GLENCOTHO Broughton, Scottish Borders

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1 GLENCOTHO Broughton, Scottish Borders

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3 GLENCOTHO Broughton, Scottish Borders Broughton - 5 miles, Biggar - 10 miles, Peebles - 15 miles, Edinburgh City Bypass - 37 miles, Glasgow City Centre - 55 miles Extensive Upland Farm Offering Exciting Sport Glencotho House and Bothy (7 bedrooms) Holms Waterhead Cottage (2 bedrooms) Range of traditional buildings 42 acres in-bye pasture 2,055 acres rough and hill grazing 15 acres woodland In-hand sheep farm Walked up grouse shooting Roe deer stalking ABOUT 2,115 ACRES (856 HECTARES) FOR SALE AS A WHOLE Savills Wemyss House 8 Wemyss Place Edinburgh EH3 6DH edinburghrural@savills.com

4 SITUATION Glencotho lies in the parish of Glenholm in Peeblesshire; an area known for its spectacular undulating landscape and narrow straths. The valley is aptly named Glenholm on account of the fertile holms flanking the banks of the Holm Water which rises at the southern end of the holding. It enjoys the privacy of a genuinely rural area but benefits from a central location with excellent access to both Edinburgh and Glasgow where a comprehensive range of facilities are found, including many private schools, theatres, galleries, international airports and mainline railway stations. The village of Broughton (5 miles) has a primary school with a school bus service serving the local area. There is also a local shop, garage, post office and tearoom. Slightly further afield are the towns of Biggar, Peebles and Moffat. Each of these towns offers a wide range of professional services as well as secondary schooling, supermarkets and a range of sports facilities. They are also host to a number of theatre and music clubs. The local area provides a plethora of outdoor sporting opportunities with exceptional hill walking, riding, mountain biking and golfing. In addition to Glencotho s own sport there are many other opportunities for the country sports enthusiast including fishing on the River Tweed and exceptional driven pheasant and partridge shooting. Stobo Castle Health Spa and Dawyck Botanic Garden are only a short drive away. The area is well supplied with agricultural merchants and contractors and the livestock market at Lanark is 20 miles to the northwest.

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6 DESCRIPTION Glencotho was purchased by the current owner s family in 1865 as a summer sporting retreat and has continued to be enjoyed in a similar vein up until the present time. Extending to about 2,115 acres in total, it is an attractive farming and sporting property centred around a well maintained period house. At the head of the glen sits a charming traditional cottage which offers basic off-grid accommodation in a spectacular position. The farm is run in-hand by a full time shepherd who resides on the property and it is believed the sheep flock has remained a largely closed flock since its introduction to the farm in 1853.

7 GLENCOTHO HOUSE Glencotho House sits in a private and sheltered position at the foot of Glenlood Hill, and is approached directly off a quiet minor public road which leads to a set of timber gates and a gravel sweep at the front with further parking at the side. Under the pitched slate roof the harled stone walls are painted white with contrasting window and door surrounds. The overhanging eaves and dormer windows add to the overall character of this attractive period house. The property has been well maintained and underwent a significant refurbishment in 2015 when it was largely re-roofed. This light and well appointed house retains many original features including servants bells, working open fires, flagstone floors, wooden shutters, picture rails and cornicing. The accommodation is arranged over two storeys and comprises ample space for entertaining combined with the practicalities needed for a country family home. At the front of the house either side of the hallway are two elegant reception rooms which both have large windows with views down the glen. Towards the rear of the house is a large family kitchen with an oil fired Rayburn and recently fitted Shaker style floor and wall units incorporating an electric cooker. Beyond the kitchen is a small sitting room and a large pantry equipped with original Belfast sinks. A staircase leads from the reception hall to a galleried landing off which are four bedrooms. The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom and there are two further bathrooms located off a mezzanine landing towards the rear of the house. Situated to the side of the house but contained within the same building is an annexe, known as the Bothy, with its own entrance to the rear. The accommodation comprises a kitchen, sitting room, bathroom and two bedrooms above. It was formerly linked to the house with an internal door which has been blocked up but could be re-opened to incorporate it into the main house. The annexe is currently occupied by the shepherd. Adjacent to the house is an attractive range of traditional stone and slate buildings comprising a former byre, workshop, kennel, an old piggery and a series of stores. Some of the buildings are in need of repair but may offer conversion for alternative uses such as holiday accommodation, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. A short distance from the traditional range is a steel framed Dutch barn (9.2m x 6.2m) and a timber framed sheep shed (13.9m x 8.7m).

