Farms & Estates Available:-
Anchorage, Occumster, Lybster
Hillhead, Glen of Newmill, Keith
Little Cairnandrew, Longmanhill, Banff
Cabbachs Country Retreat, Mulben, Keith
Milltown, Invernorth, Fraserburgh
Little Blackton, Alvah, Banff
Cryla, Maud, Peterhead
Cairnandrew and Linganbo, King Edward

Anchorage, Occumster, Lybster, KW3 6BB
An attractive well maintained owner occupied croft with good range of modern buildings and decrofted modern 3-bedroom bungalow.  About 12.75Ha (31.50 acres) IACS registered land.

The property comprises:-

House
The croft house is a modern bungalow with accommodation comprising: three double bedroom, living room, fully fitted kitchen / dining room and bathroom with bath and shower. The house has a spacious lounge with views over the sea and to the landmark mountains of Scaraben and Morven. The house and about 1/3 of an acre have been decrofted. The property has double glazing and oil central heating. Detached concrete block built garage and store beside the house.

Farmbuildings
The buildings comprise:- Machinery Shed/Workshop and various other storage and livestock accommodation buildings.

Land
The land extends to 12.75Ha (31.50 acres) IACS area and is arranged in four fields either side of the public road. The land is all in grass except five acres which are grown for turnips each year. The fields are stock fenced and have access to water.  The sellers will consider offers for a reduced area of land if purchasers are seeking a smaller property.

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Hillhead, Newmill, Keith, AB55 6XE
A smallholding requiring renovation and modernisation to dwelling with good range of outbuildings set in lands extending to 10.97Ha (27 acres) or thereby. For sale as a whole with vacant possession.

The property comprises:-

Dwellinghouse
A 1½-storey traditional stone and slate dwelling that is in basic condition and in need of renovation and modernisation. The accommodation comprises:-  Utility Room, Kitchen, Bathroom, Living Room, and 2 Bedrooms.  The present owners have planning permission to demolish the existing store (workshop) and extend the dwellinghouse. Copies of plans and building warrant are available for Inspection at the offices of the selling agents.

Outbuildings
A good range of outbuildings exist that may be suitable for a range of purposes including equestrian. These include:- Workshop, Garage outbuilding with lean-to, Lean-to shed 1, Lean-to shed 2, Calf house and Stone byre. Plans exist to erect a double cattle court with central feedpass (15m x 9m). Copies of plans are available for inspection.

Land
The land extends to 10.97ha (27 acres) or thereby with Individual fields sizes shown on the attached plan. The Farmland is conveniently situated around the dwelling and Outbuildings providing privacy and extends to the north beyond Francis croft. The land is well fenced and is presently all in Grassland. According to the macaulay institute for soil research The land is classified as grade 3(2).

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Little Cairnandrew, Longmanhill, Banff, AB45 3SR
An exceptionally private, well maintained and equipped equestrian property situated in rolling countryside close to the Banffshire coastline.

The property comprises:-

Little Cairnandrew House
The house comprises a traditional one and a half storey stone and slated roof farmhouse which has been improved and modernised to a high standard including development into the former stone steading at the rear and now forms a substantial dwelling. The property features quality finishes and ecological design elements. Heating is partly under floor and partly to radiators from a ground source heat pump supplemented by multi fuel stoves in the living room, sitting room and bothy. Hot water heating is supplemented by a solar panel.  High levels of insulation are incorporated within the building and all windows are oak double glazed units with the exception of the two first floor bedroom dormer windows which are uPVC. A hard surfaced private driveway leads down from the minor public road between Longmanhill and Fortrie. This extends to a gravelled sweep in front of Little Cairnandrew House and also extends between the house and bothy to the buildings and land to the side and rear of the property.Internally floors in the hall and kitchen are finished in a natural grey slate and in the dining room and living room in oak. The original timber doors in the house have been retained with a new oak front and rear door. Quality fittings in the bathrooms and kitchens and the use of natural stone and timber beams complete the quality feel of this property.

The accommodation is conveniently laid out and comprises Living Room, WC, Study/Bedroom 4, Master Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Room, Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Living Room and Rear Porch on the ground floor with Bedroom 2 and Bedroom 3 with coombed ceilings and Bathroom on the first floor.

Bothy
The Bothy is situated a short distance from the house and is constructed with stone walls under a slate roof. It has planning consent for use as a self catering unit but could also lend itself to guest accommodation, a studio or granny annex subject to the appropriate consents. The Bothy has been modernised and improved to a high standard with timber double glazed windows, modern bathroom and kitchen. It provides the following accommodation, living room/kitchen, with wood burning stove, bedroom and modern shower room with large walk in shower cubicle.

