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CARESTONB R E C H I N • A N G U S

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AN EXCEPTIONAL MIXED LOWGROUND ESTATE WITH DIVERSIFIED INCOME CENTRED AROUND A HISTORIC CASTLE WITH A FASCINATING INTERIOR

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CARESTONB R E C H I N • A N G U S

Brechin 5 miles • Dundee 23 miles • Aberdeen 43 miles • Edinburgh 82 miles

(Distances are approximate)

IMPOSING CASTLE COMPRISING:

4 reception rooms • library

6 principal bedrooms and 5 bathrooms

Sheltered gardens and attractive policy parkland

3 estate cottages

Farmhouse and 2 farm cottages

Agricultural buildings including potato and grain stores

About 1,012 acres arable

About 183 acres pasture

About 213 acres of commercial and amenity woodland

1.6 miles of fishing on River South Esk

Roe deer stalking

About 1,528 acres (618 ha) in total

For sale as a whole or in 8 lots

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SITUATIONThe estate of Careston lies 5 miles to the southwest of Brechin with its 13th century cathedral in the county of Angus near the east coast of Scotland. Angus has a rich and varied landscape encompassing heather clad rolling hills and glens; rich fertile soils on the Vale of Strathmore; and a vibrant coastline between Dundee and Montrose which boasts a mix of links golf courses, shallow bays, dramatic cliffs and tidal basins rich in birdlife.

Careston is easily and readily accessed with excellent communication links by road, rail and air. The A90 dual carriageway provides quick and easy access south to Dundee (23 miles) and beyond to Perth (44 miles) where it joins Scotland’s motorway network, and north to Aberdeen (43 miles). Aberdeen and Edinburgh airports (46 and 81 miles respectively) both provide a wide range of domestic, European and international flights with the former now being reached via the new city bypass greatly reducing drive time. Dundee Airport has a daily service during the working week to London City Airport.

There are three direct train services daily to London (King’s Cross) from Montrose (13 miles), with a fastest scheduled journey time of 6 hours and 16 minutes, in addition to joining the Caledonian sleeper service at Edinburgh Waverley six days a week, Sunday to Friday.

Locally, the towns of Brechin and Forfar (8 miles) provide everyday facilities including supermarket shopping, banking, medical centres, primary and secondary schooling. The city of Dundee, which has developed as a “tech hub”, provides a wider range of shops and professional services together with an array of cultural services including the recently opened V&A Museum on the regenerated waterfront. The city is also home to the universities of Dundee and Abertay, and is an established centre of excellence in education and life sciences.

Private schooling in the area includes Lathallan at Johnshaven (21 miles), Dundee High School, and in Aberdeen: Robert Gordon’s, The Albyn, St Margaret’s (girls) and the International School; all within daily commuting distance.

The area boasts numerous recreational activities including many fine golf courses, both links and parkland play. Locally there are challenging 18 hole courses at Edzell, Brechin and Montrose, whilst to the south lie Carnoustie and St Andrews, both of which have both hosted The Open, the latter being globally recognised as “the home of golf”. In addition to the estate’s own resources, salmon fishing can be taken on the Rivers North and South Esk as well as on the River Tay to the south and River Dee to the north whilst driven grouse shooting can be enjoyed in the nearby Angus Glens, which also provide fantastic hill walking. The Grampian and Cairngorm Mountains to the north offer more challenging slopes and the opportunity to ski in winter when conditions allow.

The local area is well supplied by agricultural merchants, machinery dealers and grain merchants and includes an excellent weekly livestock market in Forfar.

HISTORICAL & ARCHITECTURAL NOTECareston Castle has a long and colourful history. It is thought that the original keep, which dates from the late 13th century, was the home of Keraldus, court officer (or dempster) to the Earls of Angus, who referred to it as Keraldiston which later became Caraldstone and then Careston.

The Lairds of Careston took the heraldic name of Dempster, and the castle remained within the Dempster family until the death of William Dempster around 1529. History suggests that the castle then belonged to Sir Henry Lindsay of Kinfauns (also known at the 13th Earl of Crawford). At that time Forfarshire, as the county was known, was referred to as “The Land of the Lindsays” such was the extent of their land holding. Sir Henry is accredited with building the “new place of Carraldstone” which was a tall L shaped house. Sir Henry is said to have sold the estate to Adam Rae, a merchant from Edinburgh, in 1612. Following a short tenure the castle was purchased by 2nd Lord Spynie, Sir Henry’s nephew, who

revamped the castle’s interior throughout the 1620s.

The castle was subsequently purchased by Sir Alexander Carnegie who is believed to have made further internal changes to the castle. Both Lindsay and Carnegie shared a passion for heraldic treatments which may account for the very elaborately carved pink sandstone mantelpieces which are a particular feature in the drawing room, dining room and principal bedroom.

