Dalchully Estate. Laggan Bridge Newtonmore Inverness-shire

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3 Dalchully Estate Laggan Bridge Newtonmore Inverness-shire Laggan Bridge 2 miles Newtonmore 11 miles Inverness 55 miles Perth 66 miles Dalchully Shooting Lodge, set in a secluded position close to the River Spey Craighoolet House, a modern house in a private elevated position with stunning southerly views Coul Farmhouse with traditional and modern outbuildings and fully appointed lunch room 2 further cottages Red deer stalking: 10 year average 23 stags and 23 hinds. Roe and Sika stalking Grouse shooting: walked up shooting -10 year average bag, 71 brace also ptarmigan Low ground shoot: highly regarded driven pheasant and partridge shoot, duck, woodcock, snipe & hares 98 acres permanent pasture; 40 acres ploughable land; 4,438 acres hill/rough grazings; 425 acres woodlands FOR SALE AS A WHOLE OR IN FOUR LOTS 5,001 Acres / 2,024 Hectares Joint Selling Agents John Clegg & Co Chartered Surveyors 23 Rosslyn Court, Perth PH2 0GY Contact: Rory Ballantyne Tel: Fax: enquiries@ballantynes.uk.com 2 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2AS Contact: Jon Lambert Tel: Fax: edinburgh@johnclegg.co.uk

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5 DALCHULLY ESTATE 05 LOCATION Dalchully Estate is situated in the Upper Spey Valley in a secluded and private setting. The land ranges from fertile river side fields to the high peaks of the Monadhliath Mountains. The Estate is 2 miles upstream and to the west of the village of Laggan Bridge. Kingussie and Newtonmore are about 15 minutes drive to the north east where there is a good range of shops, banks, a medical centre and primary and secondary schooling. The City of Inverness is just over an hour s drive to the north. Inverness Airport has regular flights to London, Manchester, Bristol and Dublin amongst other places. Edinburgh and Glasgow are approximately 110 miles to the south east and 130 miles to the south west respectively. The Central Highlands is an area renowned for a wide range of outdoor pursuits that can be enjoyed all year round. There are 8 golf courses within easy reach of Dalchully and the ski centres at Aonach Mor and Cairngorm are nearby. There are regular overnight sleeper services by train from London Euston to Newtonmore. HISTORICAL NOTE Dalchully is understood to be the second oldest house in Badenoch, having been built in the latter half of the 17 th Century. The name derives from Dail-chuilidh, which in Gaelic means a well conditioned dale. The Lodge was originally the seat of John Macpherson and was remodelled for the Honourable Lady Jane, daughter of Lord Lovat. She was married to Cluny Macpherson who assisted Bonnie Prince Charlie s escape to France after his defeat at Culloden in Cluny remained hidden in the locality by his Clans Folk for more than 9 years. It was at Dalchully that Cluny held an officer s horse for him while the officer and soldiers searched the house looking for Cluny himself! The officer rewarded him with a shilling for his loyalty when he said he would not disclose Cluny s whereabouts even if he did know where he was! There is a magnificent candelabra representing this scene in the Macpherson Museum in Newtonmore. At that time, the land formed part of the vast estates of the Dukes of Gordon and then in 1835 it was sold to James Euan Baillie by the Duke s Trustees who were forced to sell off land to pay his debts. Sir John Ramsden then bought some of the property in 1870 and Dalchully became part of the Ardverikie Estate until 1955 when it was sold to a Captain Anderson. There have since been 5 owners. The local area received publicity a few years ago when it was chosen for the filming of the BBC television series Monarch of the Glen. DIRECTIONS From Perth take the A9 trunk road north to Dalwhinnie. Then follow the A889 through Dalwhinnie village to Laggan Bridge; approximately 10 miles. At the T junction beside the Monadhliath Hotel, turn left on to the A86 signposted Spean Bridge. After about ½ mile the entrance to the driveway leading to Dalchully will be found on the right hand side, at the crest of a hill. The drive is about 1 mile long and leads directly to Dalchully Lodge. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Dalchully Estate is an outstanding all round sporting and recreational property located in the Upper Spey valley and extending to a total of about 5,001 acres (2,024 hectares). The present owner has invested in a number of major improvements to the Estate in recent years, including a new house at Craighoolet, a new guest cottage at Dalchully, refurbishment of Dalchully Lodge and Coul Farmhouse, a new shooting lunch room at Coul, extensive fencing and the establishment of new woodlands. Dalchully Estate offers all round sporting opportunities. Red Deer stalking on the hill produces an average of 23 stags and 23 hinds. There is walked-up grouse shooting with an average bag of 71 brace and there is first class low ground shooting comprising a highly regarded driven pheasant shoot with partridge, duck, woodcock, snipe & hares. There is challenging and exciting Roe and Sika deer stalking on the low ground and in the woodlands. The River Spey flows through the Estate providing excellent trout fishing.

