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Savills - Brechin
12 Clerk Street, Brechin, Angus, DD9 6AE
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A block of productive Class 3(1)/3(2) agricultural land with good road access
Tenure: Freehold
Situation: The land at Pitreuchie is situated just to the south of Forfar, off the B9128, which links Forfar to Carnoustie, via Kingsmuir and Muirdrum. It is therefore easily accessed and it enjoys an enviable position in the heart of a prime agricultural area. Angus is renowned for its fertile and productive farmland. Forfar lies at the eastern edge of Strathmore which is one of the most fertile areas of farmland, in this part of Scotland, and which stretches west towards Perth. To the north lie the Angus glens, whilst to the south are the Sidlaw Hills. The area is well served with good communications. The A90 dual carriageway at Forfar links Dundee with Aberdeen. The A932, Forfar to Arbroath road, is also easily reached. Forfar provides a range of business, leisure and shopping facilities. It is the county town, and has a mart. There is an active local machinery ring.
Savills negotiator: Ruaraidh Ogilvie
The land at Pitreuchie is situated in an attractive position, just to the south of Forfar. It extends in total to some 63.30 acres/25.62 ha of which some 58.31 acres/23.60 ha is arable, and some 4.99 acres/2.02 ha is pasture. The land ranges in height from 90 m-115 m (295'-375') above sea level. The land is classified as Class 3(1)/3(2) by the Macaulay Institute for Soil Research. As such it is capable of growing good yields of arable crops. Typical cropping has included cereals, potatoes, peas, and oil seed rape. Typical yields of spring barley are reported of 2.5 tonnes per acre. The Kingston Road at Kingsmuir runs along the southern and western side of the this land, with the B9128 on its eastern side.
Lot 1 Land at Pitreuchie (west) 12.28 acres/4.97 ha
Situated to the south west of the farmhouse and steading this is a field of Class 3(1) arable land, which is bordered onto the Kingston Road.
Lot 2 Land at Pitreuchie (north) 4.99 acres/2.02 ha
Situated just to the side of the principal access from the B9128 this is a field of pasture, with road frontage, and in close proximity of the nearby town of Forfar.
Lot 3 Land at Pitreuchie (south) 46.03 acres/18.63 ha
Situated between the steading at Pitreuchie and the village of Kingsmuir this comprises two fields of Class 3 arable land, The fields are bordered by both the B9128 on its eastern side.
Accommodation: Local Authority
Angus Council, The Cross, Forfar, Angus, DD8 1BX. Tel: 01307 461460.
SGRPID
Strathern House, Broxden Business Park, Lamberkine Drive, PERTH, PH1 1RX. Tel: 01738 602000.
Sporting Rights
The sporting rights are in hand.
Minerals
Insofar as they are owned the mineral rights are included in the sale.
Timber
All standing and fallen timber are included in the sale.
Steading
The seller has submitted a planning application for conversion of the steading to housing. The former piggery building to the west of fields 2 and 3 is also excluded. The farmhouse and cottages are not owned by the sellers.
Development
There is an agreement in place, in favour of a previous owner, retaining 50% of any uplift in value if there is development on this land within 10 years, from 2006. This is reduced to 40% for the following five years (2016 to 2021) and to 35% for the next five years.
Access
A right of access in favour of Lot 2 will be granted over the farm drive from the B9128. If all the lots are bought as a whole then appropriate rights of access will be granted over the track between fields 1 and 3. If sold in lots then the purchaser of Lots 1 and 3 will require to obtain access from the public roads.
Wayleaves
Electricity pylons cross over Lot 3.
IACS
An IACS form was completed prior to 15 May 2008. No entitlements are included in the sale.
Ingoing Valuation
The purchaser(s) of each lot shall, in addition to the purchase price, be obliged to take over and pay for at a valuation to be agreed between two valuers, one acting for each party, or an arbiter appointed by the valuers, or failing agreement as to the appointment by The President, for the time being, of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Scottish branch), the following:
1 All cultivations carried out in preparation of the 2008/09 crop valued on a labour and machinery basis.
2 All growing crops, including first year grass and roots, on a seeds, labour, lime, fertiliser, sprays and machinery basis with an increment representing the enhanced value of the establishment and age of such crops.
3 All hay, straw, fodder, roots, silage and farmyard manure and other produce at market value.
Note If the amount of the valuations has not been agreed on the date fixed for completion then the purchaser shall pay to the seller such a sum as Savills shall certify on account at the valuation pending agreement. Should the payment not be made within seven days then the interest will become payable on outstanding monies at 5% over Royal Bank of Scotland base rate.
Servitude Rights, Burdens and Wayleaves
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.
Possession
Vacant possession and entry will be given by mutual agreement.
Offers
Offers must be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the Selling Agents. A closing date for offers may be fixed, and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the Selling Agents following inspection.
Purchase Price
Within 7 days of the conclusion of missives a non-returnable deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid.
The balance of the purchase will fall due for payment at the date of entry (whether entry is taken or not) with interest accruing thereon at the rate of 5% above the Royal Bank of Scotland base rate. No consignation shall be effectual in avoiding such interest.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:
1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Directions: If coming from Forfar take the B9128, signposted to Muirdrum and Carnoustie. The land at Pitreuchie will be seen on the right hand side, shortly after leaving Forfar, and before reaching Kingsmuir.
Alternatively from the A92 (Dundee to Arbroath road) take the B9128 at Muirdrum, signposted to Forfar. Before reaching Forfar, and just after passing through Kingsmuir, the land at Pitreuchie will be seen on the left hand side.
