 8.36 20.66 0.16 0.40 8.52 21.05 GRASS 14 7.28 17.99 7.28 17.99 YOUNG GRASS 15 6.25 15.44 6.25 15.44 GRASS 16 0.34 0.84 0.34 0.84 GRASS 17 12.49 30.86 0.10 0.25 12.59 31.11 GRASS 18 8.73 21.57 8.73 21.57 GRASS 19 14.77 36.50 1.55 3.83 16.32 40.33 YOUNG GRASS 20 3.50 8.65 0.54 1.33 4.04 9.98 GRASS 21 1.36 3.36 1.36 3.36 GRASS 22 3.52 8.70 0.06 0.15 3.58 8.85 GRASS 23 14.39 35.56 0.03 0.07 14.42 35.63 GRASS 24 16.53 40.85 16.53 40.85 SB 25 5.04 12.18 0.26 0.64 5.30 13.10 GRASS 26 26.24 63.42 0.43 1.06 26.67 65.90 GRASS 27 28.25 68.28 28.25 69.81 GRASS 28 12.80 30.94 12.80 31.63 GRASS 29 18.95 45.80 0.47 1.16 19.42 47.99 GRASS 30 10.39 25.67 10.39 25.67 SB 31 1.44 3.56 1.44 3.56 TREES 32 19.25 47.57 19.25 47.57 TREES 33 15.27 37.73 0.09 0.22 15.36 37.95 SB RYB 3.80 9.39 3.80 9.39 180.55 446.14 118.50 287.88 29.55 73.02 328.60 811.97 2 4 11.42 28.22 11.42 28.22 GRASS 9 37.09 91.65 37.09 91.65 SB RYB 0.22 0.54 0.22 0.54 GRASS 48.51 119.87 0.00 0.00 0.22 0.54 48.73 120.41 3 34 20.22 49.96 20.22 49.96 SB 35 8.14 20.11 8.14 20.11 GRASS 36 8.87 21.92 8.87 21.92 GRASS 37 6.47 15.99 6.47 15.99 GRASS 38 5.54 13.69 5.54 13.69 GRASS 39 11.45 28.29 11.45 28.29 GRASS RYB 0.15 0.37 0.15 0.37 GRASS 60.69 149.96 0.00 0.00 0.15 0.37 60.84 150.34 289.75 715.97 118.50 287.88 29.92 73.93 438.17 1082.72