FOR SALE. Smithston Farm Patna, Ayrshire, KA6 7EZ. Offices across Scotland and Northern England

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1 FOR SALE Smithston Farm Patna, Ayrshire, KA6 7EZ Rural Surveyors & Consultants Offices across Scotland and Northern England

2 Smithston Farm Patna, Ayrshire, KA6 7EZ Smithston Farm is an attractive livestock unit situated in East Ayrshire. Spacious five bed farmhouse Recently converted farm cottage Steading with a range of traditional and modern agricultural buildings In all acres ( ha), or thereby, to include acres of arable/silage land, acres of permanent pasture and acres of rough grazing Established Bed & Breakfast business (www. smithstonfarmhouse.co.uk) Biomass boiler and solar panels with considerable income Available as a whole, or in two lots: Lot 1: Farmhouse, cottage, steading and acres (41.31 ha), or thereby, of arable/silage lands, grazing lands and amenity woodland adjacent to the River Doon. Lot 2: Arable/silage lands and grazing lands extending to acres (72.68 ha), or thereby. Situation Situated in East Ayrshire, Smithston lies approximately 2 miles north of the village of Patna and 7 miles southeast of Ayr. Patna offers a range of local amenities, shops, schools and public transport. A wider range of services can be found in Ayr where there are good rail and bus links to Glasgow. Prestwick Airport (12 miles) and Glasgow International Airport (47 miles) also provide opportunities for national and international air travel. The local area is well served by agricultural merchants, suppliers and veterinary practices. Ayr Livestock Mart is located within close proximity (8 miles) of the farm. Smithston is located adjacent to the A713 Ayr to Castle Douglas road and is in a convenient location for transport links to Northern Ireland. Regular ferry crossings are available from Cairnryan (49 miles). Directions For Sat Nav Users use Post Code KA6 7EZ Description Smithston Farm is an attractive livestock unit extending to acres ( ha), or thereby, of good quality farmland. The subjects include the attractive Smithston Farmhouse, a recently converted cottage and a useful farm steading. Selling Agents Davidson & Robertson Tel: King Street Fax: Castle Douglas sales@drrural.co.uk Kirkcudbrightshire Web: DG7 1DA Offices across Scotland and Northern England

LOT 1 Smithston Farmhouse Situated adjacent to the steading, the substantial detached farmhouse is stone built under a slate roof.

smithstonfarmhouse.co.uk). The B & B business has been run very successfully and it has achieved a Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor.

large dining room. The dining room leads through to a family room with wood burning stove.

3 LOT 1 Smithston Farmhouse Situated adjacent to the steading, the substantial detached farmhouse is stone built under a slate roof. The farmhouse offers spacious accommodation over two storeys with attractive garden grounds to both the front and side. Smithston Farmhouse has an established Bed and Breakfast business ( The B & B business has been run very successfully and it has achieved a Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor. Internally a front porch leads into a spacious entrance hall with staircase and doors off to a generous drawing room with electric fire, an office (or possible sixth bedroom), family bathroom and a large dining room. The dining room leads through to a family room with wood burning stove. A spacious dining kitchen with a separate utility area leads off the family room and benefits from fitted units and an electric range cooker. An external back door within the utility room provides direct access to the yard and steading area. Drawing Room The staircase in the entrance hall leads upstairs to the first floor landing/hall off which are five good sized bedrooms, two of which have en-suite bathrooms, large linen room and second family bathroom. Outside The house benefits from a large south facing garden on the front elevation with a sheltered seating area located adjacent to the farmhouse and views of the surrounding countryside towards the River Doon. Dining Kitchen En-suite Bedroom

The yard to the rear of the farmhouse provides ample space for parking vehicles whilst the adjacent traditional farm buildings provide further development potential, subject to the necessary consents.

The Energy Performance Rating for the farmhouse is Band D (64). Council Tax Smithston Farmhouse has been assessed for Council Tax as Band E.

