Hillbrae Farm, Newmachar, AB21 0UN

CLOSING DATE - WEDNESDAY 16TH AUGUST 2023 AT 12 NOON

Viewing
By appointment

Directions
From the A92 B&Q roundabout at Bridge of Don, take the B999 road signed 'Udny', 'Pitmedden' & 'Tarves'. Proceed on this road for 6 miles crossing the AWPR flyover (A90), passing through Potterton and Whitecairns. Turn left where signed Hillbrae and the farm is accessed on the right hand side after a ¼ of a mile.

Situation
Hillbrae Farm is situated in a peaceful rural location with good access to the city of Aberdeen and other main transport links including the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR). Situated 2 miles north east of Newmacher, the area is renowned for quality livestock and arable production and is well resourced with agricultural infrastructure including Aberdeen Grain (4 miles) and Thainstone Centre.

Primary education is available in Cultercullen with Secondary education at Oldmeldrum. Newmachar has a range of amenities including local shops serving everyday needs, a hotel and pub, post office, community hall hosting activity groups, and other pursuits including two challenging golf courses. The business parks at Dyce and Bridge of Don as well as Aberdeen International Airport are easily accessible, making this the ideal commuter base.

Entry
By agreement

BPS Entitlements
BPS Entitlements not included in sale price but available by separate negotiation.

Mineral Rights and Sporting Rights
Included in sale in so far as they are owned.

Local Authority
Aberdeenshire Council, Gordon House, Blackhall Road, Inverurie AB51 3WB. Tel:

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.

P A R T I C U L A R S

Dwellinghouse
A traditional one and a half storey Aberdeenshire Farmhouse which has been tastefully extended to provide comfortable and spacious family accommodation over two floors. The internal layout is shown on the attached plan, but in summary comprises:

Ground Floor
Entrance, Dining room, Library/Study, Bedroom 3, Wine cellar, Store, WC, Bathroom, Living Room, Kitchen/Dining Room and Utility Room.

First Floor
Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2 and Shower room.

The property benefits from an attractive summerhouse and patio area in the garden, with an outdoor kitchen and BBQ area next to vegetable, flower and herb beds.

Services
Oil Fired Central Heating, Mains Water, Private Drainage

Council Tax
Band E

Energy Performance Certificate
Band D

Farmbuildings
An excellent range of farm buildings with concrete yard area at Hillbrae extending to 3192 sqm or thereby.

Lot 1 - Land

The Lot 1 Hillbrae land comprises 18 fields of IACS registered farmland extending to 54.62Ha (134.97 acres) or thereby as per the attached plan. According to the Macaulay Institute for Soil Research the land is predominantly classified as grade 3(2) with small areas of grade 4 land. An area of woodland at Skellyhill to the east and extending to 1.78Ha (4.40 acres) is also included.

Lot 2 - Land at South
The land to the south of the farm (Lot 2) extends to 15.37Ha (37.98 acres) or thereby comprising areas of woodland and grazing land. Formerly owned by the Scottish Agricultural Collage, this lot includes the site and former building with retractable roof of an observatory telescope.

Lot 3 - Land at North
Field 10 to the north comprises productive Grade 3(1)/3(2) arable land with good roadside access extending to 11.22Ha (27.72 acres) or thereby.
Hillbrae ranges in altitude from approximately 100 to 148m above sea level.