Parknowe Cupar, Fife

Parknowe cupar, fife

Dairsie: 2 miles Cupar: 5 miles St Andrews: 7 miles Dundee: 10 miles Edinburgh City Centre: 47 miles

ATTRACTIVE SMALL FARM WITH ESTABLISHED LIVERY BUSINESS

Traditional farmhouse (2 reception rooms and 5 bedrooms) Range of modern and traditional buildings utilised for stabling Purpose built indoor arena Floodlit outdoor school 40 acres arable / ploughable pasture 178 acres permanent pasture 24 acres woodland

In all about 270 acres (109 ha)

For sale as a whole or in up to 2 lots

Solicitors Savills Edinburgh Thorntons, 13 Melville Street 8 Wemyss Place Edinburgh EH3 7PE Edinburgh EH3 6DH [email protected] [email protected] 0131 225 8705 0131 247 3720 thorntons-law.co.uk savills.co.uk Situation Beyond St Andrews is the East Neuk of Fife with its spectacular Parknowe is situated in a very private and sheltered position with coastline which boasts fishing villages built around picturesque spectacular views east over the Eden Estuary and the historic coastal harbours and sandy unspoilt beaches. town of St Andrews. The farm lies about 7 miles north west of St Andrews and the fishing villages of the East Neuk in the county of Fife. The Fife Hunt meets in the area and their annual point to point is held nearby at Balcormo, which also hosts various shows and pony club Parknowe is well placed for Cupar, St Andrews and Dundee, all events. Tentsmuir Forest (9 miles) and West Sands at St Andrews (8 of which have a good range of shops, supermarkets, banks and miles) are popular scenic spots for exercising horses. professional services. St Andrews is well known for its university, one of the oldest in Britain, founded in 1410, and as the ‘Home of Golf’. The Description Old Course is a regular host to the Open Championship which will next Parknowe is a compact farm extending to about 270 acres in total be held there in 2020. which is now run as a successful livery yard providing full livery, assisted livery and grass livery for up to 100 horses. Formerly it was There are seven golf courses run by the St Andrews Links Trust and run as a conventional mixed farm growing spring and winter crops with many other golf courses in the area including the Duke’s Course and cattle and sheep. The established business which continues to evolve two courses at St Andrews Fairmont above the town, in addition to has been running since 2000 and has a number of long standing Kingsbarns which is one of the host courses for the annual Dunhill clients. Parknowe presently comprises a traditional farmhouse, ring Championship. Schools in St Andrews include Madras College and fenced arable / ploughable pasture fields and modern and traditional St Leonards (private). Dundee High School is within easy reach. More steading buildings that have been converted to provide stabling for locally there are primary schools in Dairsie and Balmullo and Bell Baxter 60 horses along with other riding facilities including an indoor riding secondary school in Cupar. school, constructed in 2011, with a waxed sand surface.

Both Leuchars and Cupar railway stations are on the main Aberdeen to Parknowe sits in a natural bowl with the farmhouse and buildings London line and provide regular services to Edinburgh. There is a dual centrally situated. The land ranges from about 50m to 140m above sea carriageway and motorway connection to Edinburgh and the airport level and is a mixture of class 3(1) and 4(1) as classified by the James from north of Kirkcaldy. Hutton Institute. The land to the east slopes down towards the farm buildings creating a valley with the higher ground to the west being Lot 1 more flat and gently rising with an easterly outlook. A number of the Parknowe Farmhouse dates from 1842 and is a traditional farmhouse, from the yard, gives access directly to the rear hallway, pantry with fields have been temporarily sub-divided to provide smaller enclosures with fine views over the surrounding countryside towards the sea. It is stone shelves, kitchen and utility room. The fully fitted kitchen has an for the grass liveries. The off lying land is utilised for the production of constructed of local whinstone under a slate roof. integrated dishwasher and microwave oven. The utility room beyond hay/haylage. The front door leads to the main hallway, off which lies the dining has a flagstone floor and houses the oil fired boiler. room, sitting room, office / study and a WC. The front stairs lead up Throughout Parknowe there are shelter belts and recently planted to the first floor landing off which is the master bedroom, two further The internal layout of the accommodation is as shown on the blocks of woodland which enhance the overall amenity and provide bedrooms and a bathroom with bath with shower over, wash hand accompanying floor plans. the basis of an informal shoot. To the east lies a sheltered pond which basin and WC. attracts local wildlife. An easy to maintain garden surrounds the house to the west and east. The front hallway links to the rear hallway by a passage, off which stairs Across the entrance track is a sheltered enclosed walled garden with a lead to two further bedrooms. The side door, the principal entrance greenhouse, ideal for growing vegetables and soft fruit.

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Boot Room Gross internal area (approx): 4.27 x 2.44 306.48 sq.m (3299 sq.ft) 14' x 8' For Identification Only. Not To Scale.

