Ardioch Farm, Aultmore, Keith, AB55 6QU

Directions
From Keith take the A96 towards Fochabers for approximately 2.5 miles and turn right onto the B9016 sign posted for 'Buckie'. Continue on this road for half a mile to the hamlet of Aultmore. Just after the speed restriction signs take the first right and follow this road up the hill continuing straight on where the road forks to the right. Ardioch Farm is on the left hand side thereafter marked with an Aberdeen & Northern Estates sale board. The exact location is shown on the attached OS extract.

Viewings - Strictly by appointment only
To arrange a viewing contact Aberdeen & Northern Estates

Location & Situation

Ardioch is located between Keith (3 miles) and Fochabers (7 miles), off the A96, and less than a mile north-east from Aultmore. The farm property forms a contiguous block of IACS registered land with centrally located dwelling and farm buildings.

Keith has a good range of shops including supermarkets, together with business, banking and leisure facilities which include tennis courts, cricket and bowling clubs, a sports and community centre and swimming pool. Keith Golf Club has an 18-hole parkland golf course with other popular courses in the area including Buckpool at Buckie, Banff, Cullen, Maverstone and Lossiemouth.
The catchment for primary education is Keith Primary School, with secondary education at Keith Grammar School. Inverness and Aberdeen Airports are easily reached via the A96 and Inverness (52 miles) and Aberdeen (50 miles) provide all the facilities expected of major cities. There is a railway station in Keith on the Aberdeen to Inverness line, easing longer-distance travel by public transport.

The Keith Country Show held at Seafield park is a popular annual event attracting interest from the farming and wider community. Keith is also the start of the ever-popular Malt Whisky Trail.
Elgin, only 16 miles in distance provides a wide range of services and facilities as the principal Moray town.

Moray is well served by agricultural merchants and grain merchants and there is a successful local machinery ring which can provide additional farming resources as required.

The Moray coast, about 9 miles to the north, is famed for its high levels of sunshine, beautiful beaches, dolphins, wonderful sailing, traditional fishing villages and towns, such as Cullen and Portsoy. To the southwest lie the Cairngorms, offering wonderful walking and mountaineering. There is skiing at The Lecht ski centre and at Cairngorm Mountain near Aviemore.

Farm Buildings / Facilities
Ardioch is served by a range of farm buildings located close to, and mostly behind the farmhouse and comprise a mixture of building types with varying construction and condition. The buildings cover a total area of approximately 1,700m2. The buildings with approximate dimensions include:

New Dutch Barn (18.1m x 17.3m) Steel portal frame building accessed from open northern elevation

General Purpose Shed / Indoor Equine arena (30m x 21.3m) versatile building suitable for a range of purposes

Cattle Shed (29.8m x 21.9m) providing c.653sqm of covered accommodation

Stable Block - block of stables of timber construction with 6 boxes and store

Tack room - timber boarded store

Outdoor arena - 43m x 20.4m

Land

The IACS registered land at Ardioch extends to 53.41ha (131.98 acres) or thereby. The land is made up of 9 parcels of IACS registered land. The land is currently all in grass and is generally south facing in nature and lies at an altitude of between 190m - 225m above sea level. The land is predominantly classified as Grade 3(2) by the James Hutton Institute.

Basic Payment Scheme

BPS Entitlements are not included in the sale price but can be available by negotiation. All BPS Region 1 land.
LFASD.

Ardioch Farmhouse - c. 176sq.m. floor area

A traditional four/five bedroom, one and a half storey dwelling that has been tastefully modernised including generously sized kitchen, and provides comfortable family accommodation over two floors.

The internal layout is shown on the attached plan but in summary comprises:-
 
Ground Floor
Kitchen, living room, bathroom, bedroom5/dining room.
 
First Floor
Bedroom 1, bedroom 2, bedroom 3, and bedroom 4 with a good sized landing.

The property benefits from oil fired central heating and multi-fuel stove. The garden is mainly laid to lawn Raised decking lies to the side with hot tub facilities, bar and area for al-fresco dining which would be perfect for entertaining and enjoying after a busy day on the property.

EPC:
Band E

Council Tax:
Band D

Services:
Private drainage, mains water and mains electricity. uPVC and timber framed double glazing. boiler and radiators central heating

Local Authority:
Moray Council, High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BX. Tel

Entry:
By arrangement

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.