Aberdeenshire farms expected to net more than £4.35 million

Agent Aberdeen Northern Estates anticipates strong interest, both locally and nationally.

By Keith Findlay

August 24 2024, 6:00 am

l-r Greystone Farm, near Fisherford, and East Mains and Pennan Farm, near Fraserburgh. These two Aberdeenshire farms are both up for sale. Image: DCT Media

A pair of “exceptional” Aberdeenshire farms up for sale are together expected to fetch more than £4.35 million.

Both are being sold through Aberdeen Northern Estates (ANE), a division of ANM Group.

The first property, Greystone, near Fisherford, about 13 miles north-west of Inverurie, is described as an “impressive” arable and livestock farm.

‘Peaceful and private’

Greystone’s 770 acres are “situated in a peaceful and private rural setting within a renowned farming region known for its productive and fertile farms,” ANE says.

The agent adds: “Ideally located within easy reach of the A96, the farm is well serviced by agricultural suppliers in the locality, with auction marts at Thainstone and Huntly.”

Greystone Farm, near Fisherford. Image: ANE

Inside one of the Greystone farmhouses. Image: ANE

Greystone farmhouse — This property is part of the Greystone package. Image: ANE

In addition to the land, Greystone boasts a “well-maintained”, four-bedroom farmhouse, three-bedroom cottage and two-bedroom bungalow.

There is also an “enviable and excellent” range of farm buildings providing “extensive” livestock, grain and general storage facilities.

Greystone is on the market as a whole for offers over £2.85m.

Aerial view of one of the farmhouses at Greystone. Image: ANE

Inside one of the farmhouses at Greystone. Image: ANE

Meanwhile, East Mains and Pennan Farm, near Fraserburgh, is on the market at offers over £1.5m.

ANE hails this sale as an opportunity to own and farm nearly 400 acres of Integrated Administration and Control System-registered land.

The agent also mentions the farm’s “spectacular” views and a “beautiful backdrop made famous through the film Local Hero”.

East Mains and Pennan Farm, near Fraserburgh. Image: ANE

Three-bedroom bungalow at East Mains and Pennan Farm. Image: ANE

The phone box in nearby Pennan figured prominently in the film Local Hero. Image: ANE

It adds: “The farm at Pennan offers a large mixed livestock and arable unit situated on the spectacular North Aberdeenshire coast.

“Complete with a three-bedroom bungalow, with spectacular views over the farmland and cliffs, a range of useful farm buildings and other buildings that have development potential, the farm has great scope for those looking to take on both a livestock and arable unit.”

Aerial view of East Mains and Pennan Farm. Image: ANE

East Mains and Pennan Farm's kitchen — East Mains and Pennan Farm’s kitchen. Image: ANE

East Mains and Pennan Farm boasts a range of "useful" buildings. — East Mains and Pennan Farm boasts a range of “useful” buildings. Image: ANE

‘Rare opportunity’

Launching the two farms to market, ANE director James Presly said: “Both units offer prospective purchasers a rare opportunity to purchase significant livestock and arable farms in productive and picturesque locations in Aberdeenshire.

“Given the quality and size, we anticipate strong interest – both locally and nationally – for the units, and would recommend interested parties get in touch early to arrange viewings.”

Full details and brochures for the farms are available at anestates.co.uk