Warwickdale Farm Kilmarnock, Ayrshire

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1 Warwickdale Farm Kilmarnock, Ayrshire

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3 Warwickdale Farm Kilmarnock, Ayrshire KA2 0DN Kilmarnock 5 miles, Prestwick Airport 11 miles, Ayr 16 miles, Glasgow Airport 23 miles, Glasgow 28 miles A prime mixed arable and stock rearing farm. Lot 1: Warwickdale Farm (about 208 acres) Traditional farmhouse with 2 reception rooms and 4 bedrooms. Traditional steading. Range of agricultural buildings. Productive land comprising acres arable/ grass leys, 4.28 acres permanent pasture, acres woodland and 1.70 acres other. Lot 2: Land at Kilnford (about 55 acres) Ring-fenced block of land with road frontage. Livestock handling facilities. About acres arable/grass leys and acres permanent pasture. Lot 3: Land at Perceton (about 18 acres) A single enclosure on the banks of the Annick Water. About acres prime arable/grass leys. Trout fishing. About 281 acres (114 ha) in total For sale as a whole or in 3 Lots

4 Situation Warwickdale Farm has an accessible situation in one of Ayrshire s most productive farming areas. The farm is equidistant from the towns of Irvine and Kilmarnock and is situated in the heart of the county. Irvine and Kilmarnock provide an extensive range of amenities including education, retail, entertainment and transport links. University Hospital Crosshouse is 3 miles distant. Springside Primary School is less than 1 mile from the farm, with secondary schools at Dreghorn (2 miles), Irvine (4 miles) and Kilmarnock (4 miles). Private co-educational schooling for pupils from the age of 3 to 18 is also available at Wellington School in Ayr (16 miles) and St Columba s in Kilmacolm (25 miles). West of Scotland University, Ayr and SRUC, Auchincruive (Scottish Agricultural College), are both 13 miles distant. Warwickdale Farm is 7 miles west of the M77, which provides access to Glasgow to the north and Ayr to the south. There are mainline railway stations at Irvine and Kilmarnock and there are international airports at Prestwick and Glasgow, which are 11 miles and 23 miles distant respectively. There are two ports at Cairnryan (60 miles) providing regular ferry services to Ireland. Ayrshire is renowned for golf with regular Open Championship venues including Royal Troon and Turnberry, and the highly regarded Prestwick, all within easy reach. There are 10 golf courses all within a 10-mile radius. Along with farming and golf, the county is known for its excellent salmon fishing on the rivers Ayr, Doon, Girvan and Stinchar. Game shooting is also popular within the region, whilst Ayr Racecourse, home of the Scottish Grand National, is about 15 miles south. The Firth of Clyde offers marine and chandlery services together with scenic coastal sailing. Description Warwickdale Farm is a productive mixed arable and stock farm extending to about 208 acres. It is run in conjunction with two additional blocks of land extending to about 18 acres and 55 acres, with about 281 acres farmed in total. Warwickdale includes a four-bedroom farmhouse, a traditional courtyard steading and a range of agricultural buildings, including extensive winter accommodation for livestock and general purpose storage. In addition to the fertile land, which is all in good heart, a particular feature of farm is the access to the fields provided by a network of minor public roads and private farm tracks. All fields are stock proof with hedging and post-and-wire fences. Farming System Warwickdale is farmed in-hand as a stock rearing enterprise. The farm currently carries 60 spring-calving suckler cows, with all progeny finished on the farm. One hundred calves are also purchased annually and finished on the farm. There is winter accommodation for 400 head of cattle. Cattle are sold directly to the abattoirs at Ayr and Saltcoats. The farm carried a herd of 140 milking cows until 10 years ago. The land at Kilnford is presently used for grazing young stock, while silage or spring barley is grown at the field at Perceton. Two cuts of silage are taken annually. The farm is self-sufficient, growing its own spring barley and providing straw for home consumption, with reported yields of tonnes per acre. A cropping history of the farm is available from the selling agents. The land benefits from regular applications of lime, farmyard manure and artificial fertiliser and there is an on-going rotational reseeding programme. The area is well served by agricultural services and suppliers.