Careston was described in 1682 as “without debait the best gentleman’s house in the shyre”.

In 1701, the castle was acquired by Sir John Stewart of Grandtully & Murthly who added a wing to create a symmetrical U shaped four storey house of five bays with short projecting gables at each end together with his coat of arms above the front door.

By 1721 the castle belonged to Major George Skene and passed down through his family to his great grand-daughter who married Alexander, the 3rd Earl of Fife. About 1790 a grandiose staircase hall was added at the rear and the 16th century corner-turrets were embellished with crenellations in the Gothic style.

Further additions at the back and a loggia across the front were made for John Adamson, son of a Dundee whaling captain and owner of the Erichtside linen works at Blairgowrie, who purchased Careston in 1872 from the 5th Earl of Fife. The Adamson family have continued to occupy the castle as their family home to the present day. Careston Castle and its fascinating interior were featured in Country Life magazine in March 1913.

(Source: Landed Families Website)

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FARMINGThe vast majority of the land has been farmed in recent years by way of contract farming agreements with the main focus of activity being centred around Nether Careston. The remaining land which comprises policy parkland and permanent grass is let separately on seasonal grazing agreements.

The arable land is classified predominantly as Grade 2 by the James Hutton Institute for Soil Research, with the majority of the remainder being classified as Grade 3(1), and lies between 40m and 100m above sea level. The soils can be described as humus-iron podzols; some brown forest soils and gleys. The land has good working depths which are capable of producing good crops of cereals, vegetables and potatoes. The land is relatively flat with pockets of undulations and has a generally southerly aspect.

The land can be summarised as follows: -

LAND TYPE* ACRES HECTARES

Arable 1012.18 409.79

Pasture 183.40 74.25

Woodland 213.14 74.25

Other * 119.95 48.56

TOTAL 1528.67 618.89

‘*”Other” includes field areas not eligible for BPS payments as well as road, tracks, miscellaneous etc.

Land is let out on a seasonal basis for both potatoes and vegetable crops (carrots and peas). These crops are incorporated into the cropping rotation which includes winter wheats and spring barley. A field cropping schedule including the provisional cropping for 2022 is detailed on the reverse of the lotted sale plan.

FORESTRYThe woodlands, extending to about 213 acres in total, have been actively managed historically for sport and shelter but in more recent years for both amenity and commercial return. The improvement in UK timber prices has boosted estate income significantly in the last two years from this long term asset class which contributes in many other ways to the overall character and bio-diversity of the estate. A number of compartments were clear felled in 2020 and have subsequently been re-stocked in accordance with the Estate Forest Plan. A number of mature compartments across the estate are scheduled to be clear-felled in 2025. There is considered to be scope to plant more trees, both commercial and native woodlands, across the estate and further enhance the landscape. In particular North Wood (Lot 6) lends itself to further afforestation.

SPORTING AND FISHINGThe woodlands at Careston and the surrounding area support a healthy population of roe deer. The challenging and interesting topography of the ground provides exciting and enjoyable stalking which is currently let on an annual basis with 28 does and 8 bucks culled in 2020.

In the past there has been a driven pheasant and partridge shoot which could be developed again whilst utilising and adapting current woodlands, the creation of new woodlands and game crops. Most recently a few days of walked up rough shooting has been enjoyed each season.

There is about a mile and a half of salmon and sea trout fishing, known as the Upper Careston Beat, on the River South Esk. The fishing is currently let to a local fishing syndicate on an annual basis with a ten year average of 46 salmon and 25 sea trout. The beat provides for a peaceful stroll along the river bank or a tranquil picnic spot by the fishing hut in addition to the joy of casting a fly in the early evening.

CARESTONCareston is an exceptional mixed lowground estate extending in total to about 1,528 acres. The nearby heather clad Angus Glens to the north provide a wonderful backdrop. Careston Castle lies at the heart of the estate surrounded by wonderful parkland policies, mature woodland and beyond by high quality arable land. The main agricultural unit of Nether Careston lies to the south of the A90 and to its east are the adjoining lands of Balnabreich (pronounced “Bonnybreich”). Mains of Careston lies immediately to the east of Careston

Castle and is bounded to its east by a minor public road off which direct access can be taken to offlying arable and grass fields. The North Wood forms the northern boundary of the estate whilst the southern boundary is demarked by the River South Esk and its associated fishing beat. Interspersed across the estate are a number of let residential properties which provide a valuable contribution to the significant income generated from agricultural, and more recently forestry, returns.