6 06 DALCHULLY ESTATE LOT 1: DALCHULLY Acres / Hectares (Coloured blue on the attached sale plan) An attractive mixed residential, farming and sporting estate in a private and secluded location Reached by a private driveway from the A86, Dalchully Lodge, with its two cottages and outbuildings, sits at the heart of the Estate. Its northern boundary is flanked by the River Spey. The River Mashie also flows through the Estate. There are flat good quality fields of permanent pasture, mixed woodlands, ponds, wet areas and dry heathery knolls. This wonderful diversity of habitats provides great cover for rough and formal shooting including pheasants, partridge, woodcock and wonderful duck flighting. There is also good Roe deer stalking which benefits from the mixed cover. Occasional Red deer come down off the hill seeking better grazing. At this point the River Spey is at its upper reaches; it is pretty and has good trout fishing. The breakdown of the land types is as follows: Acres Hectares Permanent pasture/ploughable Woodland Grazing ground/heather/wet areas Riverbanks/roads/tracks/houses/ buildings/gardens River The length of the River Spey flowing through Lot 1 is 1.86 miles. DALCHULLY LODGE This is an attractive two storey Lodge built from local dressed stone, with a mainly slate roof, which is divided into two parts the original main house and the east wing. The latter has been refurbished extensively over recent years. The Lodge is approached from the main road by a gravel driveway which passes between stone pillars and leads into a circular gravel sweep in front of the house. In the Main House, the accommodation comprises: Ground Floor: Porch, reception hall, cloakroom, drawing room, dining room, conservatory, breakfast room, study/sitting room, large kitchen with Aga, larder, boiler room, utility room, back porch. First Floor: 3 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. In the East Wing, the accommodation comprises: Ground Floor: Sitting room, 2 bedrooms, shower room, drying room, wine store, gun room, Estate office. First Floor: 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

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9 DALCHULLY ESTATE 09 GARDENS AND GROUNDS The Lodge is surrounded by attractive grounds. To the front are herbaceous borders separated from a circular lawn by the gravel drive. There is a short avenue of mature lime trees. To the west is a mature broadleaved woodland and a rocky outcrop leading to a stand of Caledonian Pine. To the rear of the house is an extensive lawn and a charming lochan which mallard and teal regularly visit. A bridge and short path lead to another larger lochan which is sometimes used as a flight pond. OUTBUILDINGS Situated a short distance behind the house is a stone built range of outbuildings including a byre, now used as kennels, a wood shed, a coal shed and a tool shed. GUEST COTTAGE Built in 2005, this is a single storey timber framed and clad house with hallway, 4 bedrooms, 2 shower rooms and 2 w.c s. It has oil fired central heating and double glazed windows. DALCHULLY COTTAGE Built in 1977, this single storey house is constructed of harled brick and block work with a tiled roof. Accommodation comprises porch, hall, sitting room, shower room, kitchen and breakfast room, 2 bedrooms and bathroom. There is an oil fired Rayburn that also provides central heating. Double glazing is present. Outside there is a single garage and dog kennels. The cottage is occupied by Samantha Edwards, Under Keeper on a Service Occupancy basis.

