Lairgandour & Scatraig, Daviot, Inverness, IV2

Lairgandour and Scatraig, extend in total to approximately 950.47 acres (384.65 Ha) represent an outstanding opportunity to purchase a wide range of property assets, offered for sale as a whole or in 10 lots, located just to the south of Inverness.

Originally a mixed stock, arable and hill farm, the landholding has been developed to offer a range of high quality residential, forestry/carbon, agricultural, development and commercial assets.

The individual lots are shown on the lotted sale plan and can be summarised as follows:

LOT 1:
Lairgandour Hill
About 708.22 acres (286.61 ha)

Lairgandour Hill extends to approximately 286.61 Ha (708.22 Acres) and forms part of the stunning Beinn a Bheurlaich and Meall Mor Hills. Planted in predominantly 2018, the plantation combines an attractive mixture of Scots pine, native broadleaves and pockets of Norway spruce.

The woodland has established well and has shown excellent growth rates over the last two years, as evidenced by Norway spruce and Scots pine throughout the property. The commercial crop across the property will produce good volumes of timber when maturity is reached and the array of broadleaves provides good opportunity for firewood from thinnings. A number of small ponds within the woodland add to the overall amenity and offer the opportunity for duck flighting, fishing or other recreational activities.

The scheme has been carried out under Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) funding on newly planted ground.The plantation is offered for sale with the FGS contract in place and has maintenance payments available up to 2025. The woodland has also been registered under the Woodland Carbon Code and is currently going through validation. Following a successful validation, it is anticipated that up to 79,564 Pending Issuance Units (PIUs) will be available.   

A summary stocking schedule is included within the sales partoculars whcih can be downloaded and a species map can be requested from the selling agent.

Further details available from the selling agent.

LOT 2:
Grazing/Arable Ground
About 48.59 acres (19.66 Ha)

Located close to the entrance to the farm and immediately to the east of the A9, this is a block of grazing/arable ground which is in 3 enclosures and classified as grade 4.1 by the James Hutton Institute. The land is mostly level and is accessed from the main farm road.

LOT 3: Land with planning consent for a fishing lodge
About 28.45 acres (11.51 Ha)

This lot comprises a block of agricultural grazing land, frontage onto the River Nairn and planning permission in principle for the erection of a fishing/tourism letting lodge. The lodge not to be used for a permeant residence and not to be occupied for more than 3 consecutive months or six months in any calendar year. The planning consent reference on the Highland Council website is 20/02909/PIP.

LOT 4: Grazing/Arable Land
About 75.92 (30.72 Ha)

Lying to the west of the A9, this block of land provides good quality grazing and arable land which is bisected by the B851. The land is classified as being grade 4.1 by the James Hutton Institute providing good fodder crops, occasional arable crops and grazing.

LOT 5: Lairgandour Farmhouse
About 0.84 Ha (0.34 Ha)

Lairagandour farmhouse is a traditional 1 ½ storey property constructed of stone walls set under pitched and slate covered roofs. The house has a lean-to garage and storage and a conservatory on the west side.

Within the grounds is a timber decking area with covered barbeque shed and a timber constructed office/shed.

The property sits in approximately 0.84 acres (0.40 Ha) of grounds.

LOT 6: Steading with planning consent and amenity land/woodland
About 58.03 acres (23.48 Ha)

This parcel of ground is located on the west side of the A9 and on Scatraig Farm. The land is a mixture of grazing and woodland and a farm steading which has planning consent for change of use, part demolition and erection of extension to form a farm shop and café (planning ref: 20/1448/FUL). This lot also includes a site which is leased for a mobile phone mast ? further details from the selling agents.

LOT 7:
Commercial Buildings
About 4.41 acres (1.78 Ha)

The subjects are accessed via a shared tarmac entranceway. The subject buildings are well laid out and arranged in a broadly L-shape formation. There is a large well surfaced circulation area allowing for the movement of large plant / HGV vehicles. There is a central area in the yard which allows for the cleaning of HGV's as well as refuelling.

Unit 1 - Modern steel frame with metal insulated profile sheeting from block dado rail to roof. The roof benefits from insulated sheeting which incorporates translucent panels. The floor is solid concrete (screed) with artificial lighting via halogen roof lights. There is a manually operated roller shutter door (6m wide - 5.25m height). There is 3-phase power with plug in heating. There is an electric charging point at the rear of the building. The eaves height ranges from 5.25m at the haunch to 6.25m at the Apex. The offices are of a modern well specified specification. There is a ladies, gents and disabled toilet facilities and a kitchen. EPC Rating B

Unit 2 - Large modern warehouse - steel frame with metal insulated profile sheeting from block dado rail to roof. The roof benefits from insulated sheeting which incorporates translucent panels. The floor is solid concrete (screed) and benefits from a large inspection pit. There are 2 large, automated roller shutter doors (6m wide - 5.25m height) with artificial lighting via halogen roof lights. There is 3-phase power with a large oil-fired heating system in-situ (disconnected). The eaves height ranges from 6m at the haunch to 10m at the Apex. There is a very small office of a basic specification.

