CHARLETON FRUIT FARM MONTROSE, ANGUS

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1 CHARLETON FRUIT FARM MONTROSE, ANGUS

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3 CHARLETON FRUIT FARM, MONTROSE, ANGUS Extremely rare opportunity to purchase a successful going concern Farm shop/ café and farming operation Dundee about 38 miles Aberdeen about 40 miles Edinburgh about 85 miles About acres (73.70 hectares) Attractive traditional 6 bed farmhouse with swimming pool 3 further dwelling houses Category B listed steading converted to café/ farm shop with large outdoor play area Prime block of productive arable land Accessible edge of town location Land zoned for development For Sale as a Whole Galbraith Lynedoch House Barossa Place Perth PH1 5EP perth@galbraithgroup.com

4 GENERAL Located between the A92 and the A937, Charleton Fruit Farm lies to the north of the coastal town of Montrose which is found equidistant between the cities of Dundee and Aberdeen in the County of Angus. With a population of approximately 12,000, Montrose is a historic port located on the North Sea coast. The Montrose Basin, which is considered a nature reserve of international importance, is the largest inland saltwater basin in the UK. Montrose offers both primary and secondary schooling, a wide range of shopping and leisure facilities including a new sports centre and swimming pool. Further afield lies Dundee, Aberdeen and Edinburgh all of which can be reached within 1 or 2 hours by car and provide International Airports and a wealth of city amenities. In addition to primary and secondary schooling in Montrose, independent schools in the area include Lathallan (Johnshaven), the High School of Dundee and those in Aberdeen, with pupils catching trains from the local station to either Aberdeen or Dundee. The County of Angus provides an array of recreational pursuits. Hill walking can be enjoyed in the nearby hills and glens, fishing can be enjoyed on the banks of the North and South Esk and all forms of shooting can be taken locally. For the golfer, Montrose Links boasts two courses whilst the Championship Course at Carnoustie Golf Links and the Old Course in St Andrews are within 1 to 1½ hour s drive. DESCRIPTION Charleton Fruit Farm is a highly productive farm extending to around acres (73.70 hectares) of primarily arable and fruit growing ground. The farm has a principal farmhouse, former laundry cottage and two further steading cottages all of which are situated at the centre of the holding along with Category B listed Charleton steading. Charleton Steading houses a well-established, popular café with indoor and outdoor seating for approximately 64 covers, farm shop, gift shop and large outdoor play area. In addition to the traditional steading, there are useful modern agricultural buildings. CHARLETON FARMHOUSE Charleton Farmhouse is a traditional two-storey farmhouse of stone construction set under a pitched and slated roof. It is fully double glazed and benefits from an oil-fired central heating system. The house is well-presented and the accommodation comprises: Ground Floor:- Open plan kitchen/living room, sitting room, larder, office, WC and utility. First Floor:- 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Externally, there is a garage and an indoor heated (via air source heat pump and oil boiler) swimming pool as well as ample areas of mature garden ground.