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ESTATE DWELLINGSIn addition to Careston Castle there are six residential properties included in the lotted sale. The dwellings range from two bedroom cottages to a larger four bedroom farmhouse. The residential properties are predominantly let on Short Assured Tenancies (SATs) or Private Residential Tenancies (PRTs) with one (Castle Cottage on Lot 1) currently occupied by an employee.

Lot No Map Ref Cottage Name Summary Accommodation

1 2 Castle Cottage 2 bedroom detached cottage

1 3 East Docote 3 bedroom semi detached cottage

1 4 West Docote 4 bedroom semi detached cottage

3 5 Mains of Careston 3 bedroom detached cottage

4 6 Nether Careston Farmhouse 4 bedroom farmhouse

4 7 Grieve’s Cottage 2 bedroom detached cottage

Across the wider estate, there are a significant number of dwellings which are recognised as being a valuable asset generating a consistently high level of return (c.4%). There has been an ongoing programme of rolling investment into the housing stock to ensure all properties are well maintained and remain fully let. All let properties currently have an EPC rating of E or above and are fully compliant with electrical and carbon monoxide regulations. The style and construction of the properties is relatively consistent, with the majority being of traditional stone construction and situated in small clusters across the estate.

Prospective purchasers should note that there are 13 residential properties located within the boundaries of the various lots (coloured purple on the sale plan) which are also available. Over and above these properties there are a further six cottages on Careston, which are also available, and together with the above complete the current let residential portfolio across the estate.

Located in Lot No

Map Ref Cottage Name Summary Accommodation

1 8 & 9 East & South Drum 2 x 3 bedroom detached cottage

3 10 & 11 West & East Mains 2 x 2 bedroom semi detached cottage

3 12 Park Cottage 3 bedroom detached cottage

4 13 & 14 West & East Cotton 2 x 2 bedroom semi-detached cottage

4 15 & 16 Lower & Upper Gateside 2 x 3 bedroom flat

5 17Balnabreich Farmhouse & Steading

6 bedroom farmhouse, paddock and derelict steading with development potential. About 8.5 acres

5 18 - 20 Nos 1 - 3 Balnabreich2 x 3 bedroom and 1 x 2 bedroom (No 20) terraced cottages

Further information in respect of all residential properties on the estate can be obtained from the selling agents.

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIESThe estate occupies a strategic position lying either side of the A90, a major trunk road, connecting central Scotland to Aberdeen and the northeast. There are various sites and unused farm buildings which, subject to gaining the relevant consents and permissions, offer excellent potential for residential development or potential commercial uses.

From the 1st April 2021 new permitted development rights came into force in Scotland in relation to agricultural buildings. In certain instances, development proposals will no longer require planning consent. Prospective applicants should be aware that a prior approval with the respective planning authority will be required before development can commence.

LOTTING SUMMARYCareston Estate is being offered for sale as a whole or in 8 lots as summarised below and as shown on the accompanying sale plan:

Lot No. Name Summary of Properties Acres

1 Careston Castle Careston Castle, Castle Cottage, East & West Docote Cottages, 143 acres arable, 29 acres pasture, 137 acres woodland and 33 acres other. 345

2 Careston South Parcel of land comprising 107 acres Class 2 arable, 9 acres woodland and 2 acres other. 119

3 Mains of Careston 3 bedroom cottage, steading (cattle court, general purpose building and bull pens), 162 acres Class 2 arable, 15 acres pasture, 1 acre woodland and 15 acres other.

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4 Nether Careston Farmhouse (4 bedrooms), Grieve’s Cottage (3 bedrooms), range of agricultural sheds and potato store, 365 acres Class 2 and 3(1) arable, 13 acres pasture, 32 acres woodland (including re-stocked compartments) and 13 acres other.

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5 Balnabreich Block of land comprising 152 acres predominantly Class 2 arable, 14 acres pasture, 2 acres woodland and 10 acres other. 178

6 North Wood Outlying block of grazing and woodlands comprising 107 acres permanent pasture, 28 acres of recently re-planted woodlands and 11 acres other. 147

7 Careston North Three contiguous fields totalling 80 acres Class 2 and 3(2) arable, 3 acres pasture, 1 acre woodland and 3 acres other. 89

8 Upper Careston Beat0.1 miles double bank and 1.5 miles single bank of salmon and sea trout fishing on the River South Esk with a ten year average of 46 salmon and 25 sea trout.

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Castle Cottage

West and East Docote

East & South Drum

Balnabreich Farmhouse & Steading

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LOT 1: CARESTON CASTLE - 345 ACRES

Careston Castle At the heart of the estate lies Careston Castle, surrounded by glorious gardens, mature policy parkland and attractive amenity woodland. Approached directly off the A90 through a stone pillared entrance, the south drive is flanked on either side by paddocks and woodland enclosed by iron post and rail fencing and winds its way to an extensive gravel parking area in front of the castle. The drive continues around the castle to the rear and associated courtyard before linking into the back drive.

