Lot 5 - Kinclune, Glenkindie, Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8RR

Includes two semi-detached residential properties.

Offers a residential opportunity within the wider estate.

Excellent opportunity to refurbish and modernise the cottages to suit individual tastes and requirements.

Prospect of combining the properties to form a single modern dwelling.

Peaceful rural residential location with a sunny, south-facing aspect

Kinclune Lot 5 comprises two semi-detached residential properties, enjoying a peaceful rural setting with open views across the rolling braes of Glenkindie. The properties provide an excellent opportunity to acquire residential accommodation in an attractive rural location, with the surrounding countryside offering access to historic trails leading up slopes such as Frosty Hill and Craigheedy, with panoramic views over the Don Valley.

Kinclune is offered for sale as a whole or in 5 lots.

Situation

Kinclune Farm is situated in the scenic Strathdon district of Aberdeenshire, enjoying an attractive rural setting within Upper Donside, on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park. The farm benefits from direct access from the public road network and is conveniently located approximately 7 miles from Strathdon, 14 miles from Alford, and 35 miles west of Aberdeen, providing an excellent balance of rural tranquillity and accessibility.

The surrounding area is recognised for its productive agricultural land and established farming community, with neighbouring enterprises comprising a mix of livestock and arable holdings. Local agricultural services are well supported, with regular livestock sales at Thainstone Centre, Inverurie (approximately 35 miles) and United Auctions, Huntly (approximately 28 miles), while a wide range of agricultural merchants, machinery dealerships and rural contractors operate throughout Aberdeenshire.

Kinclune benefits from a convenient rural setting with a range of essential local amenities available nearby. A primary school and nursery are located at Towie, approximately five minutes’ drive from the property, while secondary education is provided at Alford Academy. Day-to-day services are well catered for, with a fuel station, Post Office and shop at Glenkindie, and further amenities including a primary school, garage, fuel station and shop available in nearby Lumsden. The family run Kildrummy Inn is only four miles from Kinckune with a renowned restaurant and was named Scotland’s best hotel experience at the Thistle Awards in 2025.

Everyday amenities are available nearby in Strathdon, including a primary school, village shop, health centre and community facilities, with a broader range of shops, supermarkets, banking and professional services available in Alford. Aberdeen offers comprehensive commercial, retail and transport links, including rail services and Aberdeen International Airport.

The farm lies in an established farming area where the land is well suited to a range of agricultural enterprises. The surrounding region benefits from strong agricultural infrastructure and supply chains, making Kinclune Farm an attractive and well-connected farming unit in one of Aberdeenshire’s most desirable rural locations.

LOT 5 – Kinclune Cottages

The Kinclune Cottages comprise two semi-detached residential properties arranged over two floors. The cottages are stone-built beneath a slate roof and enjoy a sunny, south-facing aspect, with attractive views over the surrounding countryside from their elevated position.

Each cottage comprises an entrance hallway leading to the staircase, a spacious living room, kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor, with two bedrooms located on the first floor.

While the properties would benefit from refurbishment and modernisation, the cottages present an excellent opportunity for a individual purchaser to create homes tailored to their own tastes and requirements as well as the prospect of combining the properties to form a single modern dwelling. The properties provide excellent potential for incorporation into the wider farming or rural businesswith potential for use as holiday accommodation subject to obtaining any necessary consents.

Services

Private water | Septic Tank | Mains electricity