Land at Townhead Farm

LAND AT TOWNHEAD FARM

SANDILANDS, LANARK Lot 1 Lot 1 Lot 1

Lot 1 Lot 1 LAND AT TOWNHEAD FARM, SANDILANDS, LANARK, ML11 9UA

A highly accessible block of pasture and silage ground close to M74.

Lanark 7.5 miles Glasgow 34 miles Edinburgh 38 miles

Two large areas of pasture land split into several enclosures

Various smaller parcels of land suitable for amenity and equestrian purposes

Potential development site subject to the necessary planning consents Lot 2 Accessible location close to Glasgow and the M74

About 97.21 Ha (240.21 Acres) in total

For Sale as a Whole or in 9 lots.

National Farm Sales Centre Suite C Stirling Agricultural Centre Stirling FK9 4RN 01786 434600 Lot 2 [email protected] GENERAL LOT 2: LAND EXTENDING TO 41.45 HA (102.42 The Land at Townhead Farm is situated in a ACRES) OF FARMLAND highly accessible location close to Junction 11 The farmland in Lot 2 extends to approximately of the M74 in South Lanarkshire. The popular 41.45 Ha (102.42 Acres) and lies in a single block market town of Lanark is 7.5 miles to the north to the East of Douglas Water and north west of of the farm providing local amenities, schooling the settlement of Ponfeigh. The land is accessed and services. The towns of Motherwell and via a minor road which leads along the southern Hamilton which are situated about 18 miles to the and eastern boundaries. The land is split into north offer a wider range of amenities including, 7 enclosures and is currently down to pasture shopping, leisure and business facilities. and used for livestock grazing and for fodder production. The land is well fenced with access The Land at Townhead Farm benefits from to a metered mains water supply. The land is excellent transport links to Glasgow and classified as Grade 3.2 by the James Hutton Edinburgh via the M74 and A70 respectively. Institute and is of a westerly aspect rising from Edinburgh and Glasgow International Airports 196m above sea level at its lowest point to 243m are only about 36 and 39 miles distant and offer above sea level on the eastern boundary. regular domestic and international flights. The surrounding area of South Lanarkshire provides The land in Lot 2 contains a lapsed planning an attractive location with a combination of consent for the erection of a residential dwelling. productive pasture and rolling hills. Further information can be found at http://www. southlanarkshire.gov.uk/ using the reference DESCRIPTION number detailed below. The Land at Townhead Farm forms an area of farmland extending to 97.21 Ha (240.21 Acres) Planning Reference Number CL/06/0222 – A and is currently down to permanent pasture section of Lot 2 that is held within the settlement and used for grazing livestock and fodder boundary of Ponfeigh and contains lapsed production. All of the land can be accessed planning consent for the erection of a single 1.5 Lot 3 from a number of roads as well as via internal storey dwelling which was granted in 2006. field tracks. The land is served by mains water troughs or from a natural source. LOT 3: LAND EXTENDING TO 6.34 HA (15.67 ACRES) OF FARMLAND LOT 1: LAND EXTENDING TO 31.34 HA (77.44 The farmland in Lot 3 extends to approximately ACRES) 6.34 Ha (15.67 Acres) and is situated to the east The farmland in Lot 1 extends to approximately of Townhead Farm. The land is currently down to 31.34 Ha (77.44 Acres) and lies to the north permanent pasture and is of a southerly aspect east of Townhead and is accessed via the minor overlooking the settlement of Rigside. The land public roads which run along the southern and offers the potential for a range of equestrian and western boundaries. The land is split into 5 other amenity activities. enclosures which are currently down to pasture and used for livestock grazing and fodder LOT 4: LAND EXTENDING TO 7.23 HA (17.87 production. The land is well fenced and benefits ACRES) OF FARMLAND from access to a metered mains water supply. The land in Lot 4 extends to approximately The land has been classified as Grade 3.2 and 7.23 Ha (17.87 Acres) and adjoins the eastern Grade 4.2 by the James Hutton Institute and is boundary of Douglas Water and is accessed via of a westerly aspect rising from 244m above sea field gates that lead directly from Macauslan level at its lowest point to 256m above sea level Terrace within the village. The land is currently in the south eastern corner where the minor down to permanent pasture with mature trees public road joins A70. throughout offering amenity and shelter. The land is suitable for grazing and has been There is a purpose built lagoon which is historically grazed by a number of horses and currently used for the storage of liquid digestate other livestock. which is to be used as a natural soil fertiliser and conditioner. The lagoon is limited to non Planning Reference Number CL/07/0445 commercial use only, and in terms of capacity, Situated to the east of minor