Land For Sale £270,000
Viewing
By appointment
Directions
From Inverurie, travel north on the A96 towards Huntly turning left at the Oyne Fork onto the B9002. Continue on this road, passing through Oyne and Insch, for around 11 miles. Upon reaching the village of Kennethmont, turn left where signposted ‘Clatt 2’. Continue on this road for around 1½ miles and Mains Farm is situated on the left hand side. The exact location can be seen on the attached os extract plan.
Situation
Mains Farm and Southview enjoy a rural yet accessible setting in the heart of Aberdeenshire, an area well known for its fertile land and productive mixed farms. The area is well provided by agricultural suppliers and livestock marts at Huntly and the Thainstone Centre in Inverurie, home of anm Group and the agri-hub for the North East of Scotland.
Mains Farm and Southview are within easy reach of a wide range of services and amenities. The market town of Huntly (9 miles) to the north provides shops, two supermarkets, healthcare and secondary education at The Gordon Schools. Alford to the south (9 miles) also provides shopping facilities and a modern Community Campus with swimming pool. There is a railway station at both Huntly and Insch with regular services to the cities of Aberdeen and Inverness. The nearest village is Clatt, around ½ a mile south, where there is a primary school, play park and village hall.
There are a wealth of recreational and leisure opportunities to be found nearby and in wider Aberdeenshire including hillwalking, fishing, skiing at The Lecht, the Nordic Ski and Outdoor Centre in Huntly, golf courses, water sports, Insch Airfield, coastal trails, Cairngorms National Park and the Castle and Whisky trails. Situated a short drive away is The National Trust owned Leith Hall Garden & Estate with picturesque walks and walled garden.
Aberdeen is some 35 miles distant and provides retail, leisure and recreational facilities in the acknowledged Oil Capital of Europe. Aberdeen International Airport is located just north of the city and is also the location of P & J Live, the largest event complex in the North of Scotland. The Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route has greatly improved access and travelling time throughout the area and beyond.
Entry
By agreement post harvest 2021.
Bps Entitlements/lfa
bps Entitlements not included in sale price but available by separate negotiation. All Region 1. All land lfa.
Mineral Rights and Sporting Rights
Included in sale in so far as they are owned.
Local Authority
Aberdeenshire Council, Marr Area Office, School Road, Alford, AB33 8TY
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.
Lot 1 - Mains Farm East
Farm Buildings
Lot 1 includes a useful range of farm buildings at Mains Farm providing around 1400m2 of floor space in total. The buildings are predominantly of modern steel portal frame construction and provide capacity for approximately 550 tonnes of grain, 520 round bales and 150 head of cattle. The farm buildings, with approximate sizes, comprise:
Grain Store 28m x 15m
Lean-to Cattle Court 28m x 9m
Straw Barn 15m x 12m
Cattle Courts/Silage Pit 23m x 18m
General Purpose Shed 19m x 6m
Land
Lot 1 comprises iacs registered land extending to 24.85Ha (61.4 acres) or thereby, split into 4 main enclosures with some small areas of woodland. According to the James Hutton Institute, the land is classified as Grade 3(2) and lies at an altitude of between 210m-230m above sea level. The land is being left in excellent heart having been farmed in an arable and temporary grass 8 year rotation. The farmland has produced consistently high yields of spring barley and wheat and has been previously cropped with seed potatoes and carrots.
By appointment
Directions
From Inverurie, travel north on the A96 towards Huntly turning left at the Oyne Fork onto the B9002. Continue on this road, passing through Oyne and Insch, for around 11 miles. Upon reaching the village of Kennethmont, turn left where signposted ‘Clatt 2’. Continue on this road for around 1½ miles and Mains Farm is situated on the left hand side. The exact location can be seen on the attached os extract plan.
Situation
Mains Farm and Southview enjoy a rural yet accessible setting in the heart of Aberdeenshire, an area well known for its fertile land and productive mixed farms. The area is well provided by agricultural suppliers and livestock marts at Huntly and the Thainstone Centre in Inverurie, home of anm Group and the agri-hub for the North East of Scotland.
Mains Farm and Southview are within easy reach of a wide range of services and amenities. The market town of Huntly (9 miles) to the north provides shops, two supermarkets, healthcare and secondary education at The Gordon Schools. Alford to the south (9 miles) also provides shopping facilities and a modern Community Campus with swimming pool. There is a railway station at both Huntly and Insch with regular services to the cities of Aberdeen and Inverness. The nearest village is Clatt, around ½ a mile south, where there is a primary school, play park and village hall.
There are a wealth of recreational and leisure opportunities to be found nearby and in wider Aberdeenshire including hillwalking, fishing, skiing at The Lecht, the Nordic Ski and Outdoor Centre in Huntly, golf courses, water sports, Insch Airfield, coastal trails, Cairngorms National Park and the Castle and Whisky trails. Situated a short drive away is The National Trust owned Leith Hall Garden & Estate with picturesque walks and walled garden.
Aberdeen is some 35 miles distant and provides retail, leisure and recreational facilities in the acknowledged Oil Capital of Europe. Aberdeen International Airport is located just north of the city and is also the location of P & J Live, the largest event complex in the North of Scotland. The Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route has greatly improved access and travelling time throughout the area and beyond.
Entry
By agreement post harvest 2021.
Bps Entitlements/lfa
bps Entitlements not included in sale price but available by separate negotiation. All Region 1. All land lfa.
Mineral Rights and Sporting Rights
Included in sale in so far as they are owned.
Local Authority
Aberdeenshire Council, Marr Area Office, School Road, Alford, AB33 8TY
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.
Lot 1 - Mains Farm East
Farm Buildings
Lot 1 includes a useful range of farm buildings at Mains Farm providing around 1400m2 of floor space in total. The buildings are predominantly of modern steel portal frame construction and provide capacity for approximately 550 tonnes of grain, 520 round bales and 150 head of cattle. The farm buildings, with approximate sizes, comprise:
Grain Store 28m x 15m
Lean-to Cattle Court 28m x 9m
Straw Barn 15m x 12m
Cattle Courts/Silage Pit 23m x 18m
General Purpose Shed 19m x 6m
Land
Lot 1 comprises iacs registered land extending to 24.85Ha (61.4 acres) or thereby, split into 4 main enclosures with some small areas of woodland. According to the James Hutton Institute, the land is classified as Grade 3(2) and lies at an altitude of between 210m-230m above sea level. The land is being left in excellent heart having been farmed in an arable and temporary grass 8 year rotation. The farmland has produced consistently high yields of spring barley and wheat and has been previously cropped with seed potatoes and carrots.
