BORTHWICK MAINS FARM

Roberton, Hawick

Bell Rural Solutions

Leader House

Mill Road

Earlston

TD4 6DG

T: 01896 802255

E: info@bellruralsolutions.com

W: bellruralsolutions.com

BORTHWICK MAINS FARM

Roberton, Hawick, TD9 7LU

Hawick - 5 miles Newtown St Boswells - 20 miles Carlisle - 44 miles Edinburgh - 55 miles Stirling - 87 miles

A superb livestock farm situated in the Borthwick Water Valley in the central Scottish Borders.

Traditional 4 bedroom farmhouse, useful modern and traditional buildings, productive arable, silage and grazing ground extending to approximately 108.28 hectares

(267.56 acres) in total.

FOR SALE AS A WHOLE OR IN 7 LOTS

OFFERS OVER £1,200,000

First Floor

Bedroom 1 (4.31m x 2.60m) with hatch to roof space.

Bedroom 2 (4.49m x 4.28m).

Box room (2.09m x 1.67m) with skylight.

Bedroom 3 (5.46m max x 3.0m).

Bedroom 4 (5.49m x 2.11m).

Buildings

The farm steading range is located to the south of farmhouse with the buildings situated in a group.

The buildings have been extended in recent years and now provide accommodation for up to 200

head of cattle. The buildings are accessed via a private farm road which leads past the farmhouse,

they comprise the following:-

Traditional Stone Workshop (6.44m x 5.20m) with slate roof.

Lean-to Store Shed (9.71m x 5.15m).

Cart Shed (4.88m x 3.05m) stone built with a slate roof.

Cattle Shed (23.71m x 19.13m) of steel portal frame construction under fibre cement roof, and

built over part of a traditional steading with concrete feed passages and four slatted pens. Capacity

for up to 80 cows.

Cattle Court (30.77m x 8.81m) of steel portal frame construction with concrete panel walls, fibre

cement roof and diagonal feed barriers along a feed face. At the end bay is a Feed Store with

concrete block walls to 2.5m high.

Store Shed (27.81m x 18.45m) of steel portal frame construction with steel framed Lean-to,

currently used for storage and livestock housing.

Silage Pit earth bank with concrete floor and effluent tank.

Farmland

The land ranges in capability from arable to mowable grassland to permanent pasture to hill with

some grazed open woodlands providing shelter. Extending to approximately 85.28 hectares

(210.72 acres) in total the land ranges in height from 137m to 198m above sea level. The higher

land is ideally suited for outwintering and the lower land lending itself to arable production or

being cut for hay or silage with good livestock grazing land in between. The majority of the land

has been classified by the James Hutton Institute for Land Use and Soil Research as mainly Grade 4

(2). The land forms two blocks to the north and south of the public road and is accessed via field

gates which lead onto the public road. The arable and silage ground fields are all a good workable

size. All of the fields are well fenced with access to either a natural or mains water supply.

Situation

Borthwick Mains is situated 5 miles west of Hawick on the B711 Roberton road in the scenic and

peaceful Borthwick Water Valley. The farm sits in a picturesque rural location and is conveniently

placed for access to the A7 which links the north west of England with southern and central

Scotland. The farmhouse has a southerly aspect overlooking the Borthwick Water. The property is

surrounded by rolling Borders hills.

Nearby Hawick, which is the largest town in the Borders, provides a wide range of amenities

including shops, banks, public houses, hotels, primary and secondary schools. Hawick is an

important Borders centre and hosts a number of spectacular events throughout the year including

the annual Common Riding. In addition to traditional country sports the area also offers excellent

opportunities for hill walking, mountain biking, horse riding, golf and more.

Description

Borthwick Mains is an excellent livestock and mixed farm located in an accessible location on the

banks of the Borthwick Water. The property has a balanced combination of good silage and grazing

ground. The farm is centred on an attractive traditional farmhouse with a range of modern farm

buildings.

