Drumfours

• Traditional 4 bedroom farmhouse with garden & steading.
• Several agricultural buildings offering excellent versatility.
• About 28.39 hectares (70.15 acres) of productive farmland.

Drumfours Farm is located in central Aberdeenshire, an area renowned for its productive and fertile land. The holding extends to approximately 28.39 hectares (70.15 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 most fields. The land is classified as Grade 3(2) 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 195 and 220 metres above sea level.FARMHOUSEThe farmhouse is a traditional stone build one and half storey dwelling under a slate roof and offers comfortable and convenient accommodation near to the farm buildings. Accommodation comprises;Ground FloorKitchen/ Living Room 6.10m x 3.81m, Bedroom 3.43m x 3.40m, Reception room 6.12m x 3.71m, Shower room, Utility.First FloorBedroom 4.27m x 3.76m, Bedroom 4.27m x 3.40m, Bathroom.The Council tax band is D, with the EPC rating being E.BUILDINGSDrumfours Farm is well equipped with a range of agricultural buildings providing excellent versatility for various uses.Handling Facilities – centrally located for the buildings and land and are suitable for the handling of cattle and sheep.General Purpose Store (6m x 26m) – timber frame construction, stone and lime walls, pitched slate roof, and a concrete floor.Former Cattle Store (18m x 24m) – steel portal frame construction, concrete walls, pitched corrugated roof and concrete floor.Machinery Store (10m x 18m) – steel portal frame, concrete walls, timber cladding, pitched corrugated roof and a concrete floor.Former Cattle Court (6m x 14m) – timber frame construction, concrete walls, roughcast finish, pitched corrugated roof and a concrete floor.Silage Pit (12m x 40m) – concrete panel walls with a concrete floor.LANDThe land extends to 28.39 hectares (70.15 acres) and comprises 13 parcels. All the fields are currently in grass being well fenced.SERVICESDrumfours is served by 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.SITUATIONDrumfours Farm is located approximately 4 miles south of Alford 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 traditional portal frame structure, offering extensive space and potential for a variety of uses.The land, classified as Grade 3(2) and is capable of producing good yields of cereals and grass, making it suitable for rotational farming and ideal for livestock rearing. The farmhouse is conveniently located next to the farm buildings.The area is well served by a number of agricultural machinery suppliers, merchants, livestock marts and abattoirs.Drumfours Farm sits in a scenic rural setting approximately 4 miles south of Alford being the nearest town offering a range of amenities. It is home to the Alford Heritage Museum and the renowned Grampian Transport Museum, which showcases the region’s transport history. The town offers excellent educational facilities, including Alford Primary School and Alford Academy, both located within a modern community campus that also houses a library, swimming pool, and fitness centre. Alford features a good selection of local shops, cafés, and services, including a butcher, pharmacy, and a Co-op supermarket. The Haughton and Murray Parks are nearby and there is easy access to walking and cycling routes in the Donside area. The Alford Golf Club offers a well-maintained course with stunning views, while the nearby ski slopes at The Lecht provide winter sports opportunities. Alford is also the terminus of the preserved Alford Valley Railway. Frequent bus services connect Alford with Inverurie and Aberdeen, offering convenient access to wider amenities.Aberdeen is some 28 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 in addition to which there is a train station with regular services to both north and south and an overnight sleeper service to London.