East Borland CUMNOCK • EAST AYRSHIRE

East Borland CUMNOCK • EAST AYRSHIRE • KA18 4PQ

Cumnock 2 miles, Ayr 17 miles, Kilmarnock 17 miles, Glasgow 39 miles

(all distances approximate)

Compact livestock rearing unit located within East Ayrshire

Attractive principal farmhouse (2 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms)

Range of traditional and modern farm buildings

137 acres ploughable pasture

About 147 acres in total (59 hectares)

For sale as a whole

Savills Dumfries28 Castle Street

Dumfries DG1 1DG

01387 263 066Email: dumfriesrural@savills.com

SituationEast Borland Farm is situated in an attractive rural setting in East Ayrshire, an area renowned for productive livestock farming. The town of Cumnock lies to the north and offers various local services including banking and post office, primary and secondary schooling, supermarkets, shops and leisure facilities. The Great Steward of Scotland’s Dumfries House Estate is due west of Cumnock, providing a fantastic visitor’s attraction with outstanding historical features, spectacular rural walks, children’s facilities and dining options. The nearby towns of Ayr and Kilmarnock provide a wider range of services and transport connections. There is also a first class racecourse in Ayr which is the home of the Scottish Grand National meeting held annually in spring. Ayr also has a swimming pool, ten pin bowling, an ice rink, a choice of golf courses as well as river and park walks and a college campus incorporating the Scottish Rural University College (SRUC).

Communications in the area are good with the A76 providing a link both to the north and south and the A70 to the east and west. There are railway stations in Ayr and Kilmarnock (providing regular services to Glasgow), and international airports at Prestwick (20 miles) and Glasgow. Ferry links to Ireland (Larne and Belfast) operate from Cairnryan (58 miles). Glasgow offers all the services and transport connections associated with a major city.

Southwest Scotland provides a wealth of opportunities for outdoor pursuits with fishing available nearby on Borland reservoirs and various local river systems. The Ayrshire coast is famous worldwide for golfing, with championship courses atTurnberry, Prestwick and Troon. Galloway Forest Park to the southwest is an area of outstanding natural beauty and offersexcellent walking, mountain biking and fishing, and is one ofonly four national parks in the western world to have officialDark Sky status. There is a thriving sailing community at Troon.

DescriptionEast Borland has been in the current owner’s family since 1960, it would have originally formed part of nearby Dumfries House Estate. It was run as a dairy farm until around 2003 when the present owner converted to a beef suckler herd. The holding extends in total to about 147 acres (59 hectares) and includes an attractive sandstone built farmhouse with a range of traditional buildings in a courtyard formation behind, and modern buildings adjoining. The modern steading provides cubicle accommodation for approximately 90 head of cattle plus loose bedded accommodation for followers.

The land sits in two blocks and is bisected by the railway, an overpass connects the two blocks which in addition are accessible from the public road and internal tracks. The land is of predominantly Grade 4(1) quality according to the James Hutton Institute land classification map and although currently all down to grass, the majority is capable of cereal production. The holding lies between 160 - 210 metres above sea level and is almost entirely within the Less Favoured Area.

East Borland FarmhouseEast Borland Farmhouse is approached along a private (recently tarmaced) tree-lined drive, leading from the A76, which continues on to provide internal access to much of the farmland. The farmhouse has an easterly aspect over a beautifully maintained garden and the surrounding countryside including the Borland reservoirs. The house is predominantly of sandstone and slate construction with spacious accommodation over two floors as shown on the accompanying floorplans.

The front door opens into a small hallway which provides access to the ground floor accommodation, including lounge, living room, family bathroom, kitchen, back hall and utility room. The living room features a multifuel Clearview stove, while the lounge has a mains gas living flame fire. The kitchen has an integrated fridge, extractor fan and dining

table, and spaces for a freestanding cooker and dishwasher (included in the sale). The utility room has a sink and drainer, room for appliances (washing machine and tumble dryer) and has an interconnecting door leading to the garage and main

steading. There are two staircases (one at either end of the farmhouse) providing access to the first floor where there are five bedrooms and a shower room.

The farmhouse benefits from principally UPVC double glazing, biomass boiler (domestic only), mains water and gas and septic tank drainage. Externally there is a small garden partly laid to grass with flower beds and a water feature, and a monoblock patio area. To the rear of the property is a large courtyard area providing ample parking, garage and further flower beds.