4 The yard to the rear of the farmhouse provides ample space for parking vehicles whilst the adjacent traditional farm buildings provide further development potential, subject to the necessary consents. Services The property benefits from central heating, fuelled by a biomass boiler, wood burning stove and double glazing. The house is served by mains water with drainage to a septic tank. The Energy Performance Rating for the farmhouse is Band D (64). Council Tax Smithston Farmhouse has been assessed for Council Tax as Band E. Smithston Cottage A single storey stone built cottage which was converted from a traditional farm building in early summer The property comprises of an open plan kitchen/living area, bedroom, large dressing room (possible second bedroom), bathroom, hallway and utility room. The subjects have a large loft running the length of the building. This is fully floored and has be fitted with windows providing the opportunity for future conversion, subject to the necessary consents. The property benefits from double glazing along with central heating fuelled by the biomass boiler. The cottage is served by mains water with drainage to a septic tank. Council Tax Smithston Cottage has been assessed for Council Tax as Band B. Renewables A Heizomat 100kW woodchip biomass boiler was commissioned in April The boiler provides heat for both Smithston Farmhouse and Smithston Cottage. The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) payment generates 11,500 per annum for 20 years, rising with inflation. A 12kW solar panel system is installed on the roof of one of the agricultural buildings and was commissioned in October The current owners receive a Feed In Tarriff (FIT) rate of 13.8p/kW and the system generates 1,800 per annum. It is the intention of the seller to transfer the ownership of the boiler and solar panels, along with the right to the RHI and FIT payments, as part of this sale. Traditional Steading The traditional buildings at Smithston include a range of stone built buildings under either slate or corrugated iron roofing. The buildings are situated adjacent to the farmhouse and include a former byre (111 x 28 ) with loose housing/calf pens, workshop/ tractor shed (24 x 18 ), outbuilding with cattle handling facilities (32 x 21 ), garages, meal store, former bothy and a wood store. Smithston Cottage Cottage kitchen/living area Offices across Scotland and Northern England

Other Buildings Cattle Shed (100 x 58 ) Slatted cattle shed of steel portal frame construction with central feed passage, concrete floor under fibre cement roof with ventilated ridge.

5 Other Buildings Cattle Shed (100 x 58 ) Slatted cattle shed of steel portal frame construction with central feed passage, concrete floor under fibre cement roof with ventilated ridge. The building has 2.1m slurry tanks beneath that can be emptied at either end. There are 4 pens either side of the building with 4 creep pens in bays on either side. Grain/Store Shed (63 x 40 ) 4 bay steel portal framed building erected in 2014, clad and under profile sheeting with a concrete floor. Lambing Shed (60 x 20 ) 3 bay steel portal framed shed constructed in 2015, clad and under profile sheeting with a concrete floor. Adjoining brick built lean-to (36 x 19 ) with corrugated iron cladding under profile sheet roofing. Bull Pens (48 x 16 ) Steel profile framed building under profile sheet roofing with concrete floor. Cattle Shed (57 x 45 ) 4 bay cattle shed, part block built clad with Yorkshire boarding. Cattle Shed (48 x 35 ) 4 bay steel portal framed cattle shed with part concrete panel walls and part Yorkshire boarding. This building has a feed rail to one side and is under a profile sheet roof with concrete floor. Silage Pit (93 x 73 ) Earth banked silage pit with capacity for approximately 3,000 tonnes. Cattle Shed (100 x 58 ) Hay Shed (59 x 45 ) Steel framed with a new round twin span corrugated iron roof, hardcore flooring and corrugated iron cladding. This building has an adjoining lean-to covered area. Midden (46 x 33 ) Midden with concrete floor and walls to 1.8m and with an underground effluent tank with capacity for approximately 2,000 gallons. Cattle Shed (67 x 62 ) Steel framed slatted cattle shed with central feed passage. Slurry Lagoon Slurry lagoon with holding capacity of approximately 800,000 gallons. Cattle Shed (84 x 50 ) Steel framed cattle shed with central feed passage and loose pens. Cladding is part brick, part Yorkshire boarding and the building has a concrete floor.

