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Mid Lowes Farm RURAL SURVEYORS & CONSULTANTS New , , KA18 4PN

Offices across and Northern England www.drrural.co.uk Situation Access Mid Lowes Farm is located between Cumnock and Access to the property is taken directly from the A76 Mid Lowes Farm in . The farm straddles onto the farm road. the A76 and rises from the banks of Black Loch up the New Cumnock, Ayrshire, KA18 4PN valley side towards Cairnscadden Hill; it has a south- Directions west aspect with fantastic views over the Ayrshire hills. From follow the M77/A77 towards Kilmarnock. Exit the A77 at Kilmarnock and take the A76 towards The property benefits from excellent connectivity to . Continue on the A76 to and through For sale as a whole. the west and south west of Scotland, with immediate Cumnock. Approximately 4 miles beyond Cumnock access to the A76, and direct rail links to Glasgow and turn left onto the farm road and drive up to the Dumfries. farmhouse and steading. A productive stock rearing farm within a ring fence extending to 219.82 acres (88.96 The local town of Cumnock has primary schools and From Dumfries follow the A76 towards Cumnock. hectares) or thereby of Class 4.1 to 5.2 land. a secondary school, banks and a post office, whilst Continue on the A76 to and through New Cumnock. New Cumnock has primary schools and the recently Approximately 2 miles beyond New Cumnock turn refurbished outdoor heated public swimming pool, or right onto the farm road and drive up to the farmhouse Traditional farmhouse forming part of the lido. and Kilmarnock are the nearest large towns, and steading. original close, modern farm cottage, mix providing more extensive services and transport links. of traditional and modern farm buildings.

■■ Cumnock – 3 miles ■■ Ayr – 18 miles ■■ Kilmarnock – 19 miles

Selling Agents Davidson & Robertson Tel: 01292 265 851 Livestock Auction Mart Email: [email protected] Whitefordhill Web: www.drrural.co.uk Ayr KA6 5JW

Offices across Scotland and Northern England From follow the A77 towards Kilmarnock. Exit the A77 at Kilmarnock and take the A76 towards Dumfries. Continue on the A76 to and through Cumnock. Approximately 4 miles beyond Cumnock turn left onto the farm road and drive up to the farmhouse and steading.

Description Mid Lowes Farm is a productive stock rearing farm, contained within a ring fence and the farmland extends to 219.82 acres (88.96 hectares) or thereby. The steading is a mixture of traditional and modern farm buildings. The traditional farmhouse (one and a half storey) forms part of the original courtyard, with byres either side. A modern farm cottage is located to the west of the steading and forms part of the sale.

MID LOWES FARMHOUSE Accommodation comprises:

Ground Floor

Central Hall Leads to public rooms and stairs to first floor with cupboard below stairs.

Living Room Attractive living room with contemporary décor, electric fire and black fireplace.

Study Generous sized study with door to back garden.

Dining Room Large family dining room.

Family Shower Room White suite of WC, wash hand basin and shower cabinet base with curved glass sliding door.

Sitting Room Electric fire with stone surround fireplace.

Kitchen Open plan L-shaped kitchen with breakfast bar and kitchen table. Fitted cupboard units, electric hob, fitted double electric oven and under work top space for white goods. Cupboard with immersion heater tank.

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Shower Room (2) White suite of WC, wash hand basin and shower unit with curved glass sliding door.

Back Porch Access to Kitchen, Boot Room and farm close.

First Floor

Landing Leading to all first floor rooms.

Master Bedroom Large (full width of house) double bedroom with two windows.

Bedroom 2 Large double bedroom with two windows.

Bedroom 3 Large double bedroom with window.

Garden Located to the west side of the house, the south-west facing garden is laid to grass and surrounded by a mature hedge. A stone chipped path leads from the house to an area for hanging out clothes to dry.

Services The farmhouse benefits from mains electricity and water comes from a private spring with drainage to a septic tank. Hot water and full central heating come from a kerosene boiler (located in an adjacent steading store building), with a back-up immersion heater (in kitchen) for hot water.

The farmhouse is double glazed with uPVC windows.

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Rating The EPC rating for the property has been assessed at Band F.

Offices across Scotland and Northern England FARM COTTAGE Bedroom 1 Single storey modern farm cottage, built in 1982. Double bedroom to front with fitted wardrobe Accommodation comprises: and south facing window.

Front Porch Bedroom 2 Leading to hallway. Double bedroom to rear with fitted wardrobe and north facing window. Hallway Leading to Lounge and Bedrooms, with large cupboard Shower Room for storage. Shower unit, wash hand basin and WC, with south facing window. Lounge Large lounge, electric fire within the fireplace and Garden south facing window; there is a chimney to support an Enclosed private garden to front and rear of open fire if desired. property.

Dining Room Services Adjoining the Lounge and Kitchen. The cottage benefits from mains electricity, water The cottage is double glazed with uPVC windows. comes from a private spring and drainage is to a septic Kitchen tank. Hot water and full central heating come from a Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Rating Galley kitchen with fitted units either side. kerosene boiler, with a back-up immersion heater for The EPC rating for the property has been assessed at hot water. Band E.

www.drrural.co.uk FARM BUILDINGS

A traditional courtyard is centrally located within the farm steading. Adjoining and next to the traditional buildings are more modern steel and concrete framed buildings and cattle handling facilities. The steading comprises of the following buildings (all measurements are internal to buildings and in feet and inches):

