Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, AB30

Equipped arable unit with extensive range of versatile buildings including refrigerated storage

Description

Redford is an attractive, highly productive and exceptionally well equipped arable farm. The farm is easily reached, sitting only a short distance from the A90 trunk road, a crucial transport artery to the northeast of Scotland. The farm extends to 291 acres and comprises a farmhouse, cottage, farm office and a range of farm buildings. The land is made up of one block, dissected by the minor public road.

The farm has primarily been managed as an arable unit known for its ability to grow quality shopping turnips. Land has been let for potatoes, peas and beans with grassland also let on an annual basis for hay, silage and grazing.

REDFORD FARMHOUSE
Redford Farmhouse enjoys a private and peaceful setting, facing south with panoramic views across the surrounding rolling farmland. Accessed directly from the public road via a charming, tree-lined driveway, the approach leads to a generous parking area at the front of the house. The property is beautifully framed by mature trees and well-maintained gardens, enclosed by a traditional stone dyke and established hedging, offering both shelter and privacy.

Internally, the accommodation is well-proportioned and retains many original period features. In recent years, the farmhouse has been used to accommodate seasonal workers and previously held a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) certificate. With minimal adaptation, it could be readily returned to use as a comfortable and characterful family home. The ground floor comprises a welcoming front porch leading into the entrance hall and rear corridor. At the front of the house are two elegant reception rooms, both featuring open fireplaces. To the rear, there is a spacious kitchen, a shower
room, utility room, and a rear entrance.

An attractive staircase rises to the first floor, which includes four well-sized bedrooms and a family bathroom. Above, the fully floored attic offers excellent potential for conversion, subject to the necessary consents, and is currently used for storage.

REDFORD COTTAGE
Positioned adjacent to the farmhouse and steading, Redford Cottage is a charming, recently refurbished stone-built property under a traditional slate roof. Thoughtfully modernised to accommodate seasonal workers, the cottage previously held a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) certificate, offering flexibility for a range of future uses.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors. The ground floor comprises an entrance hall, sitting room with a glazed door opening onto a sheltered, enclosed garden (shared with the farmhouse), a well-appointed kitchen, utility room, two bedrooms, and two bathrooms. The first floor offers three additional bedrooms, a WC, and a shower room, providing ample space for family living or staff accommodation.

FARM BUIDLINGS & OFFICE
Situated to the north of the farmhouse and directly accessible from the public road, the farm buildings are arranged around a substantial concrete yard and apron, well-suited for the movement and operation of lorries and agricultural vehicles. The facilities include refrigerated storage with capacity for approximately 6,000 tonnes, alongside a grading shed with wash line, machinery storage, and workshop space. The buildings benefit from three-phase electricity and mains water
supply.

The farm office occupies an elevated position to the north of the main steading and enjoys a commanding view over the yard and entrance. Constructed from harled block under a tiled roof, the building is well presented and benefits from double glazing throughout. Internally, the office is arranged to provide a reception area, three spacious offices, kitchen, WC facilities, and a boardroom, making it well-suited to the operational needs of a working farm or rural business. The layout and setting also offer a purchaser the flexibility to continue its current use or explore alternative uses, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.

THE LAND
Redford Farm extends to approximately 291 acres (117.7 hectares) in total, comprising 263 acres of productive arable land, 2 acres of permanent pasture, and 8 acres of mixed woodland. The land lies between 130 and 175 metres above sea level, is predominantly southeast-facing, and benefits from free-draining soils, making it highly suitable for a wide range of cropping.

The holding is bisected by a minor public road. To the south, the land is relatively flat and benefits from a central farm track providing excellent access to the fields. To the north, the land slopes gently with a south easterly aspect, with fields easily accessed directly from the public road. Field sizes are generous and well-suited to modern machinery and cultivation practices. Redford benefits from a reliable private water supply, with two on-site boreholes feeding into a substantial 8,000-gallon holding tank. This system provides excellent capacity for land irrigation, supporting crop production and enhancing the farm’s resilience during dry periods.

According to the James Hutton Institute, the land is classified predominantly as Grade 3(2), indicating its capability to support a broad range of cereal and root crops. Latterly, the rotation included spring and winter arable crops, including low-nitrogen spring barley for malting, vining peas, beans, potatoes, and shopping swedes. Oil seed has never been grown at Redford since 1988.

The grassland is currently let to a local farmer from April to October and is well-fenced with stockproof boundaries. The woodland, extending to approximately 8 acres, comprises a mix of broadleaf and conifer species, contributing to biodiversity and shelter.

Two ponds also attract and enhance the wildlife on the farm.

The land is registered for the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS), with entitlements available by separate negotiation.

WIND TURBINE
Positioned to the south east of the farm buildings is an Enercon
300kW wind turbine, commissioned in 2015. The turbine is configured to export 200kW to the grid, with a dedicated 100kW allocated for on-farm use, providing both energy efficiency and cost savings. A Feed-in Tariff (FiT) is secured until September 2035, offering an attractive income stream. Further details, including performance data and tariff arrangements, are available from the selling agents.

Location

Redford is located to the northwest of Johnshaven, on the southeastern coastal edge of Aberdeenshire bordering Angus, in a region long recognised for its productive farmland and scenic diversity. The surrounding landscape is rich and varied.
To the west, the Grampian Hills offer a dramatic backdrop and opportunities for outdoor pursuits including walking, cycling, and a range of country sports such as pheasant and partridge shooting, as well as red and roe deer stalking. The fertile, rolling fields below are ideally suited to arable farming, with the area renowned for its high-quality soils. The nearby North Esk and South Esk rivers provide excellent salmon and trout fishing for angling enthusiasts.
To the east lies the Angus coastline, home to picturesque fishing villages, rugged cliffs, and unspoiled beaches. Just five miles away, the historic coastal villages of St Cyrus and Johnshaven offer local amenities including village shops, restaurants, holiday accommodation, and the well-known “Lobster Shop.”
The area is well-served for agricultural enterprises, with a strong network of grain and potato merchants, agricultural suppliers, and the Aberdeen & Northern Marts livestock market at Thainstone, Inverurie, approximately 41 miles away.
The nearby town of Laurencekirk (5 miles) provides a wider range of services including a supermarket, leisure and professional facilities, restaurants, and secondary education at the highly regarded Mearns Academy. For private education, Lathallan School is just five miles to the southeast, offering nursery through to secondary schooling. Further options are available in Aberdeen (30 miles), including Robert Gordon’s College, St Margaret’s School for Girls, Albyn School, and the International School of Aberdeen.
Transport links are excellent, with the A90 providing direct road access north to Aberdeen and south to Dundee and beyond. Laurencekirk railway station offers regular services to Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. Aberdeen International Airport (32 miles) provides a wide range of domestic, European, and international flights.
Aberdeen itself offers all the amenities expected of a major city, including cultural attractions, professional services, and extensive retail options. Once known as the oil capital of the north, the city is now a growing hub for renewable energy innovation.




Acreage: 291 Acres