WHITELEYS FARM - CKD Galbraith

WHITELEYS FARM
BY ALLOWAY, AYR, SOUTH AYRSHIRE
WHITELEYS FARM
BY ALLOWAY, AYR
SOUTH AYRSHIRE, KA7 4EG
Ayr 4 miles
Glasgow 40 miles
About 31.18 acres (12.61 ha)
An outstanding residential farm with a charming extended
farmhouse, a separate 3 bedroom cottage, stables, outbuildings and
beautiful private grounds.
Whiteleys House: 2 reception rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,
conservatory, kitchen and utility room.
Stable Cottage: sitting room, conservatory, 3 bedrooms, kitchen, utility
room, bathroom.
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Stables, large modern shed, workshop, garaging and stores.
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Private, secluded position.
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Attractive landscaped gardens.
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About 28 acres of grazing paddocks.
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Excellent location close to Alloway and Ayr.
For sale as a Whole or in 2 lots.
CKD Galbraith
7 Killoch Place
Ayr
KA7 2EA
T: 01292 268181
E: [email protected]
Stable Cottage is a delightful property converted from the original stable block by the current owners. This
property also enjoys views over the adjoining countryside. Built of stone under a slate roof it is deceptively
spacious with 3 bedrooms, living room and a fabulous large conservatory.
Beyond the cottage there is a well maintained stable block, large cattle shed, workshop and store. There
is garaging for several cars and a storage area over two floors attached to the rear of the farmhouse.
Whiteleys has excellent facilities for horses or other livestock. The mature gardens and grounds which
surround both the farmhouse and the cottage are well maintained and provide considerable privacy.
Whiteleys House
Lot 1
Whiteleys Farmhouse, buildings and 31 acres
The farmhouse and cottage are situated at the end of a private drive lined with daffodils in Spring, which
offer an impressive approach to the property. On entering the vestibule with tiled floor and double wooden
storm doors, the spacious entrance hall with glazed door gives access to the bright dining room, which
has a double glazed door to the garden and French doors leading to the large sitting room. The sitting
room benefits from a bay window, multi fuel fire set in a marble surround and hearth, coving and wooden
skirting. The adjoining conservatory facing south west has tiled floor and access to the private garden.
The family bathroom has a tiled floor, heated towel rail, corner bath with shower over, sink, wc and vanity
unit. The pleasant kitchen with wooden beams has floor and wall units, electric hob and double oven,
integrated dishwasher and fridge. The utility room which has plumbing for a washing machine and tumble
dryer and access to the garden and there is also a cloakroom w.c. with further access to the garden. The
master bedroom has built-in wardrobes, coving and boasts a very impressive en suite bathroom fully tiled
with spa bath, jet shower, vanity wash hand basin with built-in lighting and further storage. There are
two additional bedrooms which share the family bathroom. Enhancing the accommodation further is the
former byre currently used as study/home office but would be Bedroom 4. There is also an exceptionally
GENERAL
Whiteleys Farm is an outstanding residential farm occupying an idyllic rural situation about 4 miles south
of Ayr, amidst the rolling countryside of the Valley of the River Doon. There is a well appointed extended
farmhouse, a lovely detached 3 bedroom cottage, stable block, large shed, workshop, garaging and stores
and about 28 acres of good grazing land.
Nearby, Alloway Village, the birthplace of Scotland’s poet Robert Burns, is one of the prettiest and most
desirable of Ayrshire villages. Useful local facilities include a shop, post office, chemist, coffee shop and
a popular primary school, whilst Ayr itself offers excellent amenities including a private co-educational
school, cinema, hospital and a wide range of shops and supermarkets.
Glasgow is about 40 miles distant and can be reached in about 55 minutes driving time via the A/M77,
which can be accessed locally by Minishant (about 1 mile). The railway and bus stations in Ayr both have
regular connections to Glasgow and beyond. Prestwick Airport, some 8 miles distant, has a wide range
of international flights.
Ayrshire is renowned for its attractive coastline and world famous links golf courses, including Turnberry
(about 12 miles). Excellent yachting facilities can be found at the marinas in Troon, Ardrossan and Largs.
There is all year round horse racing at Ayr Racecourse including the Scottish Grand National.
DESCRIPTION
Previously a working farm, Whiteleys Farm has been transformed into a comfortable country house with
separate detached cottage with delightful garden grounds. The farmhouse, built of stone under a slate
roof has been extended over the years to provide spacious family accommodation on a single storey. The
focal point of the house is the large living room which opens to the superb conservatory with lovely views
over the private gardens.
Whiteleys House
useful workshop and granary/attic room on the first floor approached externally which could be adapted
for a variety of purposes subject to the necessary planning consents. The farmhouse also has 18 solar
panels and 2 hot water panels which have been installed by the current owners.