The farm extends in total to approximately 108.28 hectares (267.56 acres) and is presently down

to predominantly pasture with a couple of fields sown with spring barley. The majority is deemed

as ploughable and has been cropped for grain historically, consequently the majority of fields are

also mowable for silage or hay production. The farm has previously run around 630 ewes and 60

sucklers with followers.

Farmhouse (Council Tax Band - F) (EPC Rating - E)

There is an attractive farmhouse situated centrally within the holding in an elevated south facing

position to the north of the farm steading. Of traditional stone construction under a slate roof, the

accommodation is provided over two floors comprising:

Ground Floor

Kitchen (5.29m x 5.52m) with fitted floor and wall units, oil fired Rayburn cooker supplying hot

water, oil fired boiler, electric oven and hob and plumbing for washing machine. Going out of

Kitchen there is a back Porch with a UPVC back door and a walk-through Pantry.

Dining Room (4.39m x 2.31m) with door to Sitting Room.

Hall (2.10m x 2.51m) with a glazed front door and an under stair storage cupboard.

Sitting Room (4.79m x 4.21m) with wooden over-mantle and fire surround with multi-fuel stove

and marble hearth. Connecting door to Dining Room.

Stairs to First Floor Mezzanine level with:

Bathroom (2.02m x 1.99m) with walk-in shower, wash-hand basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Counter LPID Region Gross Area Arable Temporary Grass Permanent Pasture Rough Grazing Other

(Ha) (Ac) (Ha) (Ac) (Ha) (Ac) (Ha) (Ac) (Ha) (Ac) (Ha) (Ac)

LOT 1 - OFFERS OVER £70,000

1 NT/43573/14287 1 8.69 21.47 8.69 21.47

Sub Total 8.69 21.47 8.69 21.47

LOT 2 - OFFERS OVER £75,000

2 NT/43573/14011 1 9.28 22.93 9.28 22.93

Sub Total 9.28 22.93 9.28 22.93

LOT 3 - OFFERS OVER £375,000

3 NT/43642/14127 1 0.88 2.17 0.88 2.17

4 NT/43718/13948 1 3.49 8.62 3.38 8.35 0.11 0.27

Pt 5 NT/44088/13942 2 0.43 1.06 0.26 0.64 0.17 0.42

Steading 0.69 1.70 0.69 1.70

Sub Total 5.49 13.55 4.52 11.16 0.97 2.39

LOT 4 - OFFERS OVER £195,000

Pt 5 NT/44088/13942 2 0.84 2.08 0.50 1.24 0.34 0.84

6 NT/43853/14056 1 3.54 8.75 3.54 8.75

7 NT/44080/14045 1 4.56 11.27 4.53 11.19 0.03 0.08

8 NT/44316/14125 1 7.51 18.56 7.51 18.56

9 NT/44389/13992 1 0.60 1.48 0.48 1.18 0.12 0.30

10 NT/44656/14091 1 8.77 21.67 7.66 18.93 1.06 2.62 0.05 0.12

Sub Total 25.82 63.81 7.66 18.93 16.56 40.92 1.06 2.62 0.54 1.34

LOT 5 - OFFERS OVER £390,000

11 NT/43913/14410 1 10.10 24.96 10.10 24.96

12 NT/44026/14229 1 2.58 6.38 2.55 6.30 0.03 0.08

13 NT/44194/14496 1 14.29 35.31 14.29 35.31

14 NT/44301/14779 1 8.50 21.00 8.50 21.00

15 NT/44510/15148 1 3.44 8.50 3.44 8.50

16 NT/44498/14408 1 8.42 20.81 8.42 20.81

Sub Total 47.33 116.96 8.42 20.81 38.88 96.07 0.03 0.08

LOT 6 - OFFERS OVER £65,000

17 NT/44857/14288 1 7.90 19.52 7.90 19.52

Sub Total 7.90 19.52 7.90 19.52

LOT 7 - OFFERS OVER £30,000

18 NT/44955/14032 1 3.77 9.32 2.79 6.90 0.98 2.42

Sub Total 3.77 9.32 2.79 6.90 0.98 2.42

TOTAL 108.28 267.56 10.45 25.83 8.42 20.81 85.83 212.07 2.04 5.04 1.54 3.81

Date of Entry

The date of entry will be upon conclusion of the sales missives or by prior agreement.

