Delightful Caithness farm in a stunning and peaceful lochside location comprising farm cottage, modern farm buildings and around 36.98ha (91.38 acres) land.
Delightful Caithness farm in a stunning and peaceful lochside location comprising farm cottage, modern farm buildings and around 36.98ha (91.38 acres) land.
Located on the east and upper side of the farmyard, Achaguie boasts a charming 3-bedroomed country cottage which enjoys beautiful southerly panoramic views over the farmland and Loch Olginey with Ben Dorrery, Beinn Freiceadain and Ben-a-Chielt in the distance.
Internally, the house provides spacious living accommodation comprising large vestibule / utility room, practical kitchen, bright and airy sitting room, three bedrooms and family bathroom.
Walled garden areas are largely laid to decorative aggregate and comprise vegetable and flower beds with some low maintenance planting in place. Well kept lawn areas surround the property.
The property benefits from uPVC double glazing throughout, oil fired central heating, multi-fuel stove, mains water, private drainage to septic tank as well as 4KW of solar photovoltaic. The property is heavily insulated having underwent extensive refurbishment a number of years ago including the installation of cavity and attic insulation.
The MSC Certified solar photovoltaic system was installed in 2014, which includes 16no panels generating 4KW in total. Current feed-in tariff agreement is valid until May 2034 - further details available on request.
EPC: Band B
Council Tax: Band B
Heating: Oil-fired central heating
Windows & Doors: uPVC double glazing
Achaguie Farm is serviced by an excellent range of modern buildings situated a short distance from the farmhouse with a combined floor area of c.620sqm or thereby. The two purpose-built lower buildings were constructed 8-10 years ago and are serviced by two-phase electricity and mains water. The buildings with approximate dimensions include:
Double-span Livestock Shed (13m x 9m) - Steel portal frame, fibre cement roof, metal cladding. Used for housing and handling of sheep, also suitable for bale storage.
Central Shed (18m x 14m) - Galvanised steel portal frame, fibre cement roof, concrete walls and floor, metal cladding over concrete. Suitable for storage, farm workshop area or livestock housing. Open-sided to west side (adjacent lower shed) to allow for central feed pass.
Lower Shed (18m x 14m) - Galvanised steel portal frame, fibre cement roof, concrete walls and floor, metal cladding over concrete. Suitable for storage, farm workshop area or livestock housing. Open-sided to east side (adjacent lower shed) to allow for central feed pass.
The IACS registered land at Achaguie comprises a productive block of grazing and arable land, extending to approximately 36.98ha (91.38 acres) or thereby in total, of which 12.89ha (31.85 acres) or thereby is rough grazing situated to the north of the holding. The land is generally classified as a combination of grades 4(1) and 5(3) by the James Hutton Institute. The land has been significantly improved over the past 10 years and is well-drained, serviced with mains water troughs and fenced with rylock and wire. Land is currently in use as grazing grass.
The sale includes a 1/10th pro indiviso share of the solum of the Scotscalder Common Grazings extending to around 600 acres or thereby. It is understood that this area is not fenced and is not currently grazed. Sporting Rights are included in the sale in so far as they are owned.
BPS Entitlements are included in the sale price.
Viewings
To arrange a viewing contact Aberdeen & Northern Estates on 01467 623800 or contact
Mrs Ritchie on 07944 966021.
Directions
From Thurso, take the B874 out past Dunbar Hospital and make a left turn signposted for Scotscalder and then a right turn for Calder (both B870). Continue south on the B870 for approx. 4½ miles until you reach a ’give way’ junction. Take a left at the junction and immediate right turn signposted Westerdale (B870). Continue on the B870 for a further 1 mile or so, Achaguie Farm is located down the farm track on your right as indicated by our sale board.
From south of Caithness, continue on the A9 from Inverness approx. 13 miles from Latheron and make a left turn signposted Westerdale (B870). Continue on the B870 heading for Glengolly and Scotscalder until you see our sale board on your left for Achaguie Farm.
Local Authority: Highland Council, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX. Tel 01349 886606
Entry: By arrangement
BPS Entitlements: Included in sale.
Mineral Rights & Sporting Rights: Included in the sale, insofar as they are owned.
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.
Associate
01467 623800
estates@anmgroup.co.uk
Thainstone Agricultural Centre, A96, Inverurie AB51 5XZ