Scotsburn Farm, Lhanbryde, By Elgin, Moray, IV30

Scotsburn Farm is located in a peaceful yet readily accessible position to the south-east of Elgin in the county of Moray. Sitting within a private and sheltered rural setting, the farm includes an extended traditional farmhouse which is in need of renovation, a detached cottage (in need of modernisation), an extensive range of farm buildings and good quality arable and pasture land extending to some 65.7ha / 162.3 acres. Whilst located in a tranquil and very private setting, Scotsburn is within easy reach of a wide range of amenities and an excellent road network.

METHOD OF SALE
Scotsburn Farm is offered for sale as a whole.

Scotsburn Farmhouse

An attractive detached, extended farmhouse positioned at the heart of the farm. With the older, central core constructed of stone under a slate roof, further block built extensions with flat roofs have been added at later stages to create a substantial family home with extensive accommodation provided over a single storey.

The house has been unoccupied for the better part of 30 years and would benefit from a comprehensive renovation. It sits within a delightful mature garden with extensive areas of lawn surrounded by many mature specimen trees, an orchard and with a charming burn flowing nearby. In addition, there are a range of useful outbuildings nearby.

Scotsburn Cottage

A traditional detached cottage located between the farmhouse and the B9103. Built from harled stone and block under a slate roof and flat felt roof, the cottage has a lovely southerly outlook across the farm and provides spacious accommodation over one and a half storeys.

The cottage is heated using oil central heating and is double glazed and would benefit from modernisation. It is currently rented out to a local family on a Private Residential Tenancy. A formal notice has been served and the tenants are actively looking for alternative accommodation. There is a small garden with parking area surrounding the cottage.

Farm Buildings

Located opposite the farmhouse are an extensive range of traditional and more modern farm buildings many of which have power supplies. Of mixed construction, these include:

Barn. About 24m x 5.8m. Rendered stone under a slate roof, concrete floor.

Byre. About 4.8m x 23.7m. Rendered stone under a slate roof, concrete floor, part steel lined grain bin, open to cattle court:

Cattle Court. About 22.4m x 23.6m. Block and stone under a cement fibre roof, concrete floor, divided between 3 bays, 2 central feed passes.

Store. About 3.1m x 4.8m

Former Piggery. About 4.9m x 18m

Tin General Store 1. About 7.5m x 27.5m. Corrugated tin roof, concrete floor.

Tin General Store 2. About 7.5m x 27.5m. Corrugated tin roof, concrete floor.


The Land
In total, the land at Scotsburn extends to about 65.7ha / 162.3 acres in total including roads, tracks and buildings. It is divided between 14 main fields with various parcels of mature woodland (some of which are recorded on the Ancient Woodland Inventory) and amenity ground. A particularly appealing element at Scotsburn are the various ponds and lochans that really add to the overall appeal and amenity of the farm. The farm has a gently rolling and predominantly south-easterly aspect with the land sloping down to the burn and ponds that sit at the heart of the farm. The fields are mixed in sizes and are accessed from a private track that traverses the property. The external fences appear stock proof and in general, the land is in good heart. The majority of the land has been classified by the John Hutton Institute - Land Capability for Agriculture as grade 3(2) with the land reducing slightly in quality to the east and which has been classified as grade 4(1). The farm is currently all down to grass albeit it is capable of arable cropping across the vast majority of the holding. In recent years, the ground has been let on a series of seasonal grazing licences and overwintering agreements.

EPC Rating = F