5 LOT 1: About acres Warwickdale Farmhouse Warwickdale includes a traditional farmhouse which has a south-facing, elevated position and attractive views over the surrounding countryside. The property is of stone construction with a harled fi nish, beneath a pitched slate roof. Floorplans Gross internal area. 2,601 sq ft (242 sq m) For identification purposes only. It is approached via a tarmacadam private farm road which is in a good state of repair and terminates at the front of the house, where there is a courtyard which provides ample parking for several vehicles. A second storey was added to the property in the early 20th century, with a later extension formed by converting the dairy. Internal features of the house include three working fi replaces, and the Rayburn cooker in the kitchen. First Floor The accommodation is over two fl oors and is set out on the accompanying plans. The house is served by mains electricity and water, and private drainage. There is oil-fi red central heating, with the Rayburn cooker and a back boiler heating the water. The house is fully double glazed and there is a broadband connection. To the rear of Warwickdale Farmhouse is an enclosed garden with lawns, several fl owerbeds and borders, and a vegetable garden. Ground Floor

6 Farm Buildings Traditional Steading A traditional steading surrounds the house and is of stone construction beneath a slate roof. The steading includes a former byre (now used as a bedded court) and a lofted barn, both of which can be accessed by a telescopic handler. The remainder of the steading comprises three bull/isolation pens, log store, double garage, workshop/tool store, two stables and two-bay cart shed. There is a range of agricultural buildings at Warwickdale which are set out on the accompanying plan and comprise: Cattle shed 32.31m x 30.48m In 5 bays of concrete frame construction with brick walls, fibre cement roof and cladding, slatted channels in cubicles with concrete feed stance and drive-through central feed passage. Lean-to on one side with steel frame, fibre cement roof, vent-air cladding and concrete floor. Includes 80 cubicles, a calf creep area and cattle handling facilities. General purpose shed m x 12.80m In 9 bays of steel frame construction with concrete panel walls, Thrutone fibre cement roof, box profile cladding, concrete floor and removable feed barriers. Secondary silage pit at one end with tarmacadam floor and effluent tank.

7 High level slatted house 22.86m x 9.14m In 5 bays of concrete frame construction with brick walls, fibre cement roof and cladding. Capacity for 90 cattle, central feed passage and external feed area. Silage pit 30.48m x 12.80m Steel frame with Thrutone fibre cement roof, profile cladding and concrete panel walls. Capacity for 1,700 tonnes of silage and includes two effluent tanks. Hay shed 27.43m x 7.32m In 6 bays with a steel frame, corrugated roof and cladding, part concrete floor. Opens to a lean-to (45ft x 20ft) in 3 bays with timber frame, corrugated roof and cladding, and a concrete floor. General purpose shed m x 15.24m In 4 bays of steel frame construction, Thrutone fibre cement roof, brick walls, corrugated cladding and concrete floor. Used for cattle accommodation and general storage. Cubicle shed 29.26m x 7.32m Steel frame, Thrutone fibre cement roof, vent-air cladding, cubicles for 40 cattle with underground slurry storage, concrete feed area. The farm buildings have a single phase electricity supply, with a back-up PTO-driven generator and a mains water supply. There are also 16 solar panels. There is a Collinson metal feed tower with a capacity for 20-tonne capacity and ample concrete aprons. The Land The land at Warwickdale Farm extends to approximately 208 acres in total and is predominantly south-facing. The farm benefits from good access via public and private farm roads, with the gently undulating land rising from 95 feet above sea level on the southern boundary, to a high point of 164 feet above sea level on the northern boundary. The land is graded as Class 3 by the Macaulay Institute for Soil Research. It comprises acres of arable/grass leys, 4.28 acres of permanent pasture, acres of amenity woodland and 1.70 of miscellaneous. The amenity woodland was planted in 2004 and comprises a wide variety of broadleaf species including 900 oak. The farm infrastructure is in good condition, with the fields all of a good size and shape to suit modern agriculture. The majority of the fields have a mains water supply and drinking troughs. Machinery shed/livestock shed 28.65m x 6.10m In 8 bays of timber frame construction, corrugated roof and cladding, and a concrete floor. Grain Tower Galvanised with 100-tonne capacity. Slurry Store Boythorpe, 4-ring slurry store with a 100,000-gallon capacity.

