CASTLEFAIRN SMALLHOLDINGMONIAIVE, THORNHILL, DUMFRIES

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CASTLEFAIRN SMALLHOLDING, MONIAIVE, THORNHILL, DUMFRIES

An attractive riverside smallholding with land and traditional and modern farm buildings.

Moniaive 4 miles ■ Dumfries 22 miles ■ Glasgow 73 miles

■ An attractive four bedroom Farmhouse

■ Useful range of modern and traditional Farm Buildings

■ River frontage

■ About 7 acres of grazing

In all about 3.71 Ha (9.16 Acres)

For Sale as a Whole

GENERALCastlefairn is situated 4 miles south of Moniaive on the A702 in a scenic and peaceful location. The property sits in an attractive but accessible rural location and is about 13 miles from Thornhill and the A76 which links the south west and central Scotland from Dumfries to Glasgow. The farmhouse sits in a south facing position and lies adjacent to the farm steading.

The settlement of Moniaive, the ‘Hill of Streams’ nestles in stunning countryside where the three glens of Craigdarroch, Dalwhat and Castlefairn meet and offers a range of local amenities including a primary school, doctors surgery, Post Office and a well stocked village shop as well as hotels and cafes. It is a bustling village with a long history and strong community spirit. It has always been popular and the village hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including a Folk Festival, World Music Festival and Moniaive Gala and Horse Show held in July every year.

The south west of Scotland offers boundless sporting and outdoor activities including excellent salmon and sea trout fishing on many of the local rivers as well as trout fishing on the numerous lochs in the area. The championship courses of the West Coast such as Troon and

Turnberry are within easy driving distance on the Ayrshire coast. Dumfries is the principal town in the area situated 22 miles to the south east of the property. The town provides a wider range of schools, shops, retail outlets, and other services including a hospital, the Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary.

The mainline railway stations in both Dumfries and Lockerbie provide good links to the north and south whilst Ayr is about 42 miles to the north west. Central Scotland is easily accessed via the A76 which then provides further links to the north and east via major roadways. Glasgow and Edinburgh Airports are 79 and 77 miles respectively.

DESCRIPTIONCastlefairn is a lovely smallholding located in an accessible location in rural Dumfries and Galloway. The property has an attractive traditional farmhouse with a modern and functional steading adjacent providing equipment storage, stock housing and handling facilities.

The holding extends to approximately 3.71 Ha (9.16 Acres)

CASTLEFAIRN FARMHOUSEAn attractive farmhouse situated to the south of the subjects adjacent to the A702 to the north of the buildings. Of traditional harled stone construction under a slate roof. The accommodation is provided over two floors comprising:

Ground Floor

Walk-in larder (1.83m x 1.08m) Shelved.

WC (1.83m x 1.15m) WC and wash hand basin.

Office (3.13m x 3.09m)Fitted bookshelves, door to outside covered area with access to:

Lockable Medicine/Storage Room (2.07m x 1.86m)

Kitchen (4.26m x 4.25m) Fitted floor and wall units, one and a half bowl sink and drainer, Belling eye level oven and grill, Whirlpool 4 hob cooker, ceramic sink, plumbing for dish washer. Arch to:

Adjoining Dining Room (4.34m x 2.83m)Glazed double doors to:

Sitting Room (8.05m x 4.90m) Door to garden. Stone fireplace with tiled hearth.

Hall (2.44m x 4.50m) Under stairs cupboard and open timber staircase to first floor.

Front Porch (2.41m x 2.39m)

Sitting Room (3.66m x 3.63m) Open fire, slate hearth and surround with wooden mantelpiece. Built-in open shelved cupboard with enclosed cupboard below.

Utility Room (3.65m x 3.51m) Stainless steel sink and drainer, plumbing for washing machine, Worcester oil fired central heating and hot water boiler. Fitted floor units, and clothes drying pulley.

First Floor

Master Bedroom Suite (5.11m x 4.91m) Fitted hanging cupboards with drawers below. Two built-in shelved cupboards, one built-in shelved and hanging cupboard.

