Hilltown of Ballindean Farm Inchture, Perthshire
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Hilltown of Ballindean Farm Inchture, Perthshire Hilltown of Ballindean Farm Inchture, Perthshire Inchture 2 miles, Perth 11 miles, Dundee 11 miles, Edinburgh Airport 50 miles A very attractive farm on the edge of the Sidlaw Hills with superb and elevated views across the Carse of Gowrie. Lot 1 Hilltown of Ballindean Farm Lovely 4-bedroom farmhouse with 149.67 acres magnificent views. Set of modern farm buildings, traditional steading and Dutch barn. 128 acres arable, 13 acres permanent pasture, 5 acres woods, 4 acres miscellaneous. Lot 2 Land at Guardswell Large south-facing arable field with road frontage. 49.77 acres Lot 3 Land beside Wester Ballindean A very attractive and south facing ring-fenced 63.74 acres block of land with 36 acres arable, 17 acres permanent pasture, 9 acres woods, 2 acres miscellaneous. Lot 4 Carseview Cottage Lovely single storey house built in 2008 with 0.29 acre 3 bedrooms, garden and large shed. Lot 5 The Green Barn Site Full planning consent for a new country house by 2.03 acres the Denholm Partnership Architects on superb and elevated site, with enough land to create a garden and landscaped grounds. For sale as a whole or in 5 lots. About 266 acres (107 ha). Situation Description Hilltown of Ballindean Farm has a private and yet Hilltown of Ballindean is a most attractive stock The accommodation comprises: First Floor: Landing; Bedroom 1 with pair of accessible location on the edge of the Sidlaw and arable farm extending to about 266 acres. built-in wardrobes and vanity units; Bedroom Hills and with superb views over the renowned The farm includes a lovely period farmhouse Ground Floor: Front door; Hall with understair 2 with pair of built-in hanging cupboards and agricultural district of the Carse of Gowrie. with magnificent views, a modern cottage, full cupboard; Sitting Room with open fireplace vanity units; Bathroom with bath, “Mira” shower planning consent to build a new country house, and shelved alcove; Dining Room with French unit, pedestal wash basin with illuminated mirror The farm is extremely well situated and is and a fine combination of agricultural land and windows to garden; large walk-in shelved and shaving unit, heated towel rail, shelved equidistant (11 miles) from Perth and Dundee, woodlands. The farm is served by a useful set of cupboard; Kitchen with electric cooker, stainless cupboard; upper Landing with linen cupboard; with a dual carriageway (the A90) linking the two buildings and, unusually, has two driveways. steel sink, fitted cupboards and shelves; Rear Bedroom 3 with pedestal wash basin and cities and providing swift access to Edinburgh Hall with thermostat unit and electric fuse box built-in cupboard; Bedroom 4 with small and Glasgow. The woodlands are a particular feature of the and plumbed for washing machine; WC. hanging cupboard. farm. They provide amenity, shelter for livestock, There is a hotel, primary school, pre-school and were strategically planted to form the basis An attractive staircase, with a fine balustrade, The farmhouse is in Council Tax band D and has nursery, village hall, shop, bowling green and of a family shoot. There is roe deer stalking on rises in easy stages to: an EPC rating of F. church in the nearby village of Inchture; with the farm. comprehensive shopping, schooling and hospital facilities in Dundee and Perth. The Farming System airport at Dundee has regular flights to Stansted While a number of farms in the neighbourhood near London, and both Edinburgh and Glasgow are run as arable units, the vendors have chosen airports have a large number of domestic to manage the farm with a focus on a herd of connections throughout the UK, as well as a suckler cows and a flock of sheep. As a result, range of international destinations. the fences throughout the farm are in good stock proof condition and there is water to the There are private schools within easy reach of fields, which have good fertility. the farm including Craigclowan, Glenalmond, Kilgraston, Strathallan, Dollar Academy, Dundee LOT 1: HILLTOWN OF BALLINDEAN FARM High School and St Leonards. (149.67 ACRES) The Farmhouse The Carse of Gowrie is rural and unspoilt with The farmhouse has a superb elevated setting productive farmland rising from the River Tay with magnificent south-facing views across the to the Sidlaw Hills. There are opportunities for Carse of Gowrie towards the River Tay and Fife. a wide range of outdoor pursuits in the locality with many lovely walks and cycle rides in the It dates from the late eighteenth century, with an countryside. Salmon