10 10 DALCHULLY ESTATE LOT 2: COUL FARM 66.7 Acres / 27.0 Hectares (Coloured red on the attached sale plan) A residential farm comprising recently modernised traditional farmhouse, modern and traditional farm buildings, shoot lunch room, grazing ground and woodland Coul Farmhouse sits back from the road at the end of a private tree lined driveway. There are good permanent pasture fields on either side of the driveway extending to acres/10.83 hectares. To the rear of the house is steeper craggy ground and to the east an area of 20.3 acres/8.21 hectares of woodland known as Poll na-bracha which is awaiting restocking. Summary of land use: Acres Hectares House/buildings/driveway/garden Permanent pasture Woodland Hill River This attractive stone built traditional farmhouse stands on the northern side of the River Spey. It is reached by taking the minor public road from the village of Laggan Bridge heading west to Glenshero. Coul Farmhouse is about 2 miles from Laggan Bridge. The house has been substantially refurbished in the last 3 years and the accommodation which is over 2 stories comprises: Porch, kitchen, sitting room, dining room, office, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, shower room, laundry and boxroom. The house is occupied by Stephen March, the Head Keeper, on a Service Occupancy basis. Included within Lot 2 is approximately 750m of the northern riverbank of the Upper Spey providing excellent brown trout fishing rights on an attractive section of the river. COUL FARM STEADING This consists of a modern portal frame general purpose farm building (approx 120 x 50 ) with corrugated roof and cladding, block walls and concrete floor. There is a side access for dog kennels. To the west is a traditional stone and slate range of buildings including a former byre, loose boxes and game larder. There is a significant area of useful hard standing concrete to the front of the Steading. SHOOTING LUNCH ROOM In 2006 part of the traditional stone buildings were extended to form a very comfortable and spacious lunch room with flagstone floor and large fireplace. It comprises a substantial dining room, food preparation area and 2 cloakrooms each with w.c.

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12 12 DALCHULLY ESTATE LOT 3: CRAIGHOOLET 1,082.7 Acres / Hectares (Coloured light green on the attached sale plan) A compact Highland estate with an excellent modern house in an elevated south facing position surrounded by hill ground and woods Craighoolet House was constructed in 2004 on the site of a derelict cottage. It is in a most idyllic location which is reached via a private track leading from a quiet minor public road. To the north of the woodlands the ground becomes more open in character moving out onto the hill. Red deer are present with hinds resident in the area. Stalking takes place and it is estimated that a sustainable cull of approximately 3-4 stags and 8-10 hinds could be shot on this part of the hill. Grouse are present and a limited amount of walked up shooting can take place annually. CRAIGHOOLET HOUSE An extremely well designed modern house that has been built on an elevated and secluded site with panoramic far reaching views to the south, east and west towards Glenshero and Ben Alder and across the Spey. Timber frame construction, with white painted harled block walls and a slate roof, the accommodation comprises: 3 reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. There is a substantial double garage. There is an attractive area of terraced lawn to the front of the house. It sits surrounded by its own land which comprises acres/ hectares of woodland, acres/24.73 hectares of permanent pasture with buildings etc, acres/36.45 hectares of hill and 2.47 acres/1 hectare of river. The western boundary is the attractive Markie Burn and the River Spey defines its southern boundary. There are small burns that run down to the Markie Burn. With a little work it should be possible to create a loch or perhaps a series of lochans. Roe and Sika deer are present in the woodlands and it should be possible to shoot 3-4 Roe deer and 5-6 Sika on an annual basis.

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16 16 DALCHULLY ESTATE LOT 4: COUL HILL 3,382.3 Acres / 1,368.8 Hectares (Coloured dark green on the attached sale plan) A compact deer forest with varied ground, grouse and some ptarmigan Coul Hill is an attractive and varied deer forest lying on the west side of the Markie Burn. Various smaller burns run down from higher ground creating gullies which help give cover during stalking. There is a wonderful corrie towards the western side with Lochan a Choire in the middle. There is a resident herd of hinds hefted to the hill. During the rut, stags move onto Coul from the neighbouring deer forest of Glenshero, which lies to the west. Generally the hill is stalked by one rifle at a time with an average annual cull of 23 stags and 23 hinds and normally there is a policy of feeding the deer in winter months. Extraction of culled deer from the hill is generally by means of an Argocat down to the Glen Markie hill road which runs along the foot of the hill ground for about half its length. From the hill road a Landrover and trailer can take beasts down the Glen. The Estate is a member of Monadhliath Deer Management Group. There is an informal arrangement to lease the sporting rights of Blaragie Farm, which lies immediately to the east of Dalchully and Coul Estate. Blaragie extends to approximately 3,000 acres. Access to the hill is from the south with a hill road passing through Lot 3. DEER CULL RECORDS Year Stags Hinds No records available Year Av GROUSE CULL RECORDS Year Grouse (Brace) Year Av. 71

