Farm for sale

Rothiemay AB54

Local Information
Meadow Farm is situated at the foot of scenic Strath Isla in the eastern-most part of the county of Moray. The farm lies on the north side of the B9117 road just two miles to the north-west of the quaint riverside village of Rothiemay, situated on the banks of the River Deveron. This small village of just over 100 people hosts the local primary school, pub/restaurant and sports pitches- quite impressive for a village of its size.

The nearest towns are Keith, with local secondary schooling, and Huntly, which are located to the west and south respectively. Both towns have their own community hospitals and local gp surgeries as well as a plethora of retail outlets, supermarkets, fuel stations, accommodation, eateries and other local services and amenities.

Agriculture plays a key part in the local Aberdeenshire and Moray economy and boasts many services, businesses and contractors. There are local livestock auction marts at Huntly and at Thainstone near Inverurie, which both hold regular weekly sales and special sales throughout the year. Abattoirs are available locally. Local and national livestock haulage is easily supplied in the area.

As well as several local bus services, rail connections are available in Huntly and Keith for onward travel north and west to Elgin and Inverness, and south to Aberdeen and beyond. Aberdeen International Airport is located some 43 miles south-east (approx. 1 hour drive) for national and international flight connections for domestic or business commuting.

Aberdeenshire and Moray are highly regarded for many sporting activities such as golf, mountain biking, trekking and fishing. With beautiful woodland and hill walking trails available on the doorstep, many stunning beaches are also nearby for scenic sunset strolls along the east coast and along the north coast, with scenic fishing villages such as Portsoy and Cullen located nearby. Knock Hill is the main nearby attraction located just 3 miles from Meadow Farm, coming in at a height of about 430m and giving a panoramic view of the north east.

Farm Buildings
Meadow Farm is served by a useful portal frame building alongside a traditional building complemented by concrete aprons, yard and midden. The buildings provide useful and adequate livestock housing and storage of fodder and bedding. Most recently, the buildings have housed the current owners’ sheep for lambing.

1. Portal Frame Shed (14m x 18m)
Steel portal frame, block/Yorkshire boarded walls, fibre cement sheet roof, concrete floors, sheeted sliding doors.

2. Byre (4m x 18m)
Traditional stone and slate construction, box profile sheet roof section, concrete floors, sheeted sliding door.

3. Garage (5m x 10m)
Steel frame, fibre cement cladding and sheeted roof, concrete floor.

4. Midden (18m x 18m)
Part concrete block, part shuttered concrete walls, concrete floor.

Land
The land at Meadow Farm consists of nine iacs-registered field parcels extending to 35.48 ha (87.67 acres) or thereby, as per the attached sale plan. The land is currently utilised for livestock grazing though could be utilised for cropping and hay or silage production in most parts.

The land lies at an altitude of 105m to 130m above sea level with a north-westerly aspect. The land is classified as Grades 3(2) and 4(2) by the James Hutton Institute and would suit a mixed farming system, capable of being cropped. The fields are generally accessed internally from the farm yard area.

Basic Payment Scheme (bps)
bps Entitlements are not included in the asking price but are available for sale by separate negotiation.
Bps Regions: Majority region 1, rest region 2.
Lfa sd.

Accommodation
Meadow Farm Farmhouse is a charming traditional one and a half storey dwelling which boasts stunning rural views over farmland with Meikle Balloch Hill and Little Balloch Hill in the backdrop.

The property comprises good sized room ideal for a family, spread over two floors. The ground floor includes a useful utility room at the main entrance, small bedroom / office and built-in storage. The dining kitchen is a good size and features a striking fitted kitchen with fully integrated appliances, walk-in pantry and lovely views of the garden.

Neutral family bathroom with white suite including bath, cubicle shower, wc and wash hand basin. The good-sized living room has been neutrally decorated with a feature fireplace and garden views.

The first floor comprises two double bedrooms and a smaller single bedroom.

The property is of traditional construction with a more modern flat-roof extension ot the rear. The property was fully refurbished over 10 years ago which included insulation throughout.

Property Details

EPC:
Band D

Windows & Doors:
Double glazing

Council Tax:
Band C

Heating:
Oil Central Heating

Directions
From Huntly, head north on A96 and turn right signposted for Portsoy and Rothiemay. Continue on B9022 for about 6 miles. Turn left at Rothiemay Crossroads onto B9117. Meadow Farm is located 1 mile down on your right.

From Keith, head north-east on Banff Road (A95) and continue for about 5 miles or thereby, turning right onto B9117 signposted ’Rothiemay 3’. Meadow Farm is located around 1.2 miles on your left.

Viewings:
Strictly by appointment only
To arrange a viewing contact Aberdeen & Northern Estates

Entry:
By arrangement

bps Entitlements:
Available by separate negotiation.

Mineral Rights & Sporting Rights:
Included in the sale, insofar as they are owned.

Local Authority:
Moray Council, High Street, Elgin, IV30 9BX.

Note:
Prospective purchasers should note that unless their interest in the property is formally intimated to the selling agents following inspection, the agents cannot guarantee that notice of a closing date for offers will be advised and consequently the property may be sold without notice.

Anti Money Laundering Compliance:
In accordance with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, we are required to carry out checks and due diligence on property purchasers. If an offer has been accepted, the purchaser(s) will need to provide proof of identity, residence and proof of funds, as a minimum, prior to any transaction proceeding.

Offers:
Formal offers, in the acceptable Scottish form should be submitted, along with the relevant anti-money laundering paperwork in accordance with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, through a Scottish Solicitor, to the Selling Agent.

Servitude Rights, Burdens and Wayleaves:
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private. The buyer(s) will be held to have satisfied himself/themselves as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.

Title:
The buyer(s) shall be bound to accept the title as it presently stands in the name of the seller(s) and the conveyance in favour of the buyer(s) shall be subject to all the exceptions, reservations, burdens and conditions presently contained in the title deeds. There shall be excepted from warrandice in the conveyance in favour of the buyer(s) any leases, tenancies, tenants' rights, missives, agreements, rights of possession, rights of way, access rights, and sewerage and drainage facilities, and all other servitudes and other rights without prejudice to the right of the buyer(s) to quarrel or impugn the same on any ground not inferring warrandice against the seller(s).