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- 58.31 Class 3(1)/3(2) arable
- 4.99 acres pasture
- 63.3 acres in total
- In 3 lots
- Closing 7 November - 12 noon
Tenure: Freehold
Situation: The land at Pitreuchie is situated just to the south of Forfar, off the B9128, which links Forfar to Carnoustie, via Kingsmuir and Muirdrum. It is therefore easily accessed and it enjoys an enviable position in the heart of a prime agricultural area. Angus is renowned for its fertile and productive farmland. Forfar lies at the eastern edge of Strathmore which is one of the most fertile areas of farmland, in this part of Scotland, and which stretches west towards Perth. To the north lie the Angus glens, whilst to the south are the Sidlaw Hills. The area is well served with good communications. The A90 dual carriageway at Forfar links Dundee with Aberdeen. The A932, Forfar to Arbroath road, is also easily reached. Forfar provides a range of business, leisure and shopping facilities. It is the county town, and has a mart. There is an active local machinery ring.
Savills negotiator: Ruaraidh Ogilvie
The land at Pitreuchie is situated in an attractive position, just to the south of Forfar. It extends in total to some 63.30 acres/25.62 ha of which some 58.31 acres/23.60 ha is arable, and some 4.99 acres/2.02 ha is pasture. The land ranges in height from 90 m-115 m (295'-375') above sea level. The land is classified as Class 3(1)/3(2) by the Macaulay Institute for Soil Research. As such it is capable of growing good yields of arable crops. Typical cropping has included cereals, potatoes, peas, and oil seed rape. Typical yields of spring barley are reported of 2.5 tonnes per acre. The Kingston Road at Kingsmuir runs along the southern and western side of the this land, with the B9128 on its eastern side.
Lot 1 Land at Pitreuchie (west) 12.28 acres/4.97 ha
Situated to the south west of the farmhouse and steading this is a field of Class 3(1) arable land, which is bordered onto the Kingston Road.
Lot 2 Land at Pitreuchie (north) 4.99 acres/2.02 ha
Situated just to the side of the principal access from the B9128 this is a field of pasture, with road frontage, and in close proximity of the nearby town of Forfar.
Lot 3 Land at Pitreuchie (south) 46.03 acres/18.63 ha
Situated between the steading at Pitreuchie and the village of Kingsmuir this comprises two fields of Class 3 arable land, The fields are bordered by both the B9128 on its eastern side.
Accommodation: Local Authority
Angus Council, The Cross, Forfar, Angus, DD8 1BX. Tel: 01307 461460.
SGRPID
Strathern House, Broxden Business Park, Lamberkine Drive, PERTH, PH1 1RX. Tel: 01738 602000.
Sporting Rights
The sporting rights are in hand.
Minerals
Insofar as they are owned the mineral rights are included in the sale.
Timber
All standing and fallen timber are included in the sale.
Steading
The seller has submitted a planning application for conversion of the steading to housing. The former piggery building to the west of fields 2 and 3 is also excluded. The farmhouse and cottages are not owned by the sellers.
Development
There is an agreement in place, in favour of a previous owner, retaining 50% of any uplift in value if there is development on this land within 10 years, from 2006. This is reduced to 40% for the following five years (2016 to 2021) and to 35% for the next five years.
Access
A right of access in favour of Lot 2 will be granted over the farm drive from the B9128. If all the lots are bought as a whole then appropriate rights of access will be granted over the track between fields 1 and 3. If sold in lots then the purchaser of Lots 1 and 3 will require to obtain access from the public roads.
Wayleaves
Electricity pylons cross over Lot 3.
IACS
An IACS form was completed prior to 15 May 2008. No entitlements are included in the sale.
Ingoing Valuation
The purchaser(s) of each lot shall, in addition to the purchase price, be obliged to take over and pay for at a valuation to be agreed between two valuers, one acting for each party, or an arbiter appointed by the valuers, or failing agreement as to the appointment by The President, for the time being, of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Scottish branch), the following:
1 All cultivations carried out in preparation of the 2008/09 crop valued on a labour and machinery basis.
2 All growing crops, including first year grass and roots, on a seeds, labour, lime, fertiliser, sprays and machinery basis with an increment representing the enhanced value of the establishment and age of such crops.
3 All hay, straw, fodder, roots, silage and farmyard manure and other produce at market value.
Note If the amount of the valuations has not been agreed on the date fixed for completion then the purchaser shall pay to the seller such a sum as Savills shall certify on account at the valuation pending agreement. Should the payment not be made within seven days then the interest will become payable on outstanding monies at 5% over Royal Bank of Scotland base rate.
Servitude Rights, Burdens and Wayleaves
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.
Possession
Vacant possession and entry will be given by mutual agreement.
Offers
Offers must be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the Selling Agents. A closing date for offers may be fixed, and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the Selling Agents following inspection.
Purchase Price
Within 7 days of the conclusion of missives a non-returnable deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid.
The balance of the purchase will fall due for payment at the date of entry (whether entry is taken or not) with interest accruing thereon at the rate of 5% above the Royal Bank of Scotland base rate. No consignation shall be effectual in avoiding such interest.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:
1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Directions: If coming from Forfar take the B9128, signposted to Muirdrum and Carnoustie. The land at Pitreuchie will be seen on the right hand side, shortly after leaving Forfar, and before reaching Kingsmuir.
Alternatively from the A92 (Dundee to Arbroath road) take the B9128 at Muirdrum, signposted to Forfar. Before reaching Forfar, and just after passing through Kingsmuir, the land at Pitreuchie will be seen on the left hand side.
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property reference: SABR235383
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