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Sessnie Croft, Ellon, AB41

Land size
20 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • 20 Acres
  • Renovation Project
  • Detached Farmhouse
  • Four Bedrooms
  • Multiple Outbuildings

Description

Rare Rural Restoration Opportunity with 20 Acres and Extensive Outbuildings

Low & Partners presents Sessnie Croft, Methlick, a traditional detached four-bedroom farmhouse set within approximately 20 acres (8 hectares) of land in a peaceful rural location, offering a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial country property with significant potential for redevelopment, renovation and lifestyle use.

Situated around 2 miles from the village of Methlick and approximately 9 miles from the thriving town of Ellon, the property enjoys a private countryside setting whilst remaining within reasonable reach of a wide range of everyday amenities, schooling, leisure facilities and transport links. The surrounding landscape provides an attractive rural backdrop, making this an appealing prospect for those seeking a country lifestyle, smallholding opportunities or an extensive refurbishment project.

Extending to approximately 214 square metres, the farmhouse is understood to have been extended over 30 years ago and now offers generous family accommodation arranged over two floors. The property is currently in poor condition and requires a comprehensive programme of modernisation, upgrading and repair throughout. As such, it presents an excellent opportunity for purchasers to redesign and improve the accommodation to suit their own requirements, subject to any necessary consents.

The ground floor accommodation comprises an entrance hallway, living room, study, sitting room, and a dining kitchen arranged on a semi open-plan layout. There is also a ground floor bedroom together with a bathroom fitted with WC. On the first floor, the accommodation provides a further three bedrooms and a second bathroom with WC.

In addition to the main dwellinghouse, the property benefits from a number of outbuildings which may offer a variety of uses, subject to condition and any appropriate permissions. The surrounding land extends to approximately 20 acres (8 hectares) or thereby and is understood to form part of the sale, although interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the exact extent of the property with reference to the Title Deeds.

Sessnie Croft represents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial rural property with extensive acreage, traditional character and considerable scope for enhancement. Whether as a family home, equestrian property, smallholding or rural lifestyle project, the property offers outstanding potential in a desirable Aberdeenshire countryside location.

Viewing is strictly by appointment only through Low & Partners.

Location

Sessnie Croft enjoys a peaceful rural setting in the heart of the Aberdeenshire countryside, approximately 2 miles from the village of Methlick and around 9 miles from the popular town of Ellon. Methlick provides a range of everyday amenities including a primary school, convenience shopping and local community facilities, whilst Ellon offers a wider selection of supermarkets, independent retailers, restaurants, cafés, secondary schooling and leisure amenities.

The area is well regarded for its attractive rolling countryside, outdoor pursuits and strong sense of community, making it particularly appealing to those seeking a quieter rural lifestyle. Excellent opportunities for walking, cycling, horse riding and country pursuits can be found throughout the surrounding area.

The property also benefits from convenient access to the major employment centres of Aberdeen, Inverurie and Peterhead, with the AWPR providing improved transport links across the region. Aberdeen Airport and the railway station at Dyce are readily accessible for those requiring connections further afield.

Combining the tranquillity of country living with accessibility to a comprehensive range of amenities and services, Sessnie Croft occupies an attractive and sought-after rural location within easy reach of Aberdeenshire's principal centres.

Disclaimer

These particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. All statements contained therein, while believed to be correct, are not guaranteed. All measurements are approximate. Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise, as to the accuracy of each of the statements contained in these particulars.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-10-25

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 54 Farms & Smallholdings listings in Scotland (10+ acres).

This Property£20,000 / acre
Farms & Smallholdings Average (10+ acres) £5,180 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
44 E
76 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Private Supply
Heating
Oil Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Driveway
Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Limited NoneO2 Limited NoneThree Good NoneVodafone Limited None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Methlick School1.3 miles
    Pupils
    123
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Tarves School4.1 miles
    Pupils
    153
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Auchnagatt School4.4 miles
    Pupils
    72
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Barthol Chapel School4.5 miles
    Pupils
    24
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Arnage School5 miles
    Pupils
    27
    Type
    Non-denominational

Secondary

  • Ellon Academy7.5 miles
    Pupils
    1,154
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Meldrum Academy7.9 miles
    Pupils
    1,004
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Mintlaw Academy9.8 miles
    Pupils
    880
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Inverurie Academy12 miles
    Pupils
    1,292
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Turriff Academy12 miles
    Pupils
    623
    Type
    Non-denominational

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Spar - Tarves, Tarves4 miles
Co-op Esslemont, Ellon5.8 miles
Co-op Pitmedden, Pitmedden6.3 miles

GP surgery

Haddo Medical Group6.4 miles

Pharmacy

Steven Webster (Pharmacies) Ltd4.1 miles

Walking trail

Auchnagatt to Tarves1 mile

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Inverurie Rail Station12 miles

Nearest bus stop

War Memorial1.3 miles

Typical drive times

Ellon20 min · 12 miles
Turriff29 min · 18 miles
Inverurie25 min · 14 miles
Oldmeldrum17 min · 9.5 miles
Aberdeen (city)42 min · 24 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

SEPA open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

On SEPA's flood maps

Not at the pin: mapped about 110 metres away.

Surface water

Mapped risk

Not at the pin: mapped about 30 metres away.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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Holmlea Fyvie Turriff Aberdeenshire AB53 8JP

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