SOUTHDEAN FARM, Bonchester Bridge, Hawick, Scottish Borders, TD9 8TP
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Jedburgh 9 miles, Hawick 12 miles, Carlisle 47 miles, Hexham 45 miles, Newcastle 50 miles, Edinburgh 56 miles (All distances approximate) SOUTHDEAN FARM, Bonchester Bridge, Hawick, Scottish Borders, TD9 8TP An excellent residential and stockrearing farm extending to about 671 acres (271.5 hectares) in area with development opportunities and an existing equestrian enterprise. The property includes an attractive three bedroom farmhouse, a detached two bedroom bungalow, a traditional steading with derelict farmhouse and more modern cattle courts and a second modern steading with livestock buildings and stabling. EPC ratings are Band E for farmhouse and Band D for bungalow For Sale as a Whole or in Six Lots Guide Price: Offers over £2,350,000 are sought for the Whole Situation Southdean Farm is situated in the heart of the Scottish Borders and about 9 miles south and 12 miles south east of the border towns of Jedburgh and Hawick respectively with Bonchester Bridge lying about 4.5 miles to the north west. The position of the property is shown arrowed and circled on the attached Location Plan. Directions From Bonchester Bridge take the A6088 south and after passing through the village of Chesters the property is on the right hand side after about one mile. Description Southdean Farm is an excellent residential and stockrearing farm extending to about 671 acres (271.5 hectares) in area with development opportunities and also the base for a National Hunt training yard. The property is offered for sale as a Whole or in Six Lots and the extent of the farm is shown hatched in pink, blue, green and yellow on the attached Sale Plan. The property comprises a modernised and extended three bedroomed farmhouse which is attractively situated on its own with pleasant views across the surrounding land and the Jed Water. The original farmsteading then lies to the south east of the farmhouse and this comprises the former farmhouse, which is now derelict, and a range of traditionally built buildings together with some more modern cattle courts and storage buildings. A detached two bedroomed bungalow called Merry Oaks is then situated on its own to the south east of the original farmsteading. The second modern steading is situated to the north of the public road, in part of field No 5 on the Sale Plan, and includes a cubicle shed, lambing shed, stable boxes for 19 horses and big bale storage area. The land is mainly in permanent grass with some areas of hill grazing and several small areas of woodland and most of the enclosures have good access either off the public road or off hard tracks which have been laid through the farm. The Jed Water flows through part of the farm and also forms the boundary of the property to the north and south and this adds to its sporting and amenity value. The farm has carried up to 100 suckler cows, 1000 breeding ewes and 200 ewe lambs in the past with most of the progeny finished on the farm. Up to 100 acres (40.5 hectares) of land has then been cut each year for silage in the past with up to 30 acres (12.1 hectares) of land cropped with barley before reseeding in some years. It is carrying less stock now as some land has been sold off and the Vendors have diversified into National Hunt training and have up to 20 horses in training at any one time. As well as the stabling for the horses they also have a 5 furlong woodchip uphill gallop running through the farm. There is also a very useful stone quarry on the farm which has provided stone for the hard access tracks running through the farm and the hardstandings around the buildings. Amenities Hawick provides a wide range of shops and leisure facilities as well as a community hospital. A country primary school is available at Denholm about 8 miles to the north with secondary schooling at Jedburgh Grammar School or Hawick High School. A larger range of amenities including the Borders General Hospital are available in Galashiels, 26 miles north of the property. Communications to the area from the north and south are good via the A7 and A68. The new Borders railway provides regular services to Edinburgh and can be accessed at Tweedbank just south of Galashiels. There are then International airports at Edinburgh and Newcastle Upon Tyne. Lotting and Guide Prices The farm is offered for sale as a Whole and in Six Lots and the description of the Lots and the guide price for each Lot are as follows:- Lot 1 – Southdean Farmhouse, the modern steading and adjoining