West Corncatterach
Gartly, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 4RQ
Guide Price
£495,000
Residential Tags: Farmhouse
Property Tags: Development Potential, Equestrian, Livestock Farm, Traditional Buildings
Land Tags: N/A
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Jul 2022
- Removed: Oct 2022
- Residential Tags: Farmhouse
- Property Tags: Development Potential, Equestrian, Livestock Farm, Traditional Buildings
- Land Tags: N/A
*** UNDER OFFER ***
West Corncatterach presents an attractive opportunity for those looking for a rural lifestyle, equestrian property or redevelopment opportunity. West Corncatterach includes a 3 bedroom farmhouse, range of traditional and modern farm buildings with land extending to 17 acres or thereby.
*** UNDER OFFER***
West Corncatterach presents an attractive opportunity for those looking for a rural lifestyle, equestrian property or redevelopment opportunity. West Corncatterach includes a 3 bedroom farmhouse, range of traditional and modern farm buildings with land extending to 17 acres or thereby.
Huntly - 4.5 miles
Alford – 15 miles
Aberdeen - 39 miles
Elgin - 32 miles
Available as a whole or in the following two lots:
Lot 1 - West Corncatterach Farmhouse, Steading and Landing extending to 3.1 acres (1.25ha).
Lot 2 - Land at extending to 14.05 acres (5.68ha).
EPC - E (40)
Access
Access to West Corncatterach is taken via the A97 (Old Military Road).
Direct access to the property is gained via a shared road with a right of access to the property. The access is coloured blue on the map.
What 3 Words
upcoming.driveways.offline
Description
West Corncatterach is a small mixed livestock unit set in an attractive rural setting with views of the rolling Aberdeenshire Hills. The house is a traditional Aberdeenshire farmhouse that benefits from being modernised together with a mix of traditional and modern buildings previously used for cattle housing. There are opportunities to redevelop the steading into a number of residential or commercial properties, subject to the necessary consents.
West Corncatterach would also appeal to those looking for a rural lifestyle and or equestrian property with potential to create loose boxes/stables with an indoor or outdoor school and ample buildings and yard area for
storage purposes.
The land included with West Corncatterach extends to 17 acres or thereby and is divided into three enclosures, two of which are currently growing spring barley. The third enclosure includes a pond which forms a nice
addition to the subjects. Historically the farm has been run as part of a larger farming enterprise and is fenced with water available.
Steading
West Corncatterach consists of a useful range of modern and traditional buildings. The traditional range and infill court lie within the centre of the steading. To the south of the traditional range lies a generalpurpose storage shed. On the western boundary of the steading lies a well-designed cattle court with a forward covered feed pass with scraping pass internally. The current steading could easily be converted to suit an equine user.
1) Cattle court 60m x 12m
Steel portal frame over a part concrete and part earth floor. Fibre cement roof sheets. Box profile cladding on the sides. Open fronted shed with forward concrete feed pass under an overhang. Scraping pass directly behind feed pass with locking head yolks.
2) General purpose store 22m x 12m
Steel portal frame over a mainly earth floor. Small area of concrete floor extending to 22m x 4.5m. Box profile sheet cladding and roof. Both gables benefit from 1m high concrete panels. The rear of the shed has capacity for concrete panels if desired. Currently used for machinery storage.
3) Infill Cattle Court 18m x 14m
Infill cattle court, built centrally within the traditional U-shaped range. Light steel frame over a concrete floor. The southern wall has been externally rendered. Fibre cement roof sheets. Raised feed pass on the northwest and north easterly walls. Steel barriers and lowered trough within the passage.
4) Traditional U-shaped Range 22m x 6m
Western end of the traditional range. Light steel frame over a concrete floor, stone walls under a fibre cement sheet roof. Split internally with entrances at both ends.
5) Traditional U-shaped Range, Cattle byre 14mx 4.5m
Original cattle byre on the northern end of the U-shaped range. Constructed from light steel frame over a cobbled floor, fibre cement sheet roof with sky lights with stone walls. The original cow cubicles and hay racking are still within the byre. The building is currently being utilised as handling facilities.
6) Traditional U-shaped Range 22m x 6m
Eastern end of the traditional range, light steel frame over a hardcore/cobbled floor, raised feed pass with lowered trough within the passage on the north easterly wall. Dual access building. Has been used to house cattle in recent years.
7) General Purpose shed 10m x 7m
Steel frame over a concrete floor, box profile sheet cladding and roof. General storage shed.
8) Bothy 7m x 4.5m
Stone construction, which is externally rendered, pitch slate roof, Single aspect South westerly facing window.
9) Silage Pit 45m x 14m
Earth banked and earth floor silage pit.