OUTSIDE
The gardens at Whiteleys Farm have been beautifully landscaped by the current owners. The formal
gardens are situated immediately to the rear and are partly sheltered by a beech hedge and the Whiteleys
Glen overlooking a small burn. There is a large patio seating area which provides an excellent space for
BBQs and outdoor entertaining during the summer months and the rest of the garden is mainly laid to lawn,
and includes a number of colourful mature shrubs and bushes including forsythia and rhododendrons and
a wonderful Eucalyptus tree. There are also well stocked borders and a pond. To the side of the house is
a drying green and further lawn area with flower beds.
OUTBUILDINGS
Stables: About 51’5” x 13’7”
Brick with slate roof, concrete floor and timber overhang. 5 stables, tack room and store with outside
lighting.
Stock Shed: About 120’7” x 59’
Concrete block with corrugated roof and sliding door entrance to front and rear, earth and concrete floor,
power, light and water.
Workshop: About 44’7” x 23’5”
Brick with corrugated roof. Concrete floor. Light and power.
Whiteleys House
Storage Shed: About 59’7” x 17’2”
Brick with corrugated roof. Concrete floor. Open to one side.
Former Silage clamp.
There is a row of garaging:
Garaging: About 14’6” x 13’11” and 12’ x 17’ and 8’6” x 14’3” and 21’8” x 14’9”
2 brick built garages with up and over remote control doors.
Tractor Shed:
Brick with corrugated roof. Housing diesel generator.
Store:
Brick with corrugated roof.
GRAZING
The farmland is in 4 enclosures and slopes from west to east. There is a total land acreage of about 28.3
acres. It is high quality grazing land, all down to grass and is let out on seasonal grazing lets. The Stock
Shed is also let on a seasonal arrangement.
SOLAR PANELS
For the main house, there are 18 solar panels and 2 panels for the hot water.
Whiteleys House
Whiteleys House
Stable Cottage
Stable Cottage
Lot 2 Stable Cottage
Stable Cottage is a lovely spacious cottage with a private drive and space for parking to the rear. It was
converted from traditional stone farm buildings in 1997 and where possible original features/materials
have been retained. The front porch, its base edged with cobbles from the old stables, opens into a
light modern kitchen with attractive tray ceiling. The oven and hob are electric, wall and floor units built
in, flooring professional v-groove ‘Light Travertine’ laminate tiles. The utility room has plumbing for a
washing machine and a tumble dryer, there’s also a Belfast sink and w.c. The sitting room floor is made
of reclaimed Canadian Maple, and the original fireplace, surrounded by hand made Welsh tiles, provides
the backdrop for a multi fuel stove on a slate hearth edged with more original cobbles. The superb large
conservatory continues the wooden flooring from the living room, and French doors open to the private
garden. There are three bedrooms and the bathroom is partly tiled with bath and separate Mira shower
cubicle, wash hand basin with vanity unit and additional storage.
Stable Cottage also has private gardens with an area of lawn and patio seating area leading from the
conservatory. There is automatic LED dusk to dawn security lighting.
DIRECTIONS
From Alloway take the B7024 High Maybole Road passing over the Brig O’ Doon and leaving the town.
After about 1.5 miles, turn left onto the private drive to Whiteleys Farm.
POST CODE:
KA7 4EG
Stable Cottage
SERVICES
Mains electricity
Oil fired central heating and back up diesel
generator
Solar panels
Mains water (metered)
Private drainage
Whiteleys Farmhouse has an alarm
LOCAL AUTHORITY
South Ayrshire Council
County Buildings
9 Wellington Square
Ayr
KA7 1AA
Tel: 03001230900
EPC
The Energy Efficiency Rating for Whiteleys
Farmhouse is C71, and the Environmental Rating
is D61.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
Fitted carpets and curtains are included in the sale
for both properties. No items are included unless
specifically mentioned in these particulars.
The Energy Efficiency Rating for Stable Cottage is
D61, and the Environmental Rating is E53.
OUTGOINGS
For Council Tax purposes Whiteleys Farmhouse
has been assessed as Band F and Stable Cottage
as Band E.
SOLICITORS
Kilpatrick & Walker
4 Wellington Square
Ayr
KA7 1 EN
Tel: 01292 618585
VIEWING
By appointment with the Selling Agents.
IMPORTANT NOTES
1 These particulars are intended to give a fair
and overall description of the property. If any
points are relevant to your interest, please ask for
further information, prior to viewing. Prospective
purchasers are advised to seek their own
professional advice.
2 Areas, measurements and distances are given
as a guide. Photographