Newton, Crathes, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31

Newton is a well-equipped agricultural holding extending to approximately 71.00 acres (28.7 ha), excluding roads, yards and buildings. The property comprises a traditional farmhouse with east-facing views, a useful range of farm buildings, and productive farmland with direct access from the public road network.

The land lies between approximately 130 and 175 metres above sea level and is classified as Grade 3(2) by the James Hutton Institute. It is registered with SGRPID for IACS purposes and is well suited to a range of arable and livestock enterprises.

SITUATION
Newton is situated approximately 5 miles southeast of Banchory in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire. The farmhouse occupies a peaceful rural setting with open views across the surrounding countryside. The steading has potential for a range of agricultural or alternative uses, subject to the necessary consents. The land is classified as Grade 3(2), suitable for cereal and grass production, rotational farming and livestock enterprises.
Banchory provides a wide range of day-to-day amenities including supermarkets, shops, cafés, restaurants, primary and secondary schooling, and leisure facilities. Aberdeen lies approximately 16.5 miles to the east and offers an extensive range of retail, business, educational and cultural facilities. The city is served by Aberdeen International Airport and a mainline railway station with regular services throughout the UK.
The surrounding area is characterised by productive farmland and forestry at elevations of approximately 130–175 metres above sea level. Agricultural services are well established, with Aberdeen & Northern Marts at Thainstone, Inverurie, located approximately 19 miles to the north.

NEWTON FARMHOUSE
Newton Farmhouse is a traditional stone-built farmhouse beneath a pitched slate roof, enjoying an attractive easterly aspect within a peaceful rural setting. The property commands open views across the surrounding agricultural land and rolling hills, creating an idyllic countryside outlook. While the property would benefit from refurbishment and modernisation, the farmhouse presents an excellent opportunity for a purchaser to create a home tailored to their own tastes and requirements. Offering generous room proportions, a practical layout, and versatile living accommodation, the property provides excellent potential.
Situated centrally within the farm, Newton Farmhouse lies adjacent to the agricultural buildings and is accessed via a private track. The farmhouse is complemented by generous front and rear garden grounds, with a small pond located to the north of the property and a timber shed positioned to the rear. Ample parking is available within the curtilage.
The accommodation is arranged over two storeys and comprises:
Ground Floor: Kitchen, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Bedroom/Study and WC.
First Floor: Two Bedrooms and a Bathroom.

SERVICES, COUNCIL TAX & ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE(S)
The property is assessed as Council Tax Band D and has an EPC rating of F. It is heated by an oil-fired central heating system, is served by a private septic tank for drainage, and benefits from a mains water supply.

FARM BUILDINGS
Newton is an equipped holding with a range of traditional agricultural buildings, providing opportunity for a range of uses.
Cattle Court – 18.2m x 36.4m, timber truss construction, concrete walls with yorkshire boarding, and a corrugated roof.
Dutch Barn – 9.2m x 20.8m, timber truss construction, hardcore floor, under a corrugated roof.
General Store – 15.6m x 5.6m, traditional stone construction, under a slate roof.

THE LAND
The land at Newton extends to approximately 71.00 acres (28.73 ha) and comprises a ring-fenced block situated to the West of the A957 public road. Access is provided via a farm track which leads directly to the farmhouse and steading.

The land is predominantly classified as Grade 3(2), with a small area of Grade 4(2) located in the south-west of the holding and according to the James Hutton Institute’s Land Capability for Agriculture classification. The holding rises from approximately 130 m to 175 m above sea level at its highest point.

The fields are generally of a good practical size and are predominantly enclosed by ring fencing and traditional stone dykes at the permanent pasture to the west of the holding. Most field parcels are accessed via the internal farm track, with excellent field-to-field access throughout the holding.