CLOSING DATE SET FOR TUESDAY, 19 April 2022 AT 12 NOON.

Greenmyre is situated 2.5 miles east of Oldmeldrum, 7.5 miles east of Inverurie and 20miles north of Aberdeen in the county of Aberdeenshire and comprises a comfortable farmhouse, a range of farm buildings and 20.39 hectares (50.33 acres) of land. The majority of the land is currently in grassland but is suitable for a wide range of farming activities including growing of cereals, root crops and potatoes. The area is well resourced in terms of agricultural infrastructure, being well served by a number of grain merchants, agricultural suppliers and machinery dealers, in addition to the Machinery Ring. Auction marts can be found in Huntly and Inverurie with modern abattoirs being situated at Inverurie and Turriff.

DESCRIPTION
Greenmyre is situated in a productive area between to the east of Oldmeldrum. The lands sits around 150 metres above sea level, with the farm buildings being centrally situated to the fields. According to the James Hutton Institute the land is classified as Grades 3(1) and 3(2) being registered with SGRPID for IACS purposes.

FARMHOUSE
The farmhouse is an extended, traditional stone and slate dwelling, offering comfortable accommodation as follows:

Ground Floor - Living Room, Kitchen, Office, Dining Room, Sun Porch, Utility, Shower Room
First Floor - 3 x double bedrooms, Box room, Bathroom, Airing Cupboard

EPC Rating E

FARM BUILDINGS
The farm buildings comprise a useful range of structures as follows:

1. General store- 9.1m x 13.9m of timber portal frame construction, corrugated roof, Yorkshire boarding, timber wall and concrete floor.
2. Traditional general store- 4.8m x 12.1m of timber portal frame construction, corrugated roof, stone wall and concrete floor.
3. Stable- 8m x 6.5m of timber construction, box-profile roof, concrete block wall and concrete floor.
4. Traditional steading complex- on a footprint of 349.32m2, timber truss construction, slate roof, stone wall and concrete floor.
5. Kennel- 4.4m x 2m kennel and run.
6. Garage- 11.3m x 4.6m lean-to of timber construction, box-profile roof, concrete block wall, and concrete floor.
7. Cattle court- 23.7m x 10.4m of timber truss construction, cement fibre roof, concrete block wall and concrete floor.
8. Sheep shed - 19.4m x 6.7m lean-to of steel construction, fibre cement roof and concrete floor. Includes a series of swinging panel gates for sheep housing.
9. Dutch barn- 19.4m x 8.9m of timber truss construction, fibre cement roof and part concrete floor.

There are solar panels (4Kw) fitted on the steading roof. These were commissioned in 2012 and produce an annual income of approx. £950.

LAND
The land extends to 20.39 hectares (50.33 acres) and is currently in grass.

All the fields are stock proofed, being well fenced and watered.

ACCESS
Access to Greenmyre is directly off the public road network.

SERVICES
Greenmyre is served by mains water supply and electricity. The farmhouse enjoys oil fired central heating. Foul water drainage via a septic tank and soakaway.

GENERAL INFORMATION

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Aberdeenshire Council, Gordon House, Blackhall Road, Inverurie AB51 3WB. Telephone[use Contact Agent Button].

RURAL PAYMENTS AND INSPECTION DIRECTORATE (SGRPID)
Thainstone Court, Inverurie, AB51 5YA, [use Contact Agent Button]. Farm Code 66/055/0184.

METHOD OF SALE
For sale as a Whole.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME (BPS)
The majority of the land is eligible for claiming Basic Payments. The BPS entitlements (5.95 units of Region One) have been established by the seller and are not included in the sale of the land. A buyer(s) will take over and pay for at valuation the Basic Payment Scheme entitlements established on the land for sale. The buyer(s) will be responsible upon occupation of the subjects of sale to fully comply with the statutory management requirements to maintain the farmland in Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition as laid down under the cross Compliance Rules of the Basic Payment Scheme 2022 for the rest of the scheme year.

LOCATION
Greenmyre is located 2.5 miles east of Oldmeldrum 7.5 miles east of Inverurie and 20 miles north of Aberdeen in the county of Aberdeenshire. This being an area well known for its fertile and productive farm land.

VIEWING
Strictly by appointing with the sole selling agents –Galbraith, 337 North Deeside Road, Cults, Aberdeen, AB15 9SN. [use Contact Agent Button]. Fax:[use Contact Agent Button]. [use Contact Agent Button]

SPORTINGS
The Sporting Rights have not been formally exercised in recent years.

MINERALS
The Mineral Rights are included in the sale, insofar as they are owned.

TIMBER
All fallen and standing timber is included in the sale insofar as they are owned.

POSSESSION AND ENTRY
Vacant possession and entry will be given on completion or such mutual time to be agreed by the seller and the purchaser.

INGOING VALUATION
The purchaser(s) shall, in addition to the purchase price, be obliged to take over and pay for at a valuation to be agreed by a mutually appointed valuer(s) with respect to the following:

All cultivations and growing crops on a seeds, labour, lime, fertilizer, sprays and machinery basis with an increment representing the enhanced value of the establishment and age of such crops.

All hay, straw fodder, roots, silage and farmyard manure and other produce at market value. All oils, fuels, fertilizers, sprays, chemicals seeds and sundries at cost.

Note: If the amount of the valuations has not been agreed on the date fixed for completion, then the purchaser shall pay to the seller such a sum as the selling agents shall certify on account at the valuation pending agreement. Should the payment not be made within seven days then the interest will become payable on outstanding monies at 8% over the Bank of Scotland borrowing rate as adjusted from time to time.

DEPOSIT
A deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid within seven days of the completion of Missives. The deposit will be non-refundable in the event of the purchaser(s) failing to pay the purchase price or failing to complete for reasons not attributable to the seller of the seller’s agents.

HEALTH & SAFETY
The property is an agricultural holding and appropriate caution should be exercised at all times during inspection, particularly in reference to the farm buildings.

EPC Rating = E