8 FLOORPLANS sq.m (4,074 sq.ft) Sitting Room/ Play Room 3.65 x ' x 6'9'' Pantry 3.75 x '4'' x 11'2'' Boiler WC Annex - Kitchen 3.10 x '2'' x 9'6'' For Identification Only. Not To Scale. Main House Annex Awaiting Bearing Store Kitchen 5.60 x '4'' x 14'1'' Annex - Living Room 4.85 x '11'' x 12'10'' Master Bedroom 5.30 x '5'' x 14'1'' Bathroom Annex - Bedroom x '4'' x 12'10'' Larder Store WC Office Store Hall Former door Store Bathroom Ensuite Bathroom Shower Room Hall Annex - Bedroom x '11'' x 10'8'' Sitting Room 5.20 x '1'' x 16'1'' Hall Dining Room 5.20 x '1'' x 15'11'' Bedroom x '1'' x 9'10'' Bedroom x '1'' x 6'9'' Hall Bedroom x '11'' x 9'10'' Bedroom x '11'' x 6'9'' Vestibule Ground Floor First Floor

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10 GLENCOTHO HOLMS WATERHEAD Holms Waterhead is a traditional cottage of stone and slate construction located in a dramatic and immensely private position at the foot of three surrounding hills: Leishfoot Hill, Congrie Hill and Glenlood Hill. The basic accommodation is arranged over two floors and comprises a sitting room with working open fire, a kitchen with an oil fired Rayburn and bathroom with a traditional free standing bath. There are two bedrooms on the first floor. For a number of years this charming cottage has served as a weekend shooting bothy throughout the late summer months. There is no mains electricity but the rooms are lit by original gas wall lanterns which also help heat the cottage. LAND The land at Glencotho extends in total to about 2,115 acres comprising 42 acres of enclosed in-bye pasture, 2,055 acres of rough and hill grazings and 15 acres of woodland. The land rises from a height of 270 metres above sea level beside the Holms Water to a high point of 650 metres towards the peak of Gathersnow Hill in the southern corner which offers spectacular and far reaching views in all directions. The farm carries a closed flock of 660 blackface breeding ewes across five hefts, with ewe lambs kept as replacements each year and wintered on the farm as hoggs. The remaining lambs are sold in the autumn sales. Lambing is outside from late April into May and typically achieves a lambing percentage of between 100% and 120%. At present, there are pockets of riparian woodland nestled into the steep sided cleuchs running up from the foot of the glen along with some small plantations. In addition to the existing trees, there may be opportunities for the creation of new woodlands at Glencotho, and subject to obtaining the necessary consents a purchaser may be able plant trees with amenity, conservation or commercial forestry in mind. SPORTINGS Glencotho will appeal to those sportsmen who enjoy a foray into the hills on foot amidst the spectacular scenery of the Southern Uplands. Historically, driven grouse shooting, over two lines of timber and turf butts, took place over Glencotho providing four drives for a small team of guns. However, in recent years the best sport has been walked up or over pointers with bags typically varying between five to ten brace. With careful management and reduced grazing, bags could be increased. In addition, there is the opportunity to stalk the occasional roe or sika on the lower slopes or woodland fringes. While there has never been a pheasant or partridge shoot, the natural topography and scale of the land could offer challenging drives with some strategic planting.

