General Description

The land at Balfreish is a productive block of bare arable land situated close to the conservation village of Cawdor which is approximately 3 miles to the east and approximately 11 miles east of the capital of the Highlands, Inverness.

The land lies between 60 and 110 metres above sea level and is classified as a mix of Grade 2 and Grade 3(2) with soils comprising of freely drained mineral alluvial soils.  

Existing Rights, Servitudes & Wayleaves

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 the purchasers will be deemed to have.  The access to the land is taken from the public road to the south signposted Balfreish and is subject to third party access rights with maintenance, repair and renewal on a user basis. There is a Deed of Servitude over the Balfreish access access road in the purchaser’s favour with a specific right to widen and upgrade the access should they wish.  Further details are available from the selling agents.

Sporting, Mineral & Timber

All sporting and mineral rights are included in the sale insofar as they are owned by the seller.  All standing and fallen timber is also included in the sale.  

Services

The property does not have any mains connections, however, these are thought to be at close hand should a purchaser require a supply for any purpose. It is understood that Scottish Water will shortly be improving the mains water supply to the area as well.  

Ingoing Valuation

The purchaser(s) of the land at Balfreish shall, in addition to the purchase price, be obliged to take over and pay for all cultivations and growing crops on a seed, labour, lime, fertiliser, sprays and machinery basis with an increment representing the enhanced value of the establishment and age of such crops, at a valuation to be agreed by a mutually appointed valuer(s).

Basic Payment Scheme

The whole property has been registered with Scottish Government Rural Payments and Inspections Division who have allocated a holding and parcel number.  All of the parcels are designated as Region 1.  The owner has claimed the Basic Payment Scheme for 2021 over the eligible land and will retain any payments due in respect of the scheme.  The owner holds and owns the associated entitlements which are available to purchase by separate negotiation.

Forestry

There are three small areas of trees on the property, two of which have been felled and replanted successfully with broadleaves approximately four years ago. The third provides valuable amenity and conservation interest. 

Access

The whole property can be easily accessed directly from an unclassified local authority adopted public road to the south of the land which runs between Cantraydoune and Galcantray.

Viewing

Potential purchasers are welcome to view the property whilst in possession of a copy of these sales particulars and having first made an appointment with the sole selling agents, Neil Cameron Associates (Scotland) Ltd.  Appropriate caution should be exercised at all times during inspection.

Method of Sale

The land at Balfreish is offered for sale as a whole, freehold and with vacant possession.  The current owner would be willing to continue farming the land for an investor purchaser, if required, on mutually agreeable terms. 

Date of Entry

The date of entry will be upon conclusion of the sales missives or by prior agreement.

Closing Date & Offers

A closing date for offers may be set, therefore, prospective purchasers should formally note their interest with the selling agents.  Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents, Neil Cameron Associates (Scotland) Ltd, Balmacaan Steading, Cawdor, Nairn IV12 5XP.  Our client is not bound to accept the highest or any offer and has the right to remove the property from sale at any time.

Solicitor

Brodies LLP

15 Atholl Crescent

Edinburgh

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