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sunnyside West Linton, Peeblesshire
sunnysideWest Linton, Peeblesshire
SUNNYSIDEWest Linton, Peeblesshire
West Linton 4 miles, Leadburn 5 miles, Peebles 14 miles, Edinburgh city centre 17 miles
ATTRACTIVE STOCK FARM WITHDIVERSIFIED INCOME
Farmhouse (two reception rooms, three bedrooms)
Cottage (three bedrooms)
General purpose farm shed
Range of buildings let for commercial use
283 acres ploughable ground
51 acres permanent pasture
26 acres grazing
6 acres woodland
Additional building let for commercial use available by separate negotiation
ABOUT 371 ACRES (151 HECTARES) IN TOTAL
FOR SALE AS A WHOLE OR IN TWO LOTS
Selling AgentSavills Wemyss House8 Wemyss PlaceEdinburghEH3 6DH+44 131 247 [email protected]
Sunnyside is situated between the Pentland and Moorfoot Hills, to the south of Leadburn, in theScottish Borders. The area is well known for its livestock farming and scenic rolling countryside. Itlies just four miles from the conservation village of West Linton.
West Linton is an idyllic village centred around a picturesque green and offers an excellent range oflocal amenities including shops, restaurant, health centre and post office. There is a school busservice from the end of the drive to Romannobridge Primary School, and to the secondary school inPeebles (14 miles). Private schooling is available at a wide selection of schools in and aroundEdinburgh. The charming country town of Peebles lies to the south-east while Penicuik, withsupermarkets and leisure facilities including a new swimming pool and excellent public library, isjust 9 miles away.
Peeblesshire is one of the most beautiful and accessible parts of the Scottish Borders with rollinghills, farmland and woodlands. The area is renowned for its outdoor activities. The River Tweed isthe most prolific salmon river in Scotland and shooting can be arranged on nearby estates. Thereare golf courses at Innerleithen, Peebles and Cardrona. Peebles Hydro and Cardrona Hotel bothoffer good leisure facilities and Glentress Forest is a fabulous facility for mountain bikers.
There are livestock markets at St Boswells (36 miles), Lanark (28 miles) and Stirling (47 miles).
Despite its rural location, Sunnyside can be easily accessed from the transport network of centraland southern Scotland. Sunnyside is just 12 miles from the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass whichconnects with the M8 to Glasgow, and the M90 north to Perth. It is also easily accessible from theA1, the main east coast road and the M74. Edinburgh Airport is 21 miles to the north west via theCity Bypass.
SITUATION
DESCRIPTION
Sunnyside is a productive grassland farm, extending to 371 acres in total and includes an attractivehouse, a detached cottage and an extensive range of buildings generating a notable rental income fromtwo light industrial / storage leases.
This attractive and well maintained farm is offered for sale as a whole or in up to two lots, as follows:
Lot 1 - Sunnyside Farm• Farmhouse • Farm buildings and commercial let • 371 acres in total
Lot 2 – Sunnyside Cottage• Detached cottage with large garage/former stable and gardens extending to 0.73 acres.
SUNNYSIDE FARMHOUSEThe farmhouse occupies a south facing, elevated position with an outstanding panoramic outlook.Originally a shepherd’s bothy, it was significantly extended in 2001 to create a comfortable andpractical modern home finished in a period style. It is principally of timber frame construction,finished in harled and painted block under a pitched tiled roof.
The accommodation is over a single storey and has been thoughtfully laid out in the formation of across to take full advantage of the views and natural light, with most rooms benefitting from eitherdual or triple aspect windows or French doors. The sitting room features a large semi-circular baywindow and fitted seat which floods the room with natural light and is a great position from which tosurvey the surrounding landscape.
The house is surrounded by well laid out and beautifully maintained gardens which features threepaved terraces sheltered in the corners of the house. A large lawn to the front of the house runsdown to an ornamental pond and rockery. There is ample parking at the entrance sweep to the rearand alongside the garage.
A short distance from the rear of the house is a timber built triple garage (15.04m x 5.7m) withelectric roller shutter doors, concrete base and corrugated roof.
LOT 1 SUNNYSIDE FARM
Drawing Room9.50 x 5.89
31'2'' x 19'4''
Bedroom 15.87 x 4.09
19'3'' x 13'5''
Bathroom
DiningRoom/
Hall6.43 x 6.43
21'1'' x 21'1''
Kitchen/DiningRoom
5.89 x 4.7019'4'' x 15'5''
Study4.14 x 3.53
13'7'' x 11'7''
Utility4.72 x 4.06
15'6'' x 13'4''
VestibuleCloakRoom
Bedroom 24.52 x 3.48
14'10'' x 11'5''
Bedroom 33.38 x 2.2911'1'' x 7'6''
G
Ground Floor
ShowerRoom
Gross internal area (approx)House: 253.90 sq.m (2,733 sq.ft)
BUILDINGSSunnyside includes an extensive range of buildings offering both stock housing and also a notablerental income through a commercial lease for light industrial and storage use. The buildings arewell located in terms of access off the public road and are serviced by a separate hard track whichprovides easy access and ample turning space. The approximate dimensions and construction are asfollows:
1. General purpose farm building (91m x 15m). Steel portal frame construction under acorrugated asbestos roof. The sides and ends are enclosed by concrete block walls and profilesheet cladding. Internally the shed has a concrete base and is equipped with a feed barrier andhandling pens. There is a self contained farm workshop and storage area at one end.