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13 VIEWING Strictly by appointment with Savills. DIRECTIONS From the north follow the A701 southwards through the village of Broughton. 1.5 miles after the village of Broughton turn right onto a minor public road signposted Glenholm. Continue on the minor road for 3.6 miles before arriving at Glencotho House. From the south follow the A701 northwards past the hamlet of Tweedsmuir. 6.7 miles after the hamlet turn left onto a minor public road signposted Glenholm. Continue as per the above. ENVIRONMENTAL & HISTORICAL DESIGNATIONS The Holms Water is designated a Special Area of Conservation as it forms one of the upper tributaries of the River Tweed. A site to the south of Holms Waterhead known as Tripains Knowe is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument on account of the remains of a prehistoric domestic or defensive enclosure. ENTRY & POSSESSION By arrangement. OFFERS Offers in Scottish Legal Form are to be submitted to the selling agents. A closing date for offers may be fixed, and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the selling agents following inspection. SOLICITORS Shepherd & Wedderburn LLP, 1 Exchange Crescent, Conference Square, Edinburgh EH3 8UL T: E: Stuart.Greenwood@shepwedd.com LOCAL AUTHORITY Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St. Boswells, Melrose TD6 0SA T: E: CustomerAdvice@scotborders.gov.uk MINERAL, TIMBER AND SPORTING RIGHTS In so far as they are owned, the mineral rights are included in the sale. All standing and fallen timber will be included within the sale and the sporting rights are in hand. )) 6R GENERAL REMARKS & STIPULATIONS ) ) ) 6R8%0($,/#\7M-?/U0?$(5$#7/#0V&$MV%K SERVICES, ) COUNCIL ) ) TAX ) AND ) ENERGY PERFORMANCE ) ) RATING P+&6#+'O) C1(/#'/17 :%%,67$%O).#+4/%#0) ) Y1-)0/./?(#-?-(91)751?K%: &/)/#1($#Aa/#$0/)/BH:#-M1(/>1(/# e1?1)( F-((/7>-('`eF-.(/#0H:#-M1(/0/:(-? (1)KH$-.F-#/7?/)(#1.'/1(-)&H 5#$1751)7 Y1-)0/./?(#-?-(9H:#-M1(/>1(/#F-((/7 L/#M-?/ >-('`ef-.(/#0h:#-m1(/0/:(-?(1)kh /./?(#-?'/1(-)&H5#$1751)7 e1?1)( =10.-&'(-)&H:#-M1(/>1(/#H$:/)F-#/H $-.F-#/7E195%#):#$M-7-)&'$(>1(/# Q&,$%/")R73) *7$1) SERVITUDE ) RIGHTS, ) BURDENS, ) WAYLEAVES ) ) AND ) STATUTORY, ) ) ) PUBLIC ) AND ) OTHER ACCESS RIGHTS Q'/:#$:/#(9- The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing servitude Q' and wayleave rights, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private. The property is also sold subject to the rights of public access under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act The purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others following their solicitors examination of the title deeds. There is a wayleave agreement in favour of Scottish Power in connection with poles passing across the property. The owners of Glencotho benefit from a right of access over a section of track on the neighbouring estate leading to Holms Waterhead Cottage. 2PQ)K7'/$-) )f1 = BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME (BPS) AND LESS FAVOURED AREA SUPPORT SCHEME (LFASS) The land is registered for IACS purposes. The BPS Entitlements are included in the sale and comprise units Region 1, units Region 2 and units Region 3. All of the land lies within a Less Favoured Area and is classified as Severely Disadvantaged. EMPLOYEES There is a full time shepherd whose employment may fall to be transferred to a purchaser under Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) TUPE regulations.

14 GENERAL REMARKS & STIPULATIONS WIND TURBINES Planning permission was granted by Scottish Borders Council in 2015 for the installation of 6 wind turbines up to 100 metres in height as an extension to the existing Glenkerie Wind Farm. There is an Option Agreement with Muirhall Energy which is due to expire in August In the event that any wind turbines become operational on the subjects of sale within a 25 year period from the date of entry, the purchaser will pay at the option of the sellers either a) a sum equal to 50% of any income receivable under a lease or b) a sum equal to 50% of the income received by the purchaser and his successors for the generation, distribution and sale of electricity. The purchaser will grant to the seller a security in implement of their obligations in relation to this agreement. PURCHASE PRICE On conclusion of missives a non-returnable deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid. The balance of the purchase price will fall due for payment at the date of entry (whether entry is taken or not) with interest accruing thereon at the rate of 5% above Bank of Scotland base rate. No consignation shall be effectual in avoiding such interest. DISPUTES Should any discrepancy arise as to the boundaries or any points arise on the Remarks, Stipulations or Plan or the interpretation of any of them, the question shall be referred to the arbitration of the selling agents whose decision acting as experts, shall be final. PLANS, AREAS AND SCHEDULES These are based on the Ordnance Survey 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. APPORTIONMENTS Any rates payable (and/or council tax) and all other outgoings shall be apportioned between the seller and the purchaser(s) as at the date of entry. IMPORTANT NOTICE Savills and their clients 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 own 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. 1. 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 Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Neither these particulars nor any subsequent communication relative to the property shall be binding upon Savills or the Sellers (whether acted on or otherwise) unless the same is incorporated within a written document signed by the Sellers or on their behalf satisfying the requirements of Section 3 of the Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995 or is granted in pursuance of any such document. Ref: LAF Brochure prepared May LOTTING It is intended to offer the property for sale as described, but the seller reserves the right to divide the property into further lots, or to withdraw the property, or to exclude any property shown in these particulars. GENERALLY Should there be any discrepancy between these particulars, the General Remarks and Information, Stipulations and the Missives of Sale, the latter shall prevail.

15 Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Not to Scale mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office Crown copyright ( ) Not to Scale for reference purposes only

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