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Bleachfield Farm by Campbeltown, Argyll & Bute BLEACHFIELD FARM BY CAMPBELTOWN, ARGYLL & BUTE BLEACHFIELD FARM BY CAMPBELTOWN ARGYLL & BUTE A compact livestock farm set in some of the finest ground found on the Kintyre Peninsula Campbeltown 2 miles Lochgilphead 54 miles Glasgow 142 miles • Traditional 5-bedroom farmhouse • Traditional courtyard • Range of modern and traditional outbuildings • 156.6 acres of productive grazing and silage ground For Sale as a Whole About 63.3 Ha (156.6 Acres) in all Suite C Stirling Agricultural Centre Stirling FK9 4RN 01786 434600 [email protected] GENERAL Modern Sheds Bleachfield Farm is an extensive stock rearing farm situated in some of the best agricultural land found on To the west side of the steading is an extensive range of modern farm buildings, ideal for handling cattle, the Kintyre Peninsula on the west coast of Scotland. Machrihanish Bay and the Atlantic Coast lie only a which benefit from electric power and light, water troughs and concrete or stone flooring. The sheds also short distance to the north. The small settlement of Drumlemble lies a short distance away from the farm, benefit from a system of gated cattle handling facilities. on the B842 and it has a primary school. Campbeltown lies 2 miles to the east, where a large range of shops, schools and professional services can be found. Campbeltown Airport is also nearby and offers Large span cattle shed : 47.0 m x 23.0 m (approx.) Concrete portal frame with timber built lean-to regular flights to Glasgow. Glasgow is accessible via the A83 from Campbeltown and is 142 miles distant, sections. by road. Cattle Shed 1 : 11.6 m x 24.5 m Double span steel portal frame shed. DESCRIPTION Bleachfield Farm is a productive livestock unit comprising farmhouse, range of outbuildings and about Cattle Shed 2 : 30.6 m x 11.6 m Double span steel portal frame shed. 63.3 Ha (156.6 Acres) of good quality grassland. The farm sits just above sea level and benefits from a long grass growing season, with an exceptionally early grass crop. Cattle Shed 3 : 9.0 m x 5.0 m Timber frame. Tin roof. BLEACHFIELD FARMHOUSE, STEADING AND ABOUT 156.6 ACRES OF LAND Calf Shed : 15.0 m x 5.3 m Timber frame. Tin roof. Bleachfield Farm comprises a large farmhouse, offering extensive accommodation over two levels, extending to about 289 square metres (3,110 square feet). The farmhouse is built of cut sandstone, under Other Sheds a series of pitched slate roofs, and forms the south section of an impressive and well maintained steading courtyard. A unique feature of the farmhouse is the white painted balcony, which protrudes from the Feeding Passage : 24.6 m x 6.2 m Cattle handling system connecting large cattle shed to master bedroom on the first floor. Byre 2 and cattle stalls. Internally, the accommodation is in need of some modernisation but is well proportioned and, in brief, Cattle Stalls : 10.0 m x 12.4 m Timber frame. Tin roof. comprises two reception rooms, large snooker room, bathroom, two store rooms and 5 bedrooms. Pole Barn : 18.0 x 12.0 m Timber frame. Tin roof Traditional Steading Attached to the farmhouse, on either side, is a traditional courtyard steading, built of stone, under a pitched Pig Sties : 9.3 m x 4.00 m Timber frame. Tin roof slate or tin roof, which benefits from an electricity supply and water troughs and comprises: Land East Courtyard Bleachfield Farm lies at the centre of the land which in all extends to 63.3 Ha (156.6 Acres). The land lies just above sea level and comprises sand/loam soil, the majority of which is classified as Grade 3.1 and Stable 1 : 5.7 m x 3.4 m Stone floor Grade 3.2 by the James Hutton Institute. Stable 2 : 5.7 m x 3.3 m Stone floor Cattle Shed : 14.4 m x 5.8 m Stone floor LESS FAVOURED AREA SUPPORT SCHEME Store Shed : 11.0 m x 6.4 m Concrete floor The land at Bleachfield Farm is eligible for Less Favoured Area Support and any payments by SGRPID Feed Store : 2.8 m x 5.8 m Loft above relating to the current farming year will be retained by the Seller. Store Shed : 3.5 m x 5.8 m BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME (BPS) 2016 West Courtyard Any payments relating to the 2016 scheme year will, if appropriate, be retained by the Seller. The Seller will enter discussions with the Purchaser to transfer the right to receive Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) Byre 1 : 30.8 m x 6.4 m Concrete floor Entitlements. If applicable, the purchaser(s) will be responsible