Willoxton Farm by Mauchline Ayrshire, Ka5 5Ju

WILLOXTON FARM BY MAUCHLINE, AYRSHIRE OFFICES ACROSS SCOTLAND WILLOXTON FARM BY MAUCHLINE AYRSHIRE, KA5 5JU

Mauchline 3 miles Ayr 14 miles

About 287.80 acres (116.47 ha)

A productive dairy farm including a modern purpose built dairy complex, extensive range of traditional and modern buildings and a four bedroom farmhouse.

Farmhouse: 2 Reception Rooms, 4 Bedrooms.

• Substantial modern dairy complex constructed in 2010. • Over 58,000ft² of buildings. • Cubicle Accommodation for 426 head. • Three silage clamps.

For Sale as a Whole.

CKD Galbraith 7 Killoch Place Ayr KA7 2EA 01292 268181 [email protected] GENERAL ACCOMMODATION Willoxton Farm is a productive modern dairy farm situated within a renowned dairy farming area. Willoxton Farmhouse provides family sized accommodation over one and a half storeys under The village of Mauchline, with its long history and association with Robert Burns, is located some a pitched slate roof including breakfasting kitchen with Aga and some fitted floor and wall units, three miles north of Willoxton whilst the village of Ochiltree is located two miles south. Both villages pantry, shower area and utility with plumbing for washing machine. The sitting room has an open provide a comprehensive range of local services including a small supermarket, post office, bank fire with tiled fireplace and alcove, and the living room has wood flooring, fireplace and gas fire and primary schools. A complete range of services is available in the market town of Ayr which is inset. There is a bathroom and bedroom on the ground floor. On the first floor there are three located some 14 miles to the west and Glasgow some 50 miles to the north. Agriculturally the area bedrooms and a boxroom. The property is double glazed throughout and has oil fired central is well catered for with a variety of agricultural merchants and a local livestock market. heating. The farmhouse would benefit from modernisation and refurbishment.

Willoxton benefits from ease of access to a variety of locations within central Scotland and northern The farmhouse is accessed via a private tree lined driveway which leads to a sweep around England via the M77 and M74 motorways. The nearby port of Troon provides a fast ferry link to parking area adjacent to a garden with a lawn and flower beds. There is also a single car garage Northern Ireland during the summer months whilst the Port of Cairnryan, which is some 55 miles and an enclosed courtyard to the rear of the property. distant, provides year round sailings. Prestwick Airport is located approximately 14 miles west and provides international flights whilst Glasgow Airport is located some 50 miles to the north. THE BUILDINGS The farm buildings are contained within a single block to the east of the farmhouse and are shown Ayrshire is regarded as an area of high amenity with its scenic countryside and fine links golf on the plan opposite as follows: courses, with Turnberry and Royal Troon featuring on the British Open circuit. The area also offers year round horse racing and country pursuits including salmon fishing on the River Ayr, Doon, 1. Byre and Former Dairy Premises (45’7” x 21’10” and 45’8” x 21’2”) Traditional stone construction Girvan & Stinchar and sailing on the Firth of Clyde to name but a few. under a pitched slate roof now utilised as calf accommodation and general storage adjoining the farmhouse to the southern gable. Adjoining the building to the north and south is further DESCRIPTION calf accommodation (47’7” x 16’9” and 26’7 x 10’5”) and former office and general storage Extending to approximately 287.80 acres (116.47 ha), Willoxton is a productive commercial dairy space extending to 489ft². farm in a picturesque yet accessible location within west central Scotland.

The steading, which has been extensively modernised and redeveloped since the vendor acquired the farm, provides extensive accommodation for a commercial dairy herd with 426 cubicles and ample accommodation for young stock. Recent steading improvements comprise the construction of an excellent purpose built dairy complex, reconfiguration of existing farm buildings to include cubicle and loose housing and the construction of two silage clamps. In total the steading provides a covered area of approximately 58,000ft², 426 cubicles, 1,050,000 gallons slurry storage and three silage clamps with capacity for in excess of 3,200 tonnes. There is further slatted and loose housing accommodation for young stock.