5 CHARLETON FARM BUILDINGS To the east of the farm shop there are three farm buildings which comprise the following: FORMER CARROT STORE Steel portal frame shed with fibre cement room and concrete floor. This building currently houses walk-in fridge/freezer units associated with the farm shop/café. GENERAL PURPOSE SHED Steel portal frame with fibre cement roof and concrete floor. The roof houses 30kW of Solar panels which were installed approximately 3 years ago. POLE BARN General purpose shed/open side store under fibre cement roof with profile sheet/tin walls. Part of this shed is currently let to a local blacksmith. Further details are available from the selling agent. LAUNDRY COTTAGE Laundry Cottage is Category B Listed 2 storey dwellinghouse of traditional stone construction (harled externally) set under a pitched and tiled roof. The cottage is fully double glazed and benefits from a gas-fired central heating system. The accommodation comprises: Ground Floor:- kitchen, living room, sitting room and shower room. First Floor:- 3 bedrooms and shower room. Surrounding the dwelling are areas of mature garden ground and space for car parking. STEADING COTTAGES NO2 & NO4 Located in the Category B Listed Charleton Steading are Steading Cottage No2 and No4 and are currently occupied by farm workers. Cottages No2 (Ground Floor) & No4 (1st Floor) are of stone construction under a pitched and slated roof. Fully double glazed and benefitting from a gas-fired central heating system. The accommodation in both cottages comprises: Kitchen, living room, 2 bedrooms and bathroom. Externally the cottages enjoy access to the area of garden ground within the central steading area. CHARLETON FARM SHOP Situated to the south of the farmhouse is Charleton Farm Shop which is housed in the Category B listed Charleton steading. The accommodation comprises, commercial kitchen, indoor/ outdoor seating for approximately 64 covers, café, farm shop and gift shop. In addition, there is a large play area opposite which has a further 50 covers approximately. The business has grown over the years and currently offers light lunches/afternoon teas, soft fruit and gift sales as well as pick your own fruit (approx. 10 acres) and extensive kids play area. There is a large area for car parking. WALLED GARDEN The Category C listed former Charleton Maternity Walled Garden currently houses several static caravans which accommodate seasonal fruit picking staff. Services are laid onto the site and there is a former potting shed outshot. Consent for the erection of one dwellinghouse was previously granted, however has since lapsed. All planning enquiries should be made directly to Angus Council. The Walled Garden is subject to a three year Short Limited Duration Tenancy (SLDT). Further information is available from the Selling Agent. LAND AT CHARLETON The land extends to around acres (64.68 hectares) and is laid out over 6 main enclosures. The land is currently utilised for fruit, asparagus, cereals and potato production. The land is classified as Grade 3 by the James Hutton Institute and sits from around 10m up to 30m above sea level. Field 3, per the sale plan, lies to the north of Forties Road industrial Estate and extends to approximately hectares (26.76 acres). It is contained within the Angus Local Development Plan, adopted September 2016, as M8 and is an Allocated Employment Site suitable for class 4,5 and 6 business use. A clawback provision for any future development value of this land will be put in place by the vendor. A quantity of land at Charleton Fruit Farm is currently farmed on a contract agreement with a local fruit grower. Further details are available from the Selling Agent. RENEWABLES There is a 20kW Wind turbine located within field 5 of the sale plan. This was erected approximately 6 years ago and has a Feed in Tariff (FIT) of 0.26/kW. As previously stated solar panels were fitted to the roof of the steading (30kW) approximately 3 years ago and command a Feed in Tarrif (FIT) of 0.09/kW. In addition the farmhouse roof houses 3kW solar panels.

