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LANEHEAD FARM BY DUNSCORE I DUMFRIESSHIRE LANEHEAD FARM BY DUNSCORE, DUMFRIESSHIRE DG2 0UN. An extremely picturesque small residential farm, south facing, of around 59 acres with extensively restored farmhouse, undulating pastures and duck flighting pond. Dunscore 1 mile, Dumfries 10 miles (All distances are approximate) LANEHEAD FARMHOUSE Entrance Hall, Sitting Room, Drawing Room, Dining Kitchen with 6 oven Aga, Boot Room/Larder, Utility Room, 5 Double Bedrooms (2 en-suite), 2 Shower Rooms, further Bathroom, Study/Porch. About 3904 sq ft overall. Oil fired central heating. Multi-fuel stoves. Double glazing. Extensively renovated and refurbished in 2012-15. Sheltered and established garden. Fruit and vegetable gardens. Orchard. Lambing Shed/Implement/Log Store. Tandem garage. Mature and young woodlands. Wildlife and duck flighting pond. Rough shooting. About 56 acres of grassland overall with separate grassland lots of about 10 acres; 25.6 acres and 14 acres. ABOUT 58.88 ACRES IN ALL For Sale as a Whole or in 4 Lots. SITUATION Lanehead Farmhouse is situated amidst the peaceful rolling farmlands which characterise rural Dumfriesshire. It is approximately 1 mile south of the neighbouring village of Dunscore which has an active community and offers both Nursery and Primary Schools, a Medical Centre (Cairn Valley Medical Practice), Church, local Heritage Centre, Village Hall and a community run Pub. Secondary schooling is available in nearby Thornhill at the highly regarded Wallace Hall Academy. Dunscore is described on the village website (www.dunscore.org.uk) as being situated north-west of Dumfries in a quiet area surrounded by beautiful countryside. The Community Council Area has a population of approximately 775 comprising the Village and nearby small settlements, farms and single dwellings. The Community is rich in local history, wildlife and beautiful scenery. The regional town of Dumfries offers a wide range of services and amenities. Regular rail services run to Glasgow and Carlisle. Prestwick Airport is within comfortable driving distance with both Glasgow and Edinburgh Airports about 2 hours’ drive. Trains from Dumfries run north to Glasgow and south to Carlisle which connects with trains to London. Direct trains to London run from Lockerbie which is approximately 40 minutes from Dunscore. Prestwick Airport is within comfortable driving distance and Glasgow and Edinburgh airports can be reached within 2 hours’ drive. Manchester Airport can also be reached within about 3 hours. Dumfries & Galloway is known for its wonderful coastline encompassing many sandy beaches and the estuaries of the Solway Firth; fertile dairy and livestock farmlands; and hill grazing and extensive forestry in its upland areas. It is an area recognised for its mild climate and provides an abundance of opportunities for outdoor pursuits and enjoying nature and wildlife. Nearby Castle Douglas is a thriving market town recognised for its independent food shops and now known as ‘Scotland’s Food Town’. The coastal towns of Kirkcudbright and Wigtown attract internationally acclaimed artists to their art and book festivals. There are a number of notable golf courses in the area and watersports are available on Loch Ken. Opportunities for field sports are abundant and cycling, whether mountain biking or road, is a joy in this region of outstanding natural beauty and quiet roads. The surrounding countryside provides an abundance of opportunity for walking as well as observing birdlife and wildlife. There are also moorings in Kirkcudbright and Kippford as well as salmon fishing opportunities on the Rivers Nith and Annan. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Lanehead is a delightful residential farm, quietly situated amongst undulating farmlands and countryside. Originally two separate dwellings it has been extensively restored by the current owners to form one extremely spacious, light filled home whilst retaining all its original character. The farm extends to nearly 59 acres in all and has been lotted to provide maximum flexibility for purchasers. In recent years, the farmhouse has been extensively renovated to create a spacious, well-appointed family home. Works have included re-roofing, rewiring, replumbing, new oil fired zoned central heating system and 3 wood burning stoves have been installed alongwith new kitchen and bathroom fittings; with locally hand-crafted joinery extensively adopted. The house is fully double glazed and a number of fixed pane, large picture windows offer glorious views of the Lanehead farmlands and the hills beyond. On entering, a large entrance hall leads to a particularly fine kitchen/dining room which forms the core of the farmhouse and is perfect for entertaining and family living. It has a six oven electric Aga in dovegrey. Other notable features include the spacious entrance hall with its flagstone floor, the generously proportioned drawing room with picture window (about 500ft2) and 5 double/twin bedrooms accompanied by 5 bath and shower rooms. The sellers have installed wifi boosters in the house sufficient to allow home working