Farm & Lands –
(Offers I.R.O. £995,000)
Situated on the beautiful island of Shapinsay, in the archipelago of Orkney
The farmhouse and steading of Haquoy.
The farm and lands of Haquoy extend to a total of 102.43 hectares.
The home farm extends to 34.48 hectares of very good arable land and a small area of foreshore – 0.21ha.
There are 2 further parcels of land, owned and farmed in conjunction with Haquoy, namely Lucknow, which extends to 48.07ha, being 42.64ha of very good arable land and 5.43ha of wetter land and rough grazing, and Inkerman, which extends to 19.88ha – 15.84ha of 1st class arable land and 4.04ha if 2nd class arable.
This well maintained property is presently run as a beef and arable unit, supporting a herd of 100 breeding cows, their calves and the previous years’ followers.
Haquoy lies to the North East of the island of Shapinsay, a short drive from the village and harbour, from where the ferry runs a daily service to “Mainland” Orkney. Situated in the village is the shop, school, doctor’s surgery, restaurant, pub, heritage centre, craft shop and fitness suite.
The farm is for sale as one unit – Single Farm Payment will be included in the sale.
Stock and Machinery may be available for sale by negotiation.
THE STEADING
The extensive steading at Haquoy consists of:-
Sloped floor byre (65` x 16`) with adjacent feed area (60` x 23`), calf pens and calf creep (60` x 23`); Bedded court byre (72` x 23`) with feed area (75` x 13`), bull and calving pens (42` x 16`); 2 Calf byres (13` x 20` & 31` x 16`); General purpose shed (75`x 30`), Slatted byre with solid feed passage (75` x 11`); Slatted court (45` x 30`) with suspended feed passage; Slatted byre, 2011 built, (90` x 36`) which has rubber matting 60` either side; Earth walled silo with concrete floor (120` x 36`); Slurry lagoon (80` x 40`); Implement shed (50` x 20`); Various stone built sheds. There is a large concrete apron area central to the steading.
The steading at Lucknow consists of – Slatted court (60` x 30`); Earth walled silo with concrete floor (100` x 30`); Concrete apron; Various traditional stone buildings.
The steading at Inkerman consists of – Loose court (50` x 25`); Byre – partially slatted (50` x 14`), with adjoining feed area (45` x 20`); Earth walled silo with concrete base (70` x 30`); Concrete apron; Various traditional buildings.
FARM OVERVIEW
This is a unique opportunity to purchase a working farm in idyllic surroundings.
All aspects of the farm are in excellent condition. The house and steading are in very good state of repair.
The fencing and dykes are fully stock-proof and the land is in very good heart.
All fields have a mains water supply.
The Single Farm Payment paid to this business in 2013 was £25,500 approximately and the LFAAS payment was £9,982.
THE FARMHOUSE The farmhouse at Haquoy is stone built with a block built extension and contains within, 5 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, utility room, office, 2 bathrooms, toilet and entrance porch. The house has oil fired central heating and UPVC double glazed windows. There is a large walled garden with decking area.
The house and garden at Haquoy are well maintained - the house would make an ideal family home.
This is a substantial 2 storey farm house in a lovely setting.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The island of Shapinsay is the nearest island to Kirkwall, on “Mainland Orkney”. It has a very good scheduled Roll-on, roll- off ferry service, the journey taking only 25 minutes. (More information regarding the schedule can be obtained from “Orkney Ferries” website - www.orkneyferries.co.uk/timetables.php
Agriculture and tourism provide most of the income to the island, which, with a population of approximately 300, is very proud of its’ vibrant community spirit. Shapinsay is home to Balfour Castle, which is open to visitors, and boasts many sites of historical interest and craft shops/workshops.
The island of Shapinsay, with Haquoy in the background.
Shapinsay has very good medical cover, with a doctor who is resident on the island, 2 nurse practitioners and 5 First Responders.
The island has a very good Primary school which caters for all of the island children from Nursery to P7. (Information regarding the school can be viewed on the Orkney Islands Council website – www.orkney.gov.uk/Service-Directory/S/School-Contact-Information. Children from Shapinsay attend Kirkwall Grammar School for their Secondary education, again details can be found above - The daily boat times fit well with the school time-table.
MV Shapinsay loading in Kirkwall before making the short crossing to Shapinsay
For further information on Shapinsay please take a look at the following websites:-
www.orkney.com/shapinsay www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/SHAPINSAY
www.shapinsay.org
Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars, they are not guaranteed or warranted in any way, nor will they give rise to action in law. In particular it should be noted that all measurements are approximate. Prospective purchasers are recommended to view the subjects personally. Interested parties should direct any enquiries/offers to the selling agents – Orkney Auction Mart Ltd. Viewing of the property will be by appointment only. For a viewing time contact Orkney Auction Mart – (01856) 872520.