The Dean, Cormiston Biggar, South Lanarkshire

THE DEAN, CORMISTON BIGGAR, SOUTH LANARKSHIRE

THE DEAN, CORMISTON, BIGGAR, SOUTH LANARKSHIRE

Beautifully presented smallholding situated in a rural yet accessible location

Biggar 3.5 miles ■ Edinburgh 32 miles ■ Glasgow 44 miles

■ Attractive stone-built 6-bedroom house in walk-in condition

■ Situated in a quiet rural location close to local amenities

■ An area of land extending to approximately 8.5 acres

■ Outbuildings, currently utilised as stables, may be available by separate negotiation

FOR SALE AS A WHOLE

Stirling 01786 434600 stirling@galbraithgroup.com By separate negotiation

SITUATION The Dean is a beautifully presented smallholding in a rural yet accessible location, situated about 3.5 miles to the west of the town of Biggar in rural South Lanarkshire, some 32 miles south of Edinburgh and approximately 44.5 miles south east of Glasgow. The property is close to the A702 which links with the M74 motorway. Biggar is very well located benefitting from easy access to the surrounding villages and onto main A-class roads providing useful access to the M8 and M80 motorways. Biggar has a good selection of local independent shops, restaurants, a post office, garage, supermarket and health centre. There are primary schools in both Biggar and nearby Broughton and senior schools in Biggar and Peebles.

Edinburgh and Glasgow are within commuting distance and easily accessible by road from the A702 and M74 respectively, with rail services to Glasgow from Lanark and to Edinburgh from Carstairs. Edinburgh City bypass is about 30 minutes drive with access to Edinburgh Airport. Both city centres, with their exceptional range of shops, business, cultural and leisure amenities, can be reached in about an hour. This part of South Lanarkshire is particularly attractive and has a wealth of year round sporting and recreational amenities. These include walking in the nearby hills, trout fishing on the Clyde and a leisure pool at Lanark. There are excellent golf courses at Biggar, Carnwath and Lanark.

DESCRIPTION The Dean was built approximately 16 years ago and comprises of a traditional stone-built villa set under a slate roof. The property is finished to a high standard and is in walk-in condition. Accompanying the house is an area of land extending to approximately 3.43 Ha (8.5 Acres) in total. The land has been classified as Grade 3.2 by The James Hutton institute and is currently utilised for the grazing of horses.

The accommodation is laid out over two floors and comprises:

Ground Floor: Double Garage, Utility, Kitchen, Dining Room, Snug, WC, Office/Bedroom, Bathroom, Living Room, Master Bedroom with Dressing Room and En-suite.

First Floor: Kitchen, Lounge, Two En-suite Bedrooms, Bathroom and three further Bedrooms.

Garden Ground The Dean sits within well tended garden grounds which are mostly laid to lawn with shrubs and trees providing privacy. The property is accessed via a private, driveway which leads to a large parking area and double garage.

Outbuildings The outbuildings which are utilised as stables, sit to the east of the property and are of timber frame construction. These may be available by separate negotiation.

SERVICES, COUNCIL TAX AND ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE(S) Property Water Electricity Drainage Heating Council Tax EPC The Dean Mains Mains Septic Tank Gas Band H C79

SPORTING RIGHTS Insofar as these rights form part of the property title they are included with the sale.

TIMBER All fallen and standing timber is included in the sale insofar as it is owned.

MINERALS The mineral rights are excluded from the sale insofar as they are not owned by the Sellers.

POST CODE ML12 6NS

SOLICITORS G&J Oliver 13 High Street Hawick TD9 9DH

T:01450372791

LOCAL AUTHORITY If applicable, the purchaser(s) will be responsible upon occupation of the subjects South Lanarkshire Council of sale to comply fully with the Statutory Management requirements to maintain the Almada Street farmland in Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition (GAEC) as laid down under Hamilton the Cross Compliance rules of the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) for the remainder of South Lanarkshire the scheme year. ML3 0AA T: 0303 123 1015 FIXTURES AND FITTINGS E: [email protected] No items are included unless specifically mentioned in these particulars. Much of the W: www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk furniture within the house made be available by separate negotiation.

SGRPID ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) REGULATIONS Cadzow Court Please note that under the 2017 AML regulations we are legally required to carry out 3 Wellhall Road money laundering checks against purchasers. To enable us to complete these checks Hamilton purchasers will need to provide along with their offer either: ML3 9BG a) originals of primary (eg a passport) and secondary (eg current council tax or utility T: 0300 244 3665 bill) ID; or F: 0300 244 8697 b) copies of such primary and secondary ID certified and dated by the purchasers’ E: [email protected] solicitors as true copies along with written confirmation from the purchasers’ solicitors that they accept that we will be relying on this copy ID for AML purposes. BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME (BPS) Any payments relating to the 2021 scheme year will, if appropriate, be retained by the Failure to provide this information may result in an offer not being considered. Seller. The Seller will enter discussions with the Purchaser to transfer the right to receive Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) Entitlements.

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.

DEPOSIT A deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid within seven days of completion of Missives. The deposit will be non-refundable in the event of the purchaser failing to complete for reasons not attributable to the Seller or their Agents.

VIEWING Viewings are strictly by prior appointment and only through the Selling Agents.

MORTGAGE FINANCE Galbraith are approved Agents for the Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AMC) and we can assist you in securing finance loans for a variety of farming purposes including the purchase of land and property, restructuring debt, and to provide working capital Galbraith, Suite C1, Stirling Agricultural Centre, Stirling, FK9 4RN for diversification, improving or erecting farm buildings. For further details and to Tel: 01786 434 600 Email: [email protected] discuss any proposals in confidence please contact Alistair Christie on 0800 389 9448. The Dean

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297500 300000 302500 305000 Map Reference: _Location_A4_Rev 1_20210312 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 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 written Scottish Legal Form should be submitted to the local Galbraith office per these sale particulars, through a Scottish Lawyer, confirming; if an offer is in relation to the whole, or a specific lot, or a combination of lots, and if the offer is subject to the sale of a property, together with proof of funding and Identification. 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. 7. Photographs taken March 2021 8. Brochure prepared March 2021