17 DALCHULLY ESTATE 17 FORESTRY The Dalchully and Coul Woodlands extend to about 425 acres/172 hectares and are scattered throughout Lots 1, 2 and 3. There is a good mixture of commercial coniferous woodland along with areas of mixed broadleaves and native woodland. The layout of the woods is very beneficial to both the shooting and the stalking on the Estate. In recent years the present owner has made a significant investment in improving the woodlands. There are three Woodland Grant Schemes covering the newly established woodlands, providing further grant income which will be transferred to the successful purchaser. Lot 1 There is a significant area of young commercial woodland strategically located around the property providing good game cover and challenging opportunities for woodland stalking. There is also future potential for timber revenue in the longer term from thinnings and felling. Lot 2 This includes some attractive native riparian woodland situated along the north bank of the River Spey and a recently felled conifer woodland amounting to 8 hectares. The purchaser will be expected to accept the replanting commitment under Felling Licence No.030/34/ Ground preparation and fencing has already been undertaken in anticipation of replanting. Lot 3 The scattered, predominantly conifer, woodland within Lot 3 provides good cover for game birds and creates ideal drives for the well established pheasant shoot. Some further areas of woodland have been recently established to compliment the existing conifer woodlands. Full details of anticipated grant income and WGS contract information is available from John Clegg & Co. FARMING/STALKING Currently the grazing ground on all four Lots is let to the adjoining farmer. In exchange, the farmer allows Dalchully to stalk on his land (approximately 3,000 acres). The grazing on Dalchully is undertaken by a Grazing Agreement which is due to expire on 21 March This relationship has worked very well for over 25 years. More details are available from the Joint Selling Agents. There are no Single Farm Payment entitlements available. The Land Management Contract payment for 2007 (received in July 2008) was 4, SOLICITORS Dallas McMillan Solicitors Regent Court 70 West Regent Street Glasgow G2 2QZ Tel: Contact: Forbes G Leslie EMPLOYEES The following are employed on the Estate: Stephen March Head Keeper Coul Farmhouse Samantha Edwards Under Keeper Dalchully Cottage OUTGOINGS The houses on the estate have been assessed for Council Tax purposes and are in the following bands: Property Dalchully Lodge Dalchully Cottage Craighoolet House Coul Farmhouse Council Tax Band G E G E The following properties are assessed for Local Authority Rates: Shooting Lodge RV 1,500 Estate Office RV 1,200 FIXTURES AND FITTINGS The fitted carpets and curtains in Dalchully House are included in the sale. The kitchen equipment, other than the Aga, is excluded. The bronze stags outside Dalchully Lodge are specifically excluded. INGOING VALUATION In addition to the purchase price, the purchaser will be required to take over and pay for, at a separate and additional valuation to be agreed between two valuers (one acting for each party), the following: All oils and fuels in store at cost. The estate machinery and equipment. Game rearing equipment. Failing agreement an oversman will be appointed or, failing that, an appointment by the Chairman for the time being of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Scottish Branch). An inventory of items will be available for inspection. The 2 quad bikes and the Beaters/Gun Bus are not available for purchase. SERVICES There is mains electricity connected to the dwelling houses and the farm buildings. Dalchully House, Dalchully Cottage and the Guest Cottage have a private water supply from a filtered borehole. Coul Farmhouse has a private water supply from the hill behind. Craighoolet has a private water supply from a filtered borehole Drainage from all properties is private. TIMBER All standing and fallen timber is included in the sale.