public road of Lot restricted to hold the volume of digestate that 4 adjacent to Douglas Water containing lapsed can easily be spread over all of the Land at planning consent for the erection of two 1.5 Townhead Farm. Further details are available storey dwellinghouses which was granted in from the Selling Agents. Lot 4 2008. LOT 5: LAND EXTENDING TO 4.39 HA (10.85 500m before turning left onto the next minor ACRES) OF FARMLAND public road which is signed for Douglas Water The land in Lot 5 extends to approximately just beyond the Pallet Recycling Business. This 4.39 Ha (10.85 Acres) and is split by the minor minor public road provides access to Lots 1, 2, public road and sits on the southern bank of 3, 6, 7, 8 and 9 directly. Lot 5 is situated at the the Douglas Water River which bounds the end of the same public road and to the west of land to the north. The land is currently down to Douglas Water village adjoining the Douglas permanent pasture and is used for grazing and Water River. Please note the bridge crossing the fodder production. Douglas Water has been closed and therefore no access is available to the land from north of the LOT 6: LAND EXTENDING TO 3.86 HA (9.54 river. Access to Lot 4 is available via field gates ACRES) OF FARMLAND which lead onto the minor public road or from The land in Lot 6 extends to approximately 3.86 Salisbury Place/Macauslan Terrace which leads Ha (9.54 Acres) and is situated to the south west north through the settlement of Douglas Water. of Townhead Farm. The land is currently down to permanent pasture and is of a southerly aspect POSTCODE overlooking the settlement of Rigside. The land ML11 9UA offers the potential for a range of equestrian and amenity activities. ENTRY Entry to the Land at Townhead Farm will be by LOT 7: LAND EXTENDING TO 1.97 HA (4.87 mutual agreement. ACRES) OF FARMLAND The land in Lot 7 extends to approximately 1.97 SOLICITORS Ha (4.87 Acres) and is situated to the north east Dales Solicitors LLP of Townhead Farm. The land is currently down to 18 Wallace Street Lot 5 permanent pasture. The land offers the potential Galston for a range of equestrian and amenity activities. KA4 8HP LOT 8: LAND EXTENDING TO 0.10 HA (0.25 Tel: 01563 820216 ACRES) OF FARMLAND Fax: 01563 822188 The land in Lot 8 extends to approximately 0.10 Web: www.dalesllp.co.uk Ha (0.25 Acres) and is situated to the north of Townhead Farm. The land is currently down to IACS pasture and suitable for equestrian use and may All of the farmland is registered for IACS present the potential for use as a building plot purposes. The Farm Code is 519/0022. subject to the necessary planning consents. BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME (BPS) 2017 LOT 9: LAND EXTENDING TO 0.53 HA (1.31 There are no basic payment scheme entitlements ACRES) OF FARMLAND included with the sale of the Land at Townhead. The land in Lot 9 extends to approximately 0.53 Ha (1.31 Acres) and is situated to the east of LESS FAVOURED AREA SUPPORT SCHEME Townhead Farm. The land is currently down to All of the Land at Townhead Farm is eligible for pasture and suitable for equestrian and amenity Less Favoured Area Support and any payments uses. made by SGRPID relating to the current farming year will be retained by the Seller. SERVICES Water: Natural and metered mains supply SGRPID Cadzow Court DIRECTIONS 3 Wellhall Road From the north exit the M74 at Junction 11. At Hamilton the first and second roundabouts take the 1st ML3 9BG exit signed for Lanark/Rigside/A70. Follow T: 01698 462400 the signs for A70 for approximately 2 miles F: 01698 462401 Lot 6 through the settlement of Rigside. Upon leaving E: [email protected] Rigside travel along the A70 for approximately LOCAL AUTHORITY 1. All cultivations and growing crops on a seeds, South Lanarkshire Council labour, lime, fertiliser, sprays and machinery Almada Street basis with an increment representing the Hamilton enhanced value of the establishment and age of South Lanarkshire such crops. ML3 0AA 2. All hay, straw, fodder, roots, silage and T: 0303 123 1015 farmyard manure and other produce at market E: [email protected] value. 3. All oils, fuel, fertilisers, sprays, chemicals, DEPOSIT seeds, and sundries at cost. A deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid within seven days of completion of Missives. Note: If the amount of the valuations has not Deposit will be non-refundable in the event of been agreed on the date fixed for completion, the purchaser failing to complete for reasons not then the purchaser shall pay to the Seller such attributable to the Seller or their Agents. a sum as Selling Agents shall certify on account at the valuation pending agreement. Should the VIEWING payment not be made within seven days then Viewings are strictly by prior appointment and the interest will become payable on outstanding only through the Selling Agents. monies at 8% over Bank of Scotland borrowing rate.