Careston Castle is an impressive Category A Listed mansion house of significant architectural merit which stands proudly in its surroundings. Built of red sandstone with a slate roof the castle has many defining features including crow stepped gables, castellated turrets, pillared loggia and astragal windows. Internally, there are many fine features including timber panelled reception rooms, stone and timber flooring, beautiful stone fireplaces with intricate carved figures and surrounds. The detailed stonework is believed to be some of the finest in Scotland and it is thought to be based on the work of French designer Jacques du Cerceau.

The privacy of Careston Castle is protected and enhanced by the many mature trees which surround the house and in particular a significant woodland plantation lying either side of the long south drive which provides shelter and absorbs road noise when there is a south wind.

Careston Castle is a much cherished and comfortable family home behind its grand exterior. The accommodation adapts to provide contained day to day family living whilst reserving generously proportioned reception rooms for entertaining and guest bedrooms for larger family gatherings.

The principal accommodation is set over two floors (the majority of the ground floor is currently utilised as storage space and the third floor could be developed to provide further bedrooms) with the reception rooms located on the first floor and bedrooms on the second floor as illustrated on the accompanying floor plans.

There are a number of entrances to the castle; two formal entrances at the western end and centre of the loggia; and an informal everyday entrance at the eastern end. The central

entrance leads through to the Adam Ceiling Hall which it is thought was added to the castle when in fashion during the Georgian period. Today, the impressive wide stone staircase with its cable moulded shaft from the west entrance leads guests up to the library and into the drawing room beyond.

In contrast, a narrow spiral stone staircase leads from a small inviting entrance hall at the eastern entrance up to the first floor dining room which is the real hub of the house. A spectacular vaulted stone ceiling leads through to the drawing room adjacent. The south facing drawing room has wonderful open views of the surrounding parkland and boasts an impressive stone fireplace adorned above with the Scottish Royal Coat of Arms.

The dining room, which comfortably seats a party of 10, also has an impressive stone fireplace which has the Airlie coat of arms carved above and is well served by the adjacent breakfasting kitchen which has a four door oil fired AGA and a cosy snug off. A rear staircase leads directly down from the kitchen to a pantry and laundry conveniently sited by the back door which leads directly out onto a paved terrace in the garden. From the dining room a further door leads into the southeast turret which encompasses a comfortable sitting room with open fireplace and small study off. All these reception rooms have timber panelled walls. Adjoining the library is a further, more spacious study. Completing the accommodation on the first floor is the large playroom and adjoining two nursery bedrooms.

The spiral stone staircase leads directly off the dining room to the principal or ‘Laird’s Bedroom’ above, with the adjoining turret room acting as a dressing room with en suite bathroom off. A guest suite of rooms comprises two bedrooms and an en suite bathroom with a further four bedrooms and three bathrooms (one en suite) on the second floor.

The five “empty” rooms on the third floor have potential to provide further accommodation or be used for another purpose. A generous amount of insulating material has been laid across this floor to enhance energy efficiency.

The castle is well appointed with all the usual service rooms and stores one would expect of a house of this scale and period.

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Careston CastleApproximate Floor Area1458.45 sq m / 15,698 sq ft

For identification purposes only. Not to scale.

Ground FloorApproximate Floor Area445.59 sq m / 4,796 sq ft

First FloorApproximate Floor Area445.59 sq m / 4,796 sq ft

Third FloorApproximate Floor Area225.69 sq m / 2429 sq ft

Second FloorApproximate Floor Area341.57 sq m / 3,676sq ft

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The original walled garden, which remains largely intact, lies to the southwest of castle and offers fantastic potential to be overhauled and used as intended.

Estate CottagesCastle Cottage lies immediately behind the castle and is accessed from the north (back) drive which continues past banks of rhododendrons to the minor public road which runs in part around the perimeter of the estate. Over two storeys the accommodation comprises a sitting room, kitchen, utility room, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Surrounding the cottage is an enclosed garden, parking and useful outbuildings.

East & West Docote Cottages are a pair of semi-detached single storey cottages situated off the back drive. The accommodation in each includes a sitting room, kitchen and a bathroom. West Docote has four bedrooms and East Docote has three. To the front of the cottages there are well maintained gardens and ample space for parking.

LandThe land within Lot 1 is located around the castle and provides a mix of parkland policies, woodland and arable land. In total, the land extends to about 345 acres of which 143 acres are arable comprising three large arable fields to the northwest of the castle and three smaller arable fields off the back drive. The remainder comprises 29 acres of pasture and 137 acres of mixed woodland.

