Garblies Farm

• About 49.11ha / 121.3 acres
• 1 reception room, 6 bedrooms
• Attractive extended traditional farmhouse
• Flexible accommodation
• Useful Traditional ‘C’ Shaped Steading Excellent quality grazing / arable land
• Accessible rural setting
• Close to a wide range of amenities
• Ideal for those with equestrian, small holder and agricultural interests

Garblies Farm is an attractive small (by modern standards) farm located in a very desirable setting a short distance to the East of Auldearn. The farm comprises and extended traditional farmhouse, a traditional C shaped steading and good quality arable and pasture land which in total extends to about 48.9 ha (121 acres) or thereby. Lot 1 – Garblies Farmhouse, Steading and Paddocks (about 2.50ha / 6.1 acres). Shown as pink on the site planA charming traditional farmhouse constructed of rendered stone under a pitched slate roof. It provides bright and flexible accommodation over one and a half storeys and includes:Ground Floor:Vestibule. Pantry. Utility Room. Dining Kitchen Room. Hallway. Sitting Room. 3 Bedrooms. Bathroom. First Floor (coombed):Landing/Sitting Area. 3 Bedrooms. Shower Room. Overall the house is in good condition. The dining kitchen, sitting room and master bedroom are all particularly appealing and generously sized rooms. The sitting room has a Clearview wood burning stove, large windows overlooking the garden and surrounding countryside as well as French doors leading out to the garden. The master bedroom has floor to ceiling windows which help make the most of the wonderful views. The house is heated using oil fired central heating, is connected to mains water and electricity and is double glazed. To the side and rear of the house is a delightful garden with areas of lawn and many mature hedges. There is ample parking space for several vehicles on the gravelled driveway. The farmhouse is currently let on a Short Assured Tenancy (SAT) however vacant possession will be provided upon completion of the sale. SteadingPositioned to the rear (north) of the house is a ‘C’ shaped stone built steading with a mainly box profile steel sheeted roof. The steading comprises three adjoining byres, and has a mix of concrete and cobbles flooring. It undoubtedly offers scope for development (subject to obtaining all necessary consents). Paddocks Located to the side (west) and front (south) are two excellent grazing paddocks suitable for horses or other livestock. Lot 2 – Bare land (about 17.07 ha / 42.2 acres). Shown as orange on the site planGood quality pasture / arable land within a single enclosure. According to the Hutton Institute Capability for Agriculture plan (1:50,000), the land here is predominantly classified as grade 3(2) with a small area of grade 4(1) along the edge of the farm track. It is essentially flat lying and in recent years has been let seasonally for silage production.Lot 3 – Bare land (about 28.11 ha / 69.4 acres). Shown as blue on the site plan.Good quality pasture / arable land within a single enclosure. According to the Hutton Institute Capability for Agriculture plan (1:50,000), the land here is predominantly classified as grade 4(1) with a small area of grade 3(2). The land undulates gently and in recent years has been let seasonally for silage production. There are two small parcels of amenity woodland within this area. METHOD OF SALEGarblies Farm is offered for sale as a whole or in three separate lots.SITUATION Garblies Farm is a charming residential farm located in a highly desirable rural setting a short distance from the popular Highland village of Auldearn and close to Nairn on the Moray coast. The Moray coast is famous for its mild dry climate and beautiful coastline and the countryside offers a range of leisure and sporting pursuits. Auldearn has a highly regarded primary school, a popular pub and restaurant, and luxury country house hotel (Boath House). Nearby, Nairn, which can be reached via the off-road cycle track, is a thriving centre with a good range of shops and amenities, including a railway station, and excellent leisure facilities with two championship golf courses, a marina, swimming pool, gyms, and tennis courts. Inverness is within easy reach and has all the facilities of a modern city including its airport with several flights per day to London, as well as regular flights to Europe.