Buildings
The buildings are in good condition and separated from the house by a sheltered cobbled courtyard garden.  The buildings comprise:- Stables, Large tack area, Barn, Store/Workshop, Garage, Piggery, Greenhouse.

Land
The house is surrounded by a large informal garden laid out mainly to lawn with mature trees and shrubs with a delightful more formal sheltered cobbled courtyard garden which acts as a natural sun trap, with herbaceous borders, bar-b-cue area and raised flower beds. There is an enclosed children’s play area, a paddock surrounded by woodland, with a mown walkway leading down to a pond. In addition there are a further 4 acres of pasture which are well fenced and supplemented by mains electric fencing, there are ample water points and a timber horse shelter. In all the property extends to about 7.6 acres.

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Cabbachs Country Retreat, Mulben, Keith, AB55 6YX
A haven of peace and tranquillity surrounded by nature.  Fully renovated and modernised traditional farmhouse & 22 acres farmland. Ideal for equestrian use or smallholding.

“Having a deep love of nature I planted a mixed deciduous woodland chosen for seasonal colour, blossom and berries. The beauty of the wild garden is that it takes as much or as little care as you choose. In this setting I am surrounded by many kinds of birds year round and wildlife on the doorstep” Current Owner

The property comprises:-

Farmhouse
The house is a traditional south west facing stone and slate dwelling which has been modernised and extended by the current owner over the past thirteen years whilst retaining the original charm of the period property. The property benefits from fully insulated walls, double glazing and oil fired central heating but with the added benefit of an open fire and stove. The interior is in good order having been recently decorated.

The accommodation comprises:- Sun porch, Sitting Room/Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Utility Room, Bathroom, Bedroom 1 and  Bedroom 2

Garden
Situated to the front the garden has two small patio areas surrounded by a wall beyond which is lawn and flower beds sheltered by mature trees. The garden at the rear has further lawn with splendid mature trees at the back. To the west is a larger woodland garden with various specimen trees and wetland garden area. Vegetable plot with chicken runs nearby. Orchard at rear.

Land
To the front of the house is a large block of farmland extending to 22 acres (8.90 hectares). This has been grazed by horses, sheep and cattle and also cropped with wheat and oats. In recent years the land has been in fallow and has not had any chemical applications in the past 25 years of the current ownership. The land is bounded on three sides by Forestry Commission land and on the fourth side by neighbouring pasture land. All boundaries are fenced. There is a burn on west side accessible to livestock.

Large timber framed field shelter clad with corrugated steel sheeting and two smaller shelters . This would make an ideal smallholding or equestrian property.

Milltown, Invernorth, Fraserburgh, AB43 8TS
An attractive small equestrian property only three miles from Fraserburgh. 3-bedroom dwellinghouse. Stabling for 6 horses, Workshop, Tack Room, Barn, Hay Store. Outdoor Manege (30m x 15m). About 25 acres in all. For sale as a whole with vacant possession.

The property comprises:-

Farmhouse
Recently modernised and upgraded traditional mainly stone and slate farmhouse with extension and single garage. The house has part double glazing and solid fuel central heating with radiators throughout.

The accommodation comprises:- Sitting Room, Bedroom 1, Hall, Bathroom, Family Room/Sun Room, Kitchen/Dining Room and 2 further Bedrooms

Outside
Single garage adjoining house to west currently used as studio/workshop. Large garden area mainly with grass, mature trees and shrubs and vegetable plot including polytunnel.

Steading
U-shaped farm steading and former mill. This attractive building is currently used as stabling for 4 horses with large hay/straw storage or potentially more stables. The building has obvious potential for conversion to form an attractive dwellinghouse, subject to planning permission.

Equestrian Manege 32m x 17m
Outdoor sand school bounded by timber post and rail fence adjacent to stone steading. Surfaced with rubber chips.

Land
Grazing land extending to 10.12Ha (25 acres), there is a shelter belt of mature trees along the boundary.  For equestrian users the land has access onto the old railway line running between the house, steading and main grazing area.  There is a bridge underneath giving access to the fields.  For horse riding, walking or cycling access can be taken onto the former railway line (now a resurfaced footpath) which provides an off road route to the sandy beach east of Fraserburgh approximately one mile away.

Little Blackton, Alvah, Banff, AB45 3DP
An attractive equestrian/family property with five bedroom farmhouse, stables, general purpose buildings and sand school. Approximately 4.44Ha (10.96 acres). For sale as a whole with vacant possession.

The property comprises:-

Farmhouse
A substantial T-shaped dwelling that has been extended and now provides comfortable family accommodation over two floors. The property benefits from double glazing, oil fired central heating and a multi-fuel burner.