Hectares Type Acres

58.23 Arable 143.83

12.14 Permanent Pasture 29.99

55.86 Woodland 137.97

13.62 Other 33.64

139.85 Total 345.43

OutbuildingsTo the north of the castle there is a range of very attractive traditional outbuildings which encompass former stables, stores and garden stores. These buildings now provide storage for garden machinery, workshops and garaging for four cars. Other outbuildings include a potting shed, dog run and various stores including a log store with concrete hardstanding.

Garden and GroundsExtensive areas of lawn surround the castle to the west and south. The formal gardens lie to the east of the castle and form two distinct sheltered halves: an extensive area of lawn enclosed in part by a high beech hedge with rose cages directly accessed from the paved terrace which lies below a

sloping herbaceous border with box edging and is an ideal spot for al fresco dining; and a productive flower and vegetable garden. Stretching the full length of the back garden wall is a broad herbaceous border producing cut flowers and foliage from early spring to late autumn. Positioned in the centre of this garden is a greenhouse which dates from 1947 when it was gifted, as a wedding present, to Col. and Mrs W J Adamson. Adjoining the greenhouse there is an extensive netted fruit and vegetable cage. On the edge of the garden area there is an enclosed all weather tennis court.

The south lawn, directly to the front of the castle, is ideal for a marquee and a stone’s throw from the local parish church of Careston which lies a short distance away to the north.

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LOT 3: MAINS OF CARESTON - 195 ACRES

LOT 2: CARESTON SOUTH - 119 ACRES

Mains of Careston lies to the east of Careston Castle (Lot 1) and is bounded on two sides by the minor public road which forms the eastern boundary of the estate and off which access is directly taken. At its centre there is a modern bungalow situated in close proximity to the farm steading which comprises livestock courts and general purpose buildings.

Mains of Careston CottageConstructed of harled brick under a tile roof the accommodation on a single storey comprises sitting room, kitchen, three bedrooms and a bathroom. The cottage has an enclosed garden and is ideally situated for overseeing livestock housed in the cattle courts at Mains of Careston.

Farm Buildings There is a useful range of versatile farm buildings, the approximate dimensions and construction of each as follows:

1. Cattle Court (51m x 36m) steel portal frame, part stone and part concrete block walls, fibre cement roof and part concrete floor. Drive through central feed passage and steel feed barriers.

2. Machinery Store (30m x 11m) open sided lean-to steel portal frame under fibre cement roof. Hardcore floor.

3. General Purpose Shed (30m x 8m) harled brick walls with steel truss and fibre cement roof and concrete floor.

4. Bull Pens (18m x 12m) constructed of brick and stone under a slate roof.

5. Chemical Store (16m x 6m) constructed of stone under a slate roof.

6. Bothy (10m x 5m) constructed of stone under a slate roof.

LandThe land rises very gently from the A90 to the top field and comprises five good arable fields totalling 162 acres and three small grassland paddocks totalling 15 acres.

Hectares Type Acres

65.92 Arable 162.83


0.64 Woodland 1.58

6.37 Other 15.73

79.29 Total 195.85

Adjoining the wooded southwest boundary of Lot 1, Careston South comprises four large flat arable fields totalling 107 acres which are directly accessible off the A90 or Waterston Road. The Noran Water flows through a wooded den running adjacent to the Waterston Road before joining the River South Esk to the south of the dual carriageway in Lot 4.

Hectares Type Acres

43.50 Arable 107.45

3.67 Woodland 9.07

1.03 Other 2.54

48.20 Total 119.06

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LOT 4: NETHER CARESTON - 424 ACRES

Nether Careston FarmhouseApproximate gross internal area:Main house: 331. sq m / 3,564 sq ft

For identification purposes only. Not to scale.

Nether Careston is the hub of the current farming operation at Careston. Lying to the south of the A90 the farm extends to about 424 acres in total with an attractive stone built farmhouse, modern bungalow and a range of useful farm buildings. The Noran Water passes to the west of the farm steading and meanders through the farmland before joining the River South Esk below the water works (third party ownership) on the eastern boundary. The farm is bounded to the south by the Upper Careston Beat (Lot 8) on the River South Esk from which water can be extracted for irrigation (subject to licence). Two internal farm tracks permit access for those wishing to fish down to the river.

Nether Careston Farmhouse lies at the western end of the farm and is constructed of red stone under a slate roof. The house enjoys a southerly open aspect and is

buffered from the A90 to the north by the original steading and more modern agricultural buildings. The accommodation is well laid out for practical farm living with three good sized reception rooms on the ground floor and four bedrooms and a large bathroom on the first floor as shown on the accompanying floorplans. There is a large enclosed well maintained garden which can be enjoyed from the kitchen window with formal lawns to the front overlooked by the main reception rooms.

