* Freehold
_Closing date_ \ - Wednesday 20th December 2023 at 12 noon
Directions
From Wick head west onto Thurso Street and onwards onto the A882 (Thurso Road)
for approx. 4. 5 miles and the property is on your right.
From south of Caithness, continue on the A9 from Inverness for 97 miles,
continue through the village of Latheron on the same road (now A99) for 12. 5
miles turning left before Thrumster village at the Church and War Memorial
signposted ‘Haster 4’. Continue on this road for approximately 4 miles, upon
reaching a t - junction (bus stop shelter opposite) turn left onto the A882 and
continue for approx. 2 miles - Overton Farm is on your right.
Viewings - Strictly by appointment only
To arrange a viewing contact Aberdeen & Northern Estates
Location & Situation
Overton is located just 4. 5 miles to the west of the town of Wick, in the
County of Caithness. As well as primary and secondary schooling, Wick is also
home to Caithness General Hospital. A plethora of retail outlets,
supermarkets, fuel stations, accommodation, eateries and other local services
and amenities are available in both Wick and Thurso.
Agriculture plays a key part in the local Caithness economy and boasts many
services, businesses and contractors. There is a local livestock mart at
Quoybrae, Caithness Livestock Centre, which is situated just 4 miles north -
west of Overton and holds regular shows and sales throughout the year, with
the next nearest livestock mart being Dingwall Mart, some 80 miles south which
holds weekly sales. Local and national livestock haulage is easily supplied in
the area.
Caithness Machinery Ring is based in Wick, with other merchants and suppliers
located throughout the County.
As well as several local bus services, rail connections are available in Wick
for onward travel to Inverness and beyond. Ferry connections to Orkney are
available at Scrabster and Gills Bay. Regular air connections to Aberdeen are
available from Wick John o'Groats Airport.
Caithness is an area steeped in history and nature which makes it the ideal
place to call home for wildlife, environment and sporting enthusiasts with an
abundance of coastal and moorland walks, hacks and nature hotspots. Wick has
the oldest established golf club on the NC500 and celebrated 150 years in
2020.
Farm Buildings
Overton Farm is served by a range of farm buildings located close to, and
mostly behind, the farmhouse and comprise a mixture of building types with
varying construction. The farm includes traditional stores and byres, general
purpose / storage, dutch barn as well as a sizeable steel portal frame
building which is partially open - sided, all with a combined floor area of
c. 1, 200sqm or thereby. The buildings with approximate dimensions include:
1\. Modern Front Shed (9m x 32m) - Galv. Steel portal frame, fibre cement
roof, metal cladding.
2\. Mill Barn (5m x 15m) - Trad. Stone and slate, flagstone floors, timber
doors and windows.
3\. Cattle Shed (9. 5m x 17m) - Block built, fibre cement roof, concrete floor,
timber doors.
4\. Cubicle Shed (9m x 20m) - Block built, fibre cement roof, concrete floor /
bays, timber doors.
5\. Traditional Sheds / Byre (2no 5m x 16m, 1no 5m x 5m) - Stone and slate /
stone and sheet, concrete and flagstone floors, timber doors.
6\. Gp Store (7m x 12m) - Steel and timber frame, galv. Sheet roof and walls,
concrete floor.
7\. Tractor / Implement Store (6m x 10m) - Block built, fibre cement roof,
concrete floor.
8\. Dutch Barn (11m x 13m) - Block and steel frame, fibre cement roof, earthen
floor.
Land
The iacs registered land at Overton extends to 30. 61ha (75. 64 acres) or
thereby in total of primarily Grade 3(2) land consisting of 9 field parcels
and lies from 5m to 25m above sea level with a southerly aspect. The land is
classified as Grades 3(2) and 4(1) by the James Hutton Institute and would
suit a mixed farming system, suitable for a mixture of growing a range of
arable crops, silage/hay production and livestock grazing.
Basic Payment Scheme
bps Entitlements are included in the sale.
Overton Farmhouse - c. 120 sq. m. Floor area
Located in the heart of the farm, Overton boasts a charming Caithness 1½
storey cottage which enjoys views over farmland with Bylbster Moss and Hill of
Toftgunn in the distance.
Internally there is modest living accommodation over two floors. Ground floor
comprises kitchen, living room, family bathroom and two bright and airy double
bedrooms, both with double aspect windows - one of which would make an
excellent second living room.
A further two bedrooms and built - in storage can be found on the second floor.
A small external store / utility room adjoins the property adjacent the
kitchen entrance door.
The garage adjoins the property with ample parking in the farm close or
adjacent the front of the stone barn. The house benefits from a front enclosed
garden with perimeter dry stone dykes and is laid to lawn.
The property is largely of traditional stone and slate construction and
benefits from uPVC double glazing (with some timber framed windows in place)
and has been externally insulated and rendered in recent years. The kitchen
enjoys additional heating via a multi - fuel stove.
The property has no fixed / central heating system and would benefit from a
package of renovation works and modernisation throughout.
EPC: Band F
Windows & Doors: UPVC/timber dbl. Glazing
Council Tax: Band B
Heating: Solid fuel stove and electric heaters
Services
Private water and drainage, mains electricity. UPVC and timber double glazing.
Electric heating.
Local Authority
Highland Council, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX. Tel Mineral Rights &
Sporting Rights: Included in the sale, insofar as they are owned.
Note: Prospective purchasers should note that unless their interest in the
property is formally intimated to the selling agents following inspection, the
agents cannot guarantee that notice of a closing date for offers will be
advised and consequently the property may be sold without notice.

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