Newlands of Clans, Loch Flemington, Inverness, Highland, IV2

The sale comprises the landlord’s interest in a delightful smallholding at Newlands of Clans between Cawdor and Nairn. Extending to about 59.4 acres in total, the property includes a detached three bedroom farmhouse, various farm buildings and good quality farmland. The property is being sold subject to a secure agricultural tenancy (Agricultural Holdings (Scotland) Act 1991) and has a passing rent of £1,600 per annum payable in advance on Whitsunday (28th May) of each year. The passing rent has not been reviewed for several years and it is anticipated that subject to serving the correct notices and ensuring compliance with all aspects of the Agricultural Holdings (Scotland) Act 1991, there may be scope to increase this to the
current market level. The sitting tenant (aged 61) and his wife have occupied the property for many years and have expressed their desire to remain on the farm for the foreseeable future.

The farmhouse provides comfortable accommodation over one and a half storeys and includes a hall, kitchen, bathroom, sitting room and three bedrooms. It is in reasonable condition albeit may be considered dated by modern standards. Located opposite are a range of farm buildings including a traditional steading which
is based around an older stone ‘L’ shaped byre under a corrugated tin roof together with various timber additions and a modern portal frame infill used as a small cattle court. The steading is in poor condition but may present a reasonable opportunity for development subject to obtaining all necessary consents. Divided between 11 separate enclosures, the land is used for grazing livestock with turnips (fodder) grown on rotation.
It comprises mainly grades 3(2) and 4(1) land as classifed by the Hutton Institute and is capable of growing barley and root vegetables. It also comprises some 7 acres of woodland / scrub.

EPC Rating = G