fishing can be rented on extension in around 1800. Built on two floors, it beats on the Earn and Tay. For the golf enthusiast is constructed of a lovely red sandstone quarried there are courses at Rosemount, Blairgowrie, as locally, and with a pitched slate roof. Renovated well as the Championship courses of St Andrews, and modernised, particular features of the Carnoustie and Gleneagles, all of which are within farmhouse include Georgian design sash-and- a 40-minute drive. case astragalled windows, a stone hearth in the kitchen, panelled doors, wood floors and There are livestock markets at Forfar and oil-fired central heating. Stirling, and a wide range of agricultural suppliers and merchants who serve the district. The farmhouse was comprehensively renovated between 2002 and 2005 with the restoration of several original features including the salt stone in the kitchen. Floorplans Gross internal area. 2,092 sq ft (194.35 sq m) (Including Stores) For identifi cation purposes only. Ground Floor First Floor Outbuildings roof and a hardcore floor. It provides useful Cattle Shed 3 (15.74m x 8.63m) Behind the house there is an old Dairy with storage and garaging space. Attached is a Store In 4 bays of timber frame construction beneath a stone shelves, and a former Laundry with (8.42m x 4.62m) of traditional construction. box profile roof with stone walls and a hardcore a “Worcester” oil-fired boiler and a pair of floor. Open side with feed barrier and trough. earthenware sinks. Cattle Shed 1 (13.61m x 13.09m) In 3 bays of timber frame construction beneath Cattle Shed 4 (34.21m x 8.61m) Garden a box profile roof with box profile cladding and In 8 bays of timber frame construction beneath In front of the house there is an attractive garden Yorkshire boarding, block walls and a hardcore a box profile roof with Yorkshire boarding, block bounded by a stone wall and a beech hedge. floor. Open side with feed barrier. walls and part concrete, part hardcore floor. Features include a pathway, plum tree, lawn Includes a Lean-to (26.94m x 3.93m) extending and patio. Sheep Shed (26.99m x 12.03m) to 6 bays and containing cattle handing facilities. In 6 bays of timber frame construction beneath Attached is a feed store. Land a box profile roof with box profile cladding and The land lies conveniently to the north and east Yorkshire boarding and a hardcore floor. It is Cattle Shed 5 (29.56m x 8.80m) of the farm buildings. suitable for housing sheep, hay/straw, and In 7 bays of timber frame construction beneath a machinery/vehicles. box profile roof, Yorkshire boarding, block walls It comprises: and part concrete, part hardcore floor. Attached 127.76 acres Class 3 arable ground Barn (16.40m x 4.98m) is a Bull Shed (12.56m x 5.77m) with a timber (presently in grass leys) Constructed of stone and slate with a concrete frame, box profile roof, Yorkshire boarding and 12.65 acres permanent pasture floor. Opens to a Workshop (5.49m x 5.20m). block walls. Open side with feed barrier. 5.40 acres woods Attached to the Barn are former Stables (13.45m 3.86 acres buildings, miscellaneous x 5.00m) of traditional construction and a garage. Dutch Barn (28.36m x 6.59m) 149.67 acres total. Situated at the end of the farm track and at the Cattle Shed 2 (15.12m x 8.37m) south of Small Hay Field is a Dutch Barn which Farm Buildings In 3 bays of timber construction beneath a box is in 6 bays of steel frame construction with a Implements Shed (19.30m x 5.56m) profile roof and with stone walls. Open side with corrugated roof. Situated behind The Old Farmhouse is a feed barrier. traditional range built of sandstone with a slate LOT 2: LAND AT GUARDSWELL (49.77 ACRES) Situated at the northern end of the farm, this is a productive block of arable land. It has convenient frontage to the minor county road linking Abernyte and Kinnaird. It is a large arable field (46.03 acres) which is south-facing, well-drained, stock-proof fenced, and the western half was re-seeded in 2014 with a rye grass and clover mix. The vendors have, by custom, taken crops of silage and hay off this field. It is also suited for growing arable crops of cereals, potatoes, and oilseed rape. There is a small area of sheltered permanent pasture (3.74 acres) at the western side of the field. The solum of the track on the edge of the field leading to Tinkletop is not owned. LOT 3: LAND BESIDE WESTER BALLINDEAN (63.74 ACRES) This is a compact and very attractive block of land which, like the rest of the farm, faces south. It comprises: 35.73 acres (Class 3 arable ground, presently in grass leys) 17.15 acres permanent pasture 9.15 acres woods 1.71 acres miscellaneous 63.74 acres total.