The land is predominantly graded by the James Hutton Institute for Soil Research within Class 4 and slopes gently from 80m to 130m above sea level. The majority is suitable for forage production with the exception of some useful grazing land adjacent to the River Ayr and an area to the east of the steading. In addition the farm benefits from areas of amenity and shelter belt woodland which provides shelter in the winter months. In recent years an extensive programme of fencing, drainage and reseeding works have been undertaken to provide premium quality forage and grazing.

Willoxton Farm is for sale as a whole. Willoxton Farm, Mauchline, KA5 5JU Approx. Gross Internal Area 2079 Sq Ft - 193.14 Sq M For identification only. Not to scale. © Square Foot Media 2014

Willoxton Farm, Mauchline, KA5 5JU Bedroom 3 Approx. Gross Internal Area 12'10'' x 11'8'' 2079 Sq Ft - 193.14 Sq M 3.91 x 3.56m For identification only. Not to scale. © Square Foot Media 2014

Willoxton Farm, Willoxton Farm, Mauchline, KA5 5JU Mauchline, KA5 5JU Approx. Gross Internal Area Bedroom 3 Store 12'10'' x 11'8'' Approx. Gross Internal Area 2079 Sq Ft - 193.14 Sq M 3.91 x 3.56m 2079 Sq Ft - 193.14 Sq M For identification only. Not to scale. For identification only. Not to scale. © Square Foot Media 2014 Bedroom 2 © Square Foot Media 2014 Master 15'7'' x 12'2'' Bedroom 4.75 x 3.71m 13'7'' x 13' 4.14 x 3.96m Study 9'6'' x 5'3'' 2.90Bedroom x 1.60m 3 Store Bedroom 3 12'10'' x 11'8'' 12'10'' x 11'8'' 3.91 x 3.56m 3.91 x 3.56m Bedroom 2 Master 15'7'' x 12'2'' First Floor Bedroom 4.75 x 3.71m 13'7'' x 13' 4.14 x 3.96m Study 9'6'' x 5'3'' 2.90 x 1.60m Store Bedroom 4 Store 14'8'' x 11'8'' 4.47 x 3.56m Bedroom 2 Bedroom 2 Master 15'7'' x 12'2'' First Floor Master 15'7'' x 12'2'' Bedroom 4.75 x 3.71m Bedroom 4.75 x 3.71m 13'7'' x 13' 13'7'' x 13' 4.14 x 3.96m 4.14 x 3.96m Study Study 9'6'' x 5'3'' 9'6'' x 5'3'' 2.90 x 1.60m 2.90 x 1.60m Bedroom 4 14'8'' x 11'8'' 4.47 x 3.56m First Floor Sitting First Floor Room Kitchen 15'3" x 15'3'' 16'7'' x 8'10'' Shower Living 4.65 x 4.65m 5.05 x 2.69m Room Utility Room 9'3'' x 8'8'' 22'3'' x 12'2'' 2.82 x 2.64m 6.78 x 3.71m HallBedroom 4 Bedroom 4 14'8'' x 11'8'' 14'8'' x 11'8'' 4.47 x 3.56m 4.47 x 3.56m Sitting Room Kitchen 15'3" x 15'3'' 16'7'' x 8'10'' Shower Living 4.65 x 4.65m 5.05 x 2.69m Room Bathroom Utility Room 9'3'' x 8'8'' 22'3'' x 12'2'' 2.82 x 2.64m 6.78 x 3.71m Ground Floor Hall

Sitting Sitting Room Kitchen Room Kitchen 15'3" x 15'3'' 16'7'' x 8'10'' Shower 15'3" x 15'3'' Living 4.65 x 4.65m 5.05 x 2.69m Room Bathroom 16'7'' x 8'10'' Shower Utility Living 4.65 x 4.65m 5.05 x 2.69m Room Room Utility 9'3'' x 8'8'' Room 22'3'' x 12'2'' 9'3'' x 8'8'' 2.82 x 2.64m 22'3'' x 12'2'' 6.78 x 3.71m 2.82 x 2.64m Ground Floor 6.78 x 3.71m Hall Hall

