Smithston Farm Patna Ayrshire KA6 7EZ

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1 John A Neil RURAL LAND AGENTS & VALUERS Smithston Farm Patna Ayrshire KA6 7EZ

2 AYR APPROXIMATELY 7 MILES Smithston Farm DALRYMPLE APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES Patna, Ayrshire, KA6 7EZ An excellent opportunity to acquire an attractive livestock unit in East Ayrshire. Smithston Farm comprises of a large traditional farmhouse situated adjacent to the steading which provides a range of modern and traditional farm buildings. Planning permission has been obtained for the conversion of one of the traditional buildings into a residential dwelling house. The unit extends to acres (47.51 ha) or thereby. Comprising: Smithston Farmhouse and Steading Planning permission for conversion of traditional barn to a residential dwelling Farmland Selling Agents John A Neil Rural 162 King Street Castle Douglas Kirkcudbrightshire DG7 1DA TEL: FAX: office@johnaneil.com WEB:

3 Situation Situated in East Ayrshire, Smithston Farm lies approximately 2 miles north of the village of Patna and 7 miles south-east of Ayr. Patna offers a range of local amenities, shops, schools and public transport. A wider range of services can be found in Ayr where there are good rail and bus links to Glasgow. Prestwick Airport (12 miles) and Glasgow International Airport (47 miles) also provide opportunities for national and international air travel. The local area is well served by agricultural merchants, suppliers and veterinary practices. Ayr Livestock Mart is located within close proximity (8 miles) of the farm. Smithston is located adjacent to the A713 Ayr to Castle Douglas road and is in a convenient location for transport links to Northern Ireland. Regular ferry crossings are available from Cairnryan (49 miles) and Troon (16 miles). Description Smithston Farm is an attractive residential livestock unit extending to acres (47.51 ha) or thereby of good quality farmland. It includes the attractive Smithston Farmhouse and a traditional and modern farm steading. Smithston Farmhouse is a spacious six bedroom property from which an established Bed & Breakfast business is currently run ( The farmhouse is situated adjacent to the steading which provides a good range of modern and traditional agricultural buildings. Planning permission has been obtained for the conversion of one of the traditional buildings to a dwelling house. A biomass boiler and solar panels have been recently installed at Smithston. The agricultural land extends to acres (45.97 ha) or thereby, split into 14 separate field enclosures comprising of good arable/silage lands, permanent pasture and areas of rough grazing.

4 Smithston Farmhouse A substantial two storey detached farmhouse with excellent views of the surrounding countryside towards the River Doon. The property is stone built under a slate roof. Smithston Farmhouse provides spacious accommodation and is well maintained. The property benefits from a large south-facing garden on the front elevation with a sheltered seating area located adjacent to the farmhouse. Accommodation comprises: Ground Floor Front Porch and Entrance Hall Drawing Room (6m x 4.5m) Dining Room (5.2m x 5m) Sitting Room (5.4m x 3.7m) Kitchen (4.7m x 4m) First Floor Bedroom 2 (6.1m x 4.5m) En-suite Bathroom Linen Room (2.7m x 1.9m) Hall/Landing Bathroom Utility Room/Office (4.7m x 3.7m) Bedroom 3 (4.2m x 3.9m) Bathroom Bedroom 1 (3.6m x 3.6m) Dog House (5m x 2.6m) Bedroom 4 (4.3m x 4.2m) Bedroom 5 (5.4m x 4.1m) En-suite Bathroom Bedroom 6 (7.2m x 2.9m) Council Tax Smithston Farmhouse has been assessed as Band E for council tax purposes. Renewables A Heizomat 100kW woodchip biomass boiler was commissioned in April The boiler provides heat for Smithston Farmhouse and the traditional building with planning permission for conversion to a dwelling house. The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) payment generates 11,500 per annum for 20 years, rising with inflation. A 12kW solar panel system is installed on the roof of one of the agricultural buildings and was commissioned in October The current owners receive a Feed In Tarriff (FIT) rate of 13.8p/kW and the system generates 1,800 per annum. It is the intention of the seller to transfer the ownership of the boiler and solar panels, along with the right to the RHI and FIT payments, as part of this sale. Services The house is served by mains water with drainage to a septic tank. The property benefits from central heating (fuelled by a biomass boiler), a wood burning stove and double glazed windows. Energy Performance Rating The Energy Performance Rating for the farmhouse is Band D (64).

