Denmarkfield is a compact arable farm with a lovely situation beside the River Tay. It extends to about 91 acres and includes a period country house with five bedrooms, and a useful block of productive arable land which is categorised as Grade 3 according to the James Hutton Institute. All of the arable fields are currently in spring barley; however, potatoes, carrots and broccoli have all previously been grown on the farm.

Lot 1 – Denmarkfield House (1.93 acres) Denmarkfield is an attractive country house constructed of local stone and with a pitched slate roof.

The accommodation is as shown on the floor plan and comprises:

Ground Floor - porch, hall, drawing room, sitting room, dining room with pantry off, office, kitchen, utility room, cloakroom, former office and rear porch.

First Floor - landing, master bedroom with en suite shower room, 3 further bedrooms, shower room, bathroom and linen cupboard.

A fifth bedroom is accessed by a separate staircase.

Internally, the house has well-proportioned reception rooms. Features of the house include cornices, open fireplaces, double glazing, panelled doors and architraves, cast iron stair spindles, and a bay window in the drawing room.

The house has mains electricity and also a mains water supply. The private drainage is to a septic tank. The house has oil-fired central heating, two fires fuelled by gas cylinders, and there is broadband connection.

Surrounding the house is a well-maintained garden and grounds extending to 1.93 acres in total. The house and garden are accessed off the private road via a gravel driveway which terminates in front of the house where there is ample parking. There is also a back drive.

The gardens are spacious and include wellmaintained lawns, mature deciduous trees and beds stocked with shrubs and flowering plants. There is a greenhouse and also a terraced area with a summerhouse.

In front and to the side of the house is a pony paddock.

Attached to the rear of the house is a range of outbuildings including a garden shed containing the boiler, and a triple garage.

Council Tax and EPC Rating Denmarkfield House is in Band G and has an EPC rating of F.

Moveables The fitted carpets in Lot 1 are included in the sale.

Lot 2 – Grazing Paddock (0.25 Acre) A small paddock of grazing extending to 0.25 acre.

Lot 3 – Denmarkfield Farm (65.1 Acres) This comprises a block of mainly arable land to the north of the house, and as shown on the sale plan.

Lot 4 – Arable Field (24.10 Acres) This is an elbow-shaped field in front of the house, and which is a level arable field. It extends to 24.10 acres.

Basic Payment Scheme Denmarkfield is part of a much larger farming business owned and managed by the vendors. There will be no Entitlements to Basic Payment Scheme grants included in the sale.

Ingoing Valuation In addition to the purchase price, the purchaser(s) of Lots 3 and 4 will be required on the date of entry to take over and pay for at an additional and separate price any growing crops in the land.

This property has 91 acres of land.

Situation

Situation Denmarkfield Farm is situated in a highly accessible location, 4 miles north of the city of Perth.

The very central location of the farm is a key attraction. The A9 trunk road provides swift access to the north, east to Dundee, south to Edinburgh, and west to Glasgow.

Perth has an extensive range of facilities and services, including a wide range of shops. The city has a number of cultural facilities including a theatre, the Concert Hall, a curling rink, and a racecourse. There are a number of excellent private schools in the area, including Craigclowan, Strathallan, Kilgraston, Morrison’s Academy, Ardvreck and Glenalmond.

The county of Perthshire is renowned for its field sports. Salmon fishing of the highest quality can be rented on the adjoining River Tay, as well as on the nearby River Almond and River Earn. Pheasant and grouse shooting are also available to lease from estates in the vicinity.

The majestic hills and glens of Perthshire, including the dramatic Sma’ Glen, make it an ideal location for hill walking, riding and enjoying the beautiful scenery and wildlife.

For golfers, there are a number of courses in Perth, including a championship course at Rosemount near Blairgowrie, and the venue of the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles is only half an hour’s drive away.

There is a mainline railway station at Perth which provides regular connections to other parts of Scotland.

Edinburgh Airport is about 50 miles to the south and provides frequent daily flights to London, Manchester and Birmingham, as well as a range of other domestic and international destinations. The area is well-served by a number of agricultural merchants and suppliers.

Historical Note The farm is believed to have derived its name from being the location of the Battle of Luncarty, where the Scots defeated the Danish army in circa 980. The King’s Stone (also known as Denmark Stone) is a standing stone situated next to the boundary of the farm and is said to mark the burial of the Danish King.

Directions

Directions From Perth, take the A9 north. Come off at the exit to Redgorton and cross over the main road, and then travel south on the A9. The farm is on the left hand side after half a mile.