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Brownlea Farm, By Symington, Ayrshire

Symington about 2 miles Glasgow about 27 miles

Offers over £750,000 for the whole

Overview

About 123 acres

A most attractive arable and stock Farm in a fine rural position.

Charming traditional Farmhouse with 2 Reception Rooms, Kitchen, Bathroom, 3 Bedrooms.

Stone and modern buildings with development potential.

For sale as a whole or in 4 lots.

Lot 1 – House, Buildings and 16.7 acres.Offers Over £425,000

Lot 2 - About 27.8 acres land   Offers Over £95,000

Lot 3 – About 37.25 acres land   Offers Over £120,000

Lot 4 - About 41 acres land     Offers Over £110,000

Whole     Offers over £750,000

General

Brownlea is a most attractive small Ayrshire farm with a delightful Farmhouse which is very privately situated between Dundonald and Symington in South Ayrshire. On its own in open countryside, Brownlea is about 2 miles from Symington and one mile from Dundonald, both of which have local services and Primary Schools. Troon is a short drive away, some 3 miles, with an excellent range of amenities including schools for all ages, a variety of sporting facilities and a fine range of shops. There are a number of golf courses around Troon including Royal Troon and a yacht marina. Glasgow and Ayr are within easy reach by the newly improved A77 and M77, and Prestwick Airport is less than 5 miles away with a full range of regular domestic and international flights. There is a railway station in Troon providing a half hourly service to Glasgow and beyond.

DESCRIPTION

In a peaceful and sheltered position, Brownlea is a charming traditional Farmhouse constructed of stone and slate on 2 storeys with an adjoining stone courtyard steading. The House commands fine views to the north and east over rolling countryside. The House has been well maintained with 2 reception rooms, kitchen, utility room, 3 bedrooms and bathroom. It adjoins traditional stone buildings with considerable scope for development – either extension of the existing house or separate units subject to planning permission being obtained. There are further modern buildings including hay shed, high level slatted house and cattle courts. The farmland extends to about 123 acres in total. It is generally good grazing arable land, principally Class 3(2) and Class 4 (2) under the Macaulay Institute Land Classification at a height from 40 metres to 70 metres about sea level. The Farm is available as a whole or in separate lots.

Accommodation

The Farmhouse is approached along a private farm drive through the Steading to tarmacadam sweep in front of the House.

Front door

Hall

Lounge: (NE)

Bathroom:

Bath with shower over (part tiled), w.c., wash hand basin.

Sitting Room: (NE & SE)

Fireplace.

Kitchen: (SE)

Fitted floor units, electric oven and hob, single drainer unit. Downlights.

Utility: (SE)

Plumbing for washing machine. Fitted floor and wall units. Hot water cylinder.

First Floor

Landing:

2 large storage cupboards.

Bedroom 1: (NE)

Coombed ceiling.

Bedroom 2: (NE)

Coombed ceiling.

Bedroom 3: (NE)

Coombed ceiling.

OUTSIDE

There is a tarmacadam sweep to the front of the House with garden ground. At the end of the House is a garage and wood store.

THE BUILDINGS

THE LAND

Lot 1

About 16.7 acres including 2 fields of 13 acres and a woodland area of about 2 acres. Two fields are fenced with water supplies.

Lot 2

About 27.8 acres in 2 principal fields, both with water troughs.

Lot 3

About 37.25 acres in 4 principal fields, all with water troughs.

Lot 4

About 41 acres of good grazing land with water troughs.

Additional Information

MINERAL RIGHTS

In so far as they are owned, the mineral rights are included in the sale.

INGOING VALUATION

The purchaser(s) shall, in addition to the purchase price, be obliged to take over and pay for at a valuation to be agreed between two valuers, one acting for each party, or an arbiter appointed by the valuers, or failing agreement as to the appointment by the President, for the time being, of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Scottish Branch), the following:

* All growing crops on a seeds, labour, lime, fertiliser, sprays and machinery basis with an increment representing the enhanced value of the establishment and age of such crops.

* All hay, straw, fodder, roots, silage and farmyard manure and other produce at market value.

* All oils, fuels, fertilisers, sprays, chemicals, seeds and sundries at cost.

* Stock may be available to purchase in addition at valuation.

Note: If the amount of the valuations has not been agreed on the date fixed for completion, then the purchaser shall pay to the seller such a sum as CKD Galbraith shall certify on account at the valuation pending agreement. Should the payment not be made within seven days then the interest will become payable on outstanding monies at 5% over Bank of Scotland borrowing rate.

IACS / SINGLE FARM PAYMENTS

The Farm is registered for IACS purposes. There are 48 units for Single Farm Payment entitlements valued at 100.11 euros and these entitlements may be available by separate negotiation. Various fields are let for seasonal grazing until October 2008.

SPORTING RIGHTS

Sporting rights are included in the sale.

LAND

The Farm is designated as LFA.

WAYLEAVES

There is a water pipe which crosses the Farm.

DIRECTIONS

From the M77/A77 go into Symington village. Go down the main street and continue along this road out of the village for about 1.5 miles. Brownlea Farm is on the right hand side after the right hand bend.

SERVICES

Mains electricity

Mains water

Septic tank drainage

Oil fired central heating to Farmhouse

SOLICITORS

Mackintosh & Wylie

PO Box 31

23 The Foregate

Kilmarnock

KA1 1LE

Tel: 01563 525104

LOCAL AUTHORITY

South Ayrshire Council

County Buildings

Wellington Square

Ayr

KA7 1DR

Tel: 01292 612000

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

Fitted carpets are included in the sale. The light fitting in the living room is excluded. No other items are included unless specifically mentioned in these particulars.

OUTGOINGS

For Council Tax purposes Brownlea Farmhouse has been assessed as Band E.

VIEWING

By appointment with the Selling Agents.

Selling Agents / Local CKD Galbraith Office

IMPORTANT NOTES

1 These particulars are intended to give a fair and overall description of the property. If any points are relevant to your interest, please ask for further information, prior to viewing. Prospective purchasers are advised to seek their own professional advice.

2 Areas, measurements and distances are given as a guide. Photographs depict only certain parts of the property. Nothing within the particulars shall be deemed to be a statement as to the structural condition, nor the working order of services and appliances.

3 These particulars shall not be binding on our clients whether acted on or otherwise, unless the same is incorporated within a written document, signed by our clients or on their behalf, satisfying the requirements of Section 3 of The Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995.

4 Closing Date

A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through lawyers to CKD Galbraith, in writing, will be advised of a closing date, unless the property has been sold previously.

The Seller will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any offer and has the right to accept an offer at any time or withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs incurred by interested parties.

5 Offers

Formal offers in the acceptable Scottish form should be submitted, through a Scottish Lawyer, to CKD Galbraith, 7 Killoch Place, Ayr, KA7 2EA.

6 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.