5 Traditional Steading The traditional buildings at Smithston include a range of stone built buildings under either slate or corrugated iron roofing. The buildings are situated adjacent to the farmhouse and include a former byre (111 x 28 ) with loose housing/calf pens, workshop/tractor shed (24 x 18 ), outbuilding with cattle handling facilities (32 x 21 ), garages, meal store, former bothy and a wood store. Other Buildings Cattle Shed (100 x 58 ) Slatted cattle shed of steel portal frame construction with central feed passage, concrete floor under fibre cement roof with ventilated ridge. The building has 2.1m slurry tanks beneath that can be emptied at either end. There are 4 pens either side of the building with 4 creep pens in bays on either side. Grain/Store Shed (63 x 40 ) 4 bay steel portal framed building erected in 2014, clad and under profile sheeting with a concrete floor. Lambing Shed (60 x 20 ) 3 bay steel portal framed shed constructed in 2015, clad and under profile sheeting with a concrete floor. Adjoining brick built lean-to (36 x 19 ) with corrugated iron cladding under profile sheet roofing. Bull Pens (48 x 16 ) Steel profile framed building under profile sheet roofing with concrete floor. Cattle Shed (57 x 45 ) 4 bay cattle shed, part block built clad with Yorkshire boarding. Cattle Shed (48 x 35 ) 4 bay steel portal framed cattle shed with part concrete panel walls and part Yorkshire boarding. This building has a feed rail to one side and is under a profile sheet roof with concrete floor. Silage Pit (93 x 73 ) Earth banked silage pit with capacity for approximately 3,000 tonnes. Hay Shed (59 x 45 ) Steel framed building with round twin span corrugated iron roof, hardcore flooring and corrugated iron cladding. This building has an adjoining lean-to covered area. Midden (46 x 33 ) Midden with concrete floor and walls to 1.8m and with an underground effluent tank with capacity for approximately 2,000 gallons. Cattle Shed (67 x 62 ) Steel framed slatted cattle shed with central feed passage. Slurry Lagoon Slurry lagoon with holding capacity of approximately 800,000 gallons. Cattle Shed (84 x 50 ) Steel framed cattle shed with central feed passage and loose pens. Cladding is part brick, part Yorkshire boarding and the building has a concrete floor. Planning Permission Full planning permission has been granted by East Ayrshire Council for the conversion of one of the traditional buildings to a one storey residential dwelling with 1/2 bedrooms. Further details about the planning permission can be obtained from the selling agents.

6 Land The land at Smithston lies between the A713 and the River Doon and extends to acres (50.42 ha) or thereby. Field Ha Acres Rough Grazing Rough Grazing The lands are predominantly classified under the McCauley Institute of Land Classification as grade 4.1. The land rises from 130m by the River Doon to 165m above sea level towards the farm steading Rough Grazing Permanent Pasture Rough Grazing Permanent Pasture The ownership at Smithston extends to within 10 yards of the River Doon. Grazing rights over this 10 yard strip at the river are held by Smithston Farm Permanent Pasture Permanent Pasture There is reserved a servitude right of pedestrian and vehicular access over the track outlined in blue on the site plan. RYB RYB Total The agricultural land is split into 14 separate field enclosures, extending to acres (48.92 ha) or thereby. The lands are in good heart throughout and are served by mains water as well as from natural water sources. Fencing and hedges are well maintained. Class

7 PARTICULARS AND MISREPRESENTATION These particulars are produced for the guidance of prospective purchaser 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 let or withdrawn. Entitlements The Vendor has completed a Single Application Form for The Basic Payment entitlements for this land are included in the sale. For the avoidance of doubt, the Seller will retain the 2015 Basic Payment in full. Integrated Administration and Control System Smithston Farm is IACS registered. Sporting and Mineral Rights Sporting rights are included in the sale. As far as they are owned the minerals are also included in the sale. Ingoing The purchaser(s) shall, in addition to paying the purchase price, be required to take over and pay for the 2015 silage crop. Quantity as reasonably certified by John A. Neil Rural. Fixtures and Fittings All fitted carpets and blinds in the property are included in the sale. All moveable white goods are specifically excluded. Local Authority East Ayrshire Council, London Road, Kilmarnock, KA3 7BU. Date of Entry By mutual agreement between the purchaser and the seller. Deposit A 10% deposit of the purchase price will be payable on conclusion of the missives. This will be non returnable in the event of the transaction failing to reach completion for reasons not attributable to the sellers or their agents. 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 purchaser 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. Lotting It is intended to offer the property for sale as described, but the seller reserves the right to divide the property into lots, or to withdraw the property, or to exclude any property shown in these particulars. Viewing Strictly by appointment with the Selling Agents, John A Neil Rural, telephone Given the potential hazards of a working farm, we request you take care when viewing the property, especially around the farm yard. Solicitor Nicholas Kilpatrick Kilpatrick & Walker 4 Wellington Square Ayr KA7 1EN Tel: Important Notes Closing Dates A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through Solicitors to the selling agents, in writing, will be advised of a closing date, unless the property has been sold previously. The seller is not bound to accept the highest or any offer. Offers Formal offers, in the acceptable Scottish form should be submitted, through a Scottish Solicitor, to the selling agent. 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. Particulars prepared May 2015

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