Mid Lowes FarmFOR SALE

New Cumnock, Ayrshire, KA18 4PN

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Mid Lowes FarmNew Cumnock, Ayrshire, KA18 4PN

For sale as a whole.

A productive stock rearing farm within a ring fence extending to 219.82 acres (88.96 hectares) or thereby of Class 4.1 to 5.2 land.

Traditional farmhouse forming part of the original close, modern farm cottage, mix of traditional and modern farm buildings.

Situation Mid Lowes Farm is located between Cumnock and New Cumnock in East Ayrshire. The farm straddles the A76 and rises from the banks of Black Loch up the valley side towards Cairnscadden Hill; it has a south-west aspect with fantastic views over the Ayrshire hills.

The property benefits from excellent connectivity to the west and south west of Scotland, with immediate access to the A76, and direct rail links to Glasgow and Dumfries.

The local town of Cumnock has primary schools and a secondary school, banks and a post office, whilst New Cumnock has primary schools and the recently refurbished outdoor heated public swimming pool, or lido. Ayr and Kilmarnock are the nearest large towns, providing more extensive services and transport links.

Access Access to the property is taken directly from the A76 onto the farm road.

Directions From Glasgow follow the M77/A77 towards Kilmarnock. Exit the A77 at Kilmarnock and take the A76 towards Dumfries. Continue on the A76 to and through Cumnock. Approximately 4 miles beyond Cumnock turn left onto the farm road and drive up to the farmhouse and steading.

From Dumfries follow the A76 towards Cumnock. Continue on the A76 to and through New Cumnock. Approximately 2 miles beyond New Cumnock turn right onto the farm road and drive up to the farmhouse and steading.

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Selling AgentsDavidson & Robertson Tel: 01292 265 851Livestock Auction Mart Email: sales@drrural.co.ukWhitefordhill Web: www.drrural.co.ukAyrKA6 5JW

■ Cumnock – 3 miles

■ Ayr – 18 miles

■ Kilmarnock – 19 miles

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From Stranraer follow the A77 towards Kilmarnock. Exit the A77 at Kilmarnock and take the A76 towards Dumfries. Continue on the A76 to and through Cumnock. Approximately 4 miles beyond Cumnock turn left onto the farm road and drive up to the farmhouse and steading.

DescriptionMid Lowes Farm is a productive stock rearing farm, contained within a ring fence and the farmland extends to 219.82 acres (88.96 hectares) or thereby. The steading is a mixture of traditional and modern farm buildings. The traditional farmhouse (one and a half storey) forms part of the original courtyard, with byres either side. A modern farm cottage is located to the west of the steading and forms part of the sale.

MID LOWES FARMHOUSEAccommodation comprises:

Ground Floor

Central HallLeads to public rooms and stairs to first floor with cupboard below stairs.

Living RoomAttractive living room with contemporary décor, electric fire and black fireplace.

StudyGenerous sized study with door to back garden.

Dining RoomLarge family dining room.

Family Shower RoomWhite suite of WC, wash hand basin and shower cabinet base with curved glass sliding door.

Sitting RoomElectric fire with stone surround fireplace.

KitchenOpen plan L-shaped kitchen with breakfast bar and kitchen table. Fitted cupboard units, electric hob, fitted double electric oven and under work top space for white goods. Cupboard with immersion heater tank.

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Boot Room

Shower Room (2)White suite of WC, wash hand basin and shower unit with curved glass sliding door.

Back PorchAccess to Kitchen, Boot Room and farm close.

First Floor

LandingLeading to all first floor rooms.

Master BedroomLarge (full width of house) double bedroom with two windows.

Bedroom 2Large double bedroom with two windows.

Bedroom 3Large double bedroom with window.

GardenLocated to the west side of the house, the south-west facing garden is laid to grass and surrounded by a mature hedge. A stone chipped path leads from the house to an area for hanging out clothes to dry.