Kitchen3.57m x 5.23m(11'9" x 17'2")

DrawingRoom

4.73m x 4.43m(15'6" x 14'7")

Bathroom2.51m x 3.20m(8'3" x 10'6")Sitting

Room4.90m x 3.60m(16'1" x 11'10") Utility

Room3.57m x 2.12m(11'9" x 6'11")

Garage

Ground Floor

2.17m x 3.65m(7'1" x 12')

Bedroom2.50m x 3.80m(8'2" x 12'6")Bedroom

4.90m x 3.60m(16'1" x 11'10")

Bedroom4.87m x 4.30m

(16' x 14'1")

Bedroom3.30m x 2.81m(10'10" x 9'3")

Bedroom3.31m x 2.80m(10'10" x 9'2")

ShowerRoom

First Floor

East Borland FarmhouseGross internal area(approx.):197.6 sq m (2127.5 sq ft) For identification only. Not to Scale.

Farm BuildingsForming a courtyard with the farmhouse is a range of traditional farm buildings constructed in stone and slate as shown on the accompanying plan. The modern steading adjoins the traditional range to the north and west with the entire working steading being accessible from the farmhouse without the need to step outside. The steading comprises the following buildings:

1. Slurry Tower Approximately 150,000 gallons capacity.

2. General purpose shed (irregular shape – approximately 394m2) Steel frame, shuttered concrete walls, concrete floor, box profile cladding and fibre cement roof.

3. Covered silage pit and cubicle shed (23.9m x 22.9m)

Steel frame, brick/shuttered concrete walls with asbestos roof.

4. Loose boxes (12.6m x 5.1m) Former dairy now converted for use as loose boxes. Brick construction with a slate roof and concrete floor.

5. Traditional range (14.4m x 5.1m) Stone and slate construction used for general storage.

6. Lean-to cattle shed (17.3m x 8.2m) Steel frame, concrete block walls with corrugated iron cladding and box profile roof. Concrete floor and feed barrier dividing it from the adjoining shed (7 below).

7. Cattle Court (17.3m x 8.2m) Steel frame with box profile roof and concrete floor. Straw bedded court and feed passage.

8. Cubicle Shed (22.8m x 7.9m) Brick built with a slate roof. Internally fitted with cubicles on slats.

9. General purpose shed with lean-to cubicle shed (411m2) Steel frame, concrete panel walls with corrugated iron cladding and box profile roof. Cubicles on slats along lean-to on the northern elevation.

10. Stone Byre (11.0m x 6.7m) Stone built with a part slate and part fibre cement roof. Concrete floor.

11. Farmhouse (see floorplans).

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FarmlandThe farmland at East Borland is in excellent heart, and of a consistently good quality across the farm. Several tree lined drives provide a pleasing aesthetic impression which may appeal to the lifestyle purchaser and provides excellent access for livestock handling. Extending to 147 acres in total the land sits in two blocks, bisected by the Dumfries to Kilmarnock railway line, connected by an overbridge providing full access internally. There is also good frontage to the public roads to the east and south of the farm. The land is all of grade 41 quality capable of either arable or silage use, presently with one cut of approximately 67 acres taken each year. The land is bounded with a mixture of drystone dykes, post and wire and electric fencing and hedges. All enclosures benefit from mains water troughs or natural water supply.

The farm was operated as a dairy until 2003 when the present owners converted to beef cows. In recent times the holding has carried around 70 suckler cows with young stock being reared for stores, however in preparation for retirement this number has reduced.

The land is identified on the map with enclosure numbers which are detailed in the following table:

Basic Payment SchemeThe sale includes 58.16 Region 1 Basic Payment Entitlements with an approximate value of €8910.11 in 2017. The payment in relation to the current farming year will be retained by the seller. Copies of the SAF form for 2017 are available for inspection from the selling agents.

Less Favoured Area Support SchemeEast Borland lies almost entirely within the Less Favoured Area, the 2016 payment being in the region of £2400. Any payments made by SGRPID in the current farming year will be retained by the seller. The purchaser will be responsible for any claims made by SGRPID under the scheme against the seller in respect of any payments made prior to completion which are the result of the purchaser’s actions.

FIELD NUMBER BPS REGION Ploughable Pasture Permanent Pasture Rough Grazing Other TOTALHa Acres Ha Acres Ha Acres Ha Acres Ha Acres

1 1 0.50 1.24 0.50 1.24

2 1 4.81 11.89 4.81 11.89

3 1 6.5 16.06 0.06 0.15 6.56 16.21

4 1 1.9 4.69 1.90 4.69

5 1 3.7 9.14 3.70 9.14

6 1 1.91 4.72 1.91 4.72

7 1 10.5 25.95 10.50 25.95

8 1 5.12 12.65 5.12 12.65

9 1 8.22 20.31 8.22 20.31

10 1 3.12 7.71 3.12 7.71

11 1 0.11 0.27 0.11 0.27

12 1 8.02 19.82 8.02 19.82

13 1 2.2 5.44 2.20 5.44

14 1 1.49 3.68 1.49 3.68

Other: 1.50 3.70 1.50 3.70

TOTAL: 55.58 137.34 0.61 1.51 1.97 4.87 1.50 3.70 59.66 147.41

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ViewingStrictly by appointment with Savills. Given the potential hazards of any farm, we request you take care when viewing the property, especially around the farmyard.