2. Range of adjoining buildings adapted to provide a versatile premises which is currently let forstorage and distribution purposes. The buildings are all of steel portal frame construction withconcrete block walls and profile sheet cladding. Two of the buildings have corrugated asbestosroofs and the third is fibre cement. Internally the buildings have been adapted by the tenant andall internal fittings are excluded from the sale. The three buildings measure:
• 29m x 12.2m• 38.3m x 14.5m• 25.1m x 19.6m
An additional building located near the farm entrance is owned by the sellers and available by separatenegotiation. It compromise five commercial and light industrial lets and a hard-standing area to the rearand ends. It currently generates a rental income of £31,800 per annum and works well alongside thesurrounding farming operations.
LANDThe land extends to about 371 acres in total and lies within a ring fence with the majority of the fields accessed by either internal farm tracks or directly off the public road. It comprises 282 acres ploughablepasture, 51 acres of permanent pasture and 26 acres of rough grazing. There are 6 acres of woodland to the north of the farmhouse which is due to be felled in June / July 2017.
The land ranges between 250m and 295m above sea level and is gently undulating. The fields are naturally well drained and of a good size and layout, and the majority of these are served by mains fed watertroughs. The ground is mainly classified as Class 4(1) by the John Hutton Institute and is generally well drained.
Until recently the holding has been farmed in-hand by the sellers but is currently occupied under a series of summer and winter grazing agreements.
LOT 2 SUNNYSIDE COTTAGE
Sunnyside Cottage enjoys a fine position towards the centre of the farm with far reaching viewstowards the Moorfoot Hills to the east. The original part of this detached cottage is of brickconstruction under pitched slate roof and has been sympathetically extended to create a comfortablefamily home. It provides light and well appointed accommodation over one floor as shown on thefloor plans.
The cottage sits within its own enclosed grounds with a lawn and vegetable garden to the rear and agravelled parking area to the side. To the front of the cottage is an area of ground extending to 0.49acres which currently forms part of the adjacent field but is included with Lot 2 and could be used asa small paddock or extension of the garden.
Lot 2 also includes a former stable and garage (No.3 - 23m x 5.7m). It is of brick construction witha profile sheeted roof and concrete base. The former stables have been improved and adapted toprovide secure storage accessed through a roller shutter door. It is currently occupied for storagepurposes. The garage provides useful storage and benefits from a mezzanine loft.
Ground Floor
Kitchen4.70 x 4.01
15'5'' x 13'2''
DiningRoom
4.93 x 3.8116'2'' x 12'6'' Bedroom 3
3.45 x 3.3511'4'' x 11'
Study/Bedroom 23.45 x 3.3511'4'' x 11'
Utility3.45 x 1.80
11'4'' x 5'11''
Bedroom 14.93 x 3.76
16'2'' x 12'4''
EnsuiteShowerRoom
Bathroom
Porch
Hall
SittingRoom
5.99 x 4.7019'8'' x 15'5''
Vestibule
Drawing Room
4.80 x 4.6715'9'' x 15'4''
GardenShed
3.66 x 2.4412' x 8'
W
Gross internal area (approx)Cottage: 181.81 sq.m (1,957 sq.ft)
GENERAL REMARKS & STIPULATIONS
ViewingStrictly by appointment with Savills. Given the potential hazards of a working farm, we request youtake care when viewing the property, especially around the farm yard.
OffersOffers in Scottish Legal Form are to be submitted to the selling agents, Savills, 8 Wemyss House,Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH. A closing date for offers may be fixed, and prospectivepurchasers are advised to register their interest with the selling agents following inspection.
Entry & PossessionEntry and possession will be by arrangement.
Ingoing ValuationThe purchaser(s) of Sunnyside shall, in addition to the purchase price, be obliged to take over andpay for at a valuation to be agreed between two valuers, one acting for each party, or an arbiterappointed by the valuers, or failing agreement as to the appointment by the President, for the timebeing, 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.3. The machinery and equipment may be available to purchase in addition at valuation.
Note: If the amount of the valuations has not been agreed on the date fixed for completion, then thepurchaser shall pay to the seller such a sum as Savills shall certify on account at the valuationpending agreement. Should the payment not be made within seven days then the interest willbecome payable on outstanding monies at 5% over The Royal Bank of Scotland borrowing rate.
Fixtures & Fittings• All fitted carpets and integrated appliances in the farmhouse and cottage are included. • A pair of wall lights in the farmhouse are excluded from the sale.
Basic Payment Scheme (BPS)Basic Payment Scheme entitlement are included in the sale. There are 142.09 units of Region 1entitlements with a value of €133.40 per unit.
Less Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS)The farm lies wholly within a Less Favoured Area. Payments under the scheme are dictated bystocking density and type, together with enterprise type.