Grieve’s Cottage lies in close proximity to the farm steading and thereby offers an added degree of security. The single storey bungalow is of harled timber framed construction under a slate roof and comprises the following accommodation: sitting room, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom.

Farm BuildingsSituated to the north of the farmhouse there is an extensive range of buildings which are mainly of steel frame construction providing cold storage for potatoes, grain and machinery as well as workshops.

The approximate external dimensions are as follows:

1. Garage (6m x 4m) with space for two cars - stone and concrete block construction with corrugated cement roof.

2. GP shed, combine shed and ambient store (65m x 40m) - steel truss frame with corrugated iron roof, mainly concrete block walls and concrete floor.

3. Former court (23m x 10m) - steel truss frame with corrugated iron roof and concrete floor.

4. Ambient Store (41m x 21m) - portal frame shed with block walls under a corrugated cement roof with concrete floor.

5. Old Mill (15m x 7m) - stone construction under a slate roof.

6. Old Calf Pens/General Purpose Store (21m x 7m) - stone walls with box profile roof.

7. General Purpose Shed (30m x 15m) - steel portal frame under a corrugated fibre cement roof with stone walls and concrete floor.

8. Fertiliser Store (30m x 7m) - timber frame, stone walls, box profile roof and concrete floor.

9. Cold Store (30m x 10m) - timber frame, stone walls and insulated box profile roof and concrete floor.

10. Chemical Store (9m x 7m) - stone walls under a slate roof and concrete floor.

11. Machinery Store (24m x 7m) - open fronted with stone walls and slate roof.

12. Lean to (13m x 5m)

13. Smiddy workshop (10m x 7m) - stone walls with corrugated metal roof and hardcore floor.

14. Workshop/Tractor shed (28m x 13m) - portal frame, stone walls, corrugated cement roof, hardcore floor.

15. Box Store and Lean to (36m x 10m) - steel portal frame Dutch barn with corrugated metal roof.

Ground Floor

First Floor

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LandThe land at Nether Careston (Lot 4) lies within a single contiguous block with fields directly accessible off internal farm tracks. There are two small grass paddocks lying adjacent to two woodland compartments which have recently been felled and re-stocked. A further area of woodland occupies a steep bank on the western boundary of the farm above the River South Esk. The remaining fields are all arable.

LOT 5: BALNABREICH - 178 ACRES

Hectares Land Type Acres

147.91 Arable 365.33

5.27 Pasture 13.02

13.11 Woodland 32.38

5.60 Other 13.83

171.89 Total 424.56

Lying contiguously to the east of Nether Careston from which there is access, Balnabreich extends in total to 178 acres. The farm road leads directly off the A90 to seven arable fields which collectively total about 152 acres. The remainder comprises haugh land and a grassland strip totalling about 14 acres of pasture.

The sellers have retained access rights to the Lower Careston Beat through the steading at Balnabreich. Balnabreich Farmhouse and redundant steading with planning consent for residential development (No. 17 on sale plan) together with the terrace of three cottages (Nos 18,19 & 20) do not form part of Lot 5 but are available to purchase in addition.

Hectares Type Acres

61.68 Arable 152.35


0.97 Woodland 2.40

4.08 Other 10.08

72.42 Total 178.88

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LOT 7: CARESTON NORTH - 89 ACRES

Careston North extends to about 89 acres and comprises three arable fields totalling 80 acres and two small grassland paddocks totalling 3.95 acres. Access to all fields is off the minor public road or the track leading up to Whiteside.

LOT 6: NORTH WOOD - 147 ACRES

The North Wood is situated at the end of a single track estate road leading off the minor public road that passes through Careston. The land at North Wood comprises six fields of permanent grassland, classified by the James Hutton Institute as Grade 3(2), which are ideally suited for summer grazing of cattle and sheep. Fields 2 and 8 could be cropped for silage or hay.

The remainder is woodland which has recently been felled and re-stocked with sitka spruce. It is considered that there is potential for further afforestation particularly in fields 23 and 33 (about 16 acres).

Hectares Type Acres


11.60 Woodland 28.65

4.67 Other 11.53

59.87 Total 147.88

Hectares Type Acres

32.55 Arable 80.40

1.60Permanent

Pasture3.95

0.44 Woodland 1.09

1.59 Other 3.92

36.18 Total 89.35

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LOT 8: RIVER SOUTH ESK - THE UPPER CARESTON BEAT

The River South Esk is some 45 miles long stretching from Glen Clova to the Montrose Basin where it enters the sea.

