MAINS OF SKELMANAE FARM & ARDNAGEEHA, , , , AB43 6SD

Strichen 4 miles Fraserburgh 8 miles 40 miles

MAINS OF SKELMANAE & ARDNAGEEHA STRICHEN, FRASERBURGH, AB43 6SD

A PRODUCTIVE, WELL EQUIPPED MIXED LIVESTOCK AND ARABLE FARM NEAR STRICHEN EXTENDING TO 65HA (160 ACRES) OR THEREBY WITH 3 WELL MAINTAINED RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS AND GOOD RANGE OF GENERAL PURPOSE FARMBUILDINGS.

Lot 1: Mains of Skelmane Farm and Ashgrove Lot 2: Ardnageeha, Mains of Skelmanae   Well maintained Farmhouse enjoying attractive southern outlook Impressive 5 bedroom dwelling enjoying pleasant rural  Extensive range of traditional and modern farm buildings extending outlook set in approximately 0.7Ha of land to 2243 sq.m or thereby  IACS registered Farmland extending to 63.71Ha (157.43 acres) or

thereby  Ashgrove Cottage providing comfortable 2 bedroom accommodation over one floor

ABOUT 65 HA (160 ACRES) IN ALL

FOR SALE AS WHOLE OR IN TWO LOTS WITH VACANT POSSESSION

ASKING PRICES LOT 1 - OFFERS OVER £950,000 LOT 2 - OFFERS OVER £250,000 AS A WHOLE - OFFERS OVER £1,200,000

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Directions From the village of Strichen, take the B9093 New road heading west and after 1 mile turn right where signed ‘Middlemuir 1 ¼’. Proceed north on this road beyond the farm of Middlemuir and take the first right. Continue on this road for ½ mile, passing South Skelmanae before arriving at Mains of Skelmanae. The exact location is shown on the attached OS extract plan. Alternatively, access can be taken from the north off the Strichen to road.

Situation The subjects are conveniently situated in a peaceful rural setting, 3 miles to the north west of Strichen and 3 miles north east of New Pitsligo.

Both villages provide a good range of local shops and other services including Primary School education. Secondary education along with a wider range of shopping and ameni- ties are located in the popular fishing town of Fraserburgh.

The city of Aberdeen can be reached in just over one hour by car (rush hour excepted) and provides 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.

Entry By agreement Sporting Rights be made available by negotiation. The farm benefits from LFA Ingoing Valuations Sporting rights are in-hand and included. status throughout. In going crop valuations applicable for any crops in the Mineral Rights ground and stock in store depending on the date of entry. Note Insofar as they are owned, rights are included. Prospective purchasers should note that unless their interest Local Authority Home Report Aberdeenshire Council, St Leonard's, Sandyhill Road, Banff, in the property is formally intimated to the selling agents An independent Home Report is available for Lot 2 and can AB45 1BH. (01261) 813300 www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk following inspection, the agents cannot guarantee that notice be viewed online at www.anestates.co.uk of a closing date for offers will be advised and consequently Services CAP Basic Payment Scheme the property may be sold without notice. Private Water Supply. Mains electricity, Private Drainage. 63.23Ha of BPS Payment Region 1. 0.48Ha of BPS Payment Telephone Appropriate rights of access, servitudes and wayleaves will be Region 2. BPS Entitlements not included in sale price but can reserved should the property be sold in lots

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LOT 1 - MAINS OF SKELMANAE

Farmhouse Mains of Skelmanae Farmhouse is a striking traditional stone and slate dwelling and provides generous family accommodation. The internal layout is shown on the attached floor plan, but in summary the accommodation comprises:

Ground Floor Utility Room, WC, Kitchen, Milk-house, Hall, Bathroom, Dining Room, Living Room.

First Floor Bedroom 1 with Dressing Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom, Store

The farmhouse benefits from oil fired central heating and has double glazing throughout.

The south facing dwelling enjoys a pleasant outlook over Mains of Skelmanae land and beyond with a well maintained garden area to the front and west. Ample car parking provisions and a garage is included.

Council Tax Mains of Skelmanae - Band C

Energy Performance Certificate Mains of Skelmanae - Band F

Farm buildings The farm buildings at Mains of Skelmanae are extensive and in good condition comprising a mix of traditional and modern general purpose buildings suited to both livestock and arable operations. The farm buildings include: Infill Cattle Court 1 16.5m x 9m acres) as per the attached field plan. Infill Cattle Court 2 16.5m x 9m Traditional U-shaped steading This well managed block of farmland in good heart has Infill Cattle Court 3 16.5m x 9m Traditional stone and slate outbuildings providing general consistency returned good yields of spring cereals and General Purpose Shed 18m x 9m storage, livestock accommodation and grain store. grassland and is well fenced throughout. Dutch Barn and lean to 18m x 18m West wing 23m x 6.6m General Purpose Shed 18m x 9m The land is generally south facing in nature, lying at an With lean to stone building (8m x 3m) Cattle Court / GP Shed 21m x 9.5m altitude of between 75 – 100m above sea level. Cattle Court / GP Shed 21m x 9m Land Capability North wing 27m x 6.4m Cattle court / General Purpose Shed 31m x 12m According to the Macaulay Institute for Soil Research, Mains Farmland of Skelmanae farmland comprises predominantly grade 3(2) East wing 23m x 5m Mains of Skelmanae farmland extends to 63.71 Ha (157.43 arable land, with a small area of Grade 4 land. With steel portal frame lean to (5m x 4.5m)

