Mill of Kingoodie, Whiterashes, Aberdeen, AB21 0QS

Local Information
Mill of Kingoodie sits in a private location within the rolling agricultural landscape of Formartine in Aberdeenshire, yet benefits from excellent road links north and south via the adjoining A947 road.

The twin hamlets of Hattoncrook and Whiterashes are located just 1 and 1.5 miles south-east respectively where the locally renowned McGregor Aberdeen Angus farm shop is located, whilst Aberdeen Grain at Whiterashes is only 2 miles in distance. In the opposite direction, just 3 miles to the north-west, lies the popular village of Oldmeldrum.

Oldmeldrum has a wide range of local services and amenities, including butcher, supermarket, hotels, health centre, veterinary centre, garage, primary and secondary schools, as well as Scotland's easternmost whisky distillery - Glen Garioch.

The bustling market town of Inverurie, just 5 miles away, provides a wide range of supermarkets, services and a railway station offering regular services north and south. Thainstone Centre, the agri-hub for the NE of Scotland is located just outside the town on the A96.

The surrounding area offers a plethora of leisure opportunities, including the nearby Lochter Activity Centre, local castles and National Trust properties including Fyvie Castle and Haddo House and for hillwalkers, the picturesque Bennachie range.

Aberdeen, the Silver City by the Sea, and the oil capital of Europe can be reached in about half an hour by car and serves as the metropolitan hub of North East Scotland. The city hosts fantastic shopping and recreational facilities, two universities and excellent transport links via air, road and rail to London and other UK cities as well as overseas destinations.

Farm buildings
The agricultural buildings lie directly to the east of the farmhouse and garage, and provide extensive livestock, grain and general storage accommodation. Most of the buildings are of a modern steel portal frame construction with concrete floors, breeze block lower walls and corrugated upper sides and roof, and benefit from electricity and water. The buildings provide up to 3,490 squared metres of covered storage space in total. They have been designed to aid the safe and efficient handling of livestock. Until 2022, a 90-100 calving cow herd system was operated through to fat, now a home to 250+ store cattle/ fattening system. The buildiings can be summarised as follows:

1. General Purpose Shed (945m2) - Three adjoining farm buildings, split into a workshop, grain store and modern GP shed (49.7m x 18.6m)
2. Dutch Barn and cattle court (366m2) - Dutch barn with lean-to cattle court . Fodder and machinery storage (20.4m x 17.9m)
3. Cattle Court (1085m2) - Modern fattening shed and cattle court (48.1m x 21.7m)
4. Cattle Court (988m2) - Modern cattle court, open to the north elevation (48.8m x 18m).
5. Bull Pen - Adjoining to Cattle court holding 3 bulls
6. Mill (84m2) - Original Mill building

Agricultural Land
The land at Mill of Kingoodie consists of 13 IACS-registered field parcels extending to an area of 45.58 Hectares (112.63 acres) or thereby in total, as per the attached sale plan. The land is currently under grassland for livestock production as well as hay and silage production, though most of this has been utilised for arable and cereal production.

This productive farm is in good heart, with the vast majority of the farmland being classified by the Macaulay Institute for Soil Research (now the James Hutton Institute) as Grade 3(2). In general, the land slopes gently in an easterly direction, with an altitude of approximately 115-142 metres above sea level.

Most of the fields can be accessed from the roadside or via the central track that runs north-east from the farm buildings and yard with others at the north being accessed via adjacent fields . Field 1 extending to 2.26Ha (5.58 acres) or thereby is located to the west of the public road. The land is largely bordered by the A947 road to the west, by neighbouring agricultural land to the north and east and primarily by the Bronie Burn to the south.

BPS Entitlements are not included in the asking price but are available for sale.

All BPS Region 1 land except field 4 (1.08Ha - Region 2). All Non-LFA.(NLFA).

Mill of Kingoodie Farmhouse
Mill of Kingoodie farmhouse is an impressive traditional three/four bedroom stone and slate Aberdeenshire farmhouse located to the west of the farm buildings and screened and sheltered with woodland to the west The property is modern and well-presented having been maintained in very good condition by the present owners.

As you enter the property via the front door to the front hallway, a door under the stairs takes you into the spacious and well equipped office, the centre of the farming operation at Mill of Kingoodie. On the right-hand side of the corridor lies a spacious living room/dining room with a wood burner.

On the left-hand side of the corridor, and also accessible from the office or from the rear hall is the open plan kitchen and family area. The large, well equipped kitchen area with ample storage takes pride of place next to the cosy sitting area at the front with log wood burner. From the kitchen, another door leads to the utility area and back door, as well as the WC.

The central flight of stairs takes you up to the three spacious and well laid-out bedrooms, the one on the left featuring a huge walk-in wardrobe area, and the master bedroom being located on the right-hand side. The first floor of the house also includes a modern bathroom, featuring a large bath as well as a walk-in shower and a store room.

Garage Building
Behind the farmhouse lies a two-storey versatile garage outbuilding. The ground floor consists of a separate storage area as well as a large double garage and adjoining shower room. A flight of stairs leads to a fantastic open plan relaxation area on first floor level of the building. This room serves as the perfect party room to entertain guests in and includes a kitchenette area with breakfast bar, a snooker table and log burner taking centre stage.

EPC:
Band F

Council Tax:
Band: E

Windows and Doors:
Double glazing

Heating and Hot Water:
Oil fired central heating, mains water

Services:
Mains electricity, private drainage

Included in Sale:
All carpets, curtains, blinds, light fittings and bathroom fittings included.

Local Authority:
Aberdeenshire Council, 29 Bridge Street, Ellon, AB41 9AA

Entry:
By arrangement

Viewing:
Contact Mr Derek Barrack or Aberdeen & Northern Estates

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.

Anti Money Laundering Compliance:
In accordance with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, we are required to carry out checks and due diligence on property purchasers. If an offer has been accepted, the purchaser(s) will need to provide proof of identity, residence and proof of funds, as a minimum, prior to any transaction proceeding.

Offers:
Formal offers, in the acceptable Scottish form should be submitted, along with the relevant anti-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.

Servitude Rights, Burdens and Wayleaves:
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private. The buyer(s) will be held to have satisfied himself/themselves as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.

Title:
The buyer(s) shall be bound to accept the title as it presently stands in the name of the seller(s) and the conveyance in favour of the buyer(s) shall be subject to all the exceptions, reservations, burdens and conditions presently contained in the title deeds. There shall be excepted from warrandice in the conveyance in favour of the buyer(s) any leases, tenancies, tenants' rights, missives, agreements, rights of possession, rights of way, access rights, and sewerage and drainage facilities, and all other servitudes and other rights without prejudice to the right of the buyer(s) to quarrel or impugn the same on any ground not inferring warrandice against the seller(s).