Cromlix Estate

A secluded rural Estate in the heart of Scotland with potential for farming, forestry, renewable energy, residential development and sporting activities, available in three lots or as a whole.

Description

Cromlix Estate is a well-rounded estate set in a private position surrounded by stunning countryside. It consists of residential, agricultural, forestry and sporting aspects, with scope for renewable development and to expand the residential and forestry portfolio. The estate has been enjoyed andowned by the Eden Family and their ancestors, the Hay-Drummonds, since the 1500s.

The estate encompasses 1,346 acres (545 hectares) and is centred around Cromlix Lodge. This cherished family home is set amongst stunning gardens which feature a tennis court, picturesque loch and a charming boathouse. A short distance from the lodge is a terrace of two residential properties and an adjoining workshop/store. To the east, at Cromlix Home Farm, Home Farm Cottage and Poultry Cottage complete the residential portfolio.

Adjacent is a modest range of both modern and traditional farm buildings, which provide livestock housing, stabling and versatile storage to support estate and farming operations. The land at Cromlix is used for a mixture of livestock farming, forestry and sport. It rises from circa 90 metres at the Allan Water to 250 metres above sea level. The terrain is scattered with four lochs (three for fishing) and various burns including the Bracklin Burn and Lodge Burn. The land comprises permanent pasture, rough grazing and woodland. For agriculture, the land is classified by the James Hutton Institute as class 3.2 to 5.3, well suited for producing grass leys and improved pastures. Approximately 1,074 acres (435 hectares) of farmland is let on a seasonal basis.

With regards to forestry, most of the land is classed as grade F3 according to the National Land Capability for Afforestation. This signifies the potential to expand commercial conifer crops and broadleaved amenity woodlands, whilst having potential to sequester significant volumes of carbon. The combination of forestry and open ground, coupled with the gently sloping and rolling nature of the landscape is well suited for an estate shoot. A small shooting syndicate has been run across the estate by the family for last 18 years. Typically, around 800 birds are put down and reared, supplying shoot days of up to 50 birds. As well as game shooting, there is potential for roe and red deer stalking throughout the estate.

In addition to agriculture, forestry and sport, the land may have potential to generate renewable energy through solar power production, given the proximity to the national grid. Cromlix Estate is available as a whole or in three lots. To the north of the estate lies an area known as ‘Braes of Cromlix’ extending to 1,253 acres (507 hectares). It is owned by the vendors but is excluded from the sale.

Cromlix Estate is available in three attractive lots or as a whole, as follows.

LOT 1 – CROMLIX LODGE AND HOME FARM
(approx. 531 acres/215 hectares)

Offers over £3,500,000

LOT 2 – MUCKLE HILL
(approx. 578 acres/234 hectares)

Offers over £2,100,000

LOT 3 – BRACKLIN HILL
(approx. 237 acres/96 hectares)

Offers over £900,000

As A Whole – Offers Over £6,500,000

Please refer to the Sale Brochure, Estate Plan and Video for more information and contact the Selling Agents.

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