upon occupation of the subjects of sale to Byre 2 : 12.2 m x 4.9 m Concrete floor comply fully with the Statutory Management requirements to maintain the farmland in Good Agricultural Tractor Shed : 18.8 m x 5.8 m (Feeding system) and Environmental Condition (GAEC) as laid down under the Cross Compliance rules of the Basic Payment Detached Store Shed : 5.9 m x 5.5 m (Feeding system) Scheme (BPS) 2016 for the remainder of the scheme year. Howard Grain Store 140 tonne capacity. Linked to feeding system in detached store shed. SPORTING RIGHTS Insofar as these rights form part of the property title they are included with the sale. INGOING VALUATION GOOSE SCHEME The purchaser(s) of Bleachfield Farm shall, in addition to the purchase price, be obliged to take over and The current owner is registered in a voluntary goose protection scheme. pay for at a valuation to be agreed by a mutually appointed valuer(s) with respect to the following: DEPOSIT 1. All cultivations and growing crops on a seeds, labour, lime, fertiliser, sprays and machinery basis with an A deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid within seven days of completion of Missives. Deposit increment representing the enhanced value of the establishment and age of such crops. will be non-refundable in the event of the purchaser failing to complete for reasons not attributable to the Seller or their Agents 2. All hay, straw, fodder, roots, silage and farmyard manure and other produce at market value. 3. All oils, fuel, fertilisers, sprays, chemicals, seeds, and sundries at cost. LOCAL AUTHORITY Argyll & Bute Council Note: If the amount of the valuations has not been agreed on the date fixed for completion, then the Kilmory purchaser shall pay to the Seller such a sum as Selling Agents shall certify on account at the valuation Lochgilphead pending agreement. Should the payment not be made within seven days then the interest will become Argyll PA31 8RT payable on outstanding monies at 8% over Bank of Scotland borrowing rate. T: 01546 602 127 SERVICES FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Electricity: Mains No items are included unless specifically mentioned in these particulars. The snooker table in the games Water: Mains room is available under separate negotiation. Drainage: Private Heating: Oil fired Esse (which also provides hot water), electric night storage heaters and open OUTGOINGS fireplaces For Council Tax purposes Bleachfield Farm has been assessed as Band E. VIEWING DIRECTIONS By appointment with the Selling Agents. From Glasgow take the A82 signposted Crianlarich and then turn left at Tarbet onto the A83. Continue through Inveraray, Lochgilphead and continue to Campbeltown. Once in Campbeltown, turn right onto the MORTGAGE FINANCE B842, signposted for Machrihanish. Continue for about two miles, passing the junction to Stewarton on the Galbraith are approved Agents for the Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AMC) and we can assist you in securing finance loans left. The entrance Bleachfield Farm is on the right hand side after about 200 m. for a variety of farming purposes including the purchase of land and property, restructuring debt, and to provide working capital for diversification, improving or erecting farm buildings. For further details and to discuss any proposals in confidence please contact Robert Taylor on 0800 389 9448. Email: [email protected] ACCESS Access to Bleachfield Farm is by a private drive. The farmer has a right of access over the first section of IMPORTANT NOTES the drive to access the neighbouring fields. 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. SGRPID 2. Areas, measurements and distances are given as a guide. Photographs depict only certain parts of the property. Nothing within Cameron House the particulars shall be deemed to be a statement as to the structural condition, nor the working order of services and appliances. Albany Street 3. These particulars shall not be binding on our clients whether acted on or otherwise, unless the same is incorporated within a Oban written document, signed by our clients or on their behalf, satisfying the requirements of Section 3 of The Requirements of Writing PA34 4AE (Scotland) Act 1995. T: 0300 244 9340 4. Closing Date F: 0300 244 9331 A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through lawyers to Galbraith, in writing, will E: [email protected] 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.
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