Craigroy Farm, Dallas, Forres, IV36 2RZ

Local Information
Located in the County of Moray, just 12.4 miles to the south of Elgin, and just over 35 miles east of ever expanding Inverness, Craigroy Farm enjoys a rural yet accessible setting in the heart of Morayshire.

A county well known for its fertile land and productive mixed farms, the area is well provided by agricultural suppliers and livestock marts at Huntly and the Thainstone Centre in Inverurie, home of ANM Group and the agri-hub for the North East of Scotland.

Craigroy Farm benefits from a south facing and gentle sloped landscape, sheltered by nearby forestry and providing an excellent opportunity for those looking to secure quality land and buildings.

The farm is within easy reach of a wide range of services and amenities with the market town of Forres (8.8 miles) to the north providing shops, a large supermarket, healthcare and secondary education at Forres Academy. Elgin to the northeast (12.4 miles) also provides further shopping facilities, schooling and amenities. There is a railway station at both Forres and Elgin with regular services to the cities of Aberdeen and Inverness. The nearest village is Dallas, around 1.5 mile north, where there is a church and a village hall.

There are a wealth of recreational and leisure opportunities to be found nearby and in wider Moray including hillwalking, fishing, skiing, golf courses, water sports, coastal trails, Cairngorms National Park and the Castle and Whisky trails.

Aviemore is some 43 miles south providing a gateway into the Cairngorms Mountains and a range of sporting opportunities to suit all levels. Equally Inverness is only 35 miles to the north west, offering a significant array of retail, leisure and recreational facilities.

Agricultural Land
The land at Craigroy consists of 19 IACS registered field parcels extending to an area of 37.4 ha (92.42 acre) or thereby in total, as per the attached sale plan. The land is in good heart and currently under grass for livestock and silage production.

The majority of the land is south east facing, classed as Grade 3(2) or defined as land capable of average production, though high yields, of barley, oats and grass are often obtained. The land to the north of the farm steadings is classed as Grade 4(2) or land capable of producing a narrow range of crops, primarily on grassland with short arable breaks of forage crops.

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

Buildings
There are twelve agricultural buildings at Craigroy Farm providing extensive accommodation for livestock and general storage. The buildings vary in age and condition but can generally be considered in good condition.

With four general purpose steel portal framed sheds, a pole barn, former silage pit and a selection of traditional stone built byres the buildings provide an excellent opportunity to establish and grow a productive livestock unit or potential diversification into livery or riding facilities.

In total the buildings extend to 2,150m2 GEA, it should be noted that the slurry tower and former silage pit are not in working condition.

Farmhouse and Cottage Overview
Craigroy Farm benefits greatly from the two well proportioned homes that form part of the farm sale.
Glenlossie (the main residence) and Craigroy Cottage are both well positioned and, whilst Craigroy requires refurbishment and a degree of modernisation, both provide ample space for a family and options for multi generation living or for possible diversification into holiday lets (subject to planning consents).

Glenlossie
The main farmhouse for the holding, measuring 163 sqm internally, was built c. 1990 and is well positioned at the entrance to the farm, offering views across the lower fields and beyond.

As you walk into the house via the spacious utility room (complete with boiler, wash basin and storage cupboards), you will find a comfortable and welcoming family home with large kitchen featuring integrated units, entrance porch and hall, living room (complete with open fire & back boiler), downstairs study or fourth bedroom, bathroom with shower, and a double bedroom with built in wardrobe.

Upstairs you are met by a well lit landing leading into two large and spacious double bedrooms with superb views across the farmland. Complimenting the upstairs is a shower room with toilet. The external windows and doors for Glenlossie were fully replaced in 2023, with triple glazing now providing increased sound proofing and heat retention.

Property Details Glenlossie
EPC:
Band D

Internal Floorspace:
163 sqm

Windows & Doors:
Triple glazed

Council Tax:
Band E

Heating:
Oil Boiler, Radiators and back boiler

Water:
Private Supply

Electricity:
Mains

Sewage:
Septic tank

Included in the sale:
All carpets, curtains and blinds (except living room). White goods available by negotiation with owner.

Craigroy Cottage
While originally the main farmhouse, Craigroy Cottage has been utilised as accommodation for family and employees in recent years. Located to the rear of the farm buildings with access to the northern fields, Craigroy is an attractive traditional stone built, slate roof, four to five bedroom house. The property has benefited from previous extensions to expand living space and create additional accommodation.

Downstairs comprises large entrance hall, with kitchen area found to the left and a large former
kitchen (complete with rayburn) on the right. As you move through the house, the downstairs bathroom is located on route to a large bedroom area with former fire place and flue liner. A secondary entrance to the (deceptively large) front garden with study area/snug, and a second bedroom completes downstairs.

Upstairs includes a large landing area offering additional storage space and two additional bedrooms with sloped ceilings.

Whilst refurbishment works to modernise would be welcome, the property is liveable and offers exciting potential for diversification for the successful buyer.

Property Details Craigroy Cottage

EPC:
Band G

Internal Floorspace:
109 sqm

Windows & Doors:
Double glazed

Council Tax:
Band C

Heating:
Electric heaters

Water:
Private Supply

Electricity:
Mains

Sewage:
Septic tank

Included in the sale: All carpets, curtains and blinds. Any white goods available by negotiation with owner.

Outbuildings
Glenlossie benefits from a large wooden garage that provides ample storage space for gardening or sports equipment.

Viewings
By Arrangement Only:
To arrange a viewing contact Aberdeen & Northern Estates
Those viewing must be aware that the property is a working farm and visitors must take reasonable precautions and care when visiting.

Services:
Private water and drainage, mains electricity.

EPC:
Band D & G

Council Tax:
Band E & C

Entry:
By arrangement

Mineral Rights & Sporting Rights:
Included in the sale, insofar as they are owned.

Access:
Private road from single carriage way to access house and buildings, access right over private track to southern fields, shared responsibility with neighbours for upkeep.

Local Authority:
Moray Council, Council Offices High Street, Elgin IV30 1BA,

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).