The accommodation comprises:- Sun Lounge, Kitchen, Living Room, Shower Room, Boiler Room and Bedroom. On the first floor 4 Bedrooms, Airing Cupboard and Bathroom

Outside
An attractive courtyard area separates the dwelling from the outbuildings whilst to the front (west) there is an area of lawn and garden ground including fruit trees.

Farmbuildings
The farmbuildings can be summarised as follows:- Bothy & General Purpose Store, Stables, Barn and Dutch Barn

Land
The land is situated to the north and east of the dwelling and steading and is split into four paddocks served by water troughs, ideally suited for equestrian use. These paddocks extend to approximately 3.8Ha (9.5 acres) and are graded class 3(2) by the Macaulay Institute for Soil Research.

Sand School
There is a sand manege (approx. 38m x 22m) included with this property.

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Cryla, Maud, Peterhead, AB42 5PD
A substantial farmhouse with extensive range of outbuildings and adjoining field.  About 2.72Ha (6.71 acres) in all.  For sale as a whole with vacant possession.

The property comprises:-

Farmhouse
This is a substantial 2-storey farmhouse with 6 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room and en-suite to the master bedroom along with dressing room. There is a large dining kitchen and separate utility room with a large lounge and sun room to the rear of the property. The house has the benefit of full double glazing and oil-fired central heating making this a large and comfortable country property. Buyers should also note that the property benefits from treated structural timber work.

To the front of the farmhouse is the u-shaped steading which is also part of the subjects of sale with an open courtyard providing a sheltered area adjacent to the house. On the opposite side is a 5.25 acre field which also included in the sale.

Farmbuildings
The farmbuildings at Cryla comprise a traditional u-shaped steading but with the unusual feature of two double byres along the rear wing giving a substantial area under cover. In addition there is a modern workshop (18m x 10m) and further modern building now used as kennels (25m x 7.5m). The rear and one side wing of the u-shaped steading are used for general storage and garaging purposes with the north wing containing 13 dog pens and the smaller modern building a further 16 pens.

Dog Breeding Licence
The buildings at Cryla are licensed for 40 breeding bitches and offspring and area housed currently within 28 pens within the buildings and outdoor runs.

Land
To the front of the farmhouse at Cryla is a field of approximately 2.12ha (5.25 acres) which is presently in grass. To both sides of the farmbuildings are extensive yard areas. The total property area is estimated to be 2.72ha (6.71 acres).

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Cairnandrew & Linganbo, King Edward, Banff, AB45 3SR
Productive arable farm in renowned farming area.  For sale as a whole or in five lots with vacant possession.  About 151.76Ha (375 acres) in all.

The property comprises:-

Lot 1
Cairnandrew Croft
Traditional detached 1.5 storey house, built around1925, with a single storey rear extension. The main part of the house is built with stone walls, timber floors except for the living room which is solid and a pitched slated roof incorporating 2 front bay windows.  The rear part is built with block walls, a concrete floor and a mono-pitched slated roof. All walls are harled externally. The house has been modernised with recently installed ground floor upvc framed double glazed windows, timber framed double glazed bay windows and full oil fired central heating.

The accommodation includes:-  Living room, 3 Bedrooms, Box Bedroom, Bathroom and Kitchen/Dining Room

Grounds
The property has a large sheltered garden to the front and south side of the house.

Land
In the event of the house being sold as a separate lot, a 10 metre strip of the adjoining field along the rear of the house will be included along with approx. 1.5 acres of adjoining agricultural land to the south and west of the house which would make an ideal horse paddock or nature woodland project.

Lot 2
Excellent block of land extending to approximately 48.56Ha (120 acres) together with excellent set of farmbuildings.  The buildings have been used in the past for potato storage and presently have on floor grain drying facilities and the large central part of the buildings is insulated. There is a good hard core yard area surrounding the buildings.

Lot 3
Excellent block of land extending to 60.70Ha (150 acres).

Lot 4
105 Acres at Linganbo, King Edward
Excellent block of land in a sought after area capable of growing good yields of a variety of arable crops including potatoes, shopping turnips etc. Good access from minor roads adjacent to the perimeters and a private road running through the centre. The land extends in total to approximately 105 acres and is classified as a mixture of 3(1) and 3(2).

Lot 5
Mobile Phone Mast
The lease of the subjects commenced on 24 February 1998 and shall subsist until 23 February 2013 (i.e. unexpired term of approximately 4 years). The mast is operated by Orange. A considerable amount of expenditure has been already incurred in the roll out programme of this service and we understand there is a strong possibility that the term may continue longer than the originally proposed date of 2013. No guarantee, however, can be given in this respect. The lease was entered into in 1998

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