ServicesThe farmhouse benefits from mains electricity and water comes from a private spring with drainage to a septic tank. Hot water and full central heating come from a kerosene boiler (located in an adjacent steading store building), with a back-up immersion heater (in kitchen) for hot water.

The farmhouse is double glazed with uPVC windows.

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) RatingThe EPC rating for the property has been assessed at Band F.

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FARM COTTAGESingle storey modern farm cottage, built in 1982. Accommodation comprises:

Front PorchLeading to hallway.

HallwayLeading to Lounge and Bedrooms, with large cupboard for storage.

LoungeLarge lounge, electric fire within the fireplace and south facing window; there is a chimney to support an open fire if desired.

Dining RoomAdjoining the Lounge and Kitchen.

KitchenGalley kitchen with fitted units either side.

Bedroom 1Double bedroom to front with fitted wardrobe and south facing window.

Bedroom 2 Double bedroom to rear with fitted wardrobe and north facing window.

Shower RoomShower unit, wash hand basin and WC, with south facing window.

GardenEnclosed private garden to front and rear of property.

ServicesThe cottage benefits from mains electricity, water comes from a private spring and drainage is to a septic tank. Hot water and full central heating come from a kerosene boiler, with a back-up immersion heater for hot water.

The cottage is double glazed with uPVC windows.

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) RatingThe EPC rating for the property has been assessed at Band E.

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FARM BUILDINGS

A traditional courtyard is centrally located within the farm steading. Adjoining and next to the traditional buildings are more modern steel and concrete framed buildings and cattle handling facilities. The steading comprises of the following buildings (all measurements are internal to buildings and in feet and inches):

1. Mill. General storage. Stone walls under slate roof: 34’ x 17.’2. Shed. General storage. Stone walls under corrugated metal roof: 34’ x 22’.3. Byre. Pens. Stone walls under slate roof: 38’ x 17’.4. Pig House. Stone walls under slate roof: 21’ x 15’.5. Byre. Ex-cubicles with concrete floor. Stone walls under slate roof: 21’ x 21’.6. Byre. Ex-cubicles with pre-cast concrete drainage channel floor. Stone walls

under slate roof: 53’ x 21’.7. Store. General store. Stone walls under slate roof: 18’ x 18’.8. Boiler House. Houses kerosene boiler and general storage. Stone walls under

slate roof: 18’ x11’.9. Farmhouse. 10. Store. General storage. Stone walls under slate roof: 16’6” x 12’.11. Cart Shed. Garage. Stone walls under slate roof: 18’6” x 12’.12. Lean-to. General storage. Stone walls under corrugated metal roof: 18’ x 16’6”.13. Dutch Barn with adjoining lean-to buildings. Central barn has slats on one side

(gable to gable), split into pens, and remaining floor is earth. Steel framed under corrugated metal roof: 62’ x 21’.

a. Lean-to. Loose housing on earth floor. Steel framed under corrugated metal roof: 42’ x 40’.

b. Lean-to. Loose housing on earth floor. Steel framed under corrugated metal roof: 62’ x 21’.

14. High Level Slatted Shed. Housing for 120 head of finishing cattle. Concrete portal frame above high-level slats and under corrugated fibre cement roof, with brick walls: 59’ x 57’.

15. Sheep Handling Pens. Large area of pens, with race. Timber and corrugated metal construction.

16. Stack Yard. Hard standing for silage bales, access track laid with former concrete slats: 100’ x 50’.

17. Farm Cottage.

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Steading Plan

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FARMLANDThe agricultural land extends to 219.82 acres (88.96 hectares) or thereby, lying between 190m to 280m above sea level. The farm is ring fenced, albeit the A76 cuts through the lower section. On the better land of Mid Lowes the soil is remarkably light with a sandy subsoil base. The land classification ranges from Class 4.1 to 5.2 according to the James Hutton Institute’s Land Capability for Agriculture Classification. All the land is laid to grass, with 46.23 acres (18.71ha) of silage and aftermath grazing, 145.55 acres (59.61ha) of good permanent pasture (PGRS) and 28.04 acres (10.64ha) of rough grazing (RGR). The improved grass fields are capable of growing cereal crops, and are all south-west facing.