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ABERDEEN & NORTHERN (ESTATES) LIMITED www.anestates.co.uk Field No Field Identifier Area Field No Field Identifier Area Ha Acres Ha Acres 1 NJ/90709/58500 1.76 4.35 18 NJ/91017/58480 3.37 8.33 2 NJ/90778/58569 2.19 5.41 19 NJ/91025/58570 0.1 0.25 3 NJ/90812/58805 0.17 0.42 20 NJ/91025/58730 5.39 13.32 4 NJ/90845/58341 0.31 0.77 21 NJ/91034/58573 0.04 0.10 5 NJ/90873/58432 1.34 3.31 22 NJ/91042/58258 0.61 1.51 6 NJ/90874/58771 4.14 10.23 23 NJ/91061/59014 1.72 4.25 7 NJ/90877/58289 0.53 1.31 24 NJ/91099/57883 1.7 4.20 8 NJ/90901/58501 0.47 1.16 25 NJ/91108/58753 0.12 0.30 9 NJ/90905/58934 0.02 0.05 26 NJ/91139/58884 0.64 1.58 10 NJ/90910/58587 0.48 1.19 27 NJ/91142/58151 7.62 18.83 11 NJ/90933/58375 0.17 0.42 28 NJ/91196/59067 1.52 3.76 12 NJ/90939/59043 2.63 6.50 29 NJ/91207/58025 0.26 0.64 13 NJ/90959/58122 5.65 13.96 30 NJ/91254/58529 8.05 19.89 14 NJ/90961/57915 0.25 0.62 31 NJ/91277/58631 0.25 0.62 15 NJ/90973/58368 0.25 0.62 32 NJ/91335/58099 11.41 28.19 16 NJ/90997/59016 0.06 0.15 33 NJ/91353/57937 0.34 0.84 17 NJ/91009/57910 0.02 0.05 34 NJ/91409/58350 0.13 0.32 63.71 157.43

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ABERDEEN & NORTHERN (ESTATES) LIMITED www.anestates.co.uk Ashgrove Ashgrove Cottage is situated between Mains of Skelmanae farmhouse and Ardnageeha, set in its own private garden grounds and accessed from the public road to the north. Ashgrove Cottage is a chalet type dwelling providing useful 2 bedroom accommodations. The internal layout is shown on the attached floor plan, but in summary the accommodation comprises:

Utility Room, Living Room, Kitchen, Shower Room Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2 and Store.

Council Tax Ashgrove - Band A

Energy Performance Certificate Ashgrove - Band E

ABERDEEN & NORTHERN (ESTATES) LIMITED www.anestates.co.uk LOT 2 - ARDNAGEEHA

Ardnageeha is an impressive modern dwelling built in 2007 providing spacious family accommodation to a high standard. The internal layout is shown on the attached floor plan, but in summary the accommodation comprises:-

Ground Floor Utility Room, Kitchen with Dining Area, Family Room, Hall, Study / Bedroom 5, Living Room.

First Floor Master Bedroom with En-suite and Dressing Room, Gallery, Hall, Bedroom 2, Store, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bathroom

Ardnageeha has oil fired central heating and double glazing throughout.

This south facing dwelling enjoys unspoilt views over Mains of Skelmanae land with an attractive garden area and tarred driveway surrounding the property. Additional land to the east, where the private water supply borehole is located is also included. The subjects extend to 0.7Ha or thereby.

Planning An application has been made to remove/discharge an agricultural occupancy condition with Aberdeenshire Council as part of original planning permission.

APP/2016/0920 - Retention of Dwellinghouse without compliance with Condition 2 (Agricultural Occupancy) of Approved Planning Permission Reference APP/2006/0833 Ardnegeeha Strichen Aberdeenshire AB43 6SD

Council Tax Ardnageeha - Band F

Energy Performance Certificate Ardnageeha - Band C

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ABERDEEN & NORTHERN (ESTATES) LIMITED www.anestates.co.uk IMPORTANT NOTICE Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a The buyer(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied himself/ Title statement that the property is in good structural condition or themselves as to the description of the property and any The buyer(s) shall be bound to accept the title as it presently otherwise or that any services, appliances, equipment or error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale nor entitle stands in the name of the seller(s) and the conveyance in facilities are in good working order. Prospective buyers must either party to compensation in respect thereof. favour of the buyer(s) shall be subject to all the exceptions, satisfy themselves on all such matters prior to purchase. reservations, burdens and conditions presently contained in Lotting the title deeds. There shall be excepted from warrandice in Any areas, measurements or distances referred to are given It is intended to offer the property for sale as described, but the conveyance in favour of the buyer(s) any leases, as a GUIDE ONLY and are NOT guaranteed. If such details are the seller(s) reserves the right to divide the property into tenancies, tenants' rights, missives, agreements, rights of fundamental to a purchase, buyers must rely on their own further lots, or to withdraw the property, or to include any possession, rights of way, access rights, and sewerage and enquiries. property shown in these particulars. drainage facilities, and all other servitudes and other rights

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