Agricultural Land

The land at Nether Criggie consists of 14 field parcels extending to an area of approximately 57.67 Hectares (142.47 acres) or thereby in total. The land is currently not IACS-registered though can be registered by a potential purchaser.

The topography of the land ranges from flat to gently sloping in a general southerly direction, lying at an altitude of 115-130 metres above sea level.

The land is of a good quality, with the vast majority of the land being classed by the Macaulay Institute for Soil Research (now the James Hutton Institute) as Grade 3(1) with small areas as Grades 3(2) and 4(2) around the western and eastern boundaries of the land. The land is currently managed in a mixed arable and grass rotation, and is suitable for a wide variety of agricultural purposes, with the rectangular layout of the field parcels making the land more than suitable for use by modern farm machinery.

The field parcels can be accessed via established farm tracks that run centrally through the yard with an additional track found on the western boundary which also provides an alternative access to the subjects.

Farm buildings

Lying directly west of the Farmhouse is a good range of agricultural buildings that provides extensive livestock, grain and general storage accommodation. The buildings are all of a steel-portal frame construction with concrete floors and sheeting panels on the upper walls and roofs. Generally, the buildings and are all in good condition for their age and usage providing approximately 2,239 square metres of covered floor space. Furthermore, they benefit from mains water, electricity and are sat upon a large concrete yard area.

The buildings include:

Cattle court
Grain shed
General purpose shed
Dutch Barn
General purpose shed with workshop
Machinery shed
Covered silage pit

Nether Criggie Farmhouse

The large farmhouse at Nether Criggie provides spacious living accommodation over two levels and is located conveniently close to the farm buildings at the heart of the farm. Although the house requires modernisation, it is fully double glazed and would make a comfortable and versatile family home.

The ground floor can be entered from both the front and the rear of the house through two porches. The adjoining hallway connects the various ground floor rooms, which include two cosy living rooms with fireplaces, a large kitchen with traditional Rayburn stove, a south-facing conservatory and a large bathroom.

The first floor of the main house comprises three bright and spacious bedrooms, with the master bedroom benefitting from a useful en-suite shower room. A second staircase provides an additional bedroom/ office/ games room. This area sits above a double garage, store and w.c.

Ample space can be found to the front of the property for parking. To the rear and side of the property is a mature garden area with an adjoining fenced area that could be used as a small market garden.

Property Details

Services

Mains water and electricity, Private drainage, Gas central heating

EPC

Band E

Council Tax

Band: D