OUTERLAND, EAGLESFIELD, LOCKERBIE DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY, DG11 3AJ
A most attractive smallholding extending to around 56.9 acres (23.03 hectares) in a quiet rural location yet accessible to local towns and the motorway. Outerland has a pleasant 3 bedroom house, traditional outbuildings and around 31.43 acres (12.72 hectares) of grazing and mowing land plus around 19.91 acres (8.35 hectares) of mixed woodland with much wildlife. In addition over 700 metres of river on the Kirtle Water. EPC = D. GUIDE PRICE: £428,000
Waterbeck 1 mile, Eaglesfield 2.5 miles, A74M Motorway 4 miles, Annan 10 miles Gretna 11 miles, Lockerbie 12 miles, Dumfries 22 miles, Carlisle 20 miles, Glasgow 82 miles (all distances approximate)
SITUATION Outerland is situated in a quiet rural area of Dumfries and Galloway around 2.5 miles from the village of Eaglesfield and 4 miles from the A74M motorway. Although a private location, local towns and the City of Carlisle are readily accessible with Dumfries around 22 miles (40 minutes by car approx). This property is surrounded by woodland and agricultural land on an approach to a country house estate which is now little used. There is much wildlife in the woodland and surrounding fields and excellent opportunities for riding and country pursuits in the area.
DIRECTIONS From Junction 20 of the A74M motorway, follow the road east through Eaglesfield and take a left turn just after Eaglesfield Post Office on the B722 to Waterbeck. Continue through Watebeck and take the first right turning signposted to Gair. Follow this road for approximately 500 metres and take the first right turning on a stone surfaced access road. Follow this road and the property will be seen on your right as for the Location Plans.
SERVICES The property has mains water and electricity with a private sewerage tank. There is an oil fired central heating system from an external boiler to radiators throughout the principal accommodation. In addition there is a back boiler on the cast iron stove in the living room which provides heat in preference to the central heating when in use. The windows are PVC double glazed.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS All curtains are included in the sale price.
MATTERS OF TITLE The property is sold subject to all existing burdens, rights of way, historic and ancient monuments, footpaths, easement or servitudes etc, whether public or private and whether constituted in the title deeds or not.
Outerland is situated on the north west approach to Springkell Country House and Estate although this old access route is now very little used. The first part of the access is a right of way and the remainder of the access is either fully owned or part owned. More detail can be provided on viewing.
The mineral, sporting and fishing rights are included in the sale insofar as the Vendors have rights thereto.
SOLICITORS Henderson & Mackay, 35 High Street, Lockerbie, DG11 2JP. 01576 202137. FAO Victor Clark.
LOCAL AUTHORITY Scottish Government (Rural Payments & Inspections Directorate), AND SGRPID LOCAL Government Buildings, 161 Brooms Road, Dumfries. OFFICE Tel: 0300 244 9601
Dumfries & Galloway Council, Council Buildings, English Street, Dumfries, DG1 3DD. Tel: 030 33 33 3000
BASIC PAYMENT A claim under the Basic Payment Scheme has been submitted for 2018 and the SCHEME vendor will retain the payment for this year. No entitlements to the Basic Payment Scheme are included in the sale. We understand there are no current Schemes on this holding to include agricultural, stewardship and forestry. Details of a completed SFGS scheme are being obtained by the vendor.
COUNCIL TAX Following enquiry to the Assessor’s Office website we understand the property is in council tax band B.
PLANNING The vendors believe the house has potential for extension and also conversion of buildings subject to appropriate planning consent. All enquiries regarding planning consent for extension, development and conversion should be addressed to the planning authority at the local authority Dumfries & Galloway Council.
OFFERS Offers for the property should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to C & D Rural, Lakeside, Townfoot, Longtown, Carlisle CA6 5LY. Those parties wishing to be informed of a closing date for offers, should notify the selling agents of their interest, as soon as possible, to ensure they are contacted. The Vendor and selling agents, however, reserve the right to sell privately and without imposing a closing date and do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any offer. The successful purchaser will be asked to provide proof of identity to the selling agents for which a photographic driving licence or similar would suffice.
VIEWING By appointment only with the sole selling agents on 01228 792299.
ACCOMMODATION This is a traditional single storey dwelling with accommodation briefly comprising;
Front door to entrance porch and hallway.
Living Room 4.67m x 4.12m having a cast iron stove set in a slate and timber fireplace.
Bedroom 3.42m x 2.31m with shelved cupboard and recess.
Inner Hall
Kitchen 3.38m x 3.52 m with a range of timber fitted wall and base kitchen units to include a dishwasher, fridge and freezer, single drainer sink and a four ring hob with stainless steel extractor hood over. In addition an external door to the side.
Bedroom 3.24m x 2.65m.
Bedroom 4.66m x 3.53m.
Rear Hall With cloaks cupboard and back door and providing access to;
Bathroom 2.46m x 1.66m having a white three piece bathroom suite comprising a panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and W.C. plus a shower cubicle.
OUTSIDE The house is approached along a private stone surfaced road leading to a good sized stone surfaced courtyard to the rear of the house and adjoining the buildings, which provides ample parking and turning area. To the side there is a lawned garden and the buildings with approximate internal measurements briefly comprise;
Two single storey traditional stone ranges, one with a slate roof and one with a sheet roof.
The slate roofed range;
2 Rooms 4.5m x 2.5m overall Former byre 4.4m x 10.6m Store 4.4m x 2.3m
The sheeted roof range;
Garage and Store 9.45m x 5.1m overall Store 3.8m x 5.1m to include an internal timber built secure store. Open fronted store 2.8m x 5.1m
The grazing and mowing land is all permanent pasture as shown on the sale plan and schedule and extending to around 31.43 acres (12.72 ha). In addition around 19.91 acres (8.35 ha) of woodland.
EPC An Energy Performance Certificate is available for this property and available to inspect or download from the various websites we use. A copy is also available by email on request and an extract from the Energy Performance Certificate is shown below.
FLOOR PLAN
Schedule of Areas Approximate Areas taken from Promap and SGRPID plan.
Ha Acres
1 Woodland west of river 3.34 8.25 2 Woodland east of river 4.70 11.61 3 1.24 3.06 4 2.81 6.94 5 0.73 1.80 6 0.88 2.17 7 0.80 1.98 8 0.76 1.88 9 0.93 2.30 10 House, Steading & Surrounds 0.27 0.67 11 4.57 11.29 12 Wood 0.31 0.77 - River & Road approx. 1.69 4.18
Total 23.03 56.90
Please note that the above schedule includes areas of owned river and access road which are shown on the title deeds.
Details prepared 20th June 2018 Ref: NPH
Important Notice C & D Rural for themselves and for the Vendors/Lessors of this property, give you notice that:- 1. The mention of any appliances and or services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order. 2. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract. 3. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given having taken all reasonable steps to avoid misleading or committing an offence. Nonetheless, such statements do not constitute any warranty or representation by the Vendor and are accurate only to the best of the present information and belief of the Vendor. 4. No person in the employment of C & D Rural has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property nor is any such representation or warranty given whether by C & D Rural or the Vendors/Lessors of this property.