Newfield Farm, Wick, Highland, KW1

Local Information
For those looking to operate a small farm or equine facility in a rural and accessible Caithness setting, with a home to turn into your own and within easy reach of everyday services, Newfield Farm could be the perfect opportunity.

Newfield Farm is situated just two miles to the west of the seaside town of Wick, situated on the spectacular east coast and formerly the County town of the historic county of Caithness. Wick, formerly one of Europe's largest fishing ports, is a hive of activity in the County and boasts a range of services, including shops, schools, hospitality venues and more. The town also plays host once every two years to the well-renowned Caithness Show, a fantastic community event showcasing the best that Caithness agriculture has to offer.

Caithness is a remote and captivating region renowned for its expansive landscapes, dramatic coastline and remarkable sense of space. The County combines fertile farmland and open moorland with rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, lochs and wide, uninterrupted skies, creating an exceptional setting for those seeking a rural lifestyle away from the pressures of modern life. Steeped in history, the County is home to ancient archaeological sites, castles and traditional Highland communities, while its proximity to the North Sea gives the landscape a distinctive character.

Agriculture plays a key role in the local Caithness economy and boasts many services, businesses and contractors. There is a local livestock mart at Quoybrae (Caithness Livestock Centre) which holds regular shows and sales throughout the calendar year. Local and national livestock haulage is easily supplied in the area. Equestrian interests are also well served, with numerous small-scale facilities situated throughout the County.

As well as several local bus services, rail connections are available in Wick and Thurso for onward travel to Inverness, the Capital of the Highlands, and beyond. Ferry connections to Orkney are available at Scrabster and Gills Bay, with frequent flight connections to Aberdeen and Glasgow also available from Wick John O’Groats Airport.

Land
The IACS registered land at Newfield Farm is situated to the north of the farmhouse and buildings, being split into 10 field parcels and extending to 23.87 hectares (58.98 acres) or thereby. The land slopes gently towards the railway line and the Wick River, and ranges from approximately 3 metres to 11 metres above sea level. The land is classified as Grade 3(2) by the James Hutton Institute.

The productive land to the south of the railway line has been used to grow Spring Barley and Spring Oats in the past as well as being in grass and cut for hay or silage to support the farm. The land to the north of the railway line has been retained as permanent pasture and rough grazings, making it well-suited for grazing livestock or as interesting hacking routes for those with equine interests.

Newfield Farm was formerly run as an equestrian livery centre alongside the modest farming operation. The farm is registered with SGRPID, with a farm code of 73/283/0208. In addition, a generous 60 metre x 20 metre enclosed sand exercise arena is situated a short distance to the north-east of the farm buildings.

Environmental Land Designations
Field 9 is part of the 'Lower Wick River' Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), designated for its wetland habitats, including rare plants.

Basic Payment Scheme (BPS)
BPS Entitlements are available by separate negotiation. It is understood that there are 16.4 units of Region 1 entitlements available. Payments relating to the 2026 scheme year to be retained by the vendors. Less Favoured Area.

Buildings
Situated to the east of the farmhouse, Newfield Farm is served by a range of traditional and modern buildings, providing useful storage space for agricultural and equine purposes. All buildings are serviced by mains water and single/three-phase electricity. With a total Gross External Area of 805 square metres. They comprise: steel portal frame workshop / cattle court (18m x 9m); steel portal frame dutch barn (18m x 9m); traditional and block-built stables / byre (16m x 8m), (7.5m x 4m) and (30m x 4m), block-built tack/ store room (12m x 4m) and timber stables (30m x 4m).

The range of buildings, whilst in need of some repairs, would enable the establishment of a fantastic equine livery centre once again, or as a well-equipped hobby farm. Stabling provide boxes for 14 horses with ample room for expansion. There also is scope to convert the cattle court into further stabling or as a covered farrier bay / wash-down bay.

Newfield Farmhouse is a typical traditional Caithness one-and-a-half-storey farmhouse of stone construction with a tiled roof. With a modest flat-roofed extension to the rear of the property, the accommodation formerly comprised three bedrooms, living room and dining kitchen with a family bathroom and front entrance porch. There is also a lean-to on the eastern end of the house, comprising a compact cloakroom.

This bright, south-facing property has already been stripped out internally revealing timber frames and rafters within the stone envelope, allowing one to appreciate the space the property offers. With careful and sympathetic design, this could make for a substantial and charming family home.

Subject to obtaining the necessary and relevant Local Authority Consents, Newfield Farmhouse could be easily extended to increase its floor area and accommodation and make the most of it's idyllic south-facing aspect.

Externally, the property features generous garden lawn space to the front of the dwellinghouse, as well as a modest, enclosed walled garden with beautiful decorative cast iron railings.

Also included are two useful storage units/cabins which have been fitted with power and water connections.

EPC: Band G (03) - Potential Band C (71)
Windows & Doors: Timber/uPVC double glazed
Council Tax: Band B
Water: Mains
Drainage: Private to septic tank

Directions
From Wick (Thurso Rd / Cliff Rd Junction), head west on A882 for approximately 1.75 miles until you see our For Sale board on your right-hand-side.

Endless Opportunities
Newfield Farm is a truly diverse and unique property situated in an idyllic location for amenities and would suit a variety of buyers looking to create their dream equestrian property, small farm enterprise or develop a much-sought-after equine livery.

Please note that a Home Report has not been prepared for the farmhouse. The EPC rating is G in its current configuration, with a potential rating of C. Planning Permission and Building Warrant will be required in order to carry out all remedial works and/or extensions to the house. Aberdeen & Northern Estates and the Vendors have not explored this

Viewings:
Strictly by appointment only. Contact Aberdeen & Northern Estates on or our Caithness Agent, Andrew Beedie, on .

Local Authority:
Highland Council, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX. Tel

Entry:
By arrangement

Basic Payment Scheme (BPS):
BPS Entitlements available by separate negotiation. It is understood there are XX.XX units of Region 1 Entitlements available. Payments relating to the 2026 scheme year to be retained by the vendors.

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.

Anti Money Laundering Compliance:
In accordance with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, we are required to carry out checks and due diligence on property purchasers. If an offer has been accepted, the purchaser(s) will need to provide proof of identity, residence and proof of funds, as a minimum, prior to any transaction proceeding.

Offers:
Formal offers, in the acceptable Scottish form should be submitted, along with the relevant anti-money laundering paperwork in accordance with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, through a Scottish Solicitor, to the Selling Agent.

Servitude Rights, Burdens and Wayleaves:
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private. The buyer(s) will be held to have satisfied himself/themselves as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.

Title:
The buyer(s) shall be bound to accept the title as it presently stands in the name of the seller(s) and the conveyance in favour of the buyer(s) shall be subject to all the exceptions, reservations, burdens and conditions presently contained in the title deeds. There shall be excepted from warrandice in the conveyance in favour of the buyer(s) any leases, tenancies, tenants' rights, missives, agreements, rights of possession, rights of way, access rights, and sewerage and drainage facilities, and all other servitudes and other rights without prejudice to the right of the buyer(s) to quarrel or impugn the same on any ground not inferring warrandice against the seller(s).