Land The agricultural land lies between the A713 and the River Doon and extends to 102.09 acres (41.31 ha) or thereby, as outlined in red on the sale plan.

6 Land The agricultural land lies between the A713 and the River Doon and extends to acres (41.31 ha) or thereby, as outlined in red on the sale plan. The lands rise from approximately 130m to 165m above sea level and are split into 17 separate field enclosures which are served by mains water as well as natural source water sources with fencing and hedges all well maintained. The land is classified as Grade 4.1 under the James Hutton Institute s Land Capability for Agriculture classification, highlighting its potential for the production of a range of arable crops. The ownership extends to within 10 yards of the River Doon with grazing rights over this 10 yard strip at the river held by Smithston Farm. There is reserved a servitude right of pedestrian and vehicular access over the track outlined in green on the site plan. LOT 2 Land Agricultural land extending to acres (72.68 ha), or thereby, as outlined in blue on the sale plan. The lands are situated on the eastern side of the A713 and are split into 14 separate field enclosures. The lands rise from approximately 150m to 200m above sea level and are served by mains water as well as natural source water sources with fencing and hedges all well maintained. The land is classified as Grade 4.1 under the James Hutton Institute s Land Capability for Agriculture classification, highlighting its potential for the production of a range of arable crops. Offices across Scotland and Northern England

8 Offices across Scotland and Northern England Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) & IACS The Vendor has completed a Single Application Form for The Basic Payment entitlements for this land are included in the sale. For the avoidance of doubt, the Seller will retain the 2018 Basic Payment in full. Smithston Farm is IACS registered. Sporting and Mineral Rights Sporting rights are included in the sale. As far as they are owned the minerals are also included in the sale. Ingoing Valuations The Purchaser, in addition to the purchase price will be obliged to take on and pay for an independent valuation of all growing crops if the date of entry is prior to harvest. The purchaser is also obliged to take on any silage. Fixtures and Fittings All fitted appliances, curtains, carpets and floor coverings in the farmhouse are included within the sale at no extra charge. All moveable white goods are specifically excluded. Local Authority East Ayrshire Council, London Road, Kilmarnock, KA3 7BU. Solicitors Kilpatrick & Walker 4 Wellington Square Ayr KA7 1EN Viewing By strict appointment with the Selling Agents. An established biosecurity policy is in place at Smithston Farm. Interested parties are requested to clean their boots prior to viewing and utilise the disinfectant provided by the vender on arrival. Plans, Areas and Schedules These are based on the Ordnance Survey and Title Deeds 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 misstatement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof. Deposit A deposit of 10% of the purchase price will be payable on conclusion of missives. This will be non-refundable in the event of the transaction failing to reach completion for reasons not attributable to the vendors or their agents. Date of Entry By mutual agreement. Important Notes Closing Dates A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through solicitors to the selling agents, in writing, will be advised of any closing date, unless the property has been sold previously. The seller is not bound to accept the highest or any offer, or to go to a closing date. Offers Formal offers, in the acceptable Scottish form should be submitted, along with the relevant money laundering paperwork in accordance with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, through a Scottish Solicitor, to the Selling Agent. 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. PARTICULARS AND MISREPRESENTATION These particulars are produced for the guidance of prospective purchasers and although they are intended to give a fair description of the property they do not constitute or form any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Any measurements or distances referred to should be considered as approximate. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting a property that has been sold or withdrawn.

FOR SALE. Smithston Farm Patna, Ayrshire, KA6 7EZ. Offices across Scotland and Northern England

FOR SALE. Smithston Farm Patna, Ayrshire, KA6 7EZ. Offices across Scotland and Northern England FOR SALE Smithston Farm Patna, Ayrshire, KA6 7EZ Offices across Scotland and Northern England www.drrural.co.uk Smithston Farm Patna, Ayrshire, KA6 7EZ Smithston Farm is an attractive livestock unit situated