WOOD FARM. Parkgate, Dumfries, DG1 3LY. In all about acres (16.1 Ha)

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1 WOOD FARM Parkgate, Dumfries, DG1 3LY In all about acres (16.1 Ha)

2 Location Plan NOT TO SCALE Plan for indicative purposes only

3 WOOD FARM Parkgate, Dumfries, DG1 3LY Dumfries 9 miles, Lockerbie 11.5 miles, Moffat 14 miles, A74 (M) 14 miles, Edinburgh 72 miles, Glasgow 68 miles A PRODUCTIVE RESIDENTIAL STOCK REARING AND FEEDING FARM SITUATED AT PARKGATE IN DUMFRIES & GALLO- WAY WITHIN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO MAJOR ROAD LINKS SYMPATHETICALLY MODERNISED DUMFRIESSHIRE 2 STOREY FARMHOUSE (5 BEDROOMS) RANGE OF TRADITIONAL AND MODERN FARM BUILDINGS RING FENCED FARM PRODUCTIVE GRAZING & MOWING LAND BASIC PAYMENT (REGION UNITS) FARMHOUSE EPC RATING E (46)) IN ALL ABOUT ACRES (16.1HA) FOR SALE PRIVATELY AS A WHOLE VENDORS SOLICITORS Mr Adam Turnbull Gillespie Gifford & Brown 27 St. Cuthbert Street Kirkcudbright DG6 4DJ Tel: adam.turnbull@ggblaw.co.uk SOLE SELLING AGENTS Threave Rural The Rockcliffe Suite The Old Exchange Castle Douglas DG7 1TJ Tel: enquiries@threaverural.co.uk Web:

INTRODUCTION Wood Farm is situated near the village of Parkgate in Dumfries & Galloway within a private secluded picturesque site, yet only about 14 miles distant from the A74 (M).

4 INTRODUCTION Wood Farm is situated near the village of Parkgate in Dumfries & Galloway within a private secluded picturesque site, yet only about 14 miles distant from the A74 (M). The property occupies an elevated site and benefits from views over the countryside, surrounding garden grounds and amenity woodland. Wood Farm is a traditional Dumfriesshire farmhouse which has been sympathetically modernised, providing a charming, beautifully proportioned family home. Wood Farm is surrounded by its own very well-kept garden grounds and amenity woodland. The property abounds with wildlife such as red squirrels, owls, etc. Not only does Wood Farm benefit from an exceptional dwelling house, but also about acres of agricultural land and a modern and traditional farm steading. The current owners have successful bred outstanding pedigree cattle since being in ownership of the farm. The nearest services are located at the busy market town of Dumfries, which boasts all essential and professional services, along with three retail parks, an ice rink, a modern sports centre and a University Campus. Dumfries offers a wide choice of both primary and secondary schooling with the Crichton University Campus offering a wide variety of further education choices. Primary education is available at Nethermill Primary, with secondary education available at Dumfries. The Barony Agricultural College is located less than 2 miles away. Wood Farm boasts excellent communications and commuting links with both Glasgow and Edinburgh a little over an hour s drive north, with the M74 adjoining the M6 at Gretna, the property is within commuting distance of some of the major centres. There is a main line railway station at Lockerbie, which runs a full timetable of services both north and south. This area of Southwest Scotland enjoys one of the most varied and picturesque landscapes within Scotland, ranging from the moorland of the Southern Upland Hills to the bays and sandy beaches of the distinctive coastline. This is a rural county where agriculture and tourism thrive to form the backbone of the local economy. The area has been relatively unscathed by modern industry. The region is well-known for the quality and variety of both field sports and leisure activities with the outdoor and sporting enthusiast extremely well-catered for as there exist the ability to take both shooting and fishing locally. Given the diverse landscape along with the proximity to the coast and local lochs, the area offers unique walks, sailing, cycling, etc. Equestrian activities are a feature of the county, with two active branches of the Pony Club of Great Britain. DIRECTIONS From Dumfries follow the A701 north for about 7 miles turning left, sign posted Kirkmichael Church. Follow this road for about 1 ½ miles and Wood Farm is situated on the right hand side as indicated on the location plan, which forms part of these particulars. METHOD OF SALE The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole. GUIDE PRICE Offers for Wood Farm are sought in excess of: 650,000 VIEWING By appointment with the sole selling agents: Threave Rural The Rockcliffe Suite The Old Exchange Castle Douglas, DG7 1TJ Tel: enquiries@threaverural.co.uk Web:

PARTICULARS OF SALE This stunning traditional farmhouse occupies an elevated site and offers picturesque open views over the surrounding countryside and the surrounding grounds.