Unit 3 - Original Warehouse of steel frame construction with single sheet metal profile walls and roof. There is a 5-tonne fixed crane and an inspection pit. There is a manually operated roller shutter door (6m wide - 5.25m height).   There is a WC and staff amenity area off the main workshop. The main office is well presented and can be accessed from the workshop or separately from an external door. EPC Rating E   

Unit 4 - Modern office, staff amenity area. Well-presented throughout this building is of a steel frame construction clad with insulated metal profile sheeting. The building is multipurpose and presently offers office accommodation, staff welfare and amenity areas as well storage area for vintage tractors.   There is oil fired central heating (radiators) throughout. EPC Rating C

Unit 5 - Modern, single skin steel frame building with concrete screed flooring. There is LED lighting with no fixed heating system - No EPC required.

Fuelling Building - Single skin metal structure with small canopy - extends to 136.52 sq m / 1,469 sq ft.

LOT 8:
No Bother ? Modern House with swimming pool
About 6.19 acres (2.50 Ha)

The subjects comprise a substantial detached dwelling house with swimming pool, outbuildings and grounds extending to approximately 6.19 acres built around 2010.

The accommodation comprises:

Ground Floor - entrance hall, living room, kitchen/dining room, bedroom with en-suite shower room, two further bedrooms, bathroom, utility, rear vestibule and cloakroom WC. Also on the ground is the swimming pool area which incorporates the pool, two showers, WC, steam room, sauna and jacuzzi.

First Floor - cinema room, office with study off, cloakroom WC, principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom, dressing room and balcony, landing and one further bedroom with en-suite shower room.

Outside - There is a large garage/workshop located at the rear of the property and an additional lean to store attached to the garage which has a cloakroom/wc. In addition, there is a timber summerhouse and a covered BBQ area. The grounds included within the property extend to approximately 5 acres, with the main area around the house landscaped to include tarred driveway with stone bridge feature, pond features, grass, gravel, substantial timber decking, hot tub and sunken trampoline. There is ample tarred parking at the rear of the house, with further gravel parking around the garage outbuilding. The ground at the rear of the house and garage is mainly sloping in nature and left in a natural state to include grass, shrubs, trees, pond and stream.

LOT 9:
Agricultural building with adjacent office with amenity land
About 2.96 acres (1.20 Ha)
Steel portal frame agricultural shed with adjacent office set within grounds of grazing land/access road.

Lot 10
A block of amenity grazing ground
About 18.06 acres (7.31 Ha)
This lot is an attractive block of grazing ground which is access via the main farm road entrance.

Method of Sale
The property is offered for sale as a whole or in 10 lots.

Environmental Designations
An area of lot 6 is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Geological Conservation Review Site in respect of Littlemill Fluvioglacial Landforms

Farm Sale
The vendors reserve the right to hold an on farm roup or sale within two months of the date of entry.

Rights of Way and Access
The sale is subject to all rights of support, public and private rights of way, water, light, drainage and wayleaves, all or any other like rights, whether mentioned in these particulars or not. The purchasers will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.

Prospective purchasers should be aware that, as a result of the freedom of access to the countryside introduced by the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, members of the public have the right of responsible access to most parts of the Scottish countryside.

A right of access will be retained by the seller over the track through lot 1

SSE
Of note there is a deed of servitude in place in respect of a 33kvunderground cable in favour of Scottish Hydro Electric Distribution Plc, further details from the selling agents.

Mineral Rights
As far as they are owned, the minerals are included in the sale.

Timber
All standing and fallen timber is included in the sale.

Sporting Rights
The sporting rights are currently in-hand and are included in the sale.

Ingoing Valuation
In respect of lots 2,6 & 4, in addition to the purchase price, the purchaser(s) will be required on the date of entry to pay an additional and separate sum for:

1. Any growing crops
2. Any cultivations
3. Any manure in field storage
4. Any silage in store
5. All oils, fuels, fertilizer, sprays, chemicals, seed and sundries at cost.

Basic Payment Scheme
The Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) are included in the sale.   

The vendors will, if appropriate, retain any payments relating to the 2023 scheme year.   

Further information in relation to the Basic Payment can be obtained from the selling agents.

The property is located just to the south of the city of Inverness, just 8 miles from the city centre, convenient for all aspects of daily life.

Inverness has is a vibrant, attractive city with excellent shopping, educational and medical facilities as one would expect from the capital of the Highlands. There is a host of both primary and secondary school options in and around Inverness as well as further education at the University of the Highlands & Islands. The area is famed for its scenic beauty and is an excellent base from which to enjoy outdoor pursuits.

Inverness Airport is located to the east of the city only 13 miles from Lairgandour and provides a variety of domestic and European flights. Inverness also has excellent public transport links with good bus and rail connections.