Kitchen/ Breakfast Double Room Bedroom 4 4.22 x 3.86 4.42 x 3.96 13'10" x 12'8" 14'6" x 13' Attic Useable Space 8.28 x 2.77 27'2" x 9'1"

Hall Pantry Double 3.00 x 2.82 Bedroom 5 9'10" x 9'3" 3.51 x 3.20 11'6" x 10'6"

Cloak Room Bathroom Study Double 4.11 x 2.64 Bedroom 3 13'6" x 8'8" 4.19 x 2.84 13'9" x 9'4"

Sitting Double Attic Room Bedroom 1 Landing Useable 6.05 x 4.19 Hall 6.05 x 4.27 Space 19'10" x 13'9" 19'10" x 14' 11.51 x 3.35 37'9" x 11' Dining Double Room Bedroom 2 4.11 x 3.28 4.19 x 3.10 13'6" x 10'9" 13'9" x 10'2" Store

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Ground Floor First Floor Attic Land and Buildings BLOCK PLAN N The buildings are a mix of modern and traditional stone built buildings with pantile roofs. In recent years there has been Farmhouse significant investment in the construction of a new indoor riding arena. The buildings are conveniently situated close to the farmhouse with the traditional buildings protecting the amenity of the farmhouse from the modern buildings. All the buildings have been converted from agricultural use to stabling, mostly rubber floored Parknowe stables, for up to 60 horses. This could easily be reversed if required 1 for agricultural use. 6

1. Cart Shed and Stores - (37.9m x 6.7m) – traditional stone and Walled tile roof construction. Converted to house 4 stables, storage, Garden tack room and feed store. Floored attic above.

2. Traditional Range – constructed of stone under a tile roof. Floodlit Outdoor 2 The building has been utilised for stables, storage, workshop, School kitchen and WC and feed store. There are 23 stables. 3 4 3. General purpose shed – (23.9m x 23.1m) - two concrete portal frame sheds with block/brick walls and a concrete floor. The buildings house 23 stables.

4. General purpose shed – (58.8m x 22.2m) – concrete portal frame with corrugated roof and cladding. Concrete floor. There are 6 stables.

5. Indoor Arena – (49.57 x 24.2m) steel portal frame construction, fibre cement cladding and roof, hardcore floor with a waxed sand finish. 5

6. Former Bothy - constructed of stone under a tile roof and NOTE - Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. houses 2 stables. © Crown copyright licence number 100024244 Savills (UK) Limited NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed. MCL: 22139/BLOCK2 Date: 09/06/16 The Cartographic & Design Team, Wessex House, Wimborne, Dorset. BH21 1PB NOT TO SCALE Tel: (01202) 856800 There is a useful hard standing area to the rear of the traditional range General Remarks & Information From Dundee take the A914 signposted St Andrews. In the village of St used for storing horseboxes and lorries. To the east of the buildings Viewing Michaels turn right onto the A914 signposted Dairsie and Cupar. Follow there is a floodlit outdoor school. Strictly by appointment with Savills. Given the potential hazards of a this road for 2.8 miles before turning right signposted Logie. Continue working farm, we request you take care when viewing the property, as above. The postcode is KY15 4SG. The land, extending to 157.63 acres in total, comprises 125.28 acres especially around the farmyard. of permanent pasture and 16.95 acres of woods. The majority of the Entry & Possession land is down to grass with haylage being cut for livery use. Directions Entry by arrangement. From the south take the M90 northbound and exit at junction 2a for Lot 2 Offers the A92 signposted to Kirkcaldy/Glenrothes. Follow the road for 17 The land in Lot 2 forms the western end of Parknowe and extends miles through Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes. At the first roundabout after Offers in Scottish Legal Form are to be submitted to the selling agents, to 112.58 acres in total, which comprises 40.55 acres of arable / Glenrothes take the 3rd exit onto the A914 (A91) signposted Cupar. Savills, Wemyss House, 8 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH. A ploughable pasture, 53.57 acres of permanent pasture and 7.46 acres closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers of woods. The current owners use the higher permanent pasture in Continue through Cupar onto the A91 and continue through the village are advised to register their interest with the selling agents following Lot 2 for riding out and exercising horses. The land is easily accessed of Dairsie. At the roundabout take the 1st exit signposted Balmullo. inspection. from the public road which bounds to the south and west. There is a Follow the road for 1 mile before turning left signposted Logie. former quarry adjacent to the road in field 3. After about 100 yards turn right before Pitcullo Castle Gate Lodge signposted Parknowe Farm. Fixtures & Fittings Sporting Rights Note: If the amount of the valuations has not been agreed on the All fitted carpets and curtains are included in the sale with the The sporting rights are in hand. date fixed for completion, then the purchaser shall pay to the seller exception of the master bedroom curtains. The fridge/freezer and such a sum as Savills shall certify on account at the valuation pending garden sundial are specifically excluded. Mineral and Timber Rights agreement. Should the payment not be made within seven days then In so far as they are owned, the mineral rights are included in the sale. the interest will become payable on outstanding monies at 5% over Holdover All standing and fallen timber is included in the sale. Bank of Scotland borrowing rate. A number of the stables are let as part of the established livery business. In the event that the incoming purchaser does not wish Ingoing Valuation STIPULATIONS to continue the livery business it would be a condition of sale that The purchaser, in addition to the purchase price, will be obliged to take Purchase Price all current clients are given 6 months from the date of entry to find over and pay for at a valuation to be agreed between two valuers, one Within 7 days of the conclusion of missives a non-returnable deposit of alternative stabling. acting for each party, or an arbiter appointed by the valuers, or failing 10% of the purchase price shall be paid. agreement as to the appointment by the President, for the time being, Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements (BPSE) of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Scottish Branch), the The balance of the purchase price will fall due for payment at the date The Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements are available in addition by following: of entry (whether entry is taken or not) with interest accruing thereon separate negotiation. All the land is classified as payment region 1, with at the rate of 5% above Bank of Scotland base rate. No consignation the exception of field 2, which is classified as region 2. 1. All hay, straw, fodder, roots, silage and farmyard manure and other shall be effectual in avoiding such interest. produce at market value. Services, Council Tax & Energy Performance Certificates Disputes The farmhouse is serviced by mains water, electricity and private 2. All oils, fuel, fertilisers, sprays, chemicals, seeds and sundry at Should any discrepancy arise as to the boundaries or any points arise drainage to septic tank. There is oil fired central heating. cost. on the Remarks, Stipulations or Plan or the interpretation of any of them, the question shall be referred to the arbitration of the selling The farmhouse falls within Fife Council Tax band E and has an EPC agents whose decision acting as experts, shall be final. rating of F; a copy of the EPC is available on request. Plans, Areas and Schedules These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been carefully checked and computed by the selling agents and the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied himself as to the description of the property and any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.