The property at present offers comfortable family accommodation over two floors, as follows: Kitchen Solid oak fitted kitchen units, double aspect windows, electric Everhot range cooker, integrated

5 PARTICULARS OF SALE This stunning traditional farmhouse occupies an elevated site and offers picturesque open views over the surrounding countryside and the surrounding grounds. The dwelling is traditionally stone built under a slated roof over two storeys. The property at present offers comfortable family accommodation over two floors, as follows: Kitchen Solid oak fitted kitchen units, double aspect windows, electric Everhot range cooker, integrated fridge & dishwasher, Belfast sink. Central Hallway Door to front door porch, stairs off to first floor, built-in cupboard. GROUND FLOOR L Shaped Rear Hallway With doors off to utility room / office & central hallway. Utility Room / Office With double aspect windows, Belfast sink, plumbed for automatic washing machine, cupboard housing central heating boiler. Dining Room Large picture window to the front, bespoke feature fireplace (over mantle mirror not included). Sitting Room With patio doors leading to the front garden grounds, multi-fuel stove set in feature fireplace, door leading to: Conservatory Part UPVC construction with views over the gardens and amenity woodland.

7 Floor Plan

Inner Hallway With door off to: Shower Room With standalone shower cubicle, built-in

FIRST FLOOR Upper Hallway Bright spacious upper landing with built-in cupboard,

Family Bathroom With large slipper bath, double sinks set in bespoke vanity unit,

8 Inner Hallway With door off to: Shower Room With standalone shower cubicle, built-in shelved cupboard, WC, WHB, part respatex clad, heated towel rail. FIRST FLOOR Upper Hallway Bright spacious upper landing with built-in cupboard, window to the rear. Family Bathroom With large slipper bath, double sinks set in bespoke vanity unit, double standalone shower cubicle, window to the rear, part respatex clad. Double Bedroom 1 With window to the front, built-in wardrobes. Single Bedroom 2 With window to the front.

Double Bedroom 5 With built-in corner cupboard, window to

this a lovely bright room, which could lend itself to

OUTSIDE Large mature garden grounds surround the property,

detached garage / workshop, which houses the central

Large hen house & run Double Bedroom 3 With window to the

Double Bedroom 4 With window to the side.

9 Double Bedroom 5 With built-in corner cupboard, window to the side and with the addition of a velux window making this a lovely bright room, which could lend itself to various uses. OUTSIDE Large mature garden grounds surround the property, which are laid down to lawned areas, mature shrubs, specimen trees and amenity woodland. There is a blocked paving area to the rear leading to a detached garage / workshop, which houses the central heating oil tank. Large hen house & run Double Bedroom 3 With window to the front and standalone wardrobes. Double Bedroom 4 With window to the side. SERVICES Oil fired central heating system (new system installed 2012) Mains water and electricity (rewired in 2012) Private drainage Fully UPVC double glazed The telephone line is installed subject to the normal BT regulations.

The steading briefly comprises: Traditional Byre 1 Of stone-built construction, big six roof, utilised as general storage.

storage. Traditional Byre 3 Of traditional stone-built construction, recently reroofed.

Traditional Midden Of steel portal construction, big six roof, utilised as general storage and cattle housing.

THE FARM STEADING Wood Farm benefits from a range of traditional and modern farm buildings.

10 The steading briefly comprises: Traditional Byre 1 Of stone-built construction, big six roof, utilised as general storage. Traditional Byre 2 / Former Dairy Of stone-built construction, fibre cement roof and currently utilised as a workshop and general storage. Traditional Byre 3 Of traditional stone-built construction, recently reroofed. General Purpose Shed Of steel portal construction, big six roof, utilised as general storage and cattle housing. Traditional Midden Of steel portal construction, big six roof, utilised as general storage and cattle housing. Former Mill Of stone built construction with lean-to off utilised as a hay shed. THE FARM STEADING Wood Farm benefits from a range of traditional and modern farm buildings. The traditional farm buildings are mainly of stone-built construction, with two of these buildings having benefitting from planning permission in the past, for conversion to residential dwellings, this permission has now lapsed. The buildings are mainly utilised for livestock housing, feed storage, etc.

THE LAND Wood Farm extends in total to about 39.78 acres (16.1 hectares) to include the areas occupied by the farmhouse, steading, amenity woodland, tracks, etc.