Bathroom Bathroom

Ground Floor Ground Floor 2. Workshop & Store (40’ x 16’6” and 17’10” x 10’4”) Traditional stone construction under a pitched 6. General Purpose Shed (160’ x 61’10”) Steel portal frame construction under a fibre cement roof slate roof with a loft above providing general storage and is presently used as a workshop with Yorkshire board cladding over a concrete floor and part panel/block walls. Contained adjoining the farmhouse to the northern gable. within the central portion of the building is a small slatted slurry tank. The building provides loose accommodation and calf housing on bedded courts and covered handling facilities. 3. Modern Cubicle House & Dairy Complex: (200’6” x 105”) Twin span steel portal frame construction with vent air side cladding under a fibre cement roof. The building was 7. Hay Shed (75’4” x 24’2”) Open fronted and of steel portal frame construction under a constructed in 2010 and provides slatted cubicle accommodation for 216 cows, calving pens, corrugated iron roof and side cladding with an earth floor. Adjoining the hay shed to the east bull pen, collecting yard, cattle crush and race. is a lean-to (59’8” x 14’8” and 44’6” x 16’2”) constructed of steel uprights with timber trusses under a corrugated iron roof and side cladding with an earth floor. Contained within the building is a modern dairy complex comprising a 16/32 DeLaval direct line swingover herringbone parlour with ACR, Orby in parlour feeders with a 14 tonne QMac 8. Silage Clamps (120’ x 35’), (120’ x 40’) & (120’ x 45’) Three clamps principally of earth banked feed bin, 12,000 litre bulk tank, cooler, water heater and ancillary equipment contained within construction with internal pre cast concrete divisions and tarmacadam floors providing the dairyman’s store and tank room. capacity in excess of 3,200 tonnes. Adjacent to the clamps is a Q Mac feed bin of 16 tonne capacity. 4. Atcost Building (134’ x 83’) Concrete portal frame construction under a fibre cement roof and side cladding. The building provides cubicle accommodation for 73 cows, slatted Vehicular access to the buildings can be gained via a hardcore access road to the rear of the accommodation and loose housing within a former silage clamp. steading which leads from the unnamed public road.

5. Cubicle House (167’ x 49’) Steel portal frame construction under a box profile roof and side cladding providing cubicle accommodation for 137 cows. Part slatted with clean sweep auto scrapers to reception pits with an external feed bunker. THE LAND The land at Willoxton is contained within a single block and extends to approximately 281.99 acres (114.12 ha). The land, which is in excellent heart, is principally graded by the James Hutton Institute for Soil Research within Class 4. Approximately 94.32 acres (38.17 hectares) surround the steading and provide grazing for the dairy herd whilst the remaining land extends northwards from the steading to the River Ayr which demarcates the northern boundary. The land is bisected by an unnamed public road which provides excellent field access, whilst internal field access is facilitated by farm tracks which are principally of hardcore construction. Field boundaries are generally in good repair and are fenced by means of stob and ryelock with a top barb. Water is provided to all field enclosures by either mains or natural sources.

The land is currently all down to grass, although wheat, barley and oats have been grown in recent years as part of a programme of reseeding. The majority of the land is ploughable with the exception of some grazing land adjoining the River Ayr and an area to the east of the steading.

Consideration will be given to offers for the land in other configurations.

DIRECTIONS From Mauchline follow the A76 to Cumnock for two miles, before taking the right hand turn onto the B7036 signposted for Ochiltree. Follow the road for approximately one mile then turn right onto the unnamed public road after the railway bridge. Willoxton is located a quarter of a mile along this road on the right hand side.

SERVICES Mains electricity with a three phase supply Mains water Private drainage to septic tanks Oil fired central heating and AGA Broadband

EPC The Energy Efficiency Rating is G08, and the Environmental Rating is G15.

OUTGOINGS For Council Tax purposes Willoxton Farmhouse has been assessed as Band D.

MINERAL RIGHTS In so far as they are owned, the mineral rights are included in the sale.

TIMBER All standing and fallen timber is included in the sale.

SPORTING RIGHTS In so far as they are owned, the sporting rights are included in the sale.

DATE OF ENTRY The date of entry will be by mutual agreement between the purchaser and the seller. INGOING VALUATION The purchaser shall in addition to the purchase price be obliged to take over and pay for at a valuation to be agreed by a mutually appointed valuer(s) with respect to the following:

• All hay, straw, fodder, roots, silage and farmyard manure and other at market value. • All growing crops on a seeds, labour, lime, fertiliser, sprays and machinery basis with an increment representing the enhanced value of the establishment and age of such crops. • All oils, fuels, fertilisers, sprays, chemical, seed and sundries at cost.

