LITTLE , OFFICES ACROSS LITTLE GIGHT METHLICK, ABERDEENSHIRE AB41 7HU

Methlick 2 miles, Ellon 10 miles, 28 miles

A COMMERCIAL FARM SITUATED IN A RENOWNED FARMING AREA

• 4 bedroom farmhouse

• Pair of Cottages in need of renovation

• Substantial range of farm buildings

• 113.49 Hectares (280.43 acres) of land

For sale as a whole or in 7 Lots

CKD Galbraith Aberdeen Office 337 North Deeside Road Aberdeen, AB15 9SP 01224 860710 [email protected] The village of Methlick is served by a Parish Church, Upstairs, 2 x Double Bedroom, Boxroom, floored Attic general store, garage and hardware store, a hotel, and 2 x Rooms up the back stair. village hall and primary school. The village also boasts Included in the sale of the farmhouse is 1.43 hectares a number of clubs and interests groups including the of land. Methlick Heritage Society, the Cricket Club, which is a member of Aberdeenshire Cricket Association and a The Council Tax Band is C football team which competes in the Welfare football league. Places of interest in the vicinity include Lot 2: Little Gight Cottages , being a stately home and arts venue with Being a pair of semi-detached cottages, in a derelict theatre and concert hall and the ruins of Gight Castle, condition, being suitable for restoration. being the ancestral home of Lord Byron. Included in the sale of the cottages is 0.56 hectares of Secondary schooling is available at Ellon, some 10 miles land distant, which has a wide range of shopping and leisure facilities. Aberdeen is 28 miles distant, and has a wide The Council Tax Bands are A & B range of shopping, entertainment and cultural attractions which one would expect from the oil capital of Europe. Lot 3: Prime Arable Land at Little Gight Private education is available in the City which also has Extending to 55.87 hectares (138.05 acres). All classified 2 universities. Aberdeen International Airport offers as Grade 3(2) with current cropping including Winter regular domestic and European flights, in addition to Barley, Winter Wheat and Winter Oil Seed Rape. which there is a train station with regular services to both north and south, and overnight sleeper service to Lot 4: Little Gight Farm Buildings & Land London. The farm buildings at Little Gight comprise a mix of portal frame and traditional structures, including traditional DESCRIPTION stone and slate steading with a footprint of 422.23m2, Little Gight comprises the farm of Little Gight and new portal frame infill 832.58m2, which houses two tray the land at Newseat of Ardo, and is situated central driers, Stuart Dutch Barn 15.4m x 31.25m and former Aberdeenshire in an area well known for its productive silage pit with lean-to’s to north and south 21.4m x 31m. and fertile farm land. The land comprises of 8.28 hectares (20.46 acres) of arable and 6.23 hectares (15.37 acres) of grazings, the The land is currently farmed as one and extends to majority of which is classified as Grade 3(2). The arable LOT 1: Little Gight Farmhouse VIEWING 113.40 hectares (280.21 acres) thereby including roads, land is currently Winter Barley. The grazings enjoy a Comprising a traditional farmhouse and 1.53ha (3.53 Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agents – yards and buildings, and enjoys good access from the secluded location being adjacent to the Little Water and acres) of land CKD Galbraith LLP, 337 North Deeside Road, Cults, public road network. viewing of this area is highly recommended. Aberdeen, AB15 9SP. Tel: 01224 860710. Fax: 01224 LOT 2: Little Gight Cottages 869023. Email: [email protected] The land is classified as non LFA, the majority of which Lot 5: Haugh Land Comprising a pair of semi-detached cottages and 0.56ha being Grade 3(2), according to the (former) Macaulay Extending to 13.88 hectares (34.29 acres), being (1.38 acres) of land LOCATION Institute for Soil Research Land Capability Maps, with classified as Grade 3(2). These fields are currently in The subjects are situated 28 miles north of the City of high yields of arable crops and grass being often Spring Barley and have been used for grazings in the LOT 3: Prime Arable Land Aberdeen, being 10 miles west of Ellon and 2 miles west obtained. Other crops including potatoes have been past. Extending to 55.87 hectares (138.05 acres) of land of Methlick. grown in the past. The land is registered with SGRPID for IACS purposes Lot 6: Newseat of Ardo Arable Lot 4: Prime Arable Land & Grazings and Little Gight DIRECTIONS and is situated between 30 and 90 metres above sea Extending to 15.81 hectares (39.06 acres), being classified Farm buildings Ellon is accessed from the A90 and on driving through level, and is generally of a southerly aspect. as Grade 3(2), with current cropping being Spring Barley Comprising the farm buildings and 15.50 hectares (38.30 the town take the B9005 to Methlick. On passing and Fallow. acres) of land through the village turn left on crossing the Ythan Bridge, Whilst the Sporting Rights have not been exercised in signposted . Continue for approximately 2 miles recent years there is an abundance of wildlife and game Lot 7: Newseat of Ardo Grazings Lot 5: Haughlands and you will find Little Gight on the right hand side. on the farm in addition to a wealth of songbirds. Included Extending to 10.44 hectares (25.79 acres). The grazings Extending to 13.88 hectares (34.29 acres) of land in the sale are the Brown Trout Fishing Rights on the are currently Let to a neighbour for the 2015 season, SITUATION extending to approximately 1280 metres, in which expires on the 31 October 2015. Lot 6: Newseat of Ardo Little Gight comprises the farm of Little Gight and land at addition to the Salmon Fishing Rights on the Little Water. Arable ground extending to 15.81 hectares (39.06 acres) Newseat of Ardo and is situated approximately 2 miles The total area extends to 113.49 hectares (280.43 acres) of land west of the village of Methlick in central Aberdeenshire. Lot 1: Little Gight Farmhouse The land is principally south facing, being capable of Little Gight farmhouse is a traditional one and half storey GENERAL INFORMATION Lot 7: Newseat of Ardo Grazings producing a wide range of Spring and Winter cereals, stone and slate built farmhouse which was re-roofed in 10.44 hectares (25.79 acres) of land in addition to which the land is suitable for growing 2010. SELLERS SOLICITORS potatoes. The farmhouse sits on an attractive elevated AC Morrison & Richards, 18 Bon Accord Crescent, Total: 113.49 hectares (280.43 acres) of land position, enjoying far reaching views. The farm buildings The accommodation comprises: Aberdeen, AB11 6XY. Telephone 01224 573321. comprise a mix of portal frame and traditional structures. Ground Floor, Dining Kitchen, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Office, Bedroom, Bathroom, Washhouse. LOCAL AUTHORITY Note: