AN EXTENSIVE MODERN BREEDING PIG UNIT & ARABLE FARM NEAR ELLON

Description

Yonderton Farm is conveniently located on the outskirts of Ellon, easily accessed via the bypass, with almost immediate access onto the A90 which offers swift access to Aberdeen and the south and north to Peterhead.

Yonderton is a well equipped, modern pig unit benefitting from considerable investment in recent years. The farm, until recently housed 450 sows plus all progeny through to 40kg. The farm is approached via a private tarmac access road with a traditional farmhouse set to the east of the steading in an enclosed walled garden. Additional accommodation comprising a detached brick and harled bungalow is situated near to the farm road end.

The land extends to about 117 acres arranged over five fields which are divided by the A948 road. The farmland is classified by the James Hutton Institute for Soil Research as Class 3.1 and can be described as mineral gleys belonging to the Peterhead series. The land has benefitted from regular applications of manure ensuring the land remains in good heart.


RESIDENTIAL

Yonderton farmhouse enjoys an easterly aspect and views over the surrounding countryside. It is accessed from the farm road and sits to the side of the farm steading with a generous east facing enclosed garden.

The farmhouse is of traditional stone & slate construction and the accommodation is arranged over two floors, as shown on the accompanying floor plans and photographs. The back door leads into a utility room with floor and wall units. Through to a modern dining kitchen with integrated Lamona appliances. Off of which is a family bathroom with bath and shower overhead.

The main hallway gives access to two front reception rooms, one with a wood burning stove and the other with a handy room that could be utilised as a study or children’s playroom. The staircase leads to two double bedrooms and a smaller single bedroom along with a WC off of the landing.

Externally, the farmhouse is surrounded by a garden laid to lawn. There is a handy outhouse adjoining the property with a power supply providing additional storage space.

Lot 2 - Ellonview
A detached three bedroom bungalow of brick and harl construction under a slate roof. The accommodation comprises a front porch into the main hallway. From the hallway is a comfortable sitting room with large window overlooking the garden and rural countryside. Three double bedrooms each with built in storage cupboards and a family bathroom. A dining kitchen with floor and wall units along with integrated appliances which leads through to the utility room complete with floor units and sink basin providing access to the back door and garage separately.

The property benefits from oil fired central heating with an external boiler and double glazing throughout. It is serviced by mains electricity, private water and drainage to a septic tank.

Externally, adjoining the property is a single garage with electronic up and over roller door. There is a tarmac parking area to the side of the house and the garden is laid to lawn.

Location

Located in the northeast of Scotland, Aberdeenshire is one of Scotland’s largest and most diverse counties and extends from the North Sea coastline inland to the Cairngorm mountains which rise majestically to the west. Ellon lies about 25 minutes’ drive north of Aberdeen (18 miles).

Aberdeenshire is recognised as one of Scotland's principal agricultural regions and is particularly suited for mixed farming enterprises. Accordingly, the area is well served by agricultural suppliers and there are weekly livestock markets at Thainstone Agricultural Centre near Inverurie (24 miles) and United Auctions at Huntly (36 miles), both attracting strong trade from across mainland Scotland and the islands.

Aberdeen City has long been known as the ‘Oil Capital of Europe’ and is now an emerging centre for renewable energy transition. This university city is home to a diverse range of professional services and many corporate headquarters, alongside cultural and sporting facilities. The city and surrounding area is well connected, with an international airport (22 miles) as well as a mainline east coast train service, with daily and sleeper services to London. Private day schools within the city include Robert Gordon’s College, Albyn School and St Margaret’s School, in addition to the International School of Aberdeen.

Aberdeenshire is a popular and sought after region of Scotland offering the outdoor enthusiast access to the Grampian hills to the west and the magnificent coastline to the east with its long sandy beaches. There are numerous golf courses including Trump International at Balmedie and the world-renowned Royal Aberdeen. More locally, there are challenging 18 hole courses at Ellon and Cruden Bay.

The town of Ellon is very accessible and hosts a range amenities and facilities including supermarkets, health centres as well as primary and a recently upgraded secondary school and state of the art recreational facilities on the edge of town. There are numerous golf courses in the county, with a local nine and eighteen hole golf course at Ellon, along with Trump International at Balmedie and Royal Aberdeen.




Acreage: 121.27 Acres

Directions

From the A90 follow the directions to Ellon Industrial Estate / New Deer. At the roundabout, take the A948 road signposted for New Deer. Follow the road for approximately 1 mile. On leaving Ellon, the farm access road is the 2nd turn off on the left hand side. There are two detached cottages at the road end.

For satellite navigation purposes the postcode is AB41 8DF.
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