Property description
McEwan Fraser Legal are delighted to offer a wonderful opportunity to purchase this very appealing and easily managed agricultural holding. This well-ordered farm comes with ample modern and traditional outbuildings in an excellent location.
The land is mainly south and south-west facing and is split by the B874 road turning inland off the A836. It has been well farmed mainly under grass and resown in rotation. It has secure enclosures surrounded by stock proof fences, stone dykes and Caithness flagstone with all eleven fields being serviced with mains water and troughs. The ground is classified 31/32 on the Macaulay Land Scale which is defined as capable of producing consistently high yields of cereals and grass.
OUTBUILDINGS
There are a good range of well-maintained buildings that are designed for the holding and also suitable for business use if required. They comprise of the original traditional stone built buildings that are converted to suit up to date use along with the modern sheeted roofed portal framed buildings with concrete block & sheeted walls. All outbuildings have concrete floors and electricity.
Dimensions as follows â
Byre/cattle fold/implement shed: 7.43 x 5.58 sq.m. (80 x 60sq.ft.) with 3.71x 2.79 sq.m. (40 x 30sq.ft.) extension.
Dutch barn: 5.58 x 2.79 sq.m. (60 x 30sq.ft.)
Implement shed: 3.71 x 1.86 sq.m. (40 x 20sq.ft.)
Grain store: 2.42 x 1.12 sq.m. (26 x 12sq.ft.)
Workshop: 1.3 x 2.79 sq.m. (25 x 30 sq.ft.) with floored loft.
There are large concrete areas surrounding these buildings including a cattle handling area and all other areas around are laid out with self-draining hard standing.
THE FARM HOUSE
This immaculate three/four bedroom, one and a half storey farmhouse initially dates from 1921 has been sensitively renovated in recent years and finished to a high standard of fittings and decor. Constructed with dressed sandstone walls under a Welsh slate roof the original building has been complemented by the addition of a modern extension of similar build.
The accommodation is entered on the lower floor through the impressive hallway to the lounge, bedroom, well-fitted breakfasting kitchen, dining room (could also be used as a fourth bedroom), large all-season sunroom and WC.
The upper floor comprises of two further bedrooms and a large bathroom with separate shower. All bedrooms come with fitted wardrobes with extensive storage a feature of the property.
The property benefits from oil fired central heating and modern double glazing.
The landscaped garden area is south facing and is mainly laid to lawn offset with mature shrubs. In addition, a vegetable plot and two paved patio areas have also been created. The concrete garage seamlessly adjoins the house and has an electrically operated door. The tarred area at the front of the house provides parking for a number of vehicles.
Council tax band C.
Arable farm extending to 31.38ha or thereby (77.53ac) of arable farm land offered as a whole or in two lots with vacant possession.
Lot 1
House, farm buildings, hard standing and 35 acres in 6 enclosures. With immaculate three/four bedroom farm house and ample well maintained modern and traditional outbuildings and 35 acres of arable land in 8 enclosures.
Offers over £320,000
Lot 2
42.75 acres of arable land in 6 enclosures
Offers in the region of £100,000
By appointment through McEwan Fraser Legal on 01463 211 116
McEwan Fraser Legal are open 7 days a week: 8am - Midnight Monday to Friday & 9am - 10pm Saturday & Sunday to book your viewing appointment.
Extras (Included in the sale): Oil-fired range cooker, integrated washing machine, dishwasher and fridge/freezer.
Property Features :
- 4 bedrooms
- 2 public rooms
- 1 bathroom