If the amount of the valuations has not been agreed The septic tank for the farmhouse has been registered to be a statement as to the structural condition, nor the Aberdeenshire Council, 29 Bridge Street, Ellon, on the date fixed for completion, then the purchaser shall with SEPA. Lots 1 & 4 share an electricity supply. In working order of service and appliances. Aberdeenshire. pay to the seller such a sum as the selling agents shall the event that Lots 1 & 4 are sold separatelythe current certify on account at the valuation pending agreement. supply will remain with Lot 4. The buyer of Lot 1 will be These particulars shall not be binding on our clients RURAL PAYMENTS AND INSPECTION DIRECTORATE Should the payment not be made within seven days required to install a new supply at their expense. The whether acted on or otherwise, unless the same is (SGRPID) then the interest will become payable on outstanding buyer of Lot 2 will be required to install a new supply at incorporated within a written document, signed by our Thainstone Court, , AB51 5YA, Tel: 01467 monies at 8% over the Bank of Scotland borrowing rate their expense. clients or on their behalf, satisfying the requirements of 626222. as adjusted from time to time. Section 3 of The Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act THIRD PARTY RIGHTS AND SERVITUDES 1995. METHOD OF SALE DEPOSIT The subjects are sold together with, and subject to, all For sale as a Whole or in 7 Lots A deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others Particulars and photographs were taken in May 2015. within seven days of the completion of Missives. The whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, and BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME deposit will be non-refundable in the event of the purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves CLOSING DATE The majority of the land is eligible for claiming Basic purchaser(s) failing to pay the purchase price or failing in all respects thereof. If sold in Lots, all necessary rights A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers Payments. The Basic Payment Scheme entitlements will to complete for reasons not attributable to the seller of of access, servitudes and wayleaves will be granted who have noted their interest through lawyers to CKD be established by the seller and are not included in the the seller’s agents. and reserved as appropriate. The Aberdeen & District Galbraith, in writing, will be advised of a closing date, sale of the land. A buyer(s) will take over and pay for Angling Association enjoys access on foot to the river unless the property has been sold previously. The Seller at valuation the Basic Payment Scheme entitlements HEALTH & SAFETY bank through the Haughs. will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any established on the land for sale. All payments relating to The property is an agricultural holding and appropriate offer, and has the right to accept an offer at any time or the 2015 year will be retained by the seller. The buyer(s) caution should be exercised at all times during IMPORTANT NOTES withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will will be responsible upon occupation of the subjects inspection, particularly in reference to the farm buildings. These particulars are intended to give a fair and overall not be liable for any costs incurred by interested parties. of sale to fully comply with the statutory management description of the property. If any points are relevant requirements to maintain the farmland in Good MORTGAGE FINANCE to your interest, please ask for further information, prior OFFERS Agricultural and Environmental Condition as laid down CKD Galbraith are approved agents for the Agricultural to viewing. Prospective purchasers are advised to seek Formal offers in the acceptable Scottish form should be under the cross Compliance Rules of the Basic Payment Mortgage Corporation (AMC) and we can assist you their own professional advice. submitted, through a Scottish Lawyer, to CKD Galbraith Scheme 2015 for the rest of the scheme year. in securing finance loans for a variety of farming LLP, 337 North Deeside Road, Cults, Aberdeen, AB15 purposes including the purchase of land and property, Areas, measurements and distances are given as a 9SP. Tel: 01224 860710. SPORTINGS facilitate and reschedule debt, and to provide working guide. Photographs depict only certain parts of the The Sporting Rights are included in the sale, insofar as capital for diverse creation, and improving on erected property. Nothing within the particulars shall be deemed they are owned farm buildings. For further details and to discuss any proposals in connection please contact Robert Taylor on MINERALS 0800 3899448. Email: [email protected] The Mineral Rights are included in the sale, insofar as CLOSING DATE they are owned. A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have noted their interest through lawyers to CKD TIMBER Galbraith, in writing, will be advised of a closing date, All fallen and standing timber is included in the sale unless the property has been sold previously. The Seller insofar as they are owned. will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any offer, and has the right to accept an offer at any time or POSSESSION AND ENTRY withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will Vacant possession and entry will be given on completion, not be liable for any costs incurred by interested parties. it is the preference of the seller that settlement is prior to Harvest 2015. OFFERS Formal offers in the acceptable Scottish form should be INGOING VALUATION submitted, through a Scottish Lawyer, to CKD Galbraith The purchaser(s) shall, in addition to the purchase price, LLP, 337 North Deeside Road, Cults, Aberdeen, AB15 be obliged to take over and pay for at a valuation to be 9SP. Tel: 01224 860710 agreed by a mutually appointed valuer(s) with respect to the following: SERVICES The subjects of sale are served by a private water All cultivations and growing crops on a seeds, labour, supply, and in the event that Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 are sold lime, fertilizer, sprays and machinery basis with an separately, this will be shared with costs apportioned increment representing the enhanced value of the accordingly. It is the intention of the seller to build a establishment and age of such crops. house on land outwith the subjects of sale and retain the All hay, straw fodder, roots, silage and farmyard manure right to utilise the farm water supply for this dwelling. A and other produce at market value. All oils, fuels, separate supply serves the fields in Lot 3 which rises off fertilizers, sprays, chemicals seeds and sundries at cost. the farm. LITTLE GIGHT LOT FIELD NO ARABLE PGRS OTHER TOTAL CROP

