LAND AT SORROWLESSFIELD

EARLSTON • Lot 1 LAND AT SORROWLESSFIELD 37 acres of Class 3 arable 7 acres pasture and open woodland 600 metres of river bank EARLSTON • BERWICKSHIRE Lot 2 Earlston 1 mile, Melrose 4 miles, 8 miles 16 acres of mixed woodland

About 65 acres in total An attractive parcel of land For sale as a whole or in two lots

Savills on the Leader Water Wemyss House, 8 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh EH3 6DH

edi0nb1u3rg1h ru2r4al7@ s3av7il2ls.0 com SITUATION The land at Sorrowlessfield possesses a most attractive position on the banks of the Leader Water in the . The river flows southwards before joining the River Tweed just one mile downstream from the property. This picturesque landscape is defined by rolling farmland and beautiful copses and established woodland. The village of Earlston lies one mile to the north and the land sits to the east of the A68 public road. The area is served by an active machinery ring and a livestock market at Newton (3.5 miles).

DESCRIPTION Sorrowlessfield extends to about 65 acres in total and is contained within a single parcel with the Leader Water flowing along the eastern boundary. The land rises from 90m to 130m above sea level and has a southeasterly aspect. It is mainly classified by the James Hutton Institute for Soil Research as class 3(2) with an area of class 4(1) running down the eastern side. The fields and woodland are Lot 1 accessed off the former A68 road which is no longer a public road but provides good access for farm machinery. The land forms part of a larger farm and is currently managed under the terms of an Agri-Environmental Climate Scheme (AECS) which ends in March 2022. It is offered for sale as a whole or in two lots as follows:

Lot 1 comprises four arable fields extending to about 37.6 acres in total and about 7.3 acres of open woodland and pasture. Prior to entering into the AECS the arable land was primarily cropped with winter barley. The pasture is not grazed at present but an area towards the northern end could be fenced and would provide sheltered grazing for stock or horses as could the arable fields. The gently flowing Leader Water could offer the keen fisherman the opportunity to catch the occasional trout.

Lot 2 comprises a small woodland extending to about 16.2 acres known as Packman’s Wood. It runs from the banks of the river westwards to the old A68 and is intersected by the Packman’s Burn which flows through a steep sided dean before entering the Leader Water. Lot 2 can be broadly split between 6 acres of commercial conifers with the remainder being primarily mixed broadleaves.

Lot 2

GENERAL REMARKS AND INFORMATION ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGNATIONS prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with The land at Sorrowlessfield falls within the Lothian and Borders the selling agents following inspection. VIEWING Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) and the Eildon and Leaderfoot Strictly by appointment with Savills Edinburgh Office. Given the National Scenic Area. The Leader Water falls within the River STIPULATIONS potential hazards of a working farm, we request you take care Tweed Special Area of Conservation. when viewing the property. DEPOSIT SERVITUDE RIGHTS, BURDENS, WAYLEAVES AND Within 7 days of the conclusion of missives a non-returnable ENTRY AND POSSESSION STATUTORY PUBLIC AND OTHER ACCESS RIGHTS deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid. Entry and possession will be given in March 2022 or earlier by The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing The balance of the purchase price will fall due for payment at arrangement. servitude and wayleave rights, including rights of access and the date of entry (whether entry is taken or not) with interest rights of way, whether public or private. The property is also sold accruing thereon at the rate of 5% above Bank of Scotland base DIRECTIONS subject to the rights of public access under the Land Reform rate. No consignation shall be effectual in avoiding such From the north, take the A68 south to Earlston. Pass through (Scotland) Act 2003. The purchaser(s) will be held to have interest. Earlston and continue for about 1 mile. The access point to the satisfied themselves as to the nature of all such servitude rights land lies along this road on the left. and others following their solicitors’ examination of the title DISPUTES deeds. Should any discrepancy arise as to the boundaries or any points From the south, take the A68 north towards St Boswells. arise on the Remarks, Stipulations or Plan or the interpretation of Continue through St Boswells for about 4.5 miles. The access The footpath running through the land known as the Leader any of them, the question shall be referred to the arbitration of the point to the land lies along this road on the right. The nearest Water Path is a permissive footpath maintained by the Earlston selling agents whose decision acting as experts, shall be final. postcode is TD6 6AQ. Paths Group. It does not constitute a formal right of way. PLANS, AREAS AND SCHEDULES INGOING VALUATION BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME ENTITLEMENTS (BPSE) These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference The purchaser(s) of Land at Sorrowlessfield, in addition to the The Basic Payment Scheme entitlements (Region 1) are only. They have been carefully checked and computed by the purchase price, will be obliged to take over and pay for at a included in the sale of Lot 1. selling agents and the purchaser shall be deemed to have valuation to be agreed between two valuers, one acting for each satisfied himself as to the description of the property and any party, or an arbiter appointed by the valuers, or failing LESS FAVOURED AREAS SUPPORT SCHEME (LFASS) error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either agreement as to the appointment by the Chairman, for the time The Land at Sorrowlessfield lies within a Less Favoured Area. party to compensation in respect thereof. being, of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Scottish SPORTING AND TIMBER RIGHTS Branch), the following: FINANCIAL REFERENCE The sporting rights are in hand. All standing and fallen timber is Any offer by a purchaser(s) which is to be supported by a loan 1. All cultivations carried out in preparation for the current crop included in the sale. agreement must be accompanied by supporting documents for valued on a labour and machinery basis. MINERAL RIGHTS the satisfaction of the seller.

2. All growing crops, on a seeds, labour, lime, fertiliser, sprays In so far as they are owned, the mineral rights are included in LOTTING and machinery basis with an increment representing the the sale. It is intended to offer the property for sale as described, but the enhanced value of the establishment and age of such crops. SOLICITORS seller reserves the right to divide the property into further lots, or to withdraw the property, or to exclude any property shown in If the amount of the valuations has not been agreed on the Turcan Connell, Princes Exchange, 1 Earl Grey Street, Note: these particulars. date fixed for completion, then the purchaser shall pay to the Edinburgh, EH3 9EE seller such a sum as Savills shall certify on account at the GENERALLY valuation pending agreement. Should the payment not be made OFFERS Should there be any discrepancy between these particulars, the within seven days then the interest will become payable on Offers in Scottish Legal Form are to be submitted to the selling General Remarks and Information, Stipulations and the Missives outstanding monies at 5% over Bank of Scotland borrowing rate. agents, Savills, Wemyss House, 8 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, of Sale, the latter shall prevail. EH3 6DH. A closing date for offers may be fixed, and

Savills and their clients 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 IMPORTANT NOTICE 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, unless the same is incorporated within a written document signed by the Sellers or on their behalf satisfying the requirements of Section 3 of the Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995 or is granted in pursuance of any such document. 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. Brochure prepared July 2021. LAF210715.