The agricultural land lies within region 1, is classified as LFASS and is self-sufficient in home grown forage for the beef herd and sheep flock established on the holding.

11 THE LAND Wood Farm extends in total to about acres (16.1 hectares) to include the areas occupied by the farmhouse, steading, amenity woodland, tracks, etc. The agricultural land lies within five clearly defined field enclosures, extending to acres. At present the land is all down to grass for grazing or mowing. The agricultural land lies within region 1, is classified as LFASS and is self-sufficient in home grown forage for the beef herd and sheep flock established on the holding. For the avoidance of doubt any such payments already applied for (2018 scheme year), will be retained by the sellers. BASIC PAYMENT ENTITLEMENTS IACS / SAF The whole of the agricultural land has been allocated payment region 1 and is LFASS classified. We are advised that the vendors are active farmers (as currently defined under EU Regulation 1307/2013 and the Scottish Statutory Instrument 2014/58). We are further informed that the sellers completed an IACS/SAF submission 2018 (a copy of which can be made available for inspection from the sole selling agents during normal office hours). Wood Farm benefits from units of entitlement with an illustrative unit value of (Euros). The sellers will use their best endeavours to complete the necessary documentation to transfer any and all established Basic Payment Entitlements. MATTERS OF TITLE The subjects are sold under the conditions in the title and any existing burdens (rights of way, rights of access, servitudes etc whether public or private, and whether constituted in the title deeds or not). The purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of such burdens and are advised to contact the vendors solicitor, Adam Turnbull for a definitive list of burdens subject to which the property is sold. Entry October COUNCIL TAX Band E APPORTIONMENT The Council Tax and any other outgoings shall be apportioned between the vendor and the purchaser at the date of entry.

13 INGOING The purchaser shall, in addition to the purchase price, be bound to take over any baled silage, straw, etc. Any valuation required will be carried out by Threave Rural Ltd. whose opinion will be final and binding to both vendor and purchaser. WARRANTY CLAUSE Whilst the central heating system and the services are believed to be in good working order, no warranty is granted or to be implied and the purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied themselves in that regard. MINERAL & SPORTING RIGHTS Insofar as these rights form part of the property s title they are included in this sale at no additional charge. The sporting rights are in hand including riparian fishing rights. ENTRY & VACANT POSSESSION At a date to be mutually agreed. OFFERS (Closing Date) Offers must be submitted in proper Scottish legal terms to Threave Rural, The Rockcliffe Suite, The Old Exchange, Castle Douglas, DG7 1TJ. A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchaser(s) are advised to register their interest with the sole selling agents following inspection. The vendors do however reserve the right to sell the property without fixing a closing date or prior to the closing date. For those unfamiliar with the Scottish system the sole selling agents will be pleased to offer guidance and explain the procedure. DEPOSIT A 10% deposit of the purchase price will be payable to the vendor s solicitors at conclusion of the missives. This deposit will be Non-returnable in the event of the purchaser failing to complete the sale for any reason not attributable to the vendor or their agents. The balance of the purchase price is payable on the date of entry and interest at 5% above the Royal Bank of Scotland base rate will be charged on any balance of the payment form the date of entry until paid. GENERALLY Should there be any discrepancy between these particulars, the general remarks and information and the missives of sale, the latter shall prevail. IMPORTANT NOTICE Threave Rural for themselves and for the Vendors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that: 1. These particulars do not form, nor form any part of, any offer or contract. Any contract relating to the sale of the property shall only be capable of being entered into by the Sellers Solicitors. 2. These particulars are intended to give a fair description of the property, but Threave Rural nor the vendors, accept any responsibility for any error they may contain, however caused. Any intending purchaser must, therefore, satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. 3. No person in the employment of Threave Rural has any authority to make or give representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property nor is any such representation or warranty given whether by Threave Rural or the Vendors of this property. 4. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of an offer or contract. 5. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition nor that any services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order and no tests have been carried out on any services fixtures and fittings which pass through, in, on, over, under or attached to the property (whether or not referred to in these particulars). 6. 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. The purchaser must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 7. These particulars have been prepared in good faith and accordance with the Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 to give a fair overall view of the property. If any points are particularly relevant to your interest in the property, please ask for further information/verification. Prospective purchaser should note, however, that descriptions of the property are subjective and are used in good faith as an opinion and not as a statement of fact. Please make further specific enquiries to ensure that our descriptions are likely to match your expectations of the property. Particulars prepared June 2018

14 Sale Plan

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