Land for sale

Hillhead of Morinsh is located in the county of Moray, in an area renowned for the production of quality livestock. The farm extends to approximately 129.94 hectares (321.08 acres), excluding roads, yards, and buildings, and benefits from good access to the public road network. The farm is well served with internal farm tracks.

The land is predominantly classified as Grade 4(1) and Grade 4(2) according to the Hutton Institute. The land is currently all in grass and is capable of being re-seeded and alternative use such as the growing of spring barley or swedes.

The land is registered with SGRPID for IACS purposes, and the farm is situated around 315 metres above sea level and is generally of a southerly aspect.

For sale as a whole.

FARMHOUSE

The farmhouse is a detached, traditional one and half storey dwelling, being stone built under a slate roof. The farmhouse enjoys a scenic southerly aspect, and it sits in its own garden.

Accommodation comprises;
Ground Floor: Kitchen, Utility, Sitting Room, Toilet, Conservatory, and Bedroom.
First Floor: 2 x double bedrooms, Bathroom.

The Council tax band is C , with the EPC rating being F .

FARM BUILDINGS
There is modern, portal frame structure adjacent to the farmhouse. Adjacent is a derelict range of traditional farm buildings.

LAND

The land extends to 129.94 hectares (321.08 acres) and comprises 26 enclosures. Most of the fields are currently in grass being used for the grazing of livestock, being adequately fenced and the majority watered.

SITUATION
Hillhead of Morinsh is located in the Parish of Glenlivet approximately 9 miles south west of Dufftown and 12 miles north east of Tomintoul. The farm enjoys an elevated rural location with open views across to Glenlivet and the Cairngorm Mountain range beyond.

The land, classified as Grade 4(1) and Grade 4(2) and is capable of producing good yields of grass, with the majority of the fields having been re-seeded in recent years.
The farm is well known for the production of Blackface tups, being home to one of the leading flocks of the north type. The area is well served by agricultural suppliers and merchants, with an abattoir at Grantown on Spey and livestock marts at Dingwall, Huntly and Inverurie.

The nearest town is Dufftown, being 9 miles distant, and has all the services and amenities expected of a provincial town, including a high street with several speciality shops. The town boasts several hotels and churches, being central to the renowned whisky trail. Primary schooling is available at Glenlivet, with secondary schooling at Aberlour. Sporting enthusiasts can enjoy several nearby golf courses in addition to hill walking and other outdoor pursuits. Keith and Elgin are some 18 and 25 miles distant respectively, both having a more diverse range of shopping and leisure facilities.

EPC Rating = F