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GROUND FLOORGROSS INTERNALFLOOR AREA 1650 SQ FT / 153.3 SQ M

STORE6'9 x 6'1

(2.06m x 1.85m)

OFFICE10'3 x 9'11

(3.12m x 3.02m)

UTILITY ROOM11'11 x 11'6

(3.63m x 3.51m)

KITCHEN13'11 x 13'10

(4.24m x 4.22m)

DINING ROOM14'1 x 9'3

(4.29m x 2.82m)

SITTING ROOM26'5 x 15'8

(8.05m x 4.78m)

PORCH7'9 x 7'1

(2.36m x 2.16m)

SNUG12' x 11'11

(3.66m x 3.63m)

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FIRST FLOORGROSS INTERNALFLOOR AREA 1199 SQ FT / 111.4 SQ M

MASTERBEDROOM16'9 x 16'2

(5.11m x 4.93m)

BEDROOM14'6 x 13'7

(4.42m x 4.14m)

BEDROOM11'10 x 11'3

(3.61m x 3.43m)

BEDROOM13'3 x 8'7

(4.04m x 2.62m)

ATTICGROSS INTERNALFLOOR AREA 362 SQ FT / 33.6 SQ M

ATTIC ROOM38'10 x 9'4

(11.84m x 2.84m)

EAVESSTORAGE

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CASTLEFAIRN FARMHOUSENOT TO SCALE - FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY

APPROXIMATE GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 3211 SQ FT / 298.3 SQ M(INCLUDING AREAS OF RESTRICTED HEIGHT)

All measurements and fixtures including doors and windowsare approximate and should be independently verified.

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GROUND FLOORGROSS INTERNALFLOOR AREA 1650 SQ FT / 153.3 SQ M

STORE6'9 x 6'1

(2.06m x 1.85m)

OFFICE10'3 x 9'11

(3.12m x 3.02m)

UTILITY ROOM11'11 x 11'6

(3.63m x 3.51m)

KITCHEN13'11 x 13'10

(4.24m x 4.22m)

DINING ROOM14'1 x 9'3

(4.29m x 2.82m)

SITTING ROOM26'5 x 15'8

(8.05m x 4.78m)

PORCH7'9 x 7'1

(2.36m x 2.16m)

SNUG12' x 11'11

(3.66m x 3.63m)

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FIRST FLOORGROSS INTERNALFLOOR AREA 1199 SQ FT / 111.4 SQ M

MASTERBEDROOM16'9 x 16'2

(5.11m x 4.93m)

BEDROOM14'6 x 13'7

(4.42m x 4.14m)

BEDROOM11'10 x 11'3

(3.61m x 3.43m)

BEDROOM13'3 x 8'7

(4.04m x 2.62m)

ATTICGROSS INTERNALFLOOR AREA 362 SQ FT / 33.6 SQ M

ATTIC ROOM38'10 x 9'4

(11.84m x 2.84m)

EAVESSTORAGE

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CASTLEFAIRN FARMHOUSENOT TO SCALE - FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY

APPROXIMATE GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 3211 SQ FT / 298.3 SQ M(INCLUDING AREAS OF RESTRICTED HEIGHT)

All measurements and fixtures including doors and windowsare approximate and should be independently verified.

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IN

GROUND FLOORGROSS INTERNALFLOOR AREA 1650 SQ FT / 153.3 SQ M

STORE6'9 x 6'1

(2.06m x 1.85m)

OFFICE10'3 x 9'11

(3.12m x 3.02m)

UTILITY ROOM11'11 x 11'6

(3.63m x 3.51m)

KITCHEN13'11 x 13'10

(4.24m x 4.22m)

DINING ROOM14'1 x 9'3

(4.29m x 2.82m)

SITTING ROOM26'5 x 15'8

(8.05m x 4.78m)

PORCH7'9 x 7'1

(2.36m x 2.16m)

SNUG12' x 11'11

(3.66m x 3.63m)

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FIRST FLOORGROSS INTERNALFLOOR AREA 1199 SQ FT / 111.4 SQ M

MASTERBEDROOM16'9 x 16'2

(5.11m x 4.93m)

BEDROOM14'6 x 13'7

(4.42m x 4.14m)

BEDROOM11'10 x 11'3

(3.61m x 3.43m)

BEDROOM13'3 x 8'7

(4.04m x 2.62m)

ATTICGROSS INTERNALFLOOR AREA 362 SQ FT / 33.6 SQ M

ATTIC ROOM38'10 x 9'4

(11.84m x 2.84m)

EAVESSTORAGE

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CASTLEFAIRN FARMHOUSENOT TO SCALE - FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY

APPROXIMATE GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 3211 SQ FT / 298.3 SQ M(INCLUDING AREAS OF RESTRICTED HEIGHT)

All measurements and fixtures including doors and windowsare approximate and should be independently verified.

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En-suite Bathroom (1.99m x 1.90m) Bath, WC, wash hand basin with a cupboard below.

Bedroom 2 (3.66m x 2.66m) Built-in shelved and hanging cupboard, partly coombed ceiling.

Bedroom 3 (3.62m x 3.44m) Built-in shelved and hanging cupboard. Bathroom (2.41m x 2.41m) max Bath with Mira Event shower over, curved shower screen, WC and wash hand basin, fitted shelved cupboard.

