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LAND AT CRIGGIE FARM , By Montrose

Description LAND AT CRIGGIE FARM Criggie Farm is a first class, productive farm extending to 154.76 acres of bare arable land across seven adjoining fields, which are a good size for the efficient operation of modern machinery. In St Cyrus, By Montrose, DD10 0DU recent years the land has been farmed with a rotation of winter wheat, spring barley and beans and, in some years, potatoes. St Cyrus 1.5 miles, Montrose 8 miles, 19 miles, 36 miles, Dundee 36 miles 2018 yields have been reported in excess of: • Winter wheat: 3.6 tonnes / acre; Productive block of arable land on the • Spring barley: 2.3 tonnes / acre. / Angus border The farm is accessed via minor public roads from the A92 and along a private farm drive. The land benefits from a network of internal tracks allowing easy movement of modern farm machinery. • 155 acres across seven well sized fields • Ring-fenced The Land at Criggie Farm In total, the land extends to some 154.76 acres (62.63 ha) of arable land, with the remainder • Class 3 (1) and 3 (2) arable land consisting of internal farm tracks, verges and ditches. The land ranges from 123m to 185m above sea level. The southern half the land is classified as Class 3(1), with the remainder to the north being Class 3(2) by the James Hutton Institute for Soil Research. The soil is primarily of the Stonehaven In total about 156.12 acres (63.18 hectares) series, with areas of the Mountboy series to the southern boundary, both of which are derived from with component soil types being brown forests and gleys and both with a sandy For sale as a whole silt topsoil and subsoils of a clay loam.

As per the sales plan, please note that the farmyard, consisting of residential and agricultural Situation buildings, and adjoining paddocks / land parcels are excluded from the sale. Criggie Farm is situated north west of St Cyrus, on Aberdeenshire’s south-eastern coastal border with Angus, an area well-known for its high quality, productive agricultural land.

The region is renowned nationally for its fertile agricultural land and is well served with grain and potato merchants, agricultural dealers and a successful machinery ring making Criggie Farm an ideal opportunity for those looking to establish themselves in agriculture, or existing farmers wishing to extend their current holdings in an area of recognised agricultural quality and supporting infrastructure.

The property is readily accessible from many major hubs such as Montrose (8 miles) and Dundee (36 miles) to the south and Aberdeen (36 miles) to the north. Journey times to Aberdeen will be much reduced with the imminent opening of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route. There is a mainline railway station at Montrose, with regular services to Aberdeen and to the south, including a sleeper. (40 miles) has a range of domestic and European flights. Airport (97 miles) is also within easy reach, and there are direct services from Dundee to Stansted.

Aside from its agricultural attributes, the region boasts a diverse range of recreational opportunities, including golf at numerous local courses, fishing on the rivers North and South Esk, shooting on local estates and traditional field sports in the Angus Glens which also have some of the best hill walking in eastern , together with skiing at Glenshee in winter and sandy beaches. Shopping, business and banking services are found in Montrose and Stonehaven (19 miles).

