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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Little Summertown, Fordyce, Banff, AB45 2XL
Well maintained farmhouse with attractive range of courtyard buildings including planning consent for further two bedroom house. Attractive views and paddocks extending to about 2 acres.

The property comprises:-

Farmhouse
This is a traditional one and half storey stone and slate built farmhouse with two storey rear extension providing a good sized bathroom at first floor level. The property was extensively refurnished in the mid 1980s and more recently a conservatory has been added to the west and the kitchen enlarged toProvide a separate dining area. The property now provides comfortable accommodation of a high standard with oil fired central heating, double glazing and is in excellent decorative order throughout.

The accommodation comprises:-  Vestibule, WC, Hall, Kitchen, Living Room, Conservatory, Bathroom and 2 Bedrooms.

Traditional buildings
The remainder of the buildings are arranged in a u-shape and provide a sheltered courtyard area to the back of the house. The buildings presently provide stabling, workshop and general accommodation but have potential for conversion to other uses subject to obtaining planning.

Land
The land is presently divided into two paddocks, one to the front of the house and the other to the rear of the courtyard. There is a connecting strip of land between the paddocks on the north side.

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Brownhill of Carnousie, Aberchirder, Huntly, AB54 7SS
A substantial farmhouse with extensive range of buildings and splendid views.  For sale as a whole with vacant possession.  About 2.43Ha (6.00 acres) in all.

The property comprises:-

Farmhouse
A traditional stone farmhouse which has been extended and modernised approximately 20 years agoto now form a substantial two storey dwellinghouse with large lounge, bathroom, sitting room, kitchen/ dining room, utility room and boiler room on the ground floor with four bedrooms and shower room on the first floor. There is also a large floored and part lined attic with proper staircase access and Velux window providing a substantial area for storage or for use as a playroom and could be converted to form additional bedroom subject to planning consent. The house has double glazing throughout and oil fired central heating with radiators in all rooms. The kitchen has a good range of fitted wall and base units and has a built-in Calor gas cooker hob.

Farmbuildings
The farmbuildings at Brownhill comprise a U-shaped traditional steading and stables with modern workshop, cattle courts and barn of modern construction. Buyers should note the in-fill cattle court roof and part of the U-shaped steading roof were damaged during the 2009/2010 winter weather and have been partly removed.

The buildings can be summarised as follows:- U-shaped Steading, Cattle Court, Machinery Shed, Barn, Lean-to Cattle Court, Workshop, Store, Stable.

Land
Included in the sale are two fields; there is a field to the front of the house extending to 4.22 acresand a further paddock of one acre to the rear of the farmbuildings. Both fields are grade 3(2) arableland currently in grass. The position of the fields would allow separation of the rear paddock with the U-shaped steading if residential conversion is contemplated.  Further adjoining arable land up to an additional 30 acres is also available by separate negotiation.

Renewable Energy
It is believed the property would provide an ideal opportunity for a small wind farm or wind croft. The recently introduced new Feed In Tariff makes this an attractive proposition where a good wind resource is available along with a suitable electricity grid connection.

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Rutherlands, Watten, Wick, KW1 5UW
An outstanding modern house in an elevated south facing position with stables and land extending to 12 acres. Superb views of Loch Watten.  Further 50 acres croft land available separately.

The property comprises:-

Rutherlands is situated in an elevated position approximately three quarters of a mile to the north of Loch Watten and enjoys wonderful views of the loch and the countryside beyond. The house was erected in 2004 incorporating an original stone cottage with the new extension to the west, designed to take full advantage of the southerly views. Internally the rooms are well proportioned and spacious and two bedrooms have extensive fitted wardrobe space. The house retains a traditional character with Caithness flagstones re-used in the kitchen, utility room and rear porch areas and wide wooden floorboards throughout the rest of the ground floor. The whole of the ground floor, including the wet room off the master bedroom, has underfloor heating served from an oil fired boiler which also serves radiators on the first floor. The Velux roof lights have fitted blinds, there is a Jacuzzi bath in the downstairs bathroom and all the electrical equipment in the kitchen is included in the sale.

The accommodation comprises:- Entrance Vestibule, Living Room, Entrance Hall, Bathroom, Wet Room, Dining Room, WC, Utility Room, Kitchen, Rear Porch, 3 Bedrooms, Shower Room and Study.

Outside
The house is surrounded by approximately 12 acres of its own ground, most of which is decrofted with the exception of a small area to the rear. The land to the front comprises mainly moorland and heather. To the rear of the house there is a fully enclosed steel portal frame Dutch barn (12.0 m x 6m) attached to a stone built barn (12.5m x 5m) recently reroofed in box profile metal sheeting and fitted with four purpose made loose boxes. There is also a traditional stone built general store at the back of the house.

Outdoor Arena (45m x 22m)

Additional Land
Park of Ruther Croft extending to approximately 49 acres is situated immediately to the rear of Rutherlands and presently provides sheltered grazing used in connection with the stables and other equestrian facilities at Rutherlands. The croft comprises approximately 20 acres of good grazings, four acres of trees with the remainder made up of rough grazings. There is a separate access to Park of Ruther Croft from the east which is shared with two other parties. Park of Ruther Croft is a registered croft.

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Newseat of Gowanwell, Methlick, Ellon, AB41 7JQ
An attractive small farm in desirable area with generous accommodation and traditional U-shaped steading.  About 8.33Ha (20.58 acres) in all.  For sale as a whole with vacant possession.

The property comprises:-

Farmhouse
A traditional 1½-storey stone and slate farmhouse that has been substantially extended and now provides generous family accommodation with 4 bedrooms, 4 public rooms and 3 bathrooms. The south facing property benefits from oil-fired central heating and double glazing.

Garden
An attractive area of garden is located at the front and rear of the property. There is a summer house with an installed hot tub included.

Farmbuildings
To the east of the farmhouse there are a good range of farmbuildings that would be suitable for a range of purposes including equestrian. The traditional U-shaped steading has an in-fill court and there is also a stand alone Dutch barn (18m x 12m).

Land
7.71Ha (19.05 acres) IACS registered land. The majority of land (approx. 15 acres) is situated to the south of the farmhouse and farmbuildings with the remaining 4.18 acres (field 2) at the north. The land is presently all in grass and is classified 3(2) by the Macaulay Institute for Soil Research.


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