BALLINGALL FARM

LESLIE • GLENROTHES • FIFE

BALLINGALL FARM

LESLIE • GLENROTHES • FIFE • KY6 3HD

Kirkcaldy 10 miles, St Andrews 24 miles, Perth 26 miles, Edinburgh 35 miles

TRADITIONAL FARMHOUSE ON EDGE OF LOMOND HILLS WITH COTTAGE, STABLE YARD AND GRAZING

4 reception rooms, kitchen, 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (2 en suite).

Games room. Cottage. Front garden and back yard.

Traditional outbuildings. Stable complex with 18 looseboxes. Dutch barn. Sand manège.

27.5 acres of paddocks. Woodland and burn.

EPC Rating = D

About 45 acres in all

Wemyss House 8 Wemyss Place Edinburgh EH3 6DH 0131 247 3700 [email protected] Directions Accommodation Travelling from the south on the M90, take the A92 dual carriageway towards Glenrothes. At the second roundabout in Glenrothes take the first exit onto Queensway (A911) and continue onto Leslie Ground Floor Road. In Leslie, immediately after the town hall, turn right onto the road signposted to Falkland and Ballingall Farm is approached from the front of the house or from the yard to the north. The sitting Lomond Hills. Continue for about one mile and Ballingall Farm is on the right hand side immediately room in the centre of the house has a raised fireplace and French doors out to the front garden. The after crossing a bridge. adjacent dining room features an open fireplace and connects to the drawing room which has a half glazed door to the garden and a large open fireplace. These three reception rooms are all south facing. There is a snug behind the drawing room which links to the corridor which runs along the Situation north of the house which has a new shower room off with WC, wash basin and heated towel rail. Ballingall Farm is set in rolling farmland on the edge of the Lomond Hills in a highly accessible part of Fife. The large farmhouse kitchen has extensive contemporary fitted floor units incorporating a twin sink and a Rangemaster cooker with extractor fan above. There is also an integrated dishwasher, a The property is ideally located for fast access both north and south via the A92 dual carriageway, dining area to the side, a store cupboard, and stairs up to the first floor master bedroom. The which is 3 miles away and connects into the national motorway network. There is a train station at kitchen is open plan to a family room with a half glazed door to the back of the house. The linen Markinch (4½ miles) offering regular services direct to Edinburgh. Edinburgh Airport is 31 miles away store and laundry room are next to this. on the near side of the city. First Floor Leslie has a primary school; secondary schooling is at Glenrothes. There are a number of private A stone staircase with iron balustrades leads to a corridor which runs the length of the first floor. The schools within easy reach including Dollar Academy, St Leonards at St Andrews and Glenalmond, master bedroom with balcony is to the east of the house and features a superb en suite bathroom Strathallan and Kilgraston, all near Perth. which is fully tiled and has a central bath, double shower compartment, heated towel rail, WC and twin wash basins. A connecting door provides access to storage cupboards and leads to the back The property is 24 miles from St Andrews which is renowned world wide as the home of golf and is stairs to the kitchen. regular host to the Open Championship. There are many other golf courses in Fife including nearby Balbirnie and Ladybank.

The area is favoured for country sports with some fine pheasant shoots nearby. The Fife Hunt is the most northerly pack of fox hounds in the UK and there are many opportunities for riding with pony clubs for younger enthusiasts. There is both National Hunt racing and polo just beyond Perth at Scone which also hosts the Scottish Game Fair.

The historic village of Falkland, with Falkland Palace which is owned by the National Trust for Scotland, is a short drive away by a minor road over the Lomond Hills.

Description Ballingall Farm is a traditional stone built Scottish farmhouse dating from the 18th century. It has been extended over the years into a substantial country house. It is built of white harled stone under pitched slate roofs with black painted stone window and door surrounds. The stables and outbuildings adjoin it, creating a courtyard to the north of the house.

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BallingallF irstF Floorarm

MAIN HOUSE

Stables 421.12 SQ M / 4,533 SQ FT 9.60 x 5.08 31'6'' x 16'8'' EXCLUDING AMES OOM TORES ( G R & S )

OUTBUILDING , G ARAGE , S TABL ES & H AY BARN

472.86 SQ M / 5,090 SQ FT (EXCLUDING GAMES ROOM & S TORES ) Linen Store Play 2.77 x 1.70 Utility Room 9'1'' x 5'7'' 3.78 x 2.08 FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY 5.61 x 3.78 12'5'' x 6'10'' Stable Stable Stable 18'5'' x 12'5'' 4.19 x 3.89 4.19 x 3.89 4.19 x 3.89 13'9'' x 12'9'' 13'9'' x 12'9'' 13'9'' x 12'9'' Shower Store Room

Hall Snug 2.92 x 2.51 Store 9'7'' x 8'3''

Dining Games Room Room/ Family 5.94 x 1.90 Room Hall Sitting 19'6'' x 6'3'' 6.30 x 5.92 Dining 16.18 x 5.66 Room Kitchen/ 20'8'' x 19'5'' Room 53'1'' x 18'7'' 4.90 x 4.11 6.05 x 3.94 Breakfast 19'10'' x 12'11'' Room 16'1'' x 13'6'' 7.62 x 5.94

25' x 19'6''

Ground Floor

Tack Room 5.84 x 5.51

19'2'' x 18'1''

Garage 18.47 x 7.21 60'7'' x 23'8'' Bathroom

6.96 x 5.16 6.60 x 5.69 22'10'' x 16'11'' 21'8'' x 18'8''