The purchaser shall be afforded the opportunity to purchase the livestock at a valuation figure pre-agreed between the purchaser and the seller; however the seller reserves the right to hold a dispersal sale on the unit after the conclusion of missives but prior to completion.

Note: If the amount of the valuations has not been agreed on the date fixed for completion, then the purchaser shall pay to the seller such a sum as selling agents shall certify on account of the valuation pending agreement. Should the payment not be made within seven days then the interest will become payable on outstanding monies at 8% over Bank of Scotland borrowing rate.

MILK QUOTA The purchaser will have the option to purchase 1,737,479 litres of wholesale milk quota at a butterfat base of 3.929% at a valuation to be agreed between the vendor and the purchaser.

IACS AND SINGLE FARM PAYMENT The farm is registered for IACS purposes and is within an area classified LFA. There are 124.48 entitlements with a current value of 229.48 euros which may be available by separate negotiation.

Any payments relating to the 2014 scheme year will be retained by the Vendor. If applicable, purchaser(s) will be responsible upon occupation of the subjects of sale to comply fully with the Statutory Management Requirements to maintain the farm in good agricultural and environmental condition (GAEC) as laid down under the Cross Compliance rules of the Single Farm Payment Scheme (SFPS) 2014 for the rest of the scheme year.

LAND MANAGEMENT OPTIONS Areas of Willoxton have been entered into Land Management Options, details of which are available from the selling agents. A purchaser will be obliged to adhere to these requirements of the scheme until it expires.

FIXTURES & FITTINGS Fitted carpets and curtains in the house are included in the sale. No other items are included unless specifically mentioned in these particulars.

THIRD PARTY RIGHTS AND SERVITUDES We understand there is a right of access in favour of the occupiers of residential properties at High Clews over the access track to the south east of the farm. Further details are available from the selling agents.

RIGHTS OF WAY, WAYLEAVES & EASEMENTS There are no rights of way over the farm other than the Scottish Power Wayleaves for electricity poles. SOLICITORS 7 Deposit Dales Solicitors LLP, 18 Wallace Street, Galston, Ayrshire, KA4 8HP A deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid within seven days of completion of Missives. Tel: 01563 820216 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. SGRIPD Russell House, King Street, Ayr, KA8 0BE Photographs take June 2014 Tel: 01292 291300 Particulars prepared June 2014

LOCAL AUTHORITY LOAN REQUIRED? South Ayrshire Council, County Buildings, Wellington Square, Ayr, KA7 1DR CKD Galbraith is an approved AMC agent. We can assist you in securing loans for any farming Tel: 0300 123 0900 purpose, including: Land purchase, Rescheduling Debt, Working Capital, Paying out a partner or divorce settlement, Diversification, Improving or erecting buildings. VIEWING By appointment with the Selling Agents. To discuss your proposal please contact Robert Taylor on 0800 38 99 448 or 01292 268181 or email [email protected] HEALTH & SAFETY The property is an agricultural holding and appropriate caution should be exercised at all times during inspection.

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 CKD 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 Scottish form should be submitted, through a Scottish Lawyer, to CKD Galbraith, 7 Killoch Place, Ayr, KA7 2EA.

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. Field No Area (Ha) Area (A) 1 3.1 7.66 2 1.95 4.82 3 7.37 18.21 4 2.77 6.84 5 2.46 6.08 6 1.15 2.84 7 0.72 1.78 8 0.38 0.94 9 0.37 0.91 10 6.08 15.02 11 0.39 0.96 12 1.66 4.10 13 3.65 9.02 14 1.33 3.29 15 6.63 16.38 16 0.58 1.43 17 8.66 21.40 18 3.43 8.48 19 1.11 2.74 20 6.07 15.00 21 5.44 13.44 22 5.77 14.26 23 0.95 2.35 24 10.33 25.53 25 4.8 11.86 26 4.88 12.06 27 5.4 13.34 28 2.89 7.14 29 10.74 26.54 30 3.06 7.56 RYB 2.35 5.81 TOTAL FARM AREA 116.47 287.80 OFFICES ACROSS SCOTLAND