TIPPERTY FARMAUCHENBLAE, LAURENCEKIRK

Aberdeen 01224 860710aberdeen@galbraithgroup.com

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 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)

Lot 1

Lot 1

LOCATIONTipperty 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.

VIEWINGStrictly by appointing with the sole selling agents –Galbraith, 337 North Deeside Road, Cults, Aberdeen, AB15 9SN. Tel: 01224 860710. Fax: 01224 869023. Email: aberdeen@galbraithgroup.com

DIRECTIONSTravelling 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.

SITUATIONTipperty 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 service to London.Lot 1 Lot 1

DESCRIPTIONTipperty Farm is situated in the former county of Kincardineshire being on the northern fringe of the Howe O’ the Mearns, a well known farming area being sought after for its productive land.

The 2 bedroom farmhouse is conveniently located adjacent to an extensive range of modern farm buildings. In addition to the core farming assets there is a redundant farmhouse and outbuildings at Corsebauld.

The land at Tipperty Farm, extending to 437.48 hectares (1,081.03 acres) or thereby and enjoys good access from the public road network.

According to the James Hutton Institute the majority of the land is classified as Grade 3(2) with a small area of Grade 3(1) and Grade 4.

The land is registered with SGRPID for IACS purposes and is situated between 140 and 220 metres above sea level.

Lot 1: The FarmhouseAlthough modest in size the farmhouse is conveniently situated adjacent to the farm buildings and offers scope for expansion. Of brick construction with a harl finish under a slate roof, the farmhouse enjoys a pleasant southerly aspect.

With reference to the floorplan, the accommodation is over a single floor, as follows:

• Sitting Room with wood burning stove• Kitchen with fitted oak floor and wall units, incorporating

integrated appliances• 2 x double bedrooms• Utility Room with Shower Room and WC adjacent• The Council tax band is D• The EPC rating is E

The farmhouse sits to the south of the farm buildings, enjoys double glazing and oil fired central heating throughout.

The Farm BuildingsThe 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 Court42m 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-To12m x 6.2m, on south elevation of block wall construction with open sides and front.

2. Sheep Shed35.6m x 15m, of steel portal frame construction, concrete block walls, vent air cladding to eaves, corrugated roof, earth floor/

3. Lambing Shed31.8m 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 Court31.8m x 14.8m, of steel portal frame construction with block walls, Yorkshire boarding above, corrugated roof, concrete floor with centre feed passage.

5. Cattle Court31.8m 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 Shed32m x 30.2m, of steel portal frame construction, profile cladding to eaves, corrugated roof and concrete floor.

7. Feed Store24.9m x 14.7m, of steel portal frame construction, concrete block walls, vent air cladding, corrugated roof, and concrete floor.

8. Covered Silage Pit43.6m x 13.1m, of concrete portal frame construction, concrete walls and floor, corrugated roof.

9. Workshop18.2m x 8.8m, of steel lean-to construction with block walls, asbestos roof and concrete floor.

10. Cattle Court18.2m x 7.8m, of steel lean-to construction, block walls, corrugated roof and concrete floor.

11. Malgar Slurry StoreOf steel panel construction with a capacity of 1,225 cubic metres of slurry which is pumped from the adjacent slatted court.

12. Slatted Cattle Court41m 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 Shed22m x 13.6m, of steel portal frame construction, concrete block walls, profile cladding, corrugated roof and concrete floor.

14. Hay Shed27m x 8.9m, of pole barn construction with partial block walls, profile cladding, corrugated roof and earth floor.

The LandThe 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 BuildingsCorsebauld 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 enjoys wonderful privacy and views.

The Council Tax Band is E

EPC rating being E

Lot 2: Lot 2 comprises 2 enclosures extending to 48.51 hectares (119.87 acres). According to the James Hutton Institute the majority of the land is classified as Grade 3(2) being of a southerly aspect.

The land is registered with SGRPID for IACS purposes, is situated between 135 and 185 metres above sea level and is situated within the Strathmore and Fife NVZ.

Lot 3:Lot 3 comprises 6 enclosures and extends to 60.68 hectares (149.96 acres). According to the James Hutton Institute the majority of the land is classified as Grade 3(2) being of a southerly aspect.

The land is registered with SGRPID for IACS purposes and qualifies for LFASS payments, being situated between 125 and 220 metres above sea level.