6 DIRECTIONS Charleton Fruit Farm can be accessed from the A92 approximately 3 miles to the north of Montrose by following signs for Charleton Fruit Farm. VIEWING Strictly by appointment with the selling agents, Galbraith POSTCODE DD10 9EW Services, Council Tax and EPC Property Water Electricity Drainage Heating Council Tax Band Charleton Farmhouse Laundry Cottage No2 Steading Cottage No4 Steading Cottage Mains Mains Private Oil- Fired Central Heating Mains Mains Private Gas Fired Central Heating Mains Mains Private Gas Fired Central Heating Mains Mains Private Gas Fired Central Heating Farm shop Mains Mains Private Solid Fuel G D A A N/A EPC Rating RATEABLE VALUE Charleton Farm shop is entered in the Valuation Roll with a Rateable Value of 10,400. It should be noted that at this level of Rateable Value an ingoing occupier may be eligible for 100% rates relief under the Scottish Governments Small Business Rates Relief Scheme. SOLICITORS Thorntons LLP Brothockbank House Arbroath, DD11 1DR Tel. Phone: Fax: arbroath@thorntons-law.co.uk LOCAL AUTHORITY Angus Council Town Hall Town House High Street Montrose, DD10 8QW Tel: D C D D D RURAL PAYMENTS AND INSPECTIONS DIRECTORATE (SGRPID) Thainstone Court Inverurie Aberdeenshire, AB51 5YA Tel: BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME (BPS) Basic Payment Scheme entitlements are available for the land and are available to purchase by separate negotiation. IACS All the agricultural land is registered for IACS purposes. The holding number is 136/0031 THIRD PARTY RIGHTS AND SERVITUDES The subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing rights of way. The servitudes, wayleaves and others whether contained in the other Title Deeds or otherwise and the purchasers will be deemed as satisfied themselves in respect thereof. SPORTING RIGHTS In so far as these rights form part of the property Title they are included within the sale. TIMBER All falling and standing timber is included in the sale in so far as they are owned. MINERALS The minerals are included within the sale in so far as they are owned by the seller. INGOING VALUATION The purchaser(s) of Charleton Fruit Farm shall, in addition to the purchase price, be obliged to take over and pay for, the valuation to be agreed by a mutual, appointed valuer(s) with respect to the following: 1. All cultivations and growing crops on seeds, labour, lime, fertilisers, spray and machinery basis with an increment representing the enhanced value of the establishment and age of such crops. 2. All hay, straw, fodder, roots, silage and farmyard manure and other products at market value. 3. All oils, fuels, fertilisers, sprays, chemicals, seeds and sundries at cost. Note: If the amount of the valuation has not been agreed on the date fixed for completion, then the purchaser shall pay to the seller such a sum as the selling agents shall certify on account of the valuation pending agreement. Should the payment not be made within 7 days then the interest will become payable on outstanding monies at 8% over the Bank of Scotland borrowing rate. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Fitted carpets and curtains are included in the sale. No items are included unless specifically mentioned in these particulars. DEVELOPMENT CLAUSE The missives of sale will be subject to the purchaser(s) granting a standard security in favour of the seller to clawback 25% of the uplift in value, in the event of planning permission being granted for development for any purpose other than agricultural being obtained in either the walled garden or field 3 per the sales plan subsequent to the Date of Entry for a period of 20 years. MORTGAGE FINANCE Galbraith are approved Agents for the Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AMC) and we can assist you in securing finance loans for a variety of farming purposes including the purchase of land and property, restructuring debt, and to provide working capital for diversification, improving or erecting farm buildings. For further details and to discuss any proposals in confidence please contact Ian Hope on or ian.hope@galbraithgroup.com. HEALTH AND SAFETY The property is an agricultural holding and appropriate caution should be exercised at all time during the inspection, particularly in reference to any livestock present. IMPORTANT NOTES 1. These particulars are intended to give a fair and overall description of the property. If any points are relevant to your interest, please ask for further information, prior to viewing. Prospective purchasers are advised to seek their own professional advice. 2. Areas, measurements and distances are given as a guide. Photographs depict only certain parts of the property. Nothing within the particulars shall be deemed to be a statement as to the structural condition, nor the working order of services and appliances. 3. These particulars shall not be binding on 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 Closing Date A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through lawyers to Galbraith, in writing, will be advised of a closing date, unless the property has been sold previously. 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. 5. Offers Formal offers in the acceptable Scottish form should be submitted, through a Scottish Lawyer, to Galbraith, Lynedoch House, Barossa Place, Perth, PH1 5EP. 6. 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. Photographs taken June 2018