Land
The land included with West Corncatterach extends to 17 acres or thereby. The James Hutton institute for soil research has classified the land as class 3(2). The majority of the land faces east and lies between 190m and 210m above sea level.
West Corncatterach is a good growing unit which consistently grows good yields of grass and barley. The land has been farmed as part of a mixed livestock unit and has benefitted from being part of a rotation with dung and lime regularly applied. The land is in good heart.
House
The farmhouse is of traditional stone construction under a slate roof and benefits from scenic views of the countryside across a secluded and easily maintained garden. The house is double glazed throughout with full oil central heating.
Internally the property is modern with light and spacious rooms.
Council Tax: Band D
Accommodation comprises:
Ground Floor:
Living Room
Well sized room with a fireplace and log burner, windows to the front of the house.
Kitchen / Dining Room
Large dining kitchen with a range of fitted floor and wall units with views over the garden and surrounding countryside.
Bathroom
Large bathroom with WC, wash hand basin, bath and shower.
Utility room
Utility room to the rear of the house, space for white goods. Accessed via the kitchen or through external door.
First Floor:
Master Bedroom
Spacious carpeted double bedroom with dual aspect windows. Views over the garden and surrounding countryside.
Bedroom 2
Spacious carpeted double bedroom with dual aspect windows. View over the garden and steading to the North.
Bedroom 3
Small double room, carpeted with Velux window.
Externally
The dwelling benefits from ample parking to the side of the house. To the front of the house there is a spacious garden, laid to lawn. Immediately in front of the house is a large wooden decking area with an area of chuckies separating the decking and lawn.
Lot 1
Two public rooms and three-bedroom modernised stone and slate farmhouse, steading and five acres or thereby. A fence will be erected between points A, B and C. Steading consisting of a useful range of modern and traditional farm buildings.
Lot 2
The land extends to 14 acres or thereby and has been farmed as part of a larger farming enterprise. The land is fenced with water available. The land is in good heart and has been well farmed in recent years.
Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) & IACS
Basic payment entitlements will be made available to the incoming occupier. The 2022 BPS for West Corncatterach has been submitted and any payment will rest with the vendors. The incoming occupier will be required to comply with any requirements of the 2022 submission.
The Farm Code is 66/075/0053
Region 1 – 6.67 units
Less Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS)
The property is in an area eligible for LFASS support scheme.
Sporting Rights
Any sporting rights are included in the sale in so far as they are owned.
Mineral Rights
To the extent they are included within the vendor’s title.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fitted appliances, curtains, carpets and floor coverings in the farmhouse are included within the sale at no extra charge. No warranties are given for the fitted appliances.
Ingoing Valuations
The Purchaser, in addition to the purchase price will be obliged to take on and pay for an independent valuation of all growing crops if the date of entry is prior to harvest. The purchaser is also obliged to take on any silage.
Local Authority
Aberdeenshire Council
Woodhill House
Westburn Road
Aberdeen
AB16 5GB
Plans, Areas and Schedules
These are based on the Ordnance Survey and Title Deeds and are for reference only. They have been carefully checked and computed by the selling agents and the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property and any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.
Viewing
By strict appointment with the Selling Agents.
Deposit
A deposit of 10% of the purchase price will be payable on conclusion of missives. This will be non-refundable in the event of the transaction failing to reach completion for reasons not attributable to the vendors or their agents.
Solicitor
Stewart and Watson
59 High Street
Turriff
Aberdeenshire
AB53 4AD
Date of Entry
By mutual agreement.
Important Notes
Closing Dates
A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through solicitors to the selling agents, in writing, will be advised of any closing date, unless the property has been sold previously. The seller is not bound to accept the highest or any offer, or to go to a closing date.
Offers
Formal offers, in the acceptable Scottish form should be submitted, along with the relevant money laundering paperwork in accordance with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, through a Scottish Solicitor, to the Selling Agent.
Third Party Rights and Servitudes
The subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others, whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves in all respects thereof.
Situation
Situated within the picturesque area of Gartly, the property lies approximately 4.5 miles south of Huntly. The City of Aberdeen is located 39 miles to the southeast.
West Corncatterach is only 2.9 miles from the A96 which affords good access south to Aberdeen or north to Inverness.
The nearest train station is located within Huntly where mainline services are available. Aberdeen Airport provides a range of international and domestic flights. Huntly is well served with an array of independent shops and supermarkets, leisure businesses, golf course and community facilities. Locally there are a several excellent places to dine both nearby within Huntly and the wider area.