GENERAL INFORMATION

LOCAL AUTHORITY Aberdeenshire Council, Viewmount, Arduthie Road, Stonehaven, AB39 2DQ. Telephone 0345 608 1207

RURAL PAYMENTS AND INSPECTION DIRECTORATE (SGRPID)Thainstone Court, Inverurie, AB51 5YA, Tel: 0300 244 6822. Farm Code 467/0040.

METHOD OF SALEFor sale as a Whole or in 3 Lots.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME (BPS)The majority of the land is eligible for claiming Basic Payments. The BPS entitlements have been established by the seller and are not included in the sale of the land. A buyer(s) will take over and pay for at valuation the Basic Payment Scheme entitlements established on the land for sale. All payments relating to the 2020 year will be retained by the seller. The buyer(s) will be responsible upon occupation of the subjects of sale to fully comply with the statutory management requirements to maintain the farmland in Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition as laid down under the cross Compliance Rules of the Basic Payment Scheme 2020 for the rest of the scheme year.

The farm currently has an allocation of entitlements as follows:Region 1: 402.81 units @ €165.63 (excluding greening).In the event that the land be sold in Lots the entitlements will be apportioned accordingly.

LESS FAVOURED AREA SCHEME (LFASS)The land in Lots 1 and 3 qualify for LFASS payments.

SPORTINGSWhilst the Sporting Rights have not been formally exercised in recent years but the aspect and topography of the land would lend itself to driven pheasant and partridge shooting. In addition to which there is ample opportunity for roe deer stalking.

MINERALSThe Mineral Rights are included in the sale, insofar as they are owned.

TIMBERAll fallen and standing timber is included in the sale insofar as they are owned.

POSSESSION AND ENTRYVacant possession and entry will be given on completion or such mutual time to be agreed by the seller and the purchaser.

INGOING VALUATIONThe purchaser(s) shall, in addition to the purchase price, be obliged to take over and pay for at a valuation to be agreed by a mutually appointed valuer(s) with respect to the following:

All cultivations and growing crops on a seeds, labour, lime, fertilizer, sprays and machinery basis with an increment representing the enhanced value of the establishment and age of such crops.

All hay, straw fodder, roots, silage and farmyard manure and other produce at market value. All oils, fuels, fertilizers, sprays, chemicals seeds and sundries at cost.

Note: If the amount of the valuations has not been agreed on the date fixed for completion, then the purchaser shall pay to the seller such a sum as the selling agents shall certify on account at the valuation pending agreement. Should the payment not be made within seven days then the interest will become payable on outstanding monies at 8% over the Bank of Scotland borrowing rate as adjusted from time to time.

Lot 2

Lot 3

DEPOSITA deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid within seven days of the completion of Missives. The deposit will be non-refundable in the event of the purchaser(s) failing to pay the purchase price or failing to complete for reasons not attributable to the seller of the seller’s agents.

HEALTH & SAFETYThe property is an agricultural holding and appropriate caution should be exercised at all times during inspection, particularly in reference to the farm buildings.

WIND TURBINESThere is planning consent (2017/1344) granted by Aberdeenshire Council on 28 July 2017 for two 800kW wind turbines, a substation and associated tracks on Herscha Hill.

MORTGAGE FINANCEGalbraith are approved agents for the Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AMC) and we can assist you in securing finance loans for a variety of farming purposes including the purchase of land and property, facilitate and reschedule debt, and to provide working capital for diverse creation, and improving on erected farm buildings. For further details and to discuss any proposals in connection please contact Robert Taylor on 0800 3899448. Email: robert.taylor@galbraithgroup.com

CLOSING DATEA closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have noted their interest through lawyers to Galbraith, in writing, will be advised of a closing date, unless the property has been sold previously. The Seller will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any offer, and has the right to accept an offer at any time or withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs incurred by interested parties.

OFFERSFormal offers in the acceptable Scottish form should be submitted, through a Scottish Lawyer, to Galbraith, 337 North Deeside Road, Cults, Aberdeen, AB15 9SN.

ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) REGULATIONSPlease note that under the 2017 AML regulations we are legally required to carry out money laundering checks against purchasers. To enable us to complete these checks purchasers will need to provide along with their offer either:

a) originals of primary (eg a passport) and secondary (eg current council tax or utility bill) ID; or

b) copies of such primary and secondary ID certified and dated by the purchasers’ solicitors as true copies along with written confirmation from the purchasers’ solicitors that they accept that we will be relying on this copy ID for AML purposes.

Failure to provide this information may result in an offer not being considered.

