FOR SALE Pitconochie Farmhouse Crossford, Dunfermline, KY12 8RH Rural Surveyors & Consultants Offices across Scotland and Northern England
Pitconochie Farmhouse Crossford, Dunfermline, KY12 8RH Pitconochie is a substantial farmhouse, steading together with 2.14 acres of land, with outstanding views towards the Firth of Forth. Suited to both equestrian and lifestyle buyers, the property benefits from excellent commuting links to Dunfermline, Edinburgh and Perth. Situation Situated adjacent to the village of Crossford, Pitconochie benefits from a rural yet accessible location approximately seven miles from the M90 with excellent commuting links to Edinburgh and Perth. The village of Crossford offers a range of local amenities including a Post Office, small shops and transport links. Dunfermline, which is situated approximately four miles to the east, provides a more extensive range of services including health care and schooling. The local school catchment is Crossford or St Margarets primary school with secondary schooling available at Queen Anne or St Columbas High School, Dunfermline. Pitconochie benefits from a good central location with convenient access to public schools in Edinburgh as well as Dollar, Strathallan and Glenalmond. Access Access is taken via a private track off Hilton Road from the A994 in the village of Crossford. Directions Leave Junction 3 of the M90 and continue along the A907/A994 to the village of Crossford. At the traffic lights turn right onto Lundin Road then left onto Hilton Road. Pitconochie is 0.5 miles along the private track on the left. For Sat Nav users use KY12 8RH. Selling Agents Davidson & Robertson Tel: 0131 449 6212 Riccarton Mains Fax: 0131 449 5249 Currie Email: sales@drrural.co.uk Midlothian Web: EH14 4AR Offices across Scotland and Northern England
Description Pitconochie comprises a spacious farmhouse and large low maintenance garden together with a range of agricultural buildings and a 1.47 acre paddock and 0.67 acres of amenity woodland. The property was previously part of a working farm which had a history of producing a range of high quality agricultural crops. The farmhouse is distinctive and was designed to maximise the views from the elevated position. The range of modern agricultural buildings present an opportunity for conversion to various uses such as an equestrian facilities or storage units, subject to obtaining the necessary consent. Pitconochie Farmhouse Situated to the south of the steading, the farmhouse is mainly of rendered stone under a tile roof and benefits from outstanding views to the Firth of Forth and Queensferry Crossing. Offering spacious accommodation over two storeys, the ground floor includes a conservatory, kitchen, utility room, dining room, central living room and double bedroom with master bedroom en-suite and separate sauna and shower room. The first floor provides three double bedrooms and shower room with a large feature living room located to the front of the property. This unique property overlooks the surrounding landscape from which you can see several prominent landmarks. Accommodation comprises; Ground Floor Utility Room with fitted units (4.15m x 3.20m) WC Kitchen with fitted units, integrated dishwasher and microwave, central work area (3.40m x 3.60m) Conservatory Dining Room with open fireplace (5.75m x 4.15m) Sitting Room with open fireplace (5.65m x 4.15m) Double Bedroom (4.15m x 4.15m) Master Bedroom with fitted wardrobes and ensuite (with bath and shower over) (6.35m x 5.25m) Sauna and Shower Room First Floor Double Bedroom with fitted wardrobes (4.15m x 2.60m) Double Bedroom with fitted wardrobes (3.50m x 3.35m) Double Bedroom with fitted wardrobes (3.75m x 3.20m) Living Room with gas fire and adjoining snug (7.90m x 6.45m) Shower Room with double sinks Garden Pitconochie offers a generous south facing, low maintenance garden which is currently laid to lawn with wild garden area boasting a range of flora and fauna. A large gravel driveway provides ample parking for multiple vehicles. A three-car detached garage is located east of the farmhouse, which is currently disused but could be reinstated or converted into a granny flat, subject to the necessary consents.
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Services The property benefits from mains electricity and water with drainage to a septic tank. The property is double glazed throughout, oil central heating, and a security system with CCTV cameras. Council Tax The property has been assessed by Fife Council as band G. Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Rating The EPC rating for the property has been assessed as Band D 56. Steading Located to the north of the Farmhouse, the steading at Pitconochie comprises two large modern agricultural buildings and an extensive yard area of concrete and hard standing. The buildings and yard area are suitable to a number of uses including stabling and an indoor arena with the exterior space being suitable for an outdoor school, alternatively the buildings would be suitable for storage units. Any change of use would require the necessary consents prior to conversion. Shed 1 (42m x 37m) 8 bay steel frame shed with concrete floor under profile sheet roof and cladding. This shed has previously been used as a drying shed. A store room is located within the most southern area of the building, currently utilised as storage space for the farmhouse but offers potential to be utilised as an office. Shed 2 (24m x 22m) 4 bay steel frame shed with concrete floor under profile sheet roof and cladding. This shed has previously been used for the storage of agricultural machinery. There are two portacabins located to the south which could provide useful storage for feed and tack.
Offices across Scotland and Northern England Pitconnochie House Sales Plan
Development Clawback The sale of Pitconochie will be subject to the Purchaser granting the Sellers provision of a 50% clawback of the uplift in value in the event of any future development over any part of the lands and building for a period of 25 years from the date of entry. Sporting Rights Any sporting rights are included in the sale in so far as they are owned. Mineral Rights To the extent they are included within the vendor s title. Fixtures and Fittings All fitted appliances, curtains, carpets and floor coverings in the farmhouse are included within the sale at no extra charge. No warranties are given for the fitted appliances. The grain dryer within Shed 1 is not included. Local Authority Fife Council Fife House North Street Glenrothes KY7 5LT 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 misstatement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof. Viewing By strict appointment with the Selling Agents. Deposit A deposit of 10% of the purchase price will be payable on conclusion of missives. This will be non-refundable in the event of the transaction failing to reach completion for reasons not attributable to the vendors or their agents. Solicitor Murray Beith Murray 3 Glenfinlas Street Edinburgh EH3 6AQ Date of Entry By mutual agreement. 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 any closing date, unless the property has been sold previously. The seller is not bound to accept the highest or any offer, or to go to a closing date. Offers Formal offers, in the acceptable Scottish form should be submitted, along with the relevant money laundering paperwork in accordance with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, 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. Furthermore, rights shall be reserved by the Vendor in order to install, repair, replace and maintain services required by the vendor in respect of the adjoining land retained by them. Retained Land Part of the retained subjects to the south of Pitconochie Farmhouse has been promoted for residential development.
Offices across Scotland and Northern England PARTICULARS AND MISREPRESENTATION These particulars are produced for the guidance of prospective purchasers 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 sold or withdrawn.