Parknowe Farm Overseas Purchasers Any offer by a purchaser(s) who is resident outwith the United Kingdom must be accompanied by a guarantee from a bank which is acceptable to the sellers.

Lotting It is intended to offer the property for sale as described, but the seller reserves the right to divide the property into further lots, or to withdraw the property, or to exclude any property shown in these particulars.

Generally Should there be any discrepancy between these particulars, the General Remarks and Information, Stipulations and the Missives of

This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller Sale, the latter shall prevail. of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. Servitude Rights, Burdens, Wayleaves And Statutory Public And Other Access Rights 1. The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude and wayleave rights, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private. The property is also sold subject to the rights of public access under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. The purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.

2. The owners of No.1-3 Parknowe Cottages have a right of access up the entrance track to their properties.

Apportionments The Council Tax and all other outgoings shall be apportioned between the seller and the purchaser(s) as at the date of entry.

Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. JW160616 Field Number Arable/Ploughable Permanent Pasture Woodland Other Total Hectares Acres Hectares Acres Hectares Acres Hectares Acres Hectares Acres LOT 1 10* 6.47 15.99 6.47 15.99 11* 1.51 3.73 0.02 0.05 1.53 3.78 12 3.78 9.34 3.78 9.34 13 4.11 10.16 0.03 0.07 4.14 10.23 14* 3.55 8.77 3.55 8.77 15* 1.51 3.73 1.51 3.73 16 1.72 4.25 1.72 4.25 17 0.12 0.30 0.12 0.30 18* 1.38 3.41 1.38 3.41 19 3.08 7.61 3.08 7.61 20* 1.13 2.79 1.13 2.79 21* 1.25 3.09 1.25 3.09 22* 0.73 1.80 0.73 1.80 23 0.54 1.33 0.54 1.33 24* 0.86 2.13 0.86 2.13 25* 6.49 16.04 0.04 0.10 6.53 16.14 26 3.72 9.19 0.05 0.12 3.77 9.32 27* 0.65 1.61 0.65 1.61 28 0.11 0.27 0.13 0.32 0.24 0.59 29* 0.62 1.53 0.62 1.53 30 5.28 13.05 5.28 13.05 31* 4.87 12.03 4.87 12.03 32* 1.04 2.57 1.04 2.57 33 1.45 3.58 1.45 3.58 34* 3.04 7.51 3.04 7.51 4.51 11.14 4.51 11.14 Sub-total 0.00 0.00 50.70 125.28 6.86 16.95 6.23 15.39 63.79 157.63 LOT 2 1 6.3 15.57 0.07 0.17 6.37 15.74 2 2.92 7.22 1.71 4.23 4.63 11.44 3 3.92 9.69 3.33 8.23 7.25 17.91 4 0.00 8.94 22.09 0.05 0.12 8.99 22.21 5 6.19 15.30 0.04 0.10 6.23 15.39 6* 1.95 4.82 1.95 4.82 7 1.31 3.24 1.31 3.24 8 0.31 0.77 0.02 0.05 0.33 0.82 9 7.56 18.68 0.80 1.98 8.36 20.66 Other 0.14 0.35 0.14 0.35 Sub-total 16.41 40.55 21.68 53.57 3.02 7.46 4.45 11.00 45.56 112.58 Total 16.41 40.55 72.38 178.85 9.88 24.41 10.68 26.39 109.35 270.20 The above areas are taken from the 2016 IACS submission. * historically cropped and capable of arable cropping Cuplahills Farm Cottage

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