Land and Buildings at Leyhead Farm, Lumphanan, AB31 4QH

Location and Situation
Leyhead enjoys an elevated position overlooking the hills of Royal Deeside, a region known for its dual strengths in both the farming and tourism sectors. This beautiful corner of Aberdeenshire is a well-renowned area for livestock farming in particular, facilitated through good quality productive land and easy access to markets both north and south, with the nearest mart being located 22 miles north at Thainstone near Inverurie.

In addition, Deeside is well-renowned for its stunning highland landscapes and royal connections through the Royal Family's annual summer stays at Balmoral Castle. Furthermore, Leyhead is located only 11 miles east of the boundary of the stunning Cairngorms National Park, with its wide array of outdoor activities, including hillwalking, skiing and much more.

The charming village of Lumphanan is located just a stones throw away, where the local primary school, shop and pub can be found. Slightly further away but still within the local area are picturesque Aboyne and Banchory, where you can find a wider array of services for everyday living. The silver city of Aberdeen is 27 miles to the east, which hosts excellent transport connections to the north and south as well as fantastic shopping and entertainment venues.

Directions
If arriving from the east, from Aberdeen and Banchory, take the A93 road west towards Royal Deeside, following signs for Aboyne. About 1.5 miles after passing through the village of Kincardine O'Neil, turn right at the junction signposted 'Lumphanan 3'. Follow this road for another 2.5 miles, going straight ahead at the junction for Lumphanan, with those coming from Lumphanan joining the road here. Turn right at the next junction at a collection of roadside dwellings, then take the next left shortly after. After a short distance, take the right fork at the top of the road leading to Leyhead Farm as indicated by our 'for sale' board.

Buildings
The property for sale consists of seven farm buildings, located in a steading complex at the heart of the farm at the end of the farm track.

The buildings include a general purpose concrete shed, cattle court, dutch barn and various stores, with all the buildings coming to a total Gross External Area of approximately 810m2.
The buildings benefit from main electricity and mains running water. The buildings could be utilised for a variety of agricultural purposes, while also offering a good footprint for potential redevelopment.

Land
The land at Leyhead consists of ten IACS-registered field parcels extending to approximately 26.07 Hectares (64.42 acres) or thereby.

The land benefits from being south-facing, lying at an altitude of 175-240 metres above sea level, with the gradient of the land ensuring that the land has remained well drained and at minimal flood risk.

The vast majority of the land is classed as grade 3(2) by the James Hutton Institute, with small portions of the land at the top and bottom of the hill being classed as grade 4(2).
The fields are currently utilised primarily for grazing, though they are also well suited for arable production.