Viewing

Potential purchasers are welcome to view the property whilst in possession of a copy of these

sales particulars and having first made an appointment with the sole selling agents, Bell Rural

Solutions. Appropriate caution should be exercised at all times during inspection.

Supporting Documentation

A dedicated data room has been created containing additional information including title deeds,

tenancy agreements, maps, photographs and other documents. Access is available from the selling

agent, Bell Rural Solutions.

Mortgage Finance

Bell Rural Solutions are approved Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AMC) agents, and can help

with obtaining loan funding for a variety of rural business activities, including the purchase of land

and property. For further information, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Solicitor

David Kilshaw of Cullen Kilshaw Solicitors

Waverley Chambers

Ladhope Vale T: 01896 800800

Galashiels E: david@cullenkilshaw.com

TD1 1BW W: www.cullenkilshaw.com

Important Notice

Bell Rural Solutions, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to

the property either here or elsewhere, either on their behalf or on behalf of their client or

otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these

particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be

relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans

are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that

the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Bell Rural

Solutions have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy

themselves by inspection or otherwise.

3. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by potential purchasers when

inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn.

4. Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the sole selling agents, Bell Rural

Solutions. Our client is not bound to accept the highest or any offer. The seller has the right

to remove the property from the market or accept an offer at any time.

5. Potential purchasers should take care when viewing the property, particularly with the

potential hazards associated with a working farm.

6. The photographs used within these sales particulars were taken in June 2020.

Ingoing Valuation

The purchaser(s) of Borthwick Mains shall, in addition to the purchase price, be obliged to take

over and pay for all cultivations and growing crops, all silage, straw, manure and other produce at a

valuation to be agreed by a mutually appointed valuer(s).

Sporting, Mineral & Timber

All sporting and mineral rights are included in the sale insofar as they are owned by the seller. All

standing and fallen timber is also included in the sale.

Existing Rights, Servitudes & Wayleaves

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. There are overhead powerlines and poles

crossing fields 1, 11, 12, 13, 16 and 17.

Services

The farmhouse and buildings have a single phase mains electricity supply and are served by a mains

water supply in addition to the natural water supply of the Borthwick Water which serves the

adjoining fields. The farmhouse also benefits from oil fired central heating and drainage to a private

septic tank.

Basic Payment Scheme

The whole property has been registered with Scottish Government Rural Payments and

Inspections Division who have allocated a holding and parcel numbers. The whole farm is

designated at Region 1 with the exception of parcels 5 running alongside the Borthwick Water

which is Region 2. The owner has claimed the Basic Payment Scheme for 2020 over the eligible

land and will retain any payments due in respect of the scheme. The owner holds and owns the

associated entitlements which are available to purchase by separate negotiation.

The land at Borthwick Mains is also eligible for Less Favoured Area Support and any payments by

SGRPID relating to the current farming year will be retained by the Seller.

Access

The whole property can be easily accessed from local authority adopted roads. There is a

generous parking area serving the residential property.

Occupation

The Farmhouse is let on a Private Residential Tenancy Agreement together with grazing for horses

in the nearby paddocks, which generate an income of £1,100 per calendar month. The land and

buildings are all occupied by the owner and are therefore available with immediate vacant

possession.

Closing Date & Offers

A closing date for offers may be set, therefore prospective purchasers should formally note their

interest with the selling agents. Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling

agents, Bell Rural Solutions, Leader House, Mill Road, Earlston, TD4 6DG. Our client is not bound

to accept the highest or any offer and has the right to remove the property from sale at any time.