Farm for sale

Local Information

For those looking to farm in a scenic and accessible area of south Aberdeenshire, or existing businesses/landowners seeking good quality land to add to their operations, Chapelton Farm is the ideal opportunity.

Chapelton Farm is situated in an attractive rural setting amongst the rolling agricultural hills bordering on the fertile Howe of the Mearns to the south. The hills and forests of Drumtochty Forest, separated from Chapelton Farm by the Highland Boundary Fault, serve as a stunning backdrop to the property and offer ample opportunities for local walking & outdoor pursuits.

Local services in the area, including primary school and shop, can be found in the conservation village of Auchenblae to the south, tucked in a picturesque wooded glen setting. Other local services can be found in the village of Drumlithie to the east.

The nearest town is Laurencekirk, located approximately 5 miles to the south of Auchenblae. Extensive local facilities can be found here, including secondary education at Mearns Academy, supermarket and convenience stores, further local services and the railway station taking passengers both north and south. Similar local services can be found in the bustling seaside town of Stonehaven to the north-east, including historic seaside harbour.

To the north of Stonehaven lies the Silver City of Aberdeen, which hosts a range of retail, hospitality and events offerings befitting of the Energy Capital of Europe. The AWPR provides excellent road links to the north of Aberdeenshire beyond the city, as well as to Aberdeen Airport, which operates national and international flights.

In terms of local recreation, Chapelton benefits from its location on the edge of the Highland hills yet within relatively close proximity of the coast, situated to the south and east across the A90 dual carriageway. Coastal attractions include the sweeping sands of St Cyrus beach to the south, as well as the spectacular rocky cliffs bordering the North Sea all the way to Stonehaven and Dunnottar Castle, intercepted by the scenic fishing villages of Johnshaven and Gourdon. Inland, the Drumtochty Castle wedding venue, with castle grounds hosting annual Highland Games, are situated a short distance to the south-west, with scenic Strath Finella and Glen Esk beyond. Next to Strath Finella, the Cairn o’ Mount pass makes for a stunning drive over the hills to Royal Deeside to the north-west.

Agriculture plays a prominent role locally with many services, businesses and contractors conveniently located nearby, including East Coast Viners Animal Nutrition near Drumlithie and D&K Singer dealership near Fordoun. The nearest livestock auction mart is found 38 miles away just to the south of Inverurie at the Thainstone Agricultural Centre, which hosts regular livestock and machinery sales throughout the year. In addition, abattoirs are available in the region, including the nearest abattoir in Portlethen between Stonehaven and Aberdeen, with local and national livestock haulage suppliers available.

LOT 1 - Chapelton Buildings, Land and Farmhouse - Offers over £960,000

Building (Lot 1)

The building at Chapelton Farm, part of lot 1, comprises a large shed of wooden portal frame construction, situated directly to the south of the farmhouse on the south side of the farm track. The building extends to a Gross External Area of approximately 813m2.

The building is split into three sections, with a central feed pass separating two cattle courts, with the building being open to it’s north side. The building has been generally used for housing livestock and could continue to be utilised for this purpose, though could be repurposed for other uses in the future.

The large footprint of the building, as well as yard area at front and back, and being bordered by field 2 to the south and east, provides ample open space for future development of the property.

Land at Lot 1

The land forming lot 1 of Chapelton Farm comprises 56.49 Hectares (139.59 acres) or thereby of IACS-registered land, consisting of thirteen field parcels numbered 1-11, 14 and 15. Lot 1 is coloured red as per the attached sale plan and is situated to the north, south and east of the farmhouse and buildings, with the road leading from the public road at Dellavaird up to Chapelton Croft and Bogton forming the eastern boundary of lot 1.

The entirety of the land is classed as Grade 3(2) by the James Hutton Institute and is largely capable of arable production, with the land having being utilised for grassland and arable cropping in recent years. The land benefits from a southerly aspect, lying at an altitude ranging from approximately 135 metres at the Bervie Water to 220 metres above sea level at the top of field 14. Field parcel 1, extending to 1.89Ha (4.67 acres) at Chapelton consists of woodland known as Foumart Wood, comprising of predominantly Larch and Scots Pine trees. The woodland provides amenity and forms a useful shelter for the farmhouse and farm buildings situated directly to it’s east.

The land is easily accessed from the road that leads north from the public road at Dellavaird to both the farmhouse and buildings at Chapelton as well as further north towards Chapelton Croft and Bogton and through inter-field access points.

All land is LFA and BPS Payment Region 1.

Bungalow Accommodation

The accommodation at Chapelton Farm comprises a south-facing bungalow, in need of upgrade and works situated on the north side of the farm track and opposite the farm buildings.

Entering the property via the front door and through the vestibule, a hallway leads through the house to the back vestibule with adjoining utility room and WC. The large living room on the left hand-side, with southern outlook has an open fire place, with the adjacent, spacious kitchen and dining area enjoying views acoss Chapelton Farm and beyond. On the right hand-side of the main hallway, a further hallway leads to two large bedrooms and one smaller bedroom, all with walk-in wardrobes, as well as the bathroom.

The bungalow is set in large garden grounds to the front and east side of the house, with shrubbery/bushes to the rear and west side of the property, as well as ample space for car parking.

The property requires a significant package of renovation works to bring up to a modern and comfortable living standard following burst water pipe damage.

Property Details

EPC:

Band D.

Council Tax:

Band E.

Windows and Doors:

Double glazing.

Services:

Mains electricity, oil central heating, private water supply, private drainage.

LOT 2 - Fields 12,13 & 16 - Offers over £365,000

The land forming lot 2 of Chapelton Farm comprises three IACS-registered field parcels: fields 12, 13 and 16, extending to approximately 22.76 Hectares (56.24 acres) or thereby in total. Lot 2 is coloured blue as per the attached sale plan with land situated to the east of the farm access road. This productive block of arable land is south facing in nature and is classed as Grade 3(2) by the James Hutton Institute and . Fields 12 and 13 are gently sloping, with an altitude ranging from 150 to 205 metres above sea level. Field 16 is predominantly flat, lying at an altitude of approximately 205 to 210 metres above sea level.

All land is LFA and BPS Payment Region 1.

BPS Entitlements:

Not included in sale price but may be available by separate negotiation. All BPS Region 1,

Local Authority:

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

Entry:

By arrangement.

Mineral Rights & Sporting Rights:

Included in the sale, insofar as they are owned.

Viewings:

To be arranged with Aberdeen and Northern Estates or Laura Anderson on[use Contact Agent Button]

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).