Glenogil, Forfar, Angus, DD8

Equipped Farming Unit with Diversification Potential

Description

Milton of Ogil comprises a single, contiguous block of productive agricultural land extending to approximately 249 acres (100.7 hectares), dissected by one public road, with a comprehensive network of internal access tracks providing easy access to all fields.

The farm includes a principal farmhouse, two further residential dwellings and a comprehensive range of modern and traditional farm buildings, aswell as a reception and office block. Historically the farm was utilised as an animal sanctuary, with field shelters and water supplies throughout the holding.

Milton of Ogil Farmhouse

The principal farmhouse is a traditional two-storey dwelling with an extension to the rear. It enjoys a south facing position complemented by well-maintained gardens to the south framed by established hedging, with mature woodland to the north.

The property is currently uninhabitable, having suffered flood damage, and will require a comprehensive refurbishment. Once renovated, the farmhouse offers the potential to create a substantial family home in an attractive setting. Its position within the holding provides privacy while remaining centrally located for farm operations.


Cottage

The cottage is a single-storey, detached brick-built dwelling under a pitched slate roof. Accommodation comprises three bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen/living room and utility room.

The cottage is in need of refurbishment but offers the potential for useful ancillary accommodation, staff housing or short-term letting potential.

Chalet
The chalet is a detached, single-storey timber cabin with a composite tiled pitched roof. Internally it provides two bedrooms, WC, bathroom, kitchen and living room.

Similarly to the cottage the chalet provides additional flexible accommodation.

Farm Buildings
The range includes several modern general-purpose sheds with surrounding yard area, providing ample facility for machinery and livestock. A standalone straw shed is located to the north of the main steading, adjacent to the chalet.
The buildings benefit from good access, yard areas and proximity to the internal road network. They are well-suited to a range of agricultural purposes, having been previously used for equestrian purposes. Each structure is described in detail below, including approximate dimensions and construction specifications.

1. General Purpose Shed (30m x 15m) – Steel portal frame construction, earth floor, box profile sheeting roof and sides with Yorkshire boarding to the south side.
2. Office (16.5m x 11.5m) – steel portal frame construction, profile sheet walls and roof. Internally the building is insulated, and comprises a front reception, reception office, store room, male, female and disabled w/c and rear office.
3. Stables (19.5m x 9.5m + 29.5m x 16.5m + 15.8m x 7.3m + 7.6m x 3.3m) - Equestrian facilities comprised of adjoining buildings of steel portal frame and block wall construction, under box profile roofing. Internally the building features 28 individual stalls complete with drinkers, feed room, two tack rooms and a laundry room.
4. Workshop (9.1m x 9.7m) - Steel portal frame, box profile roof and sides, concrete floor.
5. Pole Barn (17.6m x 13.1m) – Timber truss and steel frame, earth floor, box profile sheet cladding and roof.
6. Mill of Ogil (22.2m x 4.5m + 2.9m x 6.2m) - Derelict former mill of stone walls under a slate roof.
7. Field Shelters – In each field is a shelter constructed of block walls under fibre cement/asbestos corrugated roofing, most of which feature an external concrete apron.
8. Garage – stone/slate. Electric supply incoming

Land

Milton of Ogil extends to approximately 247 acres (100 hectares) in total, comprising predominantly good quality pastureland used for grazing livestock, which could easily be utilised for growing combinable crops or vegetables.

The vast majority of the land is classified by the James Hutton Institute for Soil Research as Class 3.2, with a smaller portion of Class 2 and can be described as humus-iron podzols, alluvial soils and brown earths. The land rises gently from 140m to 200m above sea level, and is mostly south facing and gently sloping, becoming steeper towards the north .

The farm is well-fenced, with mains water supplies available in most fields. All fields are easily accessible either directly from the public road network or via the internal farm tracks.

The land is registered for the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS).

Location

Milton of Ogil Farm is located at Glenogil in the county of Angus, an established and productive agricultural area, lying between the Angus Glens to the West and the famous coastal ‘Golden Mile’ to the east. The surrounding countryside is characterised by a mix of arable and livestock enterprises, supported by good infrastructure, favourable soils and a temperate climate.

Local services are available in nearby towns, with Forfar, Brechin and Kirriemuir all within easy reach. Dundee provides a wider range of commercial, retail and leisure facilities, together with universities, colleges and a regional airport.

Transport links are good, with access to the A90 trunk road connecting Dundee and Aberdeen, and mainline rail services available from Montrose and Arbroath, offering regular connections to Edinburgh, Glasgow and beyond.

Angus is well known for its productive farmland and enjoys a strong agricultural market, with demand from owner occupiers, investors and expanding farming businesses. The area also benefits from a wide range of outdoor pursuits including hill walking in the Angus Glens, fishing on local rivers and access to a variety of golf courses along the east coast.




Acreage: 247 Acres