Woodhead FarmMonymusk, Inverurie, AB51 7JL

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Idyllic 43 acres farm with beautiful listed 5 bedroom farm cottage and outbuildings in secluded location with stunning views towards Bennachie

FOR SALE AS A WHOLE OR IN 2 LOTS

Lot 1 – Woodhead House, buildings and land extending to approximately 8.57 Ha (21.18 ac)

Lot 2 - Arable land extending to approximately 9.56 Ha (23.62 ac)

Aberdeen: 22 miles - Inverurie: 10 miles - Huntly: 25 miles

• C-listed extended and modernised 5 bedroom Farmhouse

• Range of traditional and slate farm buildings, modern cattle court and modern barn in immaculate condition

• Available as a whole or in two lots.

• Extending to approximately 18.13 Ha (44.80 acres) in all

• Secluded Location with neighbouring woodland

• Ideal as an equestrian property or small farm

• Good access to Pitfichie trails - ideal for horse riders, mountain bikers and walking

• EPC Rating E

SituationWoodhead Farm was originally part of Monymusk Estate and Sir Arthur Grant rebuilt the farmhouse for his wife in a style in keeping with her native Cotswolds in 1889. Infact it is believed that it was a prototype for the design used in rebuilding the estate’s model village of Monymusk.

The farmhouse is a four bedroom detached, one and a half storey house, which has been extended to the north; The property benefits from double glazing in the extension and has oil fired central heating. There is a large formal garden space including lawn and shrubs infront of the property. The house and garden are surrounded by farmland and woodland, providing a secluded rural haven.

Monymusk estate planted millions of trees in the 18th century to provide shelter, beauty and income to the estate. The most famous planting being Paradise Wood which was laid out in 1719 and is found directly adjacent to Woodhead. There is also woodland to the west of the farmbuildings which can be accessed directly from the farmyard

AccommodationThe property provides comfortable family accommodation. The house retains many of the original features from the Victorian remodelling including the lattice glazing, and double interior entrance doors. The spacious extension provides a beautiful open plan kitchen/ dining room/family room featuring a modern woodburning stove and rangemaster cooker.

Ground FloorEntrance hall. Living room , Bedroom (currently used as office), Open plan dining kitchen / family room, rear hall, Shower room and pantry/utility room.

First FloorFour bedrooms all with dual aspect and bathroom.

ServicesOil central heating. with a fireplace in the living room and wood burning stoves in the ground floor bedroom and family room/kitchen. Mains electricity, private water with private drainage to a septic tank

Council TaxCouncil tax band F. Aberdeenshire Council are the local authority

Fixtures and fittingsAll curtains and carpets are included in the sale.

Servitude rights, burdens and wayleavesThe subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others whether contained in the Title Deeds or others, and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves in all respects thereof.

The property benefits from access rights across a private road.

Basic PaymentThe Basic Payment Scheme entitlements are available by separate negotiation.

EntryThe property is for sale with vacant possession. Entry by agreement.

OffersOffers must be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the Selling Agents. A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the Selling Agents following inspection.

ViewingBell Ingram Aberdeen2 Albert Street, Aberdeen AB25 1XQaberdeen@bellingram.co.uk01224 621 300

FarmlandThe farmland at Woodhead sits at an altitude of approximately 140 – 150 metres above average sea level. The land is classified by the James Hutton Institute as predominantly Class 3.2, this indicates the land is capable of producing a moderate range of crops including high yields of barley, oats and grass. Other uses may include potatoes and forage crops. This classification is typical of the area.

Fields 3 and 4 are currently in permanent grass with hay cut during the summer months and sheep seasonally grazing it during the winter months, these two fields would also be capable of being cropped. Fields 1 and 2 are currently used for arable cropping. The fences at Fields 3 and 4 are stockproof, the fencing at Fields 1 and 2 would require to be upgraded for stock and a contribution of fencing materials will be provided by the sellers. Water is accessible in all of the fields. The land is gently sloping and easily worked.

Field Land Parcel Identifier Field Area (Ha)

Field Area (ac)

Land Use

1 NJ/66673/18176 4.37 10.80 SB

2 NJ/66874/18072 5.19 12.82 SB

3 NJ/67149/18423 0.42 1.04 PGRS

4 NJ/67207/18291 7.58 18.73 PGRS

Other (buildings, yard and garden ground)

0.57 1.41

TOTAL 18.13 44.80

FarmbuildingsThere are a number of farm buildings included in the sale;

A modern steel portal frame shed (15.5m by 6.1m) previously used to house cattle,

A steel portal frame shed (17.6m by 13.4m) suitable for housing livestock.

An L-shaped steading (11m by 4m and 18.8m by 4m) with stalls and horse stabling.

There is a large dog kennel (3.8m by 10.1 m) attached to the rear of the L-shaped steading.

All of the farm buildings are in an excellent condition and benefit from mains electricity and a water supply. The L-shaped byre and barn was reroofed in recent years.

Mortgage FinanceBell Ingram are approved agents for the Agricultural Mortgage Corporation ( AMC) who provide loan funding for farms and rural businesses at competitive rates . We can provide assistance in securing finance for various purposes including purchase of land and property , restructuring existing debt, working capital , funds for diversification projects or farm building improvements. If you would like to find out more or discuss your proposals in confidence please call Sarah Tyson on 07710 308614 or email sarah.tyson@bellingram.co.uk

Important Notice: These sale particulars were prepared on the basis of information provided to us by our clients and/or our local knowledge. Whilst we make every reasonable effort to ensure that they are correct, no warranty or guarantee is given and prospective purchasers should not rely upon them as statements or representations of fact. Furthermore neither Bell Ingram LLP or its Partners or employees assume any responsibility therefore. In particular:

i) prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the structural condition of any buildings or other erections and the state of repair of any services, appliances, equipment or facilities;

ii) any photographs included in these particulars are for general information only and any furniture or contents shown in these photographs are not included in the sale unless this is expressly stated in these particulars; and

iii) any descriptions, measurements or dimensions quoted are approximate only and references to conditions, planning permissions, services, usage, construction, fittings & fixtures and moveable items are for guidance only.

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