LOT 1 - Newmill House, Steading, Outbuildings and c.6 acres Paddocks
Directions
Heading to Lumsden from Alford, continue on the A944, transitioning onto the A97 at Mossat. Take a left for ‘Clova’ c. 0.6 miles after the Kildrummy (A944) junction at Mossat. Follow the single-track road, taking a right for ‘Clova Carriages’ where Newmill entrance is 1/4 mile along, indicated by our sale board on your left.
Viewings
To arrange a viewing contact Aberdeen & Northern Estates
Location & Situation
Newmill is peacefully situated in the beautiful Clova area of Lumsden, with breath-taking views over towards Tap o’ North and Correen, westwards over the Clova hills and towards the Cairngorms. A haven for fauna and flora, Newmill is the perfect offering for a change of lifestyle with endless rural opportunities.
Located just 1 mile south-west of Lumsden, Lumsden Primary School is just a 5-minute drive away. Secondary schooling is available at Alford Academy or The Gordon Schools, Huntly. The local garage shop provides a good selection of basic supplies and groceries. Lumsden also has a public hall for community use.
A wealth of shops and businesses are available in nearby Alford, including a small supermarket, butchers, bakers and general grocers as well as cafes and restaurants. Larger supermarkets are available in Huntly and Inverurie. Leisure activities in Alford include a community centre, dry ski slope, Grampian transport Museum, swimming pool and 18-hole golf course.
The City of Aberdeen lies approximately 35 miles south-east of Lumsden, accessed via the A97 through Alford, then onwards via the A944 via Dunecht and Westhill. As well as a plethora of retail, hospitality and events offerings, Aberdeen provides connections nationwide and internationally via air, rail and road. The Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) allows easy connections to the A90 to Dundee and further afield. Aberdeen International Airport offers a range of national and international flight connections for domestic or business commuting.
There are a wealth of recreational and leisure opportunities to be found nearby and in wider Aberdeenshire including hillwalking, fishing and skiing, golfing, water sports, Insch Airfield, coastal trails, Cairngorms National Park and castle and whisky trails. Situated a short drive away is The National Trust owned Leith Hall Garden & Estate with picturesque walks and walled garden.
Newmill Farmhouse
Newmill is a charming traditional equestrian farmhouse with beautiful views out onto lush pastures, woodland, garden areas and over Mossat Burn. With versatile reception areas and direct connections to the patio and gardens, Newmill is the ideal family home with generous guest entertaining spaces.
Nestled in the heart of the farm, the farmhouse provides generous accommodation with charming features including large AGA kitchen range, exposed stone walls and stable doors opening onto the sunny patio.
The spacious and well-appointed utility room opens to the ground floor family bathroom and into the main house. The open-plan kitchen and dining area, ideal for family meals and entertaining, opens into the bright triple-aspect vaulted sun room complete with wood-burning stove. The practical kitchen features a range of timber cabinetry and working surfaces, including island, with a cream coloured AGA range. The cosy living room is accessed off the dining area with a further wood-burning stove. Two double bedrooms are also located on the ground floor, both with built-in wardrobes. The quaint first floor is accessed via returned staircase from the dining area and includes two room-in-roof double bedrooms with stunning views over the garden areas out onto the surrounding countryside, an open landing / living area as well as a modest shower room. The attic storage room is accessed via the north-most bedroom.
Property Details
Home Report:
The Home Report is available
EPC:
Band F
Council Tax:
Band C
Windows & Doors:
Double glazed—mix of frame types.
Heating :
Oil fired AGA. Electric storage heating & electric panel heaters. Wood-burning stoves. Hot water cylinder.
Not Included in Sale:
Living Room light fitting, curtain poles, weather vane, decorative garden toadstool ornaments are not included.
Outside
Secluded garden grounds and enchanting woodland and burn envelope the farmhouse comprising mature trees and decorative shrubs, lush garden lawn and decorative patio with a full-circle driveway and ample parking provided at the rear. Newmill benefits from two large outbuildings and lean-to poultry house, comprising 23 x 12m block-built stable block (former potato shed) with dedicated tack room as well as 18 x 12m portal frame metal-clad barn with additional stabling, tack area and hay / vehicle storage. Both buildings have electricity and piped water installed. Combined, the buildings have over ten stable boxes.
A short tree-lined, walk from the yard takes you to the 30 x 40m silica sand, flood-lit manège enclosed with timber fencing and surrounded by adjacent paddocks. The paddocks, equating to 2.31Ha (5.71 acres) or thereby are well fenced and served with piped water troughs providing excellent equestrian grazing. The yard and paddocks have a good level of tree and shrubbery planting providing shelter as well as the Mossat Burn, attracting a wide variety of wildlife birds. Newmill is the perfect home for those nature enthusiasts due to the diverse range of wildlife that frequents the area. As well as the joyful song of many species of birds in the skies above, the burn and woodlands attracts many species of wildlife including otters, red squirrels, heron, black cap with the occasional sighting of the elusive Scottish wildcat.
“Newmill offers the potential to diversify into a holiday or glamping business, or perhaps to merge into equestrian holidays and staff ’away-days’ for local businesses and visitors.”
Steading
The south-facing traditional stone-and-slate steading at Newmill has a floor area of around 360sq.m and comprises a generous workshop with adjoining bothy and studio area as well as general purpose storage and tractor / implement shed. Subject to Local Authority consents, the steading offers excellent potential to be converted for a variety of purposes including a residential annexe or holiday accommodation, business use or could be converted for additional stables and dedicated equestrian therapy/wellbeing provision.
Equestrian Livery
Newmill has been the home of an established equestrian livery business, providing accommodation and grazing for 10 horses, in addition to the owner’s 3. This has generated a steady income and could be increased through further development or diversification.