Primary and secondary education is available within Huntly, in addition private schooling is available at Gordonstoun, Elgin and can also be found in Aberdeen at Robert Gordons, Albyn and St Margarets. The agricultural sector is well served with a number of main dealers, merchants and cooperatives within the area. In addition to the livestock market at Huntly, markets are also available at Dingwall and Thainstone.
Marketed by: Davidson & Robertson, Riccarton
West Corncatterach presents an attractive opportunity for those looking for a rural lifestyle, equestrian property or redevelopment opportunity. West Corncatterach includes a 3 bedroom farmhouse, range of traditional and modern farm buildings with land extending to 17 acres or thereby.
*** UNDER OFFER***
West Corncatterach presents an attractive opportunity for those looking for a rural lifestyle, equestrian property or redevelopment opportunity. West Corncatterach includes a 3 bedroom farmhouse, range of traditional and modern farm buildings with land extending to 17 acres or thereby.
Huntly - 4.5 miles
Alford – 15 miles
Aberdeen - 39 miles
Elgin - 32 miles
Available as a whole or in the following two lots:
Lot 1 - West Corncatterach Farmhouse, Steading and Landing extending to 3.1 acres (1.25ha).
Lot 2 - Land at extending to 14.05 acres (5.68ha).
EPC - E (40)
Access
Access to West Corncatterach is taken via the A97 (Old Military Road).
Direct access to the property is gained via a shared road with a right of access to the property. The access is coloured blue on the map.
What 3 Words
upcoming.driveways.offline
Description
West Corncatterach is a small mixed livestock unit set in an attractive rural setting with views of the rolling Aberdeenshire Hills. The house is a traditional Aberdeenshire farmhouse that benefits from being modernised together with a mix of traditional and modern buildings previously used for cattle housing. There are opportunities to redevelop the steading into a number of residential or commercial properties, subject to the necessary consents.
West Corncatterach would also appeal to those looking for a rural lifestyle and or equestrian property with potential to create loose boxes/stables with an indoor or outdoor school and ample buildings and yard area for
storage purposes.
The land included with West Corncatterach extends to 17 acres or thereby and is divided into three enclosures, two of which are currently growing spring barley. The third enclosure includes a pond which forms a nice
addition to the subjects. Historically the farm has been run as part of a larger farming enterprise and is fenced with water available.
Steading
West Corncatterach consists of a useful range of modern and traditional buildings. The traditional range and infill court lie within the centre of the steading. To the south of the traditional range lies a generalpurpose storage shed. On the western boundary of the steading lies a well-designed cattle court with a forward covered feed pass with scraping pass internally. The current steading could easily be converted to suit an equine user.
1) Cattle court 60m x 12m
Steel portal frame over a part concrete and part earth floor. Fibre cement roof sheets. Box profile cladding on the sides. Open fronted shed with forward concrete feed pass under an overhang. Scraping pass directly behind feed pass with locking head yolks.
2) General purpose store 22m x 12m
Steel portal frame over a mainly earth floor. Small area of concrete floor extending to 22m x 4.5m. Box profile sheet cladding and roof. Both gables benefit from 1m high concrete panels. The rear of the shed has capacity for concrete panels if desired. Currently used for machinery storage.
3) Infill Cattle Court 18m x 14m
Infill cattle court, built centrally within the traditional U-shaped range. Light steel frame over a concrete floor. The southern wall has been externally rendered. Fibre cement roof sheets. Raised feed pass on the northwest and north easterly walls. Steel barriers and lowered trough within the passage.
4) Traditional U-shaped Range 22m x 6m
Western end of the traditional range. Light steel frame over a concrete floor, stone walls under a fibre cement sheet roof. Split internally with entrances at both ends.
5) Traditional U-shaped Range, Cattle byre 14mx 4.5m
Original cattle byre on the northern end of the U-shaped range. Constructed from light steel frame over a cobbled floor, fibre cement sheet roof with sky lights with stone walls. The original cow cubicles and hay racking are still within the byre. The building is currently being utilised as handling facilities.
6) Traditional U-shaped Range 22m x 6m
Eastern end of the traditional range, light steel frame over a hardcore/cobbled floor, raised feed pass with lowered trough within the passage on the north easterly wall. Dual access building. Has been used to house cattle in recent years.
7) General Purpose shed 10m x 7m
Steel frame over a concrete floor, box profile sheet cladding and roof. General storage shed.
8) Bothy 7m x 4.5m
Stone construction, which is externally rendered, pitch slate roof, Single aspect South westerly facing window.
9) Silage Pit 45m x 14m
Earth banked and earth floor silage pit.
Land
The land included with West Corncatterach extends to 17 acres or thereby. The James Hutton institute for soil research has classified the land as class 3(2). The majority of the land faces east and lies between 190m and 210m above sea level.