Field Schedule

Field Number Area (ha) Area (ac)Soil Class Land Use

BPS Region

5.88 14.53 4.1 PGRS 1

3.09 7.64 5.3 RGR 1

4.38 10.82 4.1 PGRS 1

2.77 6.84 5.3 RGR 1

3 1.47 3.63 4.1 PGRS 1

4 5.84 14.43 4.1 PGRS 1

6.74 16.65 4.1 SILAGE 1

2.16 5.34 5.2 RGR 1

6 4.12 10.18 4.1 SILAGE 1

7 0.11 0.27 - RGR 1

8 0.99 2.45 4.2 PGRS 1

9 0.71 1.75 - RGR 2

10 7.85 19.40 4.1 SILAGE 1

40.34 99.68 4.2/5.2 PGRS 1

2.51 6.20 4.2/5.2 RGR 1

TOTAL 88.96 219.82

SILAGE 18.71 46.23

PGRS 59.61 145.55

RGR 10.64 28.04

TOTAL 88.96 219.82

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Field Plan

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Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) & IACSThe Basic Payment Scheme entitlements detailed in the table below are included in the sale. The Vendor has completed a Single Application Form 2019. For the avoidance of doubt, the Vendor will retain the 2019 Basic Payment in full.

Payment Region Entitlements

1 88.04

2 0.69

If the farm is sold in lots the entitlements will be allocated pro rata relative to Payment Regions.

The farm has Less Favoured Area status and receives Less Favoured Area Support Scheme payments.

Ingoing ValuationsThe Purchaser, in addition to the purchase price, will be obliged to purchase and pay for an independent valuation of any silage.

Council TaxMid Lowes Farmhouse and Cottage have been assessed as Council Tax Band D.

Sporting RightsAny sporting rights are included in the sale in so far as they are owned. Mineral RightsTo the extent they are included within the vendor’s title.

Fixtures and FittingsAll fitted appliances, carpets and floor coverings in the farmhouse are included within the sale at no extra charge. No warranties are given for the fitted appliances. White goods are not included in the sale.

Plans, Areas and Schedules These are based on the IACS, Ordnance Survey and Title Deeds and are for reference only. They have been carefully checked and computed by the Selling Agents and the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property and any error or misstatement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.

ViewingBy strict appointment with the Selling Agents. An established biosecurity policy is in place at Mid Lowes. Interested parties are requested to clean their boots prior to viewing and utilise the disinfectant provided by the vendor on arrival.

DepositA deposit of 10% of the purchase price will be payable on conclusion of missives. This will be non-refundable in the event of the transaction failing to reach completion for reasons not attributable to the vendors or their agents.

SolicitorsFrazer Coogans LimitedSolicitorsDalblair House46 Dalblair RoadAyrKA7 1UQ

Date of EntryBy mutual agreement. Local AuthorityEast Ayrshire Council London RoadKilmarnockKA3 7BU

Important Notes

Closing DatesA closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through solicitors to the selling agents, in writing, will be advised of any closing date, unless the property has been sold previously. The seller is not bound to accept the highest or any offer, or to go to a closing date.

OffersFormal offers, in the acceptable Scottish form should be submitted, along with the relevant 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. 

Third Party Rights and ServitudesThe 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. The pylons and associated overhead lines wayleave are in the process of being commuted to a servitude.

PARTICULARS AND MISREPRESENTATION – These particulars are produced for the guidance of prospective purchasers and although they are intended to give a fair description of the property they do not constitute or form any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Any measurements or distances referred to should be considered as approximate. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting a property that has been sold or withdrawn.

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