Lurgan Farm (Lot 1), Camserney, Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, PH15

A traditional hill farm and equestrian property in the highlands, extending to about 112.08 ha (276.95 acres), a modern farmhouse and range of outbuildings.


A modern two-storey farmhouse with four bedrooms, an agricultural shed, stables with an all-weather arena, kennels and a traditional stone byre set in 9.56 ha (23.62 acres) of grazing land.

Additional Hill land, 791.98 hectares (1,957 acres), and arable land, 32.38 hectares (80 acres), are available to let to the incoming purchaser by separate negotiation.

Lurgan Farmhouse is a substantial property with spacious accommodation spread over two floors commanding spectacular views over Loch Tay and the surrounding hills. The farm is set well back from the public road and is approached over a shared private driveway, giving privacy and seclusion.

A modern two storey farmhouse with four bedrooms, agricultural shed, stables with an all-weather arena, kennels and a traditional stone byre and parcels 13, 16, 19 – 23 extending to about 9.56 ha (23.62 acres) of grazing land.

Farmhouse
The farmhouse was constructed in 2004 and is of timber frame construction with smooth rendered external walls and a cedar lined projection, all under a pitched slate roof.

An entrance porch opens through to the dining hall which has an oak floor. It has French doors opening to the south facing front garden.

The sitting room is accessed from the dining hall by way of sliding pocket doors. It also has an oak floor, a focal log burning stove and windows on three sides which includes external French doors. A particularly attractive feature is the vaulted ceiling above the kitchen/sitting/dining room. With its wealth of windows and French doors, it takes full advantage of the panoramic views.

The kitchen is fitted with base and wall mounted units and a four oven, oil-fired Aga with two hotplates. Completing the accommodation on the ground floor are an office, a WC and a utility room with a double Belfast-style sink, base and wall units, plumbing for an automatic washing machine and space for a tumble dryer.

On the upper floor are four double bedrooms. Two bedrooms have en suite shower rooms and the master bedroom has an additional walk-in wardrobe. The family bathroom with a white suite.

Grounds
From the track, a sweeping driveway leads to the front of the property where there is parking for several vehicles and access to a large single integral garage 4.85m x 4.72m and further plant room 4.90m x 4.72m. The plant room contains the boiler, water pump and filtration and offers excellent storage space. Whilst the garage is currently used for storage space at present in could be used as a garage if preferred.


The garden, which extends to about an acre, surrounds the house and is extensively laid to lawn with scattered planting, stepped areas with raised vegetable plot, hen coop and greenhouse. The elevated location of the garden provides outstanding panoramic views over the Grampian mountains.

Outbuildings
The farm buildings comprise an agricultural shed, stables, kennels and an old byre. Most of the buildings have concrete floors and benefit from electricity and water.

The agricultural shed is a concrete portal frame, multi-purpose building (20m x 23m), the stable block (11.4m x 12.3m) comprises four loose boxes, a tack room, and a hay/ feed store with an all-weather arena (40m x 25m) nearby, and the kennel block has five kennels with a large outdoor run.

The byre, although largely redundant and in a semi-derelict condition, may provide an opportunity for development to alternative uses.

Land
Overall, the land extends to 9.56 ha (23.62 acres) or thereby and comprises 5.94 ha (14.68 acres) of permanent pasture, 1.06 ha (2.62 acres) of rough gazing/hill land, 1.34 ha (3.31 acres) native woodland, and 1.22 ha (3.01 acres) of associated buildings including the shed, arena and stables.

The land is classified by the James Hutton Institute of Soil Research as Class 5 (3) and 6(2) and 6(3) with gradient limitations. As such the land is predominantly permanent grass and rough grazing

The land has been registered organic since 1998 and attracts an Organic Maintenance Scheme payment. In addition to this, the property also qualifies under the AECS scheme.

The land is designated Severely Disadvantaged LFA, is IACS registered, and is eligible for the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and Less Favoured Area Support Scheme. The majority of the lands lies within Payment Region 1 (7.00ha) with some areas Region 2 (1.11ha) and 0 (0.23ha). BPS entitlements will not be included in the sale, but may be available by separate negotiation.

The soils are humus-iron podzols of the Strichen series.

There is the opportunity to lease a further 809.39 ha (2000ac) of hill land and 32.38 hectares (80 acres) of arable land for the right applicant with the option to purchase 700 hefted Blackface ewes and 200 hoggs by separate negotiation.

Historic Designations
Lurgan has a number of historic environment designations and three scheduled monuments relating to cup marked stones. These sites would restrict development or woodland planting in the immediate vicinity of these features.

Lurgan Farm is in a lovely rural location close to the town of Aberfeldy which has a combined primary and secondary school, a church, local shops and a 9-hole golf course. It also has a good range of amenities including shops, pubs and restaurants and the well-regarded Moness Resort, which provides hotel and spa facilities.

Close by is the town of Pitlochry, renowned for its Festival Theatre and annual Enchanted Forest light show. The town has an excellent range of shopping facilities and professional services together with the Atholl Leisure Centre, two distilleries and a wide range of outdoor activities.

In addition to the local Breadalbane Academy, private schooling is available at Perth, Crieff, Edinburgh and Stirling.

The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast with golf courses at Aberfeldy, Pitlochry and Dunkeld. There is hill walking in the surrounding hills and Tay Forest Park, trout, grayling and salmon fishing on the local river Tay, and various outdoor activity centres including Highland Safari and Nae Limits for the more adventurous.

There is easy access to the A9 and there are train stations at Pitlochry, and Dunkeld with services to Inverness and Edinburgh. Edinburgh Airport is 75 miles away and has a wide range of domestic and international flights.

The farmhouse has mains electricity and a private water supply, and drainage is to a private septic tank. Oil runs the central heating and there is modern double glazing throughout.

There is electricity and a water supply to the outbuildings.



From the town of Aberfeldy, travel north on B846, and after about 2.3 miles, the entrance to Lurgan Farm track is on the right. Follow this track for two miles.

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