East Nevay Farm, Eassie, Forfar, Angus, DD8

Situation
East Nevay Farm is a mixed productive arable and livestock unit situated in the desirable farming area of Strathmore near the hamlet of Eassie with the larger town of Meigle found approximately 3 miles to the west. The town of Forfar lies approximately 9 miles to the northeast providing a range of daily amenities including shops, supermarkets, local retailers, and garages.

Angus is renowned for its productive and fertile lands capable of producing high yields for an extensive range of crops, the area is well known for its vegetable and potato production. The local area is well served by a wide variety of agricultural contactors, merchants and suppliers which can provide additional farming resources if required, including grain drying, storage and haulage facilities.

East Nevay enjoys a highly desirable location within the county of Angus, providing convenient access to a number of Scotland’s leading independent schools. These include The High School of Dundee, Morrison’s Academy and Ardvreck in Crieff, Glenalmond to the north of Methven, Strathallan to the south of Perth, and Craigclowan in the centre of Perth.

The Opportunity
East Nevay Farm extends in total to approximately 509.99 acres (206.39 hectares) and sits within a ring-fenced block within the Strathmore Valley. The Farm benefits from a traditional principal farmhouse at the very heart of the unit with attractive ancillary dwellings providing exciting alternative accommodation. The unit benefits from an excellent farm steading suited to support a mixed agricultural unit with a substantial grain shed and cattle housing located within the central steading. The land at East Nevay is a useful mix of arable and permanent pasture offering an
excellent mixed farming opportunity.

East Nevay Farmhouse
East Nevay Farmhouse sits at the heart of the unit within a picturesque, rural landscape and comprises a traditional stone dwelling with a part render finish under a slate roof. The farmhouse boasts four well-proportioned bedrooms and offers generous versatile accommodation arranged over two storeys, ideal for modern family living.

Set within well maintained, mature gardens – predominantly laid to lawn – the farmhouse enjoys a private setting.

Cottages
Quarry Cottage and East Nevay Cottage together offer excellent ancillary accommodation, both positioned to the southeast of the farm steading in private settings.

Quarry Cottage, is a substantial stone property with a part-harled exterior, offering generous living space including four bedrooms, a comfortable living room and kitchen. The property enjoys private gardens to the rear of the cottage, offering a secluded outdoor space and further benefits from a single garage located to the west of the property. Quarry Cottage also enjoys panoramic views across the valley.

Complementing this, East Nevay Cottage is a characterful single storey residence, featuring three bedrooms and constructed in traditional stone with a rendered finish, offering additional flexible accommodation. The property benefits from charming gardens to the west, predominantly laid to lawn, offering an attractive and easily maintained outdoor space.

Farm Buildings
The Farm benefits from a moderate range of both modern and traditional buildings, thoughtfully designed to support cattle rearing and secure grain storage. This wellequipped infrastructure provides a practical working environment, suited to the demand of a productive agricultural enterprise. Whilst the steading provides excellent potential, the traditional buildings would benefit from a programme of refurbishment offering
purchasers an opportunity to upgrade and tailor facilities to suit their own farming requirements. The Grain Store has a 50 kW solar scheme on the roof; a FIT contract is available, expiring in 2039. For more information please contact the selling agents.

Farmland
East Nevay extends to 509.99 acres (206.39 hectares) or thereby. The land is divided into 27 parcels and ascends from the valley floor, 70m, to the top of Balkeerie sitting at 250m above sea level. The James Hutton Institute classifies the land on the valley floor as Grade 2, indicating it is capable of producing a wide range of crops with good yields; as the land ascends the land is graded as being a combination of Grade 3.2
& 4.1 suggesting it is capable of producing some cereal crops but grass will likely dominate the rotation. The James Hutton Institute states the soils at East Nevay are a combination of Humus Iron Podzols on the lower ground with the slopes of Balkeerie comprising of Brown soils. The land has been well maintained with a variety of crops being grown including calabrese and potatoes with consistent yields being produced.