The fishings at Careston lie to the south of the A90 and can be reached via two access tracks running through Nether Careston. The beat extends to approximately 1.6 miles and is predominantly single bank fishing (between points A and B on the sale plan). At the eastern end of the beat there is 0.1 mile of double bank fishing (B to C).

The river fishes well throughout the season (17th February to 31st October) however the most enjoyable times can be in late June and early July for sea trout fishing and towards the tail end of the season for salmon when the water is rising. The Common, Balglassie and Noranmouth pools are the most rewarding and provide some fine and relaxing sport in wonderfully private surroundings.

Currently, the Upper Beat is successfully managed by the Upper Careston Fishing Syndicate who fish the river, record catch returns, pay the rates and maintain the river bank. The syndicate, at the end of the season, provide the estate with catch returns. The ten year average is 46 salmon and 25 sea trout.

Returns

Year Salmon Sea Trout Total

2020 50 30 80

2019 47 40 87

2018 29 14 43

2017 44 27 71

2016 37 19 56

2015 39 36 75

2014 38 28 66

2013 17 19 36

2012 71 23 94

2011 91 14 105

Ten Year Average 46 25 71.3

Travel ArrangementsAberdeen and Dundee are the closest airports, and cars can be hired from each. Montrose is the nearest train station.

Airports & Train ServicesAberdeen Tel: 0844 481 6666 www.aberdeenairport.com

Edinburgh Tel: 0844 448 8833 www.edinburghairport.com

Dundee Tel: 01382 662200 www.hail.co.uk/dundee-airport

Rail Services Tel: 08457 48 49 50 www.thetrainline.com

Local Authority Angus Council Area Office, Orchardbank Business Park, Forfar, Angus, DD8 1AN Tel: 03452 777 778

Environmental and Architectural DesignationsCareston Castle is Category A Listed.

The Doocot, South Gates and Old Gates (entrance to the courtyard) are all Category B Listed.

The River South Esk is a Special Area of Conservation (SAC).

The majority of the estate falls within the Strathmore and Fife Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.

The Mains of Careston Barrows are Scheduled Monuments thought to be prehistoric crop marks.

EmployeesThere is one employee (the estate handyman) whose employment will fall to be transferred to the purchaser of Careston Castle under the TUPE regulations 2006.

Services, Occupancies, EPCs & Council TaxAll of the residential properties are served by mains electricity, mains water and private drainage to septic tanks. Copies of the Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are available from the selling agents.

Lot No.

Map Reference

Property Tenure ServicesEPC

RatingCouncil Tax

Band

1 1 Careston Castle Owner Occupied OFCH AND WBS D H

1 2 Castle Cottage Service OFCH AND WBS E C

1 3 East Docote SAT OFCH AND WBS D B

1 4 West Docote SAT OFCH E B

3 5 Mains of Careston Cottage PRT OFCH D C

4 6 Nether Careston Farmhouse Commercial Lease OFCH E F

4 7 Grieve’s Cottage Commercial Lease OFCH E D

KEY: SAT – Short Assured Tenancy. PRT – Private Residential Tenancy. OFCH - Oil Fired Central Heating. WBS – Wood Burning Stove.

GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS

PlanningThe estate is offered together with and subject to any planning permissions and conditions/agreements, pending planning applications, tree preservation orders, and scheduled ancient monuments. The purchaser will be deemed to have full knowledge of these and satisfied themselves as to the effects that such matters have on the property. The estate falls within the jurisdiction of Angus Council and prospective purchasers are asked to make their own investigations with the planning office. Tel: 01307 473360 or 473342.

Fixtures, Fittings, Contents and Estate EquipmentAll fitted carpets, curtains and light fittings in Careston Castle are included in the sale. Certain items of furniture may be made available in addition by separate negotiation. Certain items of garden furniture and estate equipment may also be available by separate negotiation.

Sporting Rights In so far as these rights form part of the property title they are included within the sale.

Forestry Grant Schemes and TimberThe purchaser(s) will be obliged to adhere to the Estate Forest Plan and the ongoing management and maintenance of recently re-planted woodlands. All standing and fallen timber is included in the sale.

Servitude Rights, Burdens, Wayleaves and Statutory Public and Other Access RightsThe property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing servitude and wayleave rights, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private. The purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others following their solicitors’ examination of the title deeds. The property is sold subject to the rights of public access under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003.

Where appropriate, all rights of access, together with any rights to services, will be reserved to third parties. If sold in lots, appropriate rights of access and rights to services will be granted and reserved as necessary.