1. Mill. General storage. Stone walls under slate roof: 34’ x 17.’ 2. Shed. General storage. Stone walls under corrugated metal roof: 34’ x 22’. 3. Byre. Pens. Stone walls under slate roof: 38’ x 17’. 4. Pig House. Stone walls under slate roof: 21’ x 15’. 5. Byre. Ex-cubicles with concrete floor. Stone walls under slate roof: 21’ x 21’. 6. Byre. Ex-cubicles with pre-cast concrete drainage channel floor. Stone walls under slate roof: 53’ x 21’. 7. Store. General store. Stone walls under slate roof: 18’ x 18’. 8. Boiler House. Houses kerosene boiler and general storage. Stone walls under slate roof: 18’ x11’. 9. Farmhouse. 10. Store. General storage. Stone walls under slate roof: 16’6” x 12’. 11. Cart Shed. Garage. Stone walls under slate roof: 18’6” x 12’. 12. Lean-to. General storage. Stone walls under corrugated metal roof: 18’ x 16’6”. 13. Dutch Barn with adjoining lean-to buildings. Central barn has slats on one side (gable to gable), split into pens, and remaining floor is earth. Steel framed under corrugated metal roof: 62’ x 21’. a. Lean-to. Loose housing on earth floor. Steel framed under corrugated metal roof: 42’ x 40’. b. Lean-to. Loose housing on earth floor. Steel framed under corrugated metal roof: 62’ x 21’. 14. High Level Slatted Shed. Housing for 120 head of finishing cattle. Concrete portal frame above high-level slats and under corrugated fibre cement roof, with brick walls: 59’ x 57’. 15. Sheep Handling Pens. Large area of pens, with race. Timber and corrugated metal construction. 16. Stack Yard. Hard standing for silage bales, access track laid with former concrete slats: 100’ x 50’. 17. Farm Cottage.

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www.drrural.co.uk FARMLAND Field Schedule The agricultural land extends to 219.82 acres (88.96 hectares) or thereby, lying between 190m to 280m above sea level. The farm is ring fenced, albeit the A76 cuts through the lower section. On the better land of Mid Lowes the soil is remarkably light with a sandy subsoil base. The Soil BPS Field Number Area (ha) Area (ac) Class Land Use Region land classification ranges from Class 4.1 to 5.2 according to the James Hutton Institute’s Land Capability for Agriculture Classification. All the land is laid to grass, with 46.23 acres (18.71ha) 1 5.88 14.53 4.1 PGRS 1 of silage and aftermath grazing, 145.55 acres (59.61ha) of good permanent pasture (PGRS) and 3.09 7.64 5.3 RGR 1 28.04 acres (10.64ha) of rough grazing (RGR). The improved grass fields are capable of growing cereal crops, and are all south-west facing. 2 4.38 10.82 4.1 PGRS 1 2.77 6.84 5.3 RGR 1 3 1.47 3.63 4.1 PGRS 1 4 5.84 14.43 4.1 PGRS 1

5 6.74 16.65 4.1 SILAGE 1 2.16 5.34 5.2 RGR 1 6 4.12 10.18 4.1 SILAGE 1 7 0.11 0.27 - RGR 1 8 0.99 2.45 4.2 PGRS 1 9 0.71 1.75 - RGR 2 10 7.85 19.40 4.1 SILAGE 1 11 40.34 99.68 4.2/5.2 PGRS 1 2.51 6.20 4.2/5.2 RGR 1

TOTAL 88.96 219.82

SILAGE 18.71 46.23 PGRS 59.61 145.55 RGR 10.64 28.04

TOTAL 88.96 219.82

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www.drrural.co.uk Offices across Scotland and Northern England Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) & IACS Plans, Areas and Schedules Important Notes The Basic Payment Scheme entitlements detailed in These are based on the IACS, Ordnance Survey and the table below are included in the sale. The Vendor Title Deeds and are for reference only. They have been Closing Dates has completed a Single Application Form 2019. For carefully checked and computed by the Selling Agents A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers the avoidance of doubt, the Vendor will retain the 2019 and the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied who have notified their interest through solicitors Basic Payment in full. themselves as to the description of the property and to the selling agents, in writing, will be advised of any error or misstatement shall not annul the sale nor any closing date, unless the property has been sold Payment Region Entitlements entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof. previously. The seller is not bound to accept the highest or any offer, or to go to a closing date. 1 88.04 Viewing 2 0.69 By strict appointment with the Selling Agents. An Offers established biosecurity policy is in place at Mid Lowes. Formal offers, in the acceptable Scottish form If the farm is sold in lots the entitlements will be Interested parties are requested to clean their boots should be submitted, along with the relevant money allocated pro rata relative to Payment Regions. prior to viewing and utilise the disinfectant provided laundering paperwork in accordance with The Money by the vendor on arrival. Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds The farm has Less Favoured Area status and receives (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, through a Less Favoured Area Support Scheme payments. Deposit Scottish Solicitor, to the Selling Agent. A deposit of 10% of the purchase price will be payable Ingoing Valuations on conclusion of missives. This will be non-refundable Third Party Rights and Servitudes The Purchaser, in addition to the purchase price, will in the event of the transaction failing to reach The subjects are sold together with and subject to all be obliged to purchase and pay for an independent completion for reasons not attributable to the vendors existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others, valuation of any silage. or their agents. whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied Council Tax Solicitors themselves in all respects thereof. The pylons and Mid Lowes Farmhouse and Cottage have been Frazer Coogans Limited associated overhead lines wayleave are in the process assessed as Council Tax Band D. Solicitors of being commuted to a servitude. Dalblair House 46 Dalblair Road Sporting Rights Any sporting rights are included in the sale in so far as Ayr they are owned. KA7 1UQ

Mineral Rights Date of Entry To the extent they are included within the vendor’s By mutual agreement. title. Local Authority East Ayrshire Council Fixtures and Fittings All fitted appliances, carpets and floor coverings in Road the farmhouse are included within the sale at no Kilmarnock extra charge. No warranties are given for the fitted KA3 7BU appliances. White goods are not included in the sale.

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