HEALTH & SAFETY IMPORTANT NOTES The property is an agricultural holding and 1. These particulars are intended to give a fair and overall description of the property. If any points are relevant to appropriate caution should be exercised at all your interest, please ask for further information, prior to times during inspection, particularly in reference viewing. Prospective purchasers are advised to seek their to the farm buildings. own professional advice. 2. Areas, measurements and distances are given as a guide. Lot 7 SPORTING RIGHTS Photographs depict only certain parts of the property. Insofar as these rights form part of the property Nothing within the particulars shall be deemed to be a title they are included with the sale. statement as to the structural condition, nor the working order of services and appliances. TIMBER 3. These particulars shall not be binding on our clients All fallen and standing timber is included in the whether acted on or otherwise, unless the same is sale insofar as it is owned. incorporated within a written document, signed by our clients or on their behalf, satisfying the requirements of MINERALS Section 3 of The Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995. The mineral rights are included in the sale insofar as they are owned by the Seller. 4. Closing Date A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who MORTGAGE FINANCE have notified their interest through lawyers to Galbraith, in Galbraith are approved Agents for the writing, will be advised of a closing date, unless the property has been sold previously. Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AMC) and Land at Townhead Farm Sandilands we can assist you in securing finance loans for 5. The Seller will not be obliged to accept the highest, or Lanark ML11 9UA a variety of farming purposes including the indeed any offer and has the right to accept an offer at any purchase of land and property, restructuring time or withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs incurred by interested parties. debt, and to provide working capital for diversification, improving or erecting farm 6. Offers buildings. For further details and to discuss any Formal offers in the acceptable Scottish Legal Form proposals in confidence please contact Robert confirming; if an offer is in relation to the whole, or a specific Taylor on 0800 389 9448. Email: robert.taylor@ lot, or a combination of lots, and if an offer is subject to the sale of a property, together with proof of funding, should galbraithgroup.com be submitted to: Galbraith Group, National Farm Sales Centre, Suite C, Stirling Agricultural Centre, Stirling FK9 INGOING VALUATION 4RN. Tel: 01786 434600 Fax: 01786 450014 Email: stirling@ The purchaser(s) of Land at Townhead Farm galbraithgroup.com shall, in addition to the purchase price, be 7. Photographs taken May 2017. obliged to take over and pay for at a valuation to be agreed by a mutually appointed valuer(s) 8. Details prepared May 2017 with respect to the following: