Hillhead Of Barrack, Auchnagatt, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 8TR | Property for sale | Savills
51.32 Ha(126.81 Ac)
Offers over £720,000($847,872)

Hillhead Of BarrackAuchnagatt, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 8TR

  • Under offer
  • Freehold

Key features

  • Available as a Whole
  • Class 3(2) agricultural land
  • Modern and traditional agricultural buildings
  • 126 acres (51 hectares) arable land
  • Three bedroom farmhouse

**CLOSING DATE SET 12NOON THURSDAY 3RD AUGUST 2023** Productive arable farm located near Auchnagatt

About this property

  • Hillhead of Barrack lies on the outskirts of the village of Auchnagatt which is situated between Turriff and Peterhead in Aberdeenshire.

    The farm extends to approximately 125 acres of arable land with a range of modern and traditional farm buildings along with a traditional Aberdeenshire three bedroom farmhouse in need of modernisation.


    HILLHEAD OF BARRACK FARMHOUSE
    Accessed from the private farm road, Hillhead of Barrack Farmhouse is a traditional Aberdeenshire one and half storey stone and slate dwelling, offering private and spacious living.

    On the ground floor, there is a living room and dining room off the main hallway, alongside a kitchen and a bathroom. Upstairs are two good sized bedrooms and a box room. The property would benefit from some modernisation and redecoration throughout.

    The farmhouse is double glazed, with electric night storage heating, mains electricity and drainage to a septic tank.


    THE LAND
    The land at Hillhead of Barrack extends to 124.59 acres (50.42 hectares) or thereby of arable land arranged over five enclosures.

    The land is classified by the James Hutton Institute for Soil Research as Class 3(2) arable land. The soils are made up of mineral podzols of the Strichen series. The land lies between 115m and 165m above sea level.

    The fields are of a good size for the efficient working of machinery and are capable of growing a range of crops including potatoes. The fields to the north of the public road are fenced and are generally in good condition. The fields are accessed either internally or via the public access road.

Additional information

  • Directions: From Auchnagatt heading North on the A948, take the first road on the left signposted Barrack and follow the road for approximately 2.3 miles. At the cross roads, continue West and Hillhead of Barrack lies either side of the public road. The postcode is AB41 8TR.
  • EPC Rating: G