by several residents. NOTE: a Home Report is available in respect of Lot 1. The house occupies a raised position with fine views of the undulating farmlands to the south. There are useful outbuildings to the side which provide both general storage and scope for stabling or stock housing. The principal garden lies to the rear of the house and is mainly lawned with attractive shrub and flower borders and incorporating a seating area with feature semi-circular stone walling and integral bench seat. There is an adjacent fruit garden with rhubarb and vegetable garden along with established beech hedging and two notable Corsican Pine. Across the minor public road is a walled fruit and vegetable garden with raised beds; a fruit cage with blackcurrants, gooseberries, raspberries and a small orchard featuring apples, damson, plum and cob nut trees. Behind the garden, to the rear, is an area of young mixed woodland featuring rowan, alder, wild cherry, hawthorn, whitebeam, oak, beech and a number of fruit trees. Note: There are a number of beehives belonging to a friend of the seller. These can be relocated if desired. An attractive duck flighting pond provides brings mallard, teal, widgeon, and geese. Two island nesting sites are used each spring by breeding birds. The farmland is managed to encourage all wildlife. Hares, red squirrels, roe deer, red kites, snipe, woodcock, pheasants, woodpeckers and swallows are often seen. The registered farmlands extend to about 56 acres with additional areas of woodlands and the pond forming the balance. There are numerous lengths of handsome drystone dykes. The grazings are let to a neighbouring farmer on a seasonal basis and have been limed, both in 2020 and 2021 to enhance soil fertility. Grazing has been restricted to sheep in recent years. The principal areas of grazings are offerred for sale in 3 additional lots to provide flexibility for prospective purchasers. WILDLIFE AND CONSERVATION The sellers have managed the farmlands to encourage both wildlife, birdlife and game. A wide variety of songbirds are seen within the garden along with red squirrels and the pond is currently home to goslings and moorhens and in the winter months mallard, teal and widgeon are seen on the pond. The rushy wetland areas feature snipe and woodcock and pheasant in the winter months. Roe deer are also present along with hares and other birds of note include red kites, woodpeckers and swallows. LOT 1: GRAZINGS The grazings included in Lot 1 extend to about 7.7 acres and are conveniently located to the rear of the farmhouse and buildings with access both from the adjoining road and adjacent to the outbuildings. The grazings are gently south facing and could be ploughed for reseeding or cropping or alternatively converted to alternative uses such as market gardening. There is a water trough adjacent to the southern boundary wall. LOT 2: ABOUT 10.09 ACRES Located to the rear of the farmhouse and independently accessed from the adjoining minor public road. A south facing field of fertile pasture which could be ploughed for reseeding or cropping. LOT 3: ABOUT 26.63 ACRES Lotting Services Lot 3 forms the two southernmost fields to the south of the farmhouse and Interested parties in Lots 2,3 and 4 should note that offers for these lots will Mains water and electricity. Private drainage to two septic tanks. Oil fired garden and are bordered on the east by the minor public road. There not be accepted ahead of a satisfactory offer for Lot 1 being accepted. central heating. Telephone. is independent access from the public road. The grazings are currently permanent pasture with the low lying areas left in their natural ‘rushy’ state Satellite Navigation Local Authority for wildlife and conservation reasons. There is a small paddock to the For the benefit of those with satellite navigation the property’s postcode Dumfries & Galloway Council, Council Headquarters, English Street, east of the farmhouse – extending to about 0.91 acres and known as the is DG2 0UN. Dumfries DG1 2DD Tel: 03033 333 000. ‘Nursery’ paddock. Directions Council Tax There are numerous established broadleaves and a burn running through From Dumfries and the A75, head north westwards on the A76 Glasgow Band G. the lands. Road. Continue for 2 miles then turn left on to the B729 and continue for about 6 miles to the village of Dunscore. Once in the village, head EPC Rating LOT 4: ABOUT 14.16 ACRES southwards past the village church and then take the first right, whereupon Band F. The grazings are undulating in form and are accessed from the adjoining Lanehead lies on your right hand side. minor public road to the north. An attractive wildlife and duck flighting Home Report – Lot 1. pond with 2 islands has been formed on the southwestern boundary. There Fixtures and Fittings A Home Report incorporating a Single Survey, Energy Performance is also a notable stand of mature oak and beech and individual parkland Only items specifically mentioned in the particulars of sale are included in Certificate and Property Questionnaire is available for parties genuinely (copper beech) trees have been planted alongside the conservation of the sale price.