land extending to 335.36 acres (135.72 hectares) “Offers over £1,300,000” Lot 2 – 219.23 acres (88.72 hectares) of permanent grass and hill grazing adjoining Lot 2 “Offers over £425,000” Lot 3 – Merry Oaks Bungalow, the original steading, to include the former farmhouse, and adjoining land extending to 45.29 acres (18.33 hectares) “Offers over £350,000” Lot 4 – 17.79 acres (7.20 hectares) of permanent grass “Offers over £70,000” Lot 5 – 17.62 acres (7.13 hectares) of permanent grass “Offers over £65,000” Lot 6 – 35.95 acres (14.55 hectares) of permanent grass “Offers over £140,000” The Whole “Offers over £2,350,000” Particulars of Sale Lot 1 The Farmhouse, modern steading and adjoining land extending to 335.36 acres (135.72 hectares) as shown outlined and hatched in red on the Sale Plan Southdean Farmhouse The traditionally built three bedroom farmhouse, which has been extended on the ground floor, provides spacious accommodation and has the benefit of oil fired central heating, uPVC double glazed windows to the majority of rooms and external doors. The accommodation briefly comprises:- Ground Floor Kitchen/ Dining/ 24’6” x 6’4” (7.47m x 6.71m) max – wood effect laminate floor to the Family Room dining room, Oil fired 2 oven AGA, 1½ bowl stainless steel sink and drainer, integrated fridge, double electric oven with ceramic hob and extractor hood above, plumbing for a dishwasher and a radiator. Utility Room 8’10” x 6’ (2.71m x 1.83m) – with worksurfaces, floorstanding boiler, ceiling mounted airer and plumbing for a washing machine. Living Room 27’ x 13’ (8.23m x 3.97m) – with multi-fuel stove which provides hot water and heating, two radiators and a built in cupboard. Shower room 6’5” x 5’6” (1.96m x 1.68m) – with white WC and wash hand basin, corner shower cabinet with electric shower, fully tiled walls and laminate flooring. Sunroom 17’9” x 15’1” (5.42m x 4.61m) – with slate roof, double doors to the garden and laminate flooring. Stairs to: First Floor Landing with linen cupboard, ceiling hatch with telescopic ladder to attic, doors off to three bedrooms and bathroom (Please note that the chandelier on the staircase is excluded from the sale). Bedroom 1 11’5” x 12’ 1” (3.5m x 3.7m) - with radiator, built in cupboard and fitted wardrobes. Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 2 11’6” x 13’3” (3.52m x 4.04m) - with radiator, built in cupboard and large built in wardrobe. Bedroom 3 Bedroom 3 10’2” x 10’2” (3.1m x 3.11m) – with radiator, built in wardrobe and airing cupboard. Bathroom 7’3” x 6’4” (2.23m x1.93m) – fully tiled with white 3 piece suite and laminate floor. Bathroom Attic Room Attic Room 19’9” x 11’ (6.03m x 3.37m) – fully floored with a combed ceiling and used by the Vendors as a temporary bedroom with two radiators, skylight, under eaves storage and access to the cold water tanks. Outside A gravel drive edged by mature conifers to the roadside provides access to the house from the road. Garden Area To all sides of the house with lawn, mature trees, patios, decking and perimeter hedging to the roadside. Garaging 24’7” x 17’ 4” (8.47m x 5.15m – timber built double garage under a slate roof with electric sockets and light and a concrete floor. The Modern Steading Shed 59’ x 29’(18.12m x 8.97m) approx with lean to 59’ x 20’ (18.12m x 6.11m) – steel framed with corrugated sheet cladding to roof and walls with concrete floor, electricity and lighting. Currently part fitted with 5 loose boxes. Cubicle Shed 79’ x 80’ (24.23m x 24.11m) approx – part slatted concrete floor, electric and water. Big Bale Storage area 120’x40’(36.58m x 12.19m) approx – previously a silage clamp. Stables 100’ x 40’(30.50m x 12.20m) approx – steel framed, concrete floor, electricity and water. Currently fitted out with 14 loose boxes, WC and tack room. The loose box fittings within the new steading are excluded from the sale but may be available to purchase by separate negotiation. The Land This extends to about 334 acres (135.20 hectares) in area and is made up mainly of permanent grass, which is used for grazing and silage production, together with three areas of woodland and Southdean Law which is an area of hill grazing with a stone quarry adjoining the public road. This area is generally well fenced and dyked with a natural water supply and good access off the public road or off hard access tracks. The 5 furlong gallop is also situated on this Lot. The agricultural land on this area is all classified as Region1 under the Basic Payment Scheme with the exception of field No 19 on the Sale Plan which is classified as Region 2.