West Corncatterach is a good growing unit which consistently grows good yields of grass and barley. The land has been farmed as part of a mixed livestock unit and has benefitted from being part of a rotation with dung and lime regularly applied. The land is in good heart.
House
The farmhouse is of traditional stone construction under a slate roof and benefits from scenic views of the countryside across a secluded and easily maintained garden. The house is double glazed throughout with full oil central heating.
Internally the property is modern with light and spacious rooms.
Council Tax: Band D
Accommodation comprises:
Ground Floor:
Living Room
Well sized room with a fireplace and log burner, windows to the front of the house.
Kitchen / Dining Room
Large dining kitchen with a range of fitted floor and wall units with views over the garden and surrounding countryside.
Bathroom
Large bathroom with WC, wash hand basin, bath and shower.
Utility room
Utility room to the rear of the house, space for white goods. Accessed via the kitchen or through external door.
First Floor:
Master Bedroom
Spacious carpeted double bedroom with dual aspect windows. Views over the garden and surrounding countryside.
Bedroom 2
Spacious carpeted double bedroom with dual aspect windows. View over the garden and steading to the North.
Bedroom 3
Small double room, carpeted with Velux window.
Externally
The dwelling benefits from ample parking to the side of the house. To the front of the house there is a spacious garden, laid to lawn. Immediately in front of the house is a large wooden decking area with an area of chuckies separating the decking and lawn.
Lot 1
Two public rooms and three-bedroom modernised stone and slate farmhouse, steading and five acres or thereby. A fence will be erected between points A, B and C. Steading consisting of a useful range of modern and traditional farm buildings.
Lot 2
The land extends to 14 acres or thereby and has been farmed as part of a larger farming enterprise. The land is fenced with water available. The land is in good heart and has been well farmed in recent years.
Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) & IACS
Basic payment entitlements will be made available to the incoming occupier. The 2022 BPS for West Corncatterach has been submitted and any payment will rest with the vendors. The incoming occupier will be required to comply with any requirements of the 2022 submission.
The Farm Code is 66/075/0053
Region 1 – 6.67 units
Less Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS)
The property is in an area eligible for LFASS support scheme.
Sporting Rights
Any sporting rights are included in the sale in so far as they are owned.
Mineral Rights
To the extent they are included within the vendor’s title.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fitted appliances, curtains, carpets and floor coverings in the farmhouse are included within the sale at no extra charge. No warranties are given for the fitted appliances.
Ingoing Valuations
The Purchaser, in addition to the purchase price will be obliged to take on and pay for an independent valuation of all growing crops if the date of entry is prior to harvest. The purchaser is also obliged to take on any silage.
Local Authority
Aberdeenshire Council
Woodhill House
Westburn Road
Aberdeen
AB16 5GB
Plans, Areas and Schedules
These are based on the Ordnance Survey and Title Deeds and are for reference only. They have been carefully checked and computed by the selling agents and the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property and any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.
Viewing
By strict appointment with the Selling Agents.
Deposit
A deposit of 10% of the purchase price will be payable on conclusion of missives. This will be non-refundable in the event of the transaction failing to reach completion for reasons not attributable to the vendors or their agents.
Solicitor
Stewart and Watson
59 High Street
Turriff
Aberdeenshire
AB53 4AD
Date of Entry
By mutual agreement.
Important Notes
Closing Dates
A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through solicitors to the selling agents, in writing, will be advised of any closing date, unless the property has been sold previously. The seller is not bound to accept the highest or any offer, or to go to a closing date.
Offers
Formal offers, in the acceptable Scottish form should be submitted, along with the relevant money laundering paperwork in accordance with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, through a Scottish Solicitor, to the Selling Agent.
Third Party Rights and Servitudes
The subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others, whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves in all respects thereof.
Situation
Situated within the picturesque area of Gartly, the property lies approximately 4.5 miles south of Huntly. The City of Aberdeen is located 39 miles to the southeast.
West Corncatterach is only 2.9 miles from the A96 which affords good access south to Aberdeen or north to Inverness.
The nearest train station is located within Huntly where mainline services are available. Aberdeen Airport provides a range of international and domestic flights. Huntly is well served with an array of independent shops and supermarkets, leisure businesses, golf course and community facilities. Locally there are a several excellent places to dine both nearby within Huntly and the wider area.
Primary and secondary education is available within Huntly, in addition private schooling is available at Gordonstoun, Elgin and can also be found in Aberdeen at Robert Gordons, Albyn and St Margarets. The agricultural sector is well served with a number of main dealers, merchants and cooperatives within the area. In addition to the livestock market at Huntly, markets are also available at Dingwall and Thainstone.
Marketed by: Davidson & Robertson, Riccarton
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.