Parkhill Farm, Rattray, Blairgowrie, Perth and Kinross, PH10

Situation
Parkhill Farm offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a productive mixed unit, situated within the Strathmore Valley. Parkhill is situated within the rural countryside of Perthshire, sitting 2 miles north-east of Blairgowrie, and 6 miles north of Coupar Angus. The A926, road connects Blairgowrie to the A90 connecting Dundee to Aberdeen and lies approximately 1 mile south of Parkhill. The nearby town of Blairgowrie provides a wide range of amenities including a diverse range of local supermarkets, restaurants, car garages and recreational facilities. Both primary and secondary education can be accessed in the nearbyBlairgowrie, alternatively private schooling options include Morrison’s Academy (Crieff), Ardvreck School (Crieff) and Glenalmond College (Perth).

Parkhill Farm enjoys an accessible location to commuter hubs such as Aberdeen and Edinburgh which both lie approximately 1.5 hours drive away from the property.
Public transport, including rail services can be accessed from Perth (16 miles) and Dundee (19 miles). Edinburgh Airport (57 miles) is located to the south of the property
and provides daily domestic and international flights. Locally, the Strathmore Valley is a well-know and highly desirable farming area within Scotland, recognised as one of Scotland’s most fertile regions. The surrounding area boasts fertile soils that deliver consistently high-yield cereal and vegetable production, complemented by extensive high-quality pastureland, wellsuited to livestock enterprises. Parkhill lies in a most attractive area, benefitting from a variation of agricultural suppliers and contractors, as well as easy access to local livestock markets located in Stirling, United Auctions (49 miles) and Caledonian Marts (56 miles).

Description
Parkhill Farm offers a highly productive mixed arable and livestock unit, extending to approximately 506.4 acres (204.9 hectares) in a highly accessible area just north of Blairgowrie. The property offers a portfolio of five well-maintained residential dwellings, split across the holdings of Parkhill, Easter Hatton and Kirklands. The unit includes three farm steadings with buildings ranging in age and nature, alongside 506.4 acres (204.9 hectares) or thereby of land, including roads, yards and buildings.

The farmland is divided into two distinct areas: each suited to different agricultural enterprises. Approximately half of the holding comprises productive arable land with the capability to support a diverse range of cropping activities. This land is well suited to the cultivation of cereal crops and has to date included a rotation of Spring and Winter Barley. The remaining half of the holding consists of established pastureland

Easter Hatton
Easter Hatton House is situated in a peaceful and secluded rural setting, on the northern edge of the holding, the house is accessed via a private road, offering an excellent degree of privacy while enjoying a picturesque countryside location. The property comprises a well presented traditional one-and–a–half storey, three bedroom farmhouse of stone construction beneath a slate roof, complemented by a substantial kitchen extension to the western elevation. In recent years, the house has undergone an extensive programme of renovation, resulting in a stylish and comfortable family home that supports modern living. The spacious interior features a welcoming wood-burning stove, an impressive double-height ceiling, and French doors opening directly onto the garden. The well-appointed kitchen is centred around a Rangemaster cooker. Externally, the property is complemented by a well-maintained garden, predominantly laid to lawn and bordered by an attractive selection of mature shrubs and colourful flower beds. From both the house and garden there are outstanding far-reaching views across the Strathmore Valley.

Parkhill Cottage
Parkhill Cottage is an attractive single-storey home of stone construction with a traditional harled exterior beneath a pitched slate roof. Offering spacious and versatile accommodation; the property comprises four generous double bedrooms and a further single bedroom, making it well suited to family living. The cottage is situated within Parkhill Farm Steading and lies adjacent to the principal cattle court, enjoying a convenient position within the holding while maintaining its own residential appeal.

Parkhill Lodge
Parkhill Lodge occupies a convenient position at the foot of the private drive linking Parkhill and Hatton Steading together, enjoying a pleasant setting within the heart of the holding. Constructed in traditional stone beneath a pitched slate roof, the property provides comfortable single-storey accommodation comprising two well proportioned bedrooms. Additional features include double glazing throughoutand a generous private driveway, providing ease of access. The property offers an excellent opportunity as a permanent residence, staff accommodation or ancillary accommodation associated with the wider holding.

Hatton Farmhouse
Hatton Farmhouse occupies a convenient position adjacent to the farm buildings at Hatton Steading, forming an integral part of the farming unit. Constructed in traditional stone, the farmhouse retains its classic rural character and is complemented by an adjoining cottage at the eastern end of the property, which is currently utilised as the farm office. The layout provides practical and accessible administrative space in close proximity to the principal farm buildings. Given its location within the steading, the property is well suited for use as staff accommodation or as ancillary residential accommodation associated with the wider farming enterprise, offering flexibility for a range of residential or operational requirements.

Kirklands Farmhouse
Kirklands Farmhouse is situated immediately to the south of Kirklands Steading, enjoying a convenient rural location with easy access to the nearby town of Blairgowrie and its excellent range of amenities. The farmhouse is a traditional semi-detached, two storey stone-built property, adjoining a traditional agricultural building, and offers comfortable accommodation with considerable character. The property benefits from double glazing throughout and an attractive enclosed garden to the front of the property, bounded by a traditional stone dyke, providing a private and sheltered outdoor space.

Parkhill Farm Steading
Parkhill Farm Steading comprises of one cattle shed (37m x 32m). The shed is of modern steel portal frame construction, with corrugated iron sheeting, Yorkshire Boarding, concrete block walls and a concrete central feed pass.

Hatton Farm Steading
The Steading at Hatton is well equipped for the handling of livestock and storage of grain. The steading comprises;
• Grain Store 1 (37m x 61m) Steel portal frame construction with 3 concrete panel bays, box profile cladding and concrete flooring.
• Cattle Court 1 (40m x 60m) Steel portal frame construction with corrugated roof sheeting, concrete panel bays and concrete floor, feed pass to the south of the shed.
• Cattle Court 2 (25m x 47m) Steel portal frame construction with corrugated roof sheeting, concrete block walls and concrete floor.
• Grain Store 2 (25m x 36m) Steel portal frame construction, box profile sheet roofing, concrete block walls, concrete floor and electronic roller door to the front elevation of the shed, additional concrete storage panel.

Kirklands Farm Steading
The farm buildings at Kirklands are noted to be outdated and unsuitable for modern machinery. We envisage that a new occupier may choose to replace the existing buildings
with their modern equivalent or investigate options for development given the sites proximity to Rattray. We wish to note that the Seller’s have not made any investigations into the prospects of this.

• Traditional buildings on a footprint of approximately 295m2
• General purpose buildings on a footprint of approximately 500m2
• Old Grain dryer shed (30m x 15m)

Farmland
Parkhill extends to 506.4 acres (204.9 hectares) arranged across 28 parcels enjoying an attractive south-west facing aspect. The land can be further subdivided into 277.94 acres (112.48 hectares) of arable and 192.79 acres (78.02 hectares) of pastureland. The land ascends from the south of the property boundary at 170 meters above sea level to the land surrounding Parkhill and Hatton Farm which reaches 270 meters above sea level. According to the James Hutton Institute, the southern portion of the land is classified as Grade 3.1, suitable for producing strong yields of cereals and grass. As the ground rises toward Parkhill and Hatton Farm Steading, it transitions to Grade 5.1, well suited for improved grassland.

The land is further complemented by 28 acres (11.49 Hectares) of native woodland found nearby Parkhill steading. Access to the north side of the holding is available via an internal track, while the land to the south, east and west of the steading can be accessed off Parkhill Road or private access tracks.

EPC Rating = E