Pluscarden Estate - Lot 2, Elgin, Morayshire

This is part of a lotted sale, this is Lot 2 of 2, which can be purchased individually or together as a whole. The sales brochure encompasses the whole sale.

The property
Pluscarden Estate is stunning mixed agricultural, residential and woodland estate located in a tranquil rural setting nestled in the vale of Pluscarden close to the famous Pluscarden Abbey.

Lot 2 –Netherbyre
Extending to approximately 266.17 acres (107.72 Ha) of land together with Netherbyre Farmhouse, which is currently let under a life rent tenancy and would benefit from some upgrading and modernisation.

The accommodation of the house is as follows:

Ground Floor
Porch, scullery, kitchen, reception hall, sitting room, study 1, living room, study 2-bedrooms.

First Floor
Bathroom, 3-bedrooms

A summary of the land within lot 2 can be seen in a table within the sales particulars.

General Information
Designations/Listings
The estate has designations as follows:

Netherbyre Farmhouse – Grade C listed

INGOING VALUATION
In addition to the purchase price, the purchaser will be required on the date of entry to pay an additional and separate sum for:
1. Any growing crops.
2. Any cultivations.
3. Any unexhausted manures in field storage.
4. Any silage on the farm.
5. All oils, fuel, fertilisers, sprays, chemicals, seeds and sundries at cost.

Basic Payment Scheme
The Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) are included in the sale. The vendors will, if appropriate, retain any payments relating to the 2025 scheme year. Further information in relation to the Basic Payment can be obtained from the selling agents

Location
Pluscarden Estate sits in a picturesque and highly desirable setting in the Vale of Pluscarden, an area of great landscape value in the County of Moray and with the world famous Pluscarden Abbey located close by.

The undulating topography and landscape allow for fantastic views across the estate and surrounding woodland and rich farmland drained by the Black Burn, a tributary of the River Lossie.

The County of Moray, is famous for its mild climate, beautiful and varied countryside with rich agricultural land, prosperous fishing villages and wide open beaches. The upland areas to the south are sparsely populated and provide dramatic scenery, some of which forms part of the Cairngorm National Park.

This unspoilt landscape provides a wide range of leisure and sporting opportunities including fishing on the world-famous Spey and Findhorn Rivers, skiing at the Lecht in the Cairngorm range, sailing and walking. The Culbin Forest is a short drive away with its marked walks and cycle trails and offers excellent opportunities for a wide range of outdoor pursuits.

The towns of Elgin and Forres provide a comprehensive range of shops and amenities; whilst Inverness (37 miles west) offers all the facilities of a modern city including its airport with regular flights to the south and summer flights to parts of Europe. Aberdeen (70 miles southeast) provides extensive city amenities including Aberdeen International Airport (66 miles) which offers regular connections to domestic airports and international destinations. Private schooling is provided just north of Elgin at Gordonstoun School (12 miles). Other private schooling is available in Aberdeen at Albyn, Robert Gordons, The International School and St Margaret’s. The estate is very accessible, situated between the A96 and A95 which provide access to the wider road network including the A9 and the A90 for routes in all directions. The A96 also provides easy access to Europe’s oil capital, Aberdeen, where culture, art and further amenities can be enjoyed.

With regards to agricultural services, the area profits from nearby grain merchants, machinery dealers and suppliers. The closest livestock market of scale is Aberdeen and Northern Marts at Thainstone by Inverurie