8 LOT 2: Land at Kilnford (about acres) The land at Kilnford is situated just over 4 miles south of Warwickdale Farm, near the village of Dundonald. The land lies in a ring-fenced level block with excellent access from the public road. It is divided into three enclosures with an internal track leading from the public road to all of the fields. The land at Kilnford has a mains water supply, drinking troughs and livestock handling facilities. The land is graded Classes 3 and 5 by the James Hutton Institute. It is level, at 49 feet above sea level, and comprises acres of arable/grass leys and acres of permanent pasture. LOT 3: Land at Perceton (about 18.25) The land at Perceton is a single field which has an attractive situation on the banks of the Annick Water. It is graded as Class 3 by the James Hutton Institute and is situated about 1.5 miles to the northwest of Warwickdale Farmhouse. The land benefits from a natural water supply provided by the Annick Water and is of an excellent shape and size for modern agricultural machinery work. It is a level field which lies about 82 feet above sea level and comprises acres of productive arable/grass leys. Travel Directions Warwickdale Farm (KA2 0DN) From the A77, take the A71 west signposted for Irvine and Troon. Travel on the A71 for about 6 miles until reaching Corsehill Mount Roundabout. At the roundabout take the third exit signposted for Springside and Crosshouse. After 0.3 of a mile enter the small roundabout and take the third exit onto the B7081 signposted for Springside. In the village of Springside turn left onto Station Road and then left onto Overtoun Road. Continue for about 0.7 of a mile to Warwickdale Farm which is on the left. Land at Kilnford (KA2 9ET) From the M77, take the A71 west, signposted for Irvine and Troon. After about three miles take the A759 signposted for Troon and continue for about 4 miles, where the land at Kilnford is on the right. Land at Perceton (KA11 2AJ) From Warwickdale Farm travel north. At the Crossroads turn left and left again at the T-junction, joining the B769. After 0.3 of a mile turn right (signposted Perceton House). The entrance is on the right after a further 0.3 of a mile. General Remarks and Stipulations Method of Sale: The property is offered for sale as a whole or in three Lots by private treaty. Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Strutt & Parker, telephone Health and Safety: Given the hazards of a working farm we ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspections, for your own personal safety. Offers: Offers are to be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the selling agents Strutt & Parker, 28 Melville Street, Edinburgh EH3 7HA. A closing date for offers will probably be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order to be kept fully informed of any closing date that may be fixed. The sellers reserve the right to conclude a bargain for the sale ahead of a notified closing date and will not be obliged to accept either the highest or any offer.

