EAST NEUK, NETHERLEY, STONEHAVEN AB39 3RB FOR SALE

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1 EAST NEUK, NETHERLEY, STONEHAVEN AB39 3RB FOR SALE

2 For sale as a whole or in two lots: Well-appointed equestrian holding in the popular Netherley area of Aberdeenshire Lot 1 4 / 5 bedroom house, mature garden, garage, stables/workshop, sand school, 3.8 hectares (9.5 acres) Lot 2 Additional land arable, pasture, hill and young woodlands, 73 hectares (180 acres) Within easy commuting distance of Aberdeen, Stonehaven and Banchory Overall, 76.8 hectares (189.5 acres) or thereby Aberdeen 14 miles Banchory 14 miles Stonehaven 7 miles Description East Neuk is an attractive modern detached house with 4/5-bedrooms (2 en-suites) and 3 public rooms. It is very comfortably appointed and features exposed beams, open tread staircase and American cherry doors. The property includes a double garage, purpose built stables, a sand school and a well-stocked garden sheltered by mature trees. There is ample grazing ground and the better land is suited to cropping with cereals and forage crops. The land rises to the Hill of Montsnaught above the house. This gives a commanding view over the district and out to sea. Parts of the hill ground have been planted with a mixture of productive coniferous trees and a variety of broadleaved species to provide amenity and encourage wildlife. Directions From Aberdeen head west on the A93 North Deeside Road to Milltimber. Cross the Milltimber Bridge on the B979 and turn right. Take the second left, signed B979 Stonehaven. Follow this road for 4 miles and turn right at the signpost for Ambleside B&B. Follow the side road for 1.4 miles, around a series of bends, and continue past Ambleside B&B. East Neuk is 300 metres further, straight on at the next junction. From the south, from the A90 at Stonehaven, take the B979 for Peterculter. Follow this road for 4.5 miles to Netherley. Turn left at the signpost for Ambleside B&B. Follow the side road as above. Situation East Neuk is in a quiet rural area on the slopes of the Hill of Montsnaught. Aberdeen provides a full range of cultural, leisure, retail and educational opportunities befitting one of Scotland s major cities. Local services are available in Stonehaven where there are also leisure amenities, the harbour and train station. Primary schooling is at Lairhillock, 3 miles away, and secondary schooling is available at Mackie Academy in Stonehaven or privately in Aberdeen.

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4 Lot 1 House, Double Garage, Stables/Workshop, Sand School, Paddock The house is sheltered by mature trees but enjoys a fine outlook south-eastwards towards the North Sea. The garden is well tended, with lawn, shrub borders and fruit bushes. An elevated patio is situated to the rear. There is ample parking and a detached double garage with electric doors. The substantial stable block has 3 loose boxes (one currently used as a workshop), a large storage area and a capacious loft. The sand school is about 18m x 40m. The grass paddock, extending to some 3.4 hectares (8.5 acres) is shown on the plan. It includes a field shelter and water. The house makes extensive use of natural wood in ceiling beams, staircase and doors. The kitchen and utility room are well equipped with cupboards and worktops. A wood burning stove in the lounge gives a homely feel and the bathroom and shower rooms are finished to a high standard. There are built-in wardrobes downstairs, and loft storage space on the first floor. Services Oil central heating. Mains water and electricity. Drainage to a septic tank in the garden. Fixtures and Fittings Carpets, curtains and white goods are included in the sale.

5 Lot hectares ( acres) The land is a mix of arable/pasture and hill ground. Towards the south of the property, there are good sized ploughable arable fields, currently cropped in grass. Around the perimeter of the hill, there are additional grazing fields, some of which have previously been ploughed. The arable and pasture land is classified Grade 3/2 and Grade 4, mostly rising gently from an elevation of 175 metres. A little over half of the hill has been planted (as indicated on the plan). The woodland consists of Sitka spruce, mixed broadleaves and open ground. Planting was undertaken between 2010 and 2014 and the woodlands are becoming well established. The remainder of the hill ground is heather and rough grazing. Beside the Burn of Monquich, there is a small pond fringed with broadleaved tree planting. Field No. Hectares Acres Use Sitka/OG/hill Mixed Broadleaf Rough Grazing Sitka/OG Sitka/OG Sitka/OG/Hill/Mixed Broadleaf/Rough Grazing Arable/pasture Arable/pasture Pasture Mixed Broadleaf/ Pond/Pasture Pasture Arable/Pasture Pasture Arable/Pasture Arable/Pasture Arable/Pasture The area measurements are not guaranteed.

6 Services There are mains fed water troughs in Fields 12 (Lot 1) and 9 (Lot 2). Access There is a right of access to the house over the private roadway hatched brown on the plan. West from the end of the public road at Borrowfield, the access track leading to the hill is owned and runs along to the south-west corner of Field 6. Basic Payment Scheme The property is registered for IACS but no BPS entitlements are available for sale. Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves or any other third party rights howsoever constituted. These include: A gas pipeline crosses the western part of the property. An overhead pylon line runs across the hill land with 2 pylons sited on the property. Third parties have rights of access over the track west of Borrowfield. Timber All timber, standing or fallen, will be sold with the land. Mineral Rights The mineral rights will be included in the sale insofar as they are owned. Sporting Rights The Sporting Rights are included in the sale. Local Authority Aberdeenshire Council, Viewmount, Arduthie Road, Stonehaven AB39 2DQ Tel: Council Tax Band: G EPC: Band D (57) Home Report value: 540,000

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8 bidwells.co.uk Additional Information Method of sale By private treaty, as a whole or in two lots. The Seller reserves the right not to accept the highest or any offer. Viewing Only by appointment with Bidwells, Aberdeen Closing Date A closing date may be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the selling agents. Entry At a mutually acceptable date. Title Should there be any discrepancy between these particulars, stipulations, special conditions of sale and missives of sale, the last shall prevail. Offers Offers in Scottish Legal Form should be submitted to the selling agents at their Aberdeen office. Parties are asked to satisfy themselves that they fully understand the implications of offering under Scottish Law. Further details from the sole selling agents Bidwells, 70 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UL t: e: andrew.robertson@bidwells.co.uk Solicitors Shepherd and Wedderburn, 1 Exchange Crescent, Conference Square, Edinburgh EH3 8UL t: Important Notice These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and should not be relied upon as statements or representatives of fact. Bidwells LLP has no authority to make or give in writing or verbally any representation or warranties in relation to the property. Any areas of measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. No assumptions should be made that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Bidwells LLP have not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. In the interest of Health & Safety, please ensure that you take due care when inspecting the property. Bidwells LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England & Wales (registered number OC344553). Registered head office is Bidwell House, Trumpington Road, Cambridge, CB2 9LD, where a list of members is available for inspection