WHITESIDE FARM NETHERLEY, STONEHAVEN

WHITESIDE FARM NETHERLEY, STONEHAVEN

WHITESIDE FARM NETHERLEY, STONEHAVEN AB39 3QU Stonehaven 8 miles Aberdeen 10 miles A PRODUCTIVE FARM ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF STONEHAVEN WITH FARMHOUSE, FARM BUILDINGS AND AGRICULTURAL LAND EXTENDING TO 31.06 HECTARES (76.75 ACRES) For sale as a whole or in 2 Lots CKD Galbraith Aberdeen Office 337 North Deeside Road Aberdeen, AB15 9SP 01224 860710 aberdeen@ckdgalbraith.co.uk

LOT 1: Whiteside agricultural land extending to 30.34 hectares (74.97 acres) LOT 2: Whiteside Farmhouse and Farm Buildings extending to 0.72 hectares (1.78 acres) Total: 31.06 hectares (76.75 acres) VIEWING Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agents CKD Galbraith LLP, 337 North Deeside Road, Cults, Aberdeen, AB15 9SP. Tel: 01224 860710. Fax: 01224 869023. Email: aberdeen@ckdgalbraith.co.uk DIRECTIONS From Aberdeen travel south on the A90 for approximately 5 miles. Turn right signposted for Durris and continue on this road for three miles. Turn right onto private road for Whiteside. Alternatively, travelling from Montrose north on the A90 for 27 miles, turn left after Cammachmore signposted for Durris. Thereafter, follow the same directions as above. From Milltimber take the A93 to the South Deeside Road, turn right then turn left along the B979 signposted Portlethen, five miles, and continue approximately one and a half miles and turn left. SITUATION The land at Whiteside Farm is situated in a desirable farming area between Aberdeen and Stonehaven. The land is easily accessible from the A90 which provides good links to both Aberdeen and Dundee. Rail links can be reached in both Stonehaven and Portlethen. Portlethen is the closest settlement, situated 4 miles from the farm. It offers amenities including shops, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants, health centre, dental surgery, swimming pool, parks and an 18 hole golf course. Local schooling is provided at Lairhillock Primary School whilst secondary education is catered for at Portlethen Academy. DESCRIPTION Whiteside Farm extends to 31.06 hectares (76.75 acres). Good access is provided to the holding from the public unclassified roads. The land is classified as LFA and is out with the Moray, Aberdeenshire, Banff and Buchan NVZ. The land is predominantly classified as Grade 4(1) with some Grade 3(2) and 4(2). according to the James Hutton Institute, making it productive land. The land rises from 140m to around 170m above sea level and is generally south facing. LOT 1 This block is a contiguous unit with 9 fields separated by a mixture of fences and stone dykes. It extends to 30.34 hectares (74.97 acres), excluding roads and tracks. The land is in permanent pasture and has recently been utilised for grazing livestock. We understand that mains water is available and that there are five troughs servicing the fields. LOT 2 Comprises Whiteside Farmhouse, farm buildings and farm road. The Farmhouse is a traditional detached one and a half storey dwelling, which offers spacious family accommodation. The original house is constructed of stone, with harl render under a pitched slate roof. A ground floor extension to the west is of blockwork wall construction, with harl render under a flat roof. It comprises of a rear entrance hall leading to the kitchen and shower room. This leads through to the original house, which accommodates a dining room, sitting room, front entrance hall and bedroom/ study. The stairway leads to a master bedroom with spacious dressing room, an additional bedroom and box room. All reception rooms and upstairs bedrooms benefit from south easterly views over the well-established garden ground and stunning far reaching views to the coast. The gross external area extends to some 102.68 m 2. The garden at the front of the house with a perimeter dry stone dyke, is largely laid to lawn, with shrubbery and mature trees providing shelter. Adjacent lies an additional garden area, which has previously been used as a drying lawn. To the rear of the house exists the traditional farm buildings. These consist of a U-shaped steading of stone construction under slate and sheeted roof and includes a double-bay carport. There is a Stuart Old Rayne infill cattle court, with corrugated roof and concrete floor, measuring 13.1m x 9.1m. To the east of the steading sits a general purpose shed, with blockwork walls, corrugated roof and concrete floor, measuring 18.5m x 5.8m. These buildings could provide development potential for residential, equestrian, tourism or leisure purpose, subject to the necessary consents being obtained. GENERAL INFORMATION SELLERS SOLICITORS Mackinnons, 379 North Deeside Road, Cults, Aberdeen, AB15 9SX. Telephone: 01224 868687 LOCAL AUTHORITY Aberdeenshire Council, Viewmount, Arduthie Road, Stonehaven, AB39 2DQ. Telephone: 01569 768200 RURAL PAYMENTS AND INSPECTION DIRECTORATE Thainstone Court, Inverurie, AB51 5YA, Tel: 01467 626222. Farm Code: 70/479/0195

METHOD OF SALE For sale as a Whole or in 2 Lots BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME The majority of the land is eligible for claiming Basic Payments. The Basic Payment Scheme entitlements will be established by the seller and are not included in the sale of the land. The 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 2015 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 farm land in Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition (GEAC) as laid down under the cross compliance of rules of the Basic Payment Scheme 2015 for the rest of the scheme year. SPORTINGS The Sporting Rights are included in the sale, insofar as they are owned. MINERALS The Mineral Rights are included in the sale, insofar as they are owned. TIMBER All fallen and standing timber is included in the sale insofar as they are owned. SERVICES Water Mains water supply Drainage Septic tank with soakaway Heating Hot water and heating in kitchen and shower room sourced from back boiler attached to open coal fire in living room. COUNCIL TAX The council tax band for Whiteside Farmhouse is Band E. POSSESSION AND ENTRY Vacant possession and entry will be given on completion or such mutual time to be agreed by the seller and the purchaser. DEPOSIT A 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 & SAFETY The property is an agricultural holding and appropriate caution should be exercised at all times during inspection, particularly in reference to the farm buildings. MORTGAGE FINANCE CKD Galbraith 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@ckdgalbraith.co.uk. CLOSING DATE A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have noted their interest through lawyers to CKD 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. OFFERS Formal offers in the acceptable Scottish form should be submitted, through a Scottish Lawyer, to CKD Galbraith LLP, 337 North Deeside Road, Cults, Aberdeen, AB15 9SP. Tel: 01224 860710. THIRD PARTY RIGHTS AND SERVITUDES The 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 aspects thereof. IMPORTANT NOTES These 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 the working order of service 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. LOT FIELD NO LAND OTHER TOTAL CROP Ha Ac Ha Ac Ha Ac 2015 1 1 3.48 8.59 2.09 5.16 5.57 13.76 PGRS / RGR 2 3.96 9.79 3.96 9.79 PGRS 3 2.68 6.62 2.68 6.62 PGRS 4 3.78 9.34 3.78 9.34 PGRS 5 2.25 5.56 2.25 5.56 PGRS 6 1.78 4.40 1.78 4.40 PGRS 7 4.23 10.45 4.23 10.45 PGRS 8 3.24 8.01 3.24 8.01 PGRS 9 2.85 7.04 2.85 7.04 PGRS Subtotal 28.25 69.80 2.09 5.16 30.34 74.97 2 RYB 0.72 1.78 0.72 1.78 Subtotal 0.72 1.78 0.72 1.78 Total 28.25 69.80 2.81 6.94 31.06 76.75

Particulars and photographs were taken in August 2015. OFFICES ACROSS SCOTLAND