Local AuthorityScottish Borders CouncilCouncil HeadquartersNewtown St. BoswellsMelrose TD6 OSATel: 01835 824 000
Services, Occupancy, Council Tax and Energy Performance (EPC) Rating
* Occupation of the farmhouse is limited to a person predominantly employed in agriculture atSunnyside Farm, or any dependent of such a person.
Servitude Rights, Burdens, Wayleaves and Statutory Public And Other Access Rights• The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing servitude and wayleave rights,
including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private. The property is also soldsubject to the rights of public access under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. Thepurchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of all such servitude rightsand others following their solicitors’ examination of the title deeds.
• If the property is sold in lots appropriate rights of access, servitude and wayleave will be grantedand reserved as appropriate.
• There is a public footpath running along the track in front of the farm buildings and onwardsthrough fields 12 and 13.
• There is a wayleave agreement in favour of Scottish Power for electricity poles crossing the farm.The income under the agreement amounts to £610 per annum.
SolicitorsMilne & Co7 Hopetoun CrescentEdinburgh, EH7 4AYTel: 0131 5581441
Sporting RightsThe sporting rights are in hand.
Mineral Rights and TimberIn so far as they are owned, the mineral rights are included in the sale. All standing and fallentimber is included in the sale. There are historical coal workings in the area and a Coal Authorityreport will be obtained as part of the sale process.
Property Occupancy Services Council Tax Band EPC RatingFarmhouse Owner
occupied* Mains electricity and water. Private drainage to a septic tank. Oil fired central heating.
G E
Cottage Short AssuredTenancy
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage to a septic tank. Oil fired central heating
E E
Commercial Buildings
Tenant Mains electricity and water. Private drainage to a septic tank.
Rateable value - £18,600
N/A
STIPULATIONS
Purchase Price Within 7 days of the conclusion of missives a non-returnable deposit of 10% of the purchase priceshall 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 The RoyalBank 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, Stipulationsor Plan or the interpretation of any of them, the question shall be referred to the arbitration of theselling agents whose decision acting as experts, shall be final.
Plans, Areas and Schedules These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been carefullychecked and computed by the selling agents and the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfiedhimself as to the description of the property and any error or mis-statement shall not annul the salenor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.
FundingAny offer must be accompanied by a Financial Reference for the satisfaction of the seller.
LottingIt is intended to offer the property for sale as described, but the seller reserves the right to divide theproperty into further lots, or to withdraw the property, or to exclude any property shown in theseparticulars.
GenerallyShould there be any discrepancy between these particulars, the General Remarks and Information,Stipulations and the Missives of Sale, the latter shall prevail.
ApportionmentsThe Council Tax and all other outgoings shall be apportioned between the seller and thepurchaser(s) as at the date of entry.
IMPORTANT NOTICE Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or giveany representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf oftheir client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. Theseparticulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact, unlessthe same is incorporated within a written document signed by the Sellers or on their behalf satisfying the requirements of Section3 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 necessarilycomprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents andSavills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Brochure prepared May 2017.
170530LAF
Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Notto Scale mapping with the permission ofthe Controller of Her Majesty's StationeryOffice © Crown copyright (100041908)Not to Scale for reference purposes only
DIRECTIONSFrom the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass take the A701 south towards Peebles (A703). Continue forabout 2.7 miles before turning left onto the B7026 signposted Auchendinny. Follow the road toHowgate, and at the roundabout take the second exit onto the A6094 signposted to Leadburn. Atthe Leadburn crossroads head straight across continuing on the A701. After about 4 miles turnright to Macbiehill. Follow the minor road for 0.75 miles. The entrance to the farm is on the left. The postcode for the property is EH46 7AZ.
Hectares Acres Hectares Acres Hectares Acres Hectares Acres Hectares Acres Hectares Acres
1 29.46 72.80 29.46 72.802 0.44 1.09 0.44 1.093 24.85 61.40 8.50 21.00 33.35 82.414 5.39 13.32 4.80 11.86 10.19 25.185 8.78 21.70 8.78 21.706 8.20 20.26 8.20 20.267 24.82 61.33 24.82 61.338 1.43 3.53 1.43 3.539 0.97 2.40 0.97 2.40
10 1.07 2.64 2.40 5.93 3.47 8.5711 4.02 9.93 4.02 9.9312 2.93 7.24 2.93 7.2413 12.81 31.65 12.81 31.6514 0.36 0.89 0.36 0.8915 2.15 5.31 2.15 5.3116 3.26 8.06 3.26 8.06
Woodland 2.41 5.96 2.41 5.96Other 1.15 2.84 1.15 2.84
SUB TOTAL 114.40 282.68 20.98 51.84 10.90 26.93 2.77 6.84 1.15 2.84 150.20 371.14
part 6 0.20 0.49 0.20 0.49Other 0.10 0.23 0.10 0.23
SUB TOTAL 0.20 0.49 0.10 0.23 0.30 0.73
TOTAL 114.60 283.18 20.98 51.84 10.90 26.93 2.77 6.84 1.24 3.08 150.50 371.87
LOT 2
Woodland Other Total
LOT 1
Field No.Ploughable Pasture Permanent Pasture Rough Grazing
Area Schedule