Ground Floor Bedroom 3 Master 6.05 x 3.28 Hay

19'10'' x 10'9'' Ensuite Barn Bedroom Bedroom 4 5.89 x 5.84 Bathroom Bedroom 2 18.54 x 8.92 Ensuite 4.78 x 2.95 60'10'' x 29'3''Bedroom 6 19'4'' x 19'2'' 15'8'' x 9'8'' 4.24 x 3.56 Bedroom 5 4.29 x 3.05 Bathroom 13'11'' x 11'8'' 4.29 x 2.41 14'1'' x 10' 14'1'' x 7'11''

First Floor

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G

G

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F

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Garage 18.47 x 7.21 60'7'' x 23'8''

Ground Floor Hay Barn 18.54 x 8.92 60'10'' x 29'3'' Shower Room Hall

Office 3.89 x 2.64 Office 12'9'' x 8'8'' 3.07 x 2.90 10'1'' x 9'6''

G Shower Room Hall

Ground Floor Office Office 3.89 x 2.64 3.07 x 2.90 12'9'' x 8'8'' 10'1'' x 9'6''

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Stable Stable 3.43 x 3.30 3.61 x 3.48 Ground Floor Ground Floor11'3'' x 10'10'' 11'10'' x 11'5''

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Stable 3.43 x 3.28 Stable 11'3'' x 10'9'' 3.58 x 3.48 11'9'' x 11'5'' WC

Stable 3.48 x 3.48 11'5'' x 11'5''

Stable 4.83 x 2.69 4.04 x 3.40 15'10'' x 8'10'' 13'3'' x 11'2'' 3.48 x 2.36 11'5'' x 7'9"

Stable Stable Stable 4.90 x 3.48 3.56 x 3.43 4.90 x 3.45 16'1'' x 11'5'' 11'8'' x 11'3'' 16'1'' x 11'4''

Ground Floor

There are three south facing bedrooms at the top of the main staircase. The guest bedroom has an en suite bathroom with free standing bath, wash basin, WC, tiled double shower compartment and heated towel rail. At the west end there are two further bedrooms, one of which has windows on three sides. There is a family bathroom which is fully tiled and has a corner bath with shower above, WC, wash basin and heated towel rail.

Games Room Adjoining the kitchen is a former farm building which has been adapted as a games room / party room. It has raised oak flooring and exposed stone walls full height to the eaves.

Cottage A stone built cottage in front of the house currently comprises an office with storage cupboard, a second office and a shower room with electric shower, WC and wash basin. The cottage has electric heating and hot water. Stable Yard There is a long belt of woodland running down the east side of Offers Ballingall Farm has a total of 18 looseboxes. Adjoining the the property with a burn running through it. This gives the Offers, in Scottish legal form, must be submitted by your solicitor farmhouse to the east is a stable yard. The stone buildings property great amenity and privacy. A path and a number of to the Selling Agents. comprise three looseboxes and additional storage / tack room. bridges have been built within the wood giving the convenience There is an additional range of three looseboxes to the north of of woodland dog walks without leaving the farm grounds. It is intended to set a closing date but the seller reserves the right the games room / hall, built of brick under a pitched tiled roof. A to negotiate a sale with a single party. All genuinely interested former farm shed with a corrugated roof houses a further three parties are advised to instruct their solicitor to note their interest looseboxes. There is also a four bay Dutch barn with concrete General Remarks with the Selling Agents immediately after inspection. frame, corrugated cladding and roofing. Viewing Deposit To the east of the traditional farm buildings is another stable yard Strictly by appointment with Savills - 0131 247 3700. A deposit of 10% of the purchase price may be required. It will with two ranges of timber buildings around a central courtyard. be paid within 7 days of the conclusion of Missives. The deposit There are nine looseboxes in all, as well as a WC. Two of these Services will be non-returnable in the event of the Purchaser(s) failing to looseboxes have integrated feed / tack rooms. There is also a Mains electricity. Private water supply and private drainage. complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the Seller or his wooden shed to the rear which is fitted out with horse rug agents. hanging facilities. Central heating and hot water from oil fired boiler. Bottled gas for the hobs of the dual fuel range in the kitchen. Important Notice Adjacent to the cottage is a former pig shed which is currently Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: used as storage. Listing Ballingall Farm is listed Category C. 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, Gardens and Grounds Local Authority either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. Ballingall Farm has about 45 acres of land in all. The principal Ballingall Farm is in Fife Council Tax Band G. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be gardens are in front of the house and include a gravel courtyard made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of with an outside dining area adjacent to the kitchen. To the south Fixtures and Fittings any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements is an area of enclosed garden with post and rail fencing which is Fitted carpets, light fittings and integrated white goods are or representations of fact. used as a children’s play area with a sunken trampoline, but included in the sale. The tartan carpet, the curtains, the free could equally well be used as a paddock. There is a well kept standing fridge in the kitchen, and the swings and trampoline in 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The front lawn surrounded by hedges and shrub beds. the garden are specifically excluded from the sale. text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the To the rear is a large back yard with both hard core and concrete Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other surfaces. A hard lane has been created which leads above the The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or river and out to the fields. The grazing extends to about 27.5 servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or acres in all with a large south facing field immediately behind the rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, otherwise. house, with a sand riding arena. There are further fields at the support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, end of the lane which are surrounded by trees and are cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether contained subdivided into individual paddocks for grazing. in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others. Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Not to Scale Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Not to Scale mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office © Crown copyright Majesty's Stationery Office © Crown copyright (100041908) NOT TO SCALE (100041908) NOT TO SCALE