5 bedroom equestrian property for sale

Charming rural property requiring full refurbishment, presenting an excellent smallholding, equestrian or lifestyle opportunity set in a picturesque part of Buchan, Aberdeenshire.

Local Information

South Hawkhillock Farm is situated in a pleasant and peaceful setting in the rolling agricultural landscape of Buchan, Aberdeenshire. The property is conveniently located centrally between the popular market towns of Mintlaw and Ellon and the fishing port of Peterhead whereby a range of local services. For the younger families, primary schooling is available at either Arnage, Hatton, Peterhead, Mintlaw or Ellon, with secondary schooling available at Mintlaw, Ellon and Peterhead.

The Buchan area has plenty to offer those who enjoy the outdoors and exploring country and coast. The nearby 53-mile Formartine and Buchan Way is popular with walkers, cyclists and as an equestrian hacking route. Aden Country Park at Mintlaw is also a popular attraction with scenic woodland walks and waters, the Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, café and outdoor and musical events throughout the year. Aberdeen is less than 30 mins drive away, excepting busy commute times.

Farmhouse

South Hawkhillock Farmhouse is a substantial and well-proportioned 5-bedroom property with all main reception rooms south-facing overlooking the garden and grounds. The property is a traditional stone and slate farmhouse with larger more modern extension, constructed between 35-40 years ago. The property consists of 5 bedrooms (1no en-suite), Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Utility Room, Family bathroom and WC. The excellent garage adjoins the property via the interlinking entrance hall. The property requires a complete package of refurbishment works to reinstate to its former glory which, once completed, would provide a superb family home with ample entertaining space.

EPC:

Band F

Windows & Doors:

uPVC double glazed

Water:

Private supply

Drainage:

Private Septic Tank

Heating:

Oil Fired Cooker Range

Council Tax:

Band E

Buildings

A useful set of outbuildings complement the spacious farmhouse which would make for the perfect smallholding alongside equestrian use. These comprise: Cattle Court 16m x 11m, Stables 18m x 5m, Former Byre (requires complete new roof) 30m x 7m, Garage 25m x 7m (all dimensions approximate). There is also a former sand school that would require reinstatement. Former bothy building which could make a charming compact holiday let or family annexe, subject to obtaining relevant local authority permissions.

Land

The land at South Hawkhillock Farm comprises approximately 13 acres of pasture, currently in 3no paddocks. All paddocks have electric fencing installed. The land is classified as Grades 3(1) and 3(2) by the James Hutton Institute. The land offering is excellent for a multitude of uses and offers a self-sufficient means of providing hay for livestock.

Home Report:

Available to download.

Local Authority:

Aberdeenshire Council: Woodhill House, Woodhill Road, Aberdeen, AB16 5GB.

Entry:

By arrangement

Ownership:

The property includes access track (shaded blue) from the A952 as show on adjacent map. The neighbouring property has a right of access over, and share of maintenance costs of the road.

Mineral Rights & Sporting Rights:

Included in the sale, insofar as they are owned.

Note:

Prospective purchasers should note that unless their interest in the property is formally intimated to the selling agents following inspection, the agents cannot guarantee that notice of a closing date for offers will be advised and consequently the property may be sold without notice.

Anti Money Laundering Compliance:

In accordance with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, we are required to carry out checks and due diligence on property purchasers. If an offer has been accepted, the purchaser(s) will need to provide proof of identity, residence and proof of funds, as a minimum, prior to any transaction proceeding.

Offers:

Formal offers, in the acceptable Scottish form should be submitted, along with the relevant anti-money laundering paperwork in accordance with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, through a Scottish Solicitor, to the Selling Agent.

Servitude Rights, Burdens and Wayleaves:

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private. The buyer(s) will be held to have satisfied himself/themselves as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.

Title:

The buyer(s) shall be bound to accept the title as it presently stands in the name of the seller(s) and the conveyance in favour of the buyer(s) shall be subject to all the exceptions, reservations, burdens and conditions presently contained in the title deeds. There shall be excepted from warrandice in the conveyance in favour of the buyer(s) any leases, tenancies, tenants' rights, missives, agreements, rights of possession, rights of way, access rights, and sewerage and drainage facilities, and all other servitudes and other rights without prejudice to the right of the buyer(s) to quarrel or impugn the same on any ground not inferring warrandice against the seller(s).

Directions

From Ellon, travel north on the A90 signposted “Fraserburgh/Peterhead”. After approximately 3 miles take the slight left at The Toll of Birness onto the A952 signposted “Fraserburgh” and continue for 3 miles, leaving the A952 at South Hawkhillock, as identified by our sale board.