Ha Ac Ha Ac Ha Ac Ha Ac 2015

1 6 0.18 0.44 WAF

7 (part) 0.99 2.44 PGRS

RYB 0.26 0.64

Subtotal 0.99 2.44 0.44 1.08 1.43 3.53

2 7 (part) 0.4 0.98 PGRS

RYB 0.16 0.39

Subtotal 0.4 0.98 0.16 0.39 0.56 1.38

3 2 12.84 31.72 WB

3 14.28 35.28 WB

5 13.58 33.55 WW

9 7.28 17.98 OSR

10 7.89 19.49 OSR

Subtotal 55.81 138.05 55.81 138.05

4 11 8.28 20.45 WB

14 1.54 3.8 PGRS

15 1.27 3.13 PGRS

16 2.17 5.36 PGRS

17 1.25 3.08 PGRS

RYB 0.99 2.44

Subtotal 8.28 20.45 6.23 15.38 0.99 2.44 15.5 38.3

5 1 7.31 18.06 SB

4 3.93 9.83 SB

8 2.64 6.52 SB

Subtotal 13.88 34.29 13.88 34.29

6 19 7.22 17.84 SB/Fallow

20 0.18 0.44 PGRS

23 8.21 20.28 SB

RYB 0.2 0.49

Subtotal 15.43 38.12 0.18 0.44 0.2 0.49 15.81 39.06

7 18 1.81 4.47 PGRS

21 2.71 6.69 PGRS

22 5.83 14.4 TGRS

RYB 0.09 0.22

Subtotal 5.83 14.4 4.52 11.16 0.09 0.22 10.44 25.79

Total 113.49 280.43 OFFICES ACROSS SCOTLAND