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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 between two valuers, one acting for each party, or an arbiter appointed by the valuers, or failing agreement as to the appointment by the President, for the time being, of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Scottish branch), the following:

1. All cultivations carried out in preparation for the 2022 crop valued on a labour and machinery basis.

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

3. All hay, straw, fodder, roots, silage and farmyard manure and other produce at market value.

4. All oils, fuel, fertilisers, sprays, chemicals, seeds and sundries at cost.

5. All Basic Payment Entitlements – see separate note

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 Savills 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 5% over Bank of Scotland borrowing rate.

Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) EntitlementsThe Basic Payment Scheme entitlements (Region 1) will be made available to the purchaser(s) of each lot as detailed below:

• Lot 1: 70 units

• Lot 2: 43 units

• Lot 3: 72 units

• Lot 4: 153 units

• Lot 5: 67 units

• Lot 6: 43 units

• Lot 7: 34 units

In total, there are 482 units of Region 1 entitlements.

Mineral RightsThe minerals are included within the sale insofar as they are not reserved by statute or common law to third parties.

Entry & PossessionThe preferred date of entry to Careston Castle (Lot 1) is no earlier than 29 July 2022.

Entry and vacant possession to both Nether Careston Farmhouse, Grieve’s Cottage and all the farm buildings at Nether Careston (Lot 4) will be given no earlier than 30th April 2022.

Entry and vacant possession will be given to all the land as at the date of entry subject to any third party seasonal grazing agreements or cropping leases for the growing of potatoes or carrots. 14 acres (Field 57/Lot 4) are currently subject to a lease for carrots which will terminate on 31 July 2022.

All other residential properties are sold subject to the existing lease agreements in place.

OffersOffers in Scottish Legal Form are to be submitted to the selling agents, Savills, Wemyss House, 8 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH. A closing date for offers may be fixed, and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the selling agents following inspection.

VATThe property is subject to an election to waive exemption. The asking price indicated excludes VAT, which will be payable in addition to the purchase price where applicable. However, please note that the sale will not automatically be subject to VAT. This will depend on the relevant circumstances at the time of sale and we recommend that further advice is taken. Further details are available from the selling agents on request.

SolicitorsGillespie MacandrewBroxden HouseLamberkine DriveBroxden, Perth PH1 1RA Tel: 01738 231000

Purchase Price & Deposit Within 7 days of the conclusion of missives a non-returnable deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid. The balance of the purchase price will fall due for payment at the date of entry (whether entry is taken or not) with interest accruing thereon at the rate of 5% above Bank of Scotland base rate. No consignation shall be effectual in avoiding such interest.

Disputes Should any discrepancy arise as to the boundaries or any points arise on the Remarks, Stipulations or Plan or the interpretation of any of them, the question shall be referred to the arbitration of the selling agents whose decision acting as experts, shall be final.

Plans, Areas and Schedules These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been carefully checked and computed by the selling agents and the purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied himself as to the description of the property and any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.

Purchasers Any offer by a purchaser(s) must be accompanied by a guarantee from a bank which is acceptable to the sellers.

Lotting It is intended to offer the property for sale as described, but the seller reserves the right to divide the property into further lots, or to withdraw the property, or to exclude any property shown in these particulars. Should the property be sold in indivudal lots, rights of access will be given to provide relevant access.

Generally Should there be any discrepancy between these particulars, the General Remarks and Information, Stipulations and the Missives of Sale, the latter shall prevail.

Apportionments The Council Tax and all other outgoings shall be apportioned between the seller and the purchaser(s) as at the date of entry.

Directions From the south/Dundee, follow the A90 towards Aberdeen crossing the River South Esk at Finavon. After a further mile and after passing signs for Nether Careston, the slip road to Careston Castle is marked by a white bollard immediately before a speed camera sign. Alternatively take the next turn on your left signposted to Menmuir. Follow this minor road to a crossroads and turn left. The entrance to the back drive is on the left after about 200 yards opposite the former schoolhouse on the right.

From the north/Aberdeen, take the A90 bypassing Brechin. After 2.5 miles you will pass the road signposted to Menmuir

on your right (see above). Stay on the right side of the carriageway and move into the central reservation before crossing over the north bound carriageway into Careston.

For navigation purposes the postcode for Careston Castle is DD9 6RT.

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ViewingStrictly by appointment with the selling agents, Savills - 0131 247 3720.

Important Notice Savills and their clients give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Neither these particulars nor any subsequent communication relative to the property shall be binding upon Savills or the Sellers (whether acted on or otherwise) unless the same is incorporated within a written document signed by the Sellers or on their behalf satisfying the requirements of Section 3 of the Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995 or is granted in pursuance of any such document.

Photographs taken between 2019 - 2021.

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Capture Property 01225 667287.

Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey. Not to Scale mapping with permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office © Crown copyright (100041908)

Not to scale. For identification purposes only.

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