Lot 2 - Craigwillie Farm

• Extensive range of farm buildings
• Offering excellent versatility
• Land extending to around 221.52 acres (89.65 hectares)

Craigwillie Farm is located in Aberdeenshire, an area renowned for its productive and fertile land. The holding extends to approximately 89.65 hectares (221.52 acres), excluding roads, yards, and buildings, and benefits from excellent access via the public road network. An internal farm track system provides convenient access to all fields.The land is predominately classified as Grade 3(2) with some grade 3(1) according to the Hutton Institute. The land is currently all in grass but is well-suited to a range of agricultural uses, including livestock production, rotational grazing, and arable cropping.The land is registered with SGRPID for IACS purposes and is situated between 120 and 315 metres above sea level and is generally of a North westerly aspect.LAND & FARM BUILDINGSFARM BUILDINGSCraigwillie Farm is well equipped with an extensive range of buildings providing excellent versatility for various uses.1. Workshop (30m x 15m) – Steel portal frame construction, concrete walls, profile cladding, fibre cement roof and concrete floor. The roof and cladding are insulated. Adjacent is a secondary workshop (12m x 18m) of similar construction.2. Dutch Barn (30m x 15m) – Steel portal frame construction, profile cladding, fibre cement roof and aggregate floor.3. Cattle Court (42m x 24m) – Steel portal frame construction, concrete walls, profile cladding, fibre cement roof, concrete floor with internal feed passes.4. Long Byre (42m x 6m) – Traditional stone wall construction, corrugated roof and a concrete floor.5. Silage pit (18m x 24m) – Steel portal frame construction, concrete panel walls, profile cladding, fibre cement roof and concrete floor.6. General Store (18m x 6m) – Steel rafter construction, stone walls, profile roof and concrete floor with vehicle inspection pit.7. Garage and party barn – Stone wall construction, profile roof and concrete floor.8. Grain Store (30m x 15m) – Steel portal frame construction, concrete panel walls, profile cladding, fibre cement roof and concrete floor.9. Small Bothy (8m x 6m) – Traditional stone wall construction, slated roof, and a concrete floor.LANDThe land extends to 89.65 hectares (221.52 acres), comprising 18 land parcels. All the fields are currently in grass being used for the grazing of livestock.ACCESSThe farm can be accessed directly from the public road network.SERVICESCraigwillie is served by a private water supply in addition to mains electricity. Foul water disposal from the farmhouse is via septic tank and soakaway, this being registered with SEPA. In the event that the farm is sold in lots, the seller undertakes to provide a separate supply of electricity to the farmhouse. The property benefits from a sustainable energy setup, with solar panels installed on both the silage pit roof and the General Store (measuring 18m x 6m). These panels provide power to the main farm and also allow for energy export to the National Grid. Additionally, the farm steading is equipped with 3-phase electricity, supporting a wide range of agricultural and commercial uses.SITUATIONCraigwillie Farm is located approximately 1 mile West of Huntly in the Marr Settlement of Aberdeenshire. The farmhouse enjoys a peaceful rural setting with open views across the surrounding countryside. The farm buildings include a mix of traditional and portal frame structures, offering extensive space and potential for a variety of uses. The land, classified as Grade 3(1), 3(2), 4(2) and 5(2) and is capable of producing good yields of cereals and grass, making it suitable for rotational farming and ideal for livestock rearing. To the rear of the farmhouse is a range of traditional and modern farm buildings. The area is well served by a number of agricultural machinery suppliers, merchants, livestock marts and abattoirs. Craigwillie Farm, located near the postcode AB54 4QT, sits in a scenic rural setting approximately 1 mile west of Huntly. Huntly is the nearest town, being the historic home of the Gordon Highlanders Regiment and has a Primary School (Gordon Primary) and a Secondary School (The Gordon Schools) beside Huntly Castle. Huntly is also the home to Deans of Huntly of shortbread fame. There are a wide range of shops in the town including specialist butchers in addition to two supermarkets. Salmon and trout fishing are available in the rivers Deveron and Bogie, in addition to which there are ample opportunities for hillwalking, mountain biking and Nordic skiing nearby. The town also boasts a Golf Club and is home to Huntly FC which plays in the Highland League. The town is well served by agricultural suppliers and the livestock auction mart operated by United Auctions is located on the fringe of the town. Huntly Railway Station provides links to Inverness and Aberdeen.Inverurie is some miles to the south west and has a large selection of shopping and supermarkets, in addition to agricultural suppliers, an auction mart and an abattoir. The town lies between the river Don and Ury, being 10 miles from Bennachie and boasts 4 churches and several other places of worship. There are 5 supermarkets, a retail park, and specialist shops. The town has a library, sports centre and swimming pool and is served by Inverurie Health Centre. Inverurie is home to Garioch RFC, Inverurie Locos FC, Inverurie Cricket Club and the 18-hole Inverurie Golf Club. Aberdeen is some 39 miles distant and has a wide range of shopping, entertainment and cultural attractions which one would expect from the Oil Capital of Europe. Private education is available in the city at Robert Gordon’s College, St. Margaret’s School for Girls and Albyn School. The city also has 2 universities and several colleges for further education. Aberdeen International Airport offers regular domestic and European flights. There is a train station with regular services to both north and south and an overnight sleeper service to London. Huntly sits on the edge of the popular Speyside whisky trail and is one of the largest towns in the area. Nestled in the hills near Huntly, The Glendronach Distillery is one of Scotland’s oldest working distilleries, producing richly sherried single malts since 1826.