FOR SALE

CRAEBRECK FARM, HOLM, ORKNEY, KW17 2RX

(Incorporating steading and lands of Hestwall)

83.75 hectares (206.91 acres)

Offers over £950,000

Situated in the parish of Holm in the East Mainland of Orkney

The properties of Craebreck and Hestwall are situated approximately 6 miles from Kirkwall, where the local hospital, cinema, leisure centre, supermarkets, shops, hotels, agricultural suppliers and mart are situated. The property on offer consists of 2 steadings (The overall area of both steadings is approximately 3,305sq.m), farm house and approximately 83.75 hectares (206.91 acres) of Region 1 arable land. This is a well maintained, very good stock farm. The farm is for sale as one unit – Basic Payment Entitlements will be included in the sale. Stock may be available at Valuation. On Farm Fodder will be included in the sale. Craebreck is being sold due to retirement of the proprietors. Entry will be by mutual agreement.

THE STEADING – CRAEBRECK

The steading at Craebreck is a reasonable sized complex, being a mix of traditional and stone built buildings. The buildings comprise of – Slatted court - 12.8m x 4.3m; Bedded court - 25.5m x 7.9m; Roofed silo used as bedded court - 31m x 9.1m; Work area with handling system - 23.1m x 6.8m; Slatted court - 18.5m x 9.1m; Feeding byre (centre feed passage) - 31.3m x 12.4m, with access to bedded area; Stone built byre - 22.7m x 3.7m; Bedded court - 16m x 7.9m; Bedded court - 18.5m x 7.8m; Fencing store – 5.4m x 4.5m; Workshop – 10.6m x 7.9m; Garage – 4.6m x 4.6m; Store – 6.8m x 5.8m; Garage - 5.4m x 5.8m; Store - 3m x 1.8m; Barley house – 3m x 3m; Bruiser house – 3m x 3m; Outside walled silo 31.5m x 12.3m and walled midden steath. The steading complex has concrete aprons throughout. Although the steading is not modern, it has been well renovated to suit modern-day farming methods.

Roofed silo with cows and calves Feeding byre

Self locking yoke Work area with handling system and crush

Bore hole system Slatted court

THE STEADING – HESTWALL

This steading at Hestwall is situated some 350 metres from the main steading and is, again, a mix of concrete block and traditional stone built buildings. All roofs are of asbestos sheet and slate. The complex comprises of – Bedded court with feeding area 35.4m x 8.1m; Byre - 12.9m x 6.3m; Barn/straw store – 20.8m x 5.5m; Barley store 14.6m x 5.4m; Silo used as implement shed - 26.5m x 8.2m; Roofed silo/straw store 24.4m x 6.7m; Bull pens 26.5m x 3.6m; Garage - 14m x 3.6m. This steading, as Craebreck, has been renovated to suit modern day farming practices.

Roofed silo/straw store Silo used as implement shed

Bedded court with feeding area Bull pens

THE FARMHOUSE AT CRAEBRECK

The farm house is a substantial 2 storey dwelling comprising of, on the ground floor, rear entrance porch, utility, kitchen (well appointed with electric range), bathroom, dining room, office, cloak room, boiler cupboard, twin bedroom and sun porch. Upstairs there are 3 double bedrooms, shower room and sitting room. All rooms are in a good decorative state. This L shaped dwelling was built around 1850 and is of stone built construction with a Welsh slate roof. The exterior walls are harled and dashed. The exterior of the property is in good condition showing no signs of damage on visual inspection.

Front view – Craebreck farmhouse Back view – Craebreck farmhouse

Kitchen Sitting room

Dining room Twin bedroom

Double bedroom Sun porch Double bedroom

FARM LAND

The farm land extends to approximately 83.75 hectares (206.91 acres) of Category 1 land, in 2 blocks. The largest block surrounds the steading and extends to 65.17ha (161.01 acres), the second block, lying across the public road, extends to 18.58ha (45.90 acres). The best of the land would be as good as any on Mainland Orkney, growing exceptional crops and providing excellent feeding for livestock. All fields are well fenced and most have an electric wire protecting them. All have a water supply from a private water system supplied by a bore hole. The farm has been run as an Organic unit for over 10 years and has been managed very well. All the fields have been fenced and gated to allow easy movement of stock. The holding is in good heart, having been cultivated on a regular basis for generations.

FARM OVERVIEW

This is a unique opportunity to purchase a working farm in idyllic surroundings. All aspects of the farm have been well looked after. The house and steading are in a good state of repair The fencing is fully stock-proof and the land is in good heart.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Field number 19 and the dwelling house known as Netherbreck will become available to buy when the present owners have completed their new home. Whoever purchases the farm will be given the first chance to buy both the house and field at Valuation.

Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars, they are not guaranteed or warranted in any way, nor will they give rise to action in law. In particular it should be noted that all measurements are approximate. Prospective purchasers are recommended to view the subjects personally. Interested parties should direct any enquiries/offers to the selling agents – Orkney Auction Mart Ltd. Viewing of the property will be by appointment only. For a viewing time contact Orkney Auction Mart – (01856) 872520 or the proprietors, Mr & Mrs Gaudie – (01856) 781231

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