General Remarks & Information Basic Payment Scheme Environmental Stipulations Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements are not included but 62.63 Criggie Farm is within the Strathmore, and Angus Nitrate Viewing Region 1 entitlements are available in addition. The value of the Vulnerable Zone. Strictly by appointment with Savills – 01224 971111. Given the entitlements will be the SGRPID 2019 flat rate regional value. potential hazards of a working farm, we request you take care The sellers will retain the 2018 BPS payment in full. Offers when viewing the property, especially around the farmyard. Offers must be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the Selling Ingoing Valuation Agents. A closing date for offers may be fixed, and prospective Directions The purchaser(s) of Criggie Farm, in addition to the purchase purchasers are advised to register their interest with the Selling From the A92 (Montrose to St Cyrus) take the westbound public price, will be obliged to take over and pay for at a valuation to Agents following inspection. road (Ecclesgreig Road) in the centre of St Cyrus. After 0.2 miles be agreed between two valuers, one acting for each party, or at the crossroads, turn right onto another minor public road and an arbiter appointed by the valuers, or failing agreement as to follow this past the holiday park for approximately one mile the appointment by the President, for the time being, of the Stipulations before taking the left hand fork and joining a private track, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Scottish Branch), the leading to the farm entrance. following: Deposit Within 7 days of the conclusion of missives a non-returnable Solicitors 1. All cultivations carried out in preparation of the 2018/2019 deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid. Debbie Dewar cropping year valued on a labour and machinery basis. Thorntons Solicitors 2. All growing crops, on a seeds, labour, lime, fertiliser, sprays The balance of the purchase price will fall due for payment at Whitefriars House and machinery basis with an increment representing the the date of entry (whether entry is taken or not) with interest 7 Whitefriars Cresent enhanced value of the establishment and age of such crops. accruing thereon at the rate of 5% above Bank of Scotland Perth PH2 0PA 3. All hay, straw, fodder, roots, silage and farmyard manure base rate. No consignation shall be effectual in avoiding such Tel: 01738 621 212 and other produce at market value. interest. E: [email protected] 4. All oils, fuel, fertilisers, sprays, chemicals, seeds and sundry at cost. Disputes Tenure Should any discrepancy arise as to the boundaries or any The property will be offered with vacant possession on Note: If the amount of the valuations has not been agreed on points arise on the Remarks, Stipulations or Plan or the completion of the sale. the date fixed for completion, then the purchaser shall pay to interpretation of any of them, the question shall be referred to the seller such a sum as Savills shall certify on account at the the arbitration of the selling agents whose decision acting as Entry and Possession valuation pending agreement. Should the payment not be experts, shall be final. Entry and possession will be by arrangement. made within seven days then the interest will become payable on outstanding monies at 5% over Bank of Scotland borrowing VAT Servitude Rights, Burdens and Wayleaves rate. In the event that Value Added Tax is or becomes payable in The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all respect of the Property or assets sold, the Purchaser(s) in servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including Mineral & Timber Rights addition to the consideration will pay to the Vendors the full rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, Insofar as they are owned the mineral rights are included in the amount of such Value Added Tax. light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, sale. Where present, all standing and fallen timber is included in stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether the sale. Plans, Areas and Schedules contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or Sporting Rights only. They have been carefully checked and computed by the not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to Sporting rights are included in the sale insofar as they are selling agents and the purchaser shall be deemed to have the nature of all such servitude rights and others. owned. The rateable value of the Sporting Rights are in the satisfied himself as to the description of the property and any In particular: region on £275. error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof. 1. A gas pipeline runs across Field 1, 2 and 4. Financial Reference Any offer by a purchaser(s) which is supported by a loan agreement must be supported by supporting documents for the satisfaction of the seller. Offers from those resident outwith the must be accompanied by a guarantee from a banker who is acceptable to the sellers.

Lotting It is intended to offer the property for sale as described, but the seller reserves the right to divide the property into 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 Where applicable, rates and all other outgoings shall be apportioned between the seller and the purchaser(s) as at the date of entry.

Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Not to Scale mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office © Crown copyright (100041908)

Acre age & Croppin g Schedule BPS Pa yment Gross A reaEligi bl e Arable Trees / Ot her Fi eld No Regio n hect ares acres hect ares hect ares acr es hect ares acres 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 11 11.0 827.3 811.0 811.0 827.3 8WWSBBEANSWW 21 10.6 026.1 910.6 010.6 026.1 9SBSPOT SWWBEANSWW 31 11.4 328.2 411.4 311.4 328.2 4WWSBSPOT SWW 41 12.6 831.3 312.6 812.6 831.3 3BEANSWW SB SB 51 4.76 11.7 64.7 64.7 611.7 6WWSBSBSB 61 6.29 15.5 46.2 96.2 915.5 4SPOT SWWSBBEANSWW 71 5.79 14.3 15.7 95.7 914.3 1SBBEANSWW SB Tr ees / Ot her 0. 55 1. 36 0. 55 0. 42 To tal 63.18 156.12 62.63 62.63 154.76 0.55 0.42

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. 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. Our REF: RGG181211.

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