TIPPERTY FARM AUCHENBLAE, LAURENCEKIRK TIPPERTY FARM, AUCHENBLAE, LAURENCEKIRK, AB30 1UJ An exceptionally well equipped farm situated in a productive farming area. Auchenblae 2 miles ■ Laurencekirk 8 miles ■ Aberdeen 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 Kincardineshire. 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 Fordoun, 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 Stonehaven. 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 Mearns Academy (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 Inverurie (35 miles) with a modern abattoir being situated at Portlethen (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 Aberdeenshire 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.