18 18 DALCHULLY ESTATE SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE (SNH) SNH have designated the whole of the River Spey as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. This includes the riverbanks on the Estate and also the Coul Bog Wood. The hill ground to the north of the narrow neck lies within the extensive Monadhliath Site of Special Scientific Interest. There are no management agreements with SNH. CAIRNGORM NATIONAL PARK Dalchully and Coul Estate lies within the Cairngorm National Park. The Park Authority shares control of planning matters with Highland Council. HISTORIC SCOTLAND Dalchully Lodge is Listed, Category C, as a building of Architectural and Historic Interest. The arched stone bridge over the River Mashie on the access road to the Estate is Listed, Category B. ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA (ESA) Part of the Estate (as far as the neck on the hill ground) lies within the Cairngorm Straths Environmentally Sensitive Area. RIGHTS AND EASEMENTS The Estate will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements, quasi-easements and restrictive covenants and any existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not. The track along the foot of Glen Markie is a public footpath. MINERALS The mineral rights are included except as reserved by statute or in terms of the titles. CPO In the event of the construction of the new Beauly-Denny Power Line being approved by Scottish Ministers, Scottish and Southern Energy have informed the sellers that they propose to serve a CPO so that access can be taken across the western edge of Lot 1 by way of the forestry track that runs between the A86 road and the minor public road to Glenshero. Also, access will be required over the south west corner of Lot 3 where an access track will be built by SSE to link up with a new bridge over the River Markie, just above Spey Dam. The proposed route of the new Beauly-Denny Power Line means that no pylons are to be erected on Dalchully Estate. Indeed, once the new line has been completed, SSE proposes to dismantle and remove the existing power lines that run through Lot 1. Further details are available from the Seller s Solicitors. SALE OF LAND The sellers have sold a small area of land beside the minor public road to Glenshero at the north western edge of Lot 1 to Scottish and Southern Energy for the construction of a new passing place. Full details are available from the Seller s Solicitors. GUIDE TO INTERESTED PARTIES Whilst we use our best endeavours to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular interest and importance to you, please contact the Selling Agent. We can check the information for you, particularly if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. VIEWING Viewing is by prior appointment through the Joint Selling Agent, John Clegg & Co, 2 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2AS, Telephone The person accompanying you may not be an employee of the Joint Selling Agent. IMPORTANT NOTICE 1. These particulars have been prepared (January 2009) in all good faith to give a fair overall view of the property. If any points are particularly relevant to your interest in the property please ask for further information/verification. John Clegg & Co and Ballantynes strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with them, in order that you do not make a wasted journey. 2. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise nor that any services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order. Purchasers should satisfy themselves on such matters prior to purchase and may wish to instruct an independent survey. 3. The photograph/s (taken 2008 & 2009) depict only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that any contents/furnishings/furniture, etc. photographed are included in the sale. No assumptions should be made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed. Please ask for further information if required. 4. Any areas, measurements or distances referred to are given as a GUIDE ONLY and are NOT precise. Certain measurements have been taken using a sonic measuring machine. If such details are fundamental to a purchase, purchasers must rely on their own enquiries. 5. Neither these particulars nor any subsequent communication by us on behalf of the vendors relative to the property shall be binding upon our clients (whether acted on or otherwise) unless the same is incorporated within a written document signed by our clients or on their behalf satisfying the requirements of Section 3 of the Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995 or is granted in pursuance of any such document. 6. ENTRY Entry will be as mutually agreed. 7. CLOSING DATE A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed at a later date unless the property has been sold previously. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest to John Clegg & Co or Ballantynes, in writing, will receive a letter drawing their attention to the closing date. The Seller will not be obliged to accept the highest or indeed any offer and has the right to accept an offer at any time or withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs incurred by interested parties. 8. OFFERS Formal offers in the acceptable Scottish form should be submitted, through a Scottish Lawyer, to John Clegg & Co, 2 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2AS or Ballantynes, 23 Rosslyn Court, Perth PH2 0GY. Offerors, particularly those from England, should satisfy themselves, through their Scottish Lawyer, that they fully understand the implications of offering under Scottish Law. 9. THIRD PARTY RIGHTS AND SERVITUDES The subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves in all respects thereof. 10. CONDITIONS OF SALE A deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid within seven days of completion of missives, which deposit will be non-returnable in the event of the purchaser failing to complete the purchase for reasons not attributable to the Seller or their Agents. The balance of 90% will become payable on entry. Interest will be payable on the balance at the date of entry until paid at a rate of 5% over the Bank of Scotland basic rate, notwithstanding consignation.

19 This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (ES ) This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract.

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