9 Moveables: The fitted carpets within the house are included in the sale. The white goods in Warwickdale Farmhouse are specifically excluded from the sale. Rights of Way: The sale is subject to all rights of support, public and private rights of way, water, light, drainage and wayleaves, all or any other like rights, whether mentioned in these particulars or not. The purchaser will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others. The owner of Warwickdale Cottage has a right of vehicular access through the farm steading, with maintenance according to user. The owner of Warwick Mains has a right of vehicular access over the two private roads leading to Warwick Mains, with maintenance according to user. There is a right of vehicular access in favour of the owner of the land at Perceton over the private road leading to the field at Perceton, with maintenance according to user. Financial Guarantee: All offers (regardless of the country of residence of the offering party) must be accompanied by a guarantee or alternative form of reference from a bank which gives the sellers satisfaction that the purchaser has access to the funds required to complete the purchase at the offered price. Residential Schedule Property Occupancy Services Council Tax Warwickdale Farmhouse Owner occupied Mains electricity and water, private drainage, and oil-fired central heating. D Entry: Entry is available by arrangement with the sellers. Excluded Property: Warwickdale Cottage is within the boundaries of Warwickdale Farm but is excluded from the sale as it is owned by a third party. Wayleaves: There is an annual wayleave payment received for telegraph poles. Sporting: The sporting rights are owned and included in the sale. There is trout fishing on the Annick Water at the Land at Perceton. Mineral rights: As far as they are owned the minerals are included in the sale. Timber: All standing and fallen timber is included in the sale. Solicitors: James Guthrie and Company 3 Portland Road Kilmarnock Ayrshire KA1 2AN Tel: ian@jamesguthrie.co.uk Local Authority: North Ayrshire Council Cunninghame House Irvine KA12 8EE Tel: EPC Rating Note: The services have not been checked by the selling agents. F AFRC-RPID: Russell House King Street Ayr KA8 0BE Tel: SGRPID.Ayr@scotland.gsi.gov.uk Farm Code: Warwickdale Farm, the Land at Kilnford and the Land at Perceton are registered by Agriculture, Food and Rural Communities - Rural Payments and Inspections Directorate (AFRC-RPID) under the code 69/198/0008. Basic Payment Scheme: The vendors have submitted an application to claim Entitlements to the Basic Payment Scheme. The Basic Payment Entitlements in respect of Warwickdale Farm, the Land at Kilnford and the Land at Perceton are included in the sale. The subsidy from the Basic Payment in relation to the 2016 farming year will be retained by the sellers. Further information in relation to the Basic Payment can be obtained from the selling agents. Woodland Grant Scheme: Circa acres of broadleaves were planted in 2004 under the Woodland Grant Scheme. There are 2 years of the scheme remaining. The farm receives an annual payment of 1,608. Further information can be obtained from the selling agents. Solar: Sixteen Hybrid solar panels were installed in 2011 with a 4kW output. A payment of 52p/ kw produced generates an annual payment of circa 2,000, which is indexed linked for further 21 years. Ingoing Valuation: In addition to the purchase price, the purchaser(s) of Lots 1, 2, and 3 will be required on the date of entry to pay an additional and separate sum for: 1. All growing crops. 2. All cultivations. 3. All silage. 4. The deadstock to include fuel, oil, silage, diesel, seeds, fertilisers, sprays and chemicals. 5. The Contract with npower in relation to the solar panels. Lotting: It is intended to offer the property for sale as described, but the sellers reserve the right to divide the property into different lots, or to withdraw the property, or to exclude any property shown in these particulars. Closing Date: A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are urged to note their interest formally to the selling agents. The sellers reserve the right to conclude a bargain for the sale of any portions of the subjects of sale ahead of a notified closing date and will not be obliged to accept the highest or any offer for any part of the subjects of sale. Plans, Areas and Schedules: These are based on the Ordnance Survey and title deeds and are for reference only. They have been carefully checked and computed by the selling agents and the vendors solicitor and the purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied himself as to the description of the property and any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof. Special Conditions of Sale 1. The purchaser of the farm shall within five working days of conclusion of missives make payment to account of the price as a guarantee for due performance of a sum equal to ten per cent of the purchase price. Timeous payment of said sum shall be a material condition of the contract. In the event that such payment is not made timeously, the sellers reserve the right to resile without further notice. The balance of the purchase price will be paid by Electronic Funds Transfer at the date of entry and interest at five per cent above the Bank of Scotland base rate current from time to time will be charged thereon from the term of entry until payment. Consignation shall not avoid payment of the foregoing rate of interest. In the event of the purchaser failing to make payment of the balance of the said price at the date of entry, payment of the balance of the purchase price on the due date being of the essence of the contract, the sellers shall be entitled to resile from the contract.

10 Warwickdale Farm, Land at Kilnford and Land at Perceton Acreage Schedule Lot No Field No Arable/Grass Leys Permanent Pasture Woods Other Total Field Area Lot 1 Ha Ac Ha Ac Ha Ac Ha Ac Ha Ac Misc Sub-Total Lot 2 Ha Ac Ha Ac Ha Ac Ha Ac Ha Ac Sub-Total Lot 3 Ha Ac Ha Ac Ha Ac Ha Ac Ha Ac Sub-Total Whole Total

11 Lot 3 - Land at Perceton

12 Lot 2 - Land at Kilnford

13 Warwickdale Farm Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty s Stationery Offi ce. Crown Copyright (ES763454). NOT TO SCALE

14 The sellers, in that event, reserve the right to resell or deal otherwise with the subjects of sale as they think fit. Furthermore, they shall be entitled to retain in their hands the initial payment of ten per cent herein before referred to which shall be set off to account for any loss and expense occasioned to then by the purchaser s failure and in the event of the loss and expenses being less than the amount of the said deposit the sellers shall account to the purchaser for any balance thereof remaining in their hands. 2 The farm will be sold subject to all rights of way, rights of access, wayleaves, servitudes, water rights, drainage and sewage rights, restrictions and burdens of whatever kind at present existing and whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, and whether formally constituted or not affecting the subjects of sale. 3 The sellers shall be responsible for any rates, taxes and other burdens for the possession and for collection of income prior to the said date of entry. While we endeavour to make our sale particulars accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact Strutt & Parker LLP and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the farm. Edinburgh 28 Melville Street, Edinburgh EH3 7HA edinburgh@struttandparker.com struttandparker.com 60 offices across England and Scotland, including Prime Central London IMPORTANT NOTICE Strutt & Parker LLP gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. Strutt & Parker LLP does not have any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. Strutt & Parker LLP does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. If there is anything of particular importance to you, please contact this office and Strutt & Parker will try to have the information checked for you. Photographs taken Summer 2013 and Summer Particulars prepared September 2016.