DirectionsFrom Ayr bypass (A77) head east on the A70 to Cumnock or from Kilmarnock bypass (A77) head southeast on the A76 to Cumnock. Both roads converge at Dettingen roundabout at Cumnock, following which head southeast towards Dumfries for approximately 2.8 miles. East Borland is on the right hand side of the road just opposite the Borland reservoirs.

Entry and PossessionEntry by arrangement.

OffersOffers in Scottish Legal Form are to be submitted to the selling agents, Savills, 28 Castle Street, Dumfries, DG1 1DG. A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective

purchasers are advised to register their interest with the selling agents following inspection.

SolicitorsD W Shaw, 1 The Square, Cumnock, KA18 1BQ. Tel. 01290 421484.

Fixtures and FittingsAll fitted carpets, curtains and lighting are included in the sale.

Council Tax and Energy Performance Certificates

Property Council Tax Band EPC RatingEast Borland Farmhouse E E

Sporting RightsThe sporting rights are in hand.

Mineral and Timbers RightsThe mineral rights are excluded from the sale. All standing and fallen timber is included in the sale.

Ingoing ValuationThe purchaser of the property, in addition to the purchase price, will be obliged to take over and pay for at a valuation to be agreed between two valuers, one acting for each party, or an arbiter appointed by the valuers, or failing agreement as to the appointment by the President, for the time being, of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Scottish Branch), the following:

1. All hay, straw, fodder, roots, silage and farmyard manure and other produce at market value.

2. All oils, fuel, fertilisers, sprays, chemicals, seeds and sundry at cost.

Note: If the amount of the valuations has not been agreed on the date fixed for completion, then the purchaser shall pay to the seller such a sum as Savills shall certify on account at the valuation pending agreement. Should the payment not be made within seven days then the interest will become payable on outstanding monies at 5% over Bank of Scotland borrowing rate.

General Remarks And Information

Purchase PriceWithin 7 days of the conclusion of missives a non-returnable deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid.

The balance of the purchase price will fall due for payment at the date of entry (whether entry is taken or not) with interest accruing thereon at the rate of 5% above Bank of Scotland base rate. No consignation shall be effectual in avoiding such interest.

DisputesShould any discrepancy arise as to the boundaries or any points arise on the Remarks, Stipulations or Plan or the interpretation of any of them, the question shall be referred to the arbitration of the selling agents whose decision acting as experts, shall be final.

Plans, Areas and SchedulesThese 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.

Overseas PurchasersAny offer by a purchaser who is resident out with the United Kingdom must be accompanied by a guarantee from a bank which is acceptable to the sellers.

LottingIt 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.

GenerallyShould there be any discrepancy between these particulars, the General Remarks and Information, Stipulations and the Missives of Sale, the latter shall prevail.

ServicesWe have been advised that the farmhouse and steading have the benefit of metered mains water, gas and electricity supply. It is noted that the water pipe becomes private from the meter and also serves two residential cottages on the private road at East Borland, with recharges based on the equivalent of the council tax water charge is made annually by the owners of East Borland farm. Drainage is to a private septic tank. The farmhouse has central heating via a 28 kilowatt biomass boiler which was installed in 2015 and attracts annual payments of approximately £5200 under the Renewable Heat Incentive. Full details can be obtained from the selling agents.

Servitude Rights, Burdens, Wayleaves And Statutory Public And Other Access Rights1. 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 will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.

2. There are rights of access over the private road in favour of the owners of Fairview and Laigh Borland cottages, with maintenance on a per user basis.

3. The owners of Fairview and Laigh Borland cottages also have rights to inspect, maintain, repair and renew all existing services connected to their properties which may pass through East Borland farm.

4. Rights of access and to connect services are reserved in favour of the plot being retained by the sellers in field 10.

5. It is understood that the march fences with the railway are maintained 100% by Network Rail.

6. The march fence to the north of field 5 is maintained 100% by the owners of East Borland.

ApportionmentsThe Council Tax and all other outgoings shall be apportioned between the seller and the purchaser as at the date of entry.

Important NoticeSavills, 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, 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.

Stipulations

This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the

Controller 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.