7 Bedroom 2 The Farmhouse, Charleton, Montrose, DD10 9EW The Steading, Charleton Farm, Montrose Angus, DD10 9EW 17'9'' x 8'6'' 5.41 x 2.59m Approx. Gross Internal Area 3674 Sq Ft Sq M (Including Eaves Storage) Garage & Pool House Approx. Gross Internal Area 2382 Sq Ft Sq M For identification only. Not to scale. SquareFoot 2018 B Plant 8'4'' x 7'9'' 2.54 x 2.36m Approx. Gross Internal Area 7724 Sq Ft Sq M Approx. Gross Internal Area 384 Sq Ft Sq M For identification only. Not to scale. SquareFoot 2018 Shower Kitchen 11'7'' x 7'3'' 3.53 x 2.21m / Dining 14'11'' x 12'10'' 4.55 x 3.91m Hall Bedroom 2 17'10'' x 12'9'' 5.44 x 3.89m Bedroom 1 16'6'' x 16'1'' 5.03 x 4.90m Garage 28'3'' x 22' 8.61 x 6.71m Swimming Pool Hot Tub The Laundry Cottage, The Farmhouse, Charleton, Montrose, Angus, DD10 9EW WC Kitchen 16' x 14'4'' 4.88 x 4.37m First Floor / Dining / Kitchen 16' x 13'8'' 4.88 x 4.17m Bedroom 1 12'3'' x 10'1'' 3.73 x 3.07m Bedroom 2 12'2'' x 8'8'' 3.71 x 2.64m Bathroom Pool House 57'1'' x 29' x 8.84m Approx. Gross Internal Area 1271 Sq Ft Sq M For identification only. Not to scale. SquareFoot 2018 Food Prep 13'6'' x 8'6'' 4.11 x 2.59m Hall 31' x 16'4'' 9.45 x 4.98m Ground Floor Patio Dressing 9'2'' x 6'5'' 2.79 x 1.96m Shower Bedroom 3 12' x 9'4'' 3.66 x 2.84m Kitchen 16'3'' x 13'11'' 4.95 x 4.24m 14'5'' x 6' 4.39 x 1.83m Utility 10'3" x 9'5" 3.12 x 2.87m Bedroom 6 19'1'' x 14'11'' 5.82 x 4.55m Bedroom 2 12'6'' x 11' 3.81 x 3.35m Hall Bedroom 1 15'7'' x 8'2'' 4.75 x 2.49m Cafe 36' x 17'7'' x 5.36m / Dining 17'2'' x 16'3'' 5.23 x 4.95m First Floor Courtyard 104'5'' x 34'6'' x 10.52m (approximate) Office 16'6'' x 13' 5.03 x 3.96m Pantry 15'4'' x 6'10'' 4.67 x 2.08m WC Kitchen/ Dining 18'9'' x 11'2'' 5.71 x 3.40m Bedroom 5 19'1'' x 13'6'' 5.82 x 4.11m Eaves Storage Bedroom 3 15'8'' x 15'3'' 4.78 x 4.65m Bathroom Bedroom 4 15'8'' x 11'4'' 4.78 x 3.45m 2 17'11'' x 12'7'' 5.46 x 3.84m Shower Hall Kitchen 11'10'' x 7' 3.61 x 2.13m 1 15'7'' x 10'5'' 4.75 x 3.17m Porch Cafe 21'8'' x 10'1'' 6.60 x 3.07m Cafe 35'6'' x 17'6'' x 5.33m 9'10'' x 7'8'' 3.00 x 2.34m 12'6'' x 10' 3.81 x 3.05m 12'10'' x 12'6'' 3.91 x 3.81m 15'8'' x 15'5'' 4.78 x 4.70m Hall Ground Floor 16'6'' x 15'2'' 5.03 x 4.62m Lounge 24'3'' x 15'3'' 7.39 x 4.65m Vestibule 15'3'' x 12'7'' 4.65 x 3.84m 15'9'' x 15'3'' 4.80 x 4.65m Bathroom Bedroom 1 15'8'' x 11' 4.78 x 3.35m 10'1'' x 8'10'' 3.07 x 2.69m To Barn Shop 19'1'' x 15'6'' 5.82 x 4.72m Shop 16' x 15' 4.88 x 4.57m Shop 12'8'' x 11'6'' 3.86 x 3.51m Bathroom Shop 15'10'' x 15'9'' 4.83 x 4.80m 23' x 16'5'' 7.01 x 5.00m Ground Floor First Floor Ground Floor

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