THIRD PARTY RIGHTS AND SERVITUDESThe subjects are sold together with, and subject to, all existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves in all respects thereof. The property is also sold subject to the rights of public access under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. There is a public footpath running from Feughside to the Brig of Boggendreip that follows the private road to Corsebauld. In addition there is a wayleave agreement in favour of Scottish & Southern Energy where electricity poles crossing the land.

SERVICESTipperty Farm is served by mains electricity and water. Drainage from the farmhouse is via a septic tank and soakaway. The farmhouse enjoys oil fired central heating. Corsebauld farmhouse enjoys mains electricity and private water supply with drainage via a septic tank and soakaway. There is oil fired central heating installed in the farmhouse.

IMPORTANT NOTESThese particulars are intended to give a fair and overall description of the property. If any points are relevant to your interest, please ask for further information, prior to viewing.

Prospective purchasers are advised to seek their own professional advice.

Areas, measurements and distances are given as a guide. Photographs depict only certain parts of the property. Nothing within the particulars shall be deemed to be a statement as to the structural condition, nor guarantee the working order of services and appliances.

These particulars shall not be binding on our clients whether acted on or otherwise, unless the same is incorporated within a written document, signed by our clients or on their behalf, satisfying the requirements of Section 3 of The Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995.

Particulars were prepared and photographs taken in February 2020.

LOT FIELD NO PLOUGABLE PERMANENT GRASS OTHER TOTAL CROP

HA AC HA AC HA AC HA AC 2020

1 1 9.69 23.94 9.69 23.94 GRASS

2 10.92 26.98 10.92 26.98 GRASS

3 7.98 19.72 7.98 19.72 GRASS

5 11.24 27.77 0.06 0.15 11.30 27.92 GRASS

6 7.90 19.52 0.70 1.73 8.60 21.25 GRASS

7 9.76 24.12 0.32 0.79 10.08 24.91 GRASS

8 11.06 27.33 11.06 27.33 GRASS

10 5.08 12.55 5.08 12.55 GRASS

11 9.41 23.25 9.41 23.25 YOUNG GRASS

12 1.55 3.83 0.29 0.72 1.84 4.55 GRASS

13 8.36 20.66 0.16 0.40 8.52 21.05 GRASS

14 7.28 17.99 7.28 17.99 YOUNG GRASS

15 6.25 15.44 6.25 15.44 GRASS

16 0.34 0.84 0.34 0.84 GRASS

17 12.49 30.86 0.10 0.25 12.59 31.11 GRASS

18 8.73 21.57 8.73 21.57 GRASS

19 14.77 36.50 1.55 3.83 16.32 40.33 YOUNG GRASS

20 3.50 8.65 0.54 1.33 4.04 9.98 GRASS

21 1.36 3.36 1.36 3.36 GRASS

22 3.52 8.70 0.06 0.15 3.58 8.85 GRASS

23 14.39 35.56 0.03 0.07 14.42 35.63 GRASS

24 16.53 40.85 16.53 40.85 SB

25 5.04 12.18 0.26 0.64 5.30 13.10 GRASS

26 26.24 63.42 0.43 1.06 26.67 65.90 GRASS

27 28.25 68.28 28.25 69.81 GRASS

28 12.80 30.94 12.80 31.63 GRASS

29 18.95 45.80 0.47 1.16 19.42 47.99 GRASS

30 10.39 25.67 10.39 25.67 SB

31 1.44 3.56 1.44 3.56 TREES

32 19.25 47.57 19.25 47.57 TREES

33 15.27 37.73 0.09 0.22 15.36 37.95 SB

RYB 3.80 9.39 3.80 9.39

180.55 446.14 118.50 287.88 29.55 73.02 328.60 811.97

2 4 11.42 28.22 11.42 28.22 GRASS

9 37.09 91.65 37.09 91.65 SB

RYB 0.22 0.54 0.22 0.54 GRASS

48.51 119.87 0.00 0.00 0.22 0.54 48.73 120.41

3 34 20.22 49.96 20.22 49.96 SB

35 8.14 20.11 8.14 20.11 GRASS

36 8.87 21.92 8.87 21.92 GRASS

37 6.47 15.99 6.47 15.99 GRASS

38 5.54 13.69 5.54 13.69 GRASS

39 11.45 28.29 11.45 28.29 GRASS

RYB 0.15 0.37 0.15 0.37 GRASS

60.69 149.96 0.00 0.00 0.15 0.37 60.84 150.34

289.75 715.97 118.50 287.88 29.92 73.93 438.17 1082.72