Bedroom 4 (4.49m x 4.14m) Fitted, shelved and hanging cupboards.

Access to Loft space two connecting rooms with coombed ceiling (6.35m x 2.86m)and (4.93m x 2.86m), lined with pine boarding, Velux windows. Door to a floored roof space accessing water tank.

GARDEN AND GROUNDSA large area of lawn with an area of mature trees and flower bed, surrounded by a drystone wall.

FARM BUILDINGSThe buildings are situated in a group located to the south of the farmhouse. The buildings comprise a range of modern and traditional buildings providing equipment storage and stock handling and house facilities. There is a Flood Risk assessment in place for planning purposes should anyone wish to explore conversion of the traditional buildings. The buildings are accessed directly from the public road which leads past the adjacent farmhouse, they comprise:

Dutch Barn (18.41m x 13.83m) Steel portal frame construction, corrugated tin cladding and steel frame lean-to, used for machinery storage and occasional cattle housing.

Cattle Shed (25.19m x 12.87m) Steel portal frame construction with block walls under a corrugated roof and adjoining outside feed areas with diagonal feed barriers and a concrete floor and feed passage.

Traditional Byre (14.72m x 5.75m) Stone built under a slate roof with a concrete floor.

Traditional Byre (17.25m x 4.57m)Stone built under a slate roof with a concrete floor.

Cold Store (4.01m x 2.06m)

General Purpose Storage Shed (16.52m x 9.08m) Concrete floor, box profile steel side and roof cladding.

Barn (13.58m x 5.52m) Box profile steel roof sheets and side cladding.

Adjoining Cattle Shed (21.2m x 6.26m) Timber frame construction with timber pole uprights and box profile roof sheets.

Byre (4.91m x 4.89m) Concrete floor and a box profile steel roof.

Barn (14.1m x 4.77m) Concrete floor, stone walls, and box profile roof sheets with two steel framed feed bins with timber sides and one steel feed bin. And Grain Loft (5.67m x 5.55m) with loose house

Adjacent to the outbuildings is a cattle handling yard with an undercover crush.

COUNCIL TAXCastlefairn Farmhouse falls into Band E.

SERVICESElectricity: Single PhaseWater: Private SupplyDrainage: Private Septic TankHeating: Farmhouse – Oil Central Heating.

DIRECTIONSFrom Dumfries head north on the B729 and continue along this road for approximately 12 miles through the settlement of Dunscore. At the T-junction turn left onto the A702 and follow this road for approximately 2 miles into the village of Moniaive. Once in the village take a left turn at sign post for Dalry/A702 and continue along this road for approximately 4 miles where the entrance to Castlefairn is on the left hand side.

POSTCODE: DG3 4ER

NB It is highly recommended not to rely on a Satnav in a rural location to always check on a route map or the PDF particulars prior to any scheduled viewings.

LOCAL AUTHORITYDumfries & Galloway Council. Carruthers House,English Street,Dumfries DG1 2DD Tel: 01387 260000Fax: 01387 260225

SPORTING RIGHTSSporting rights will be retained by the neighbouring estate.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATEThe Energy Rating for Castlefairn Farmhouse is E47.

TIMBERAll fallen and standing timber is included in the sale insofar as it is owned.

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.

VIEWINGViewings are strictly by prior appointment and only through the Selling Agents.

HEALTH & SAFETYThe property is an agricultural holding and appropriate caution should be exercised at all times during inspection, particularly in reference to the farm buildings.

IMPORTANT NOTES1. These particulars are intended to give a fair and overall description of the property. If any points are relevant to your interest, please ask for further information, prior to viewing. Prospective purchasers are advised to seek their own professional advice. 2. Areas, measurements and distances are given as a guide. Photographs depict only certain parts of the property. Nothing within the particulars shall be deemed to be a statement as to the structural condition, nor the working order of services and appliances. 3. These particulars shall not be binding on our clients whether acted on or otherwise, unless the same is incorporated within a written document, signed by our clients or on their behalf, satisfying the requirements of Section 3 of The Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995. 4. Closing Date. A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through lawyers to Galbraith, in writing, will be advised of a closing date, unless the property has been sold previously. The Seller will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any offer and has the right to accept an offer at any time or withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs incurred by interested parties. 5. Offers. Formal offers in the acceptable Scottish form should be submitted, through a Scottish Lawyer, to Galbraith, 93, King Street, Castel Douglas, DG7 1AE. 6. Third Party Rights and Servitudes. 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. 7. PLEASE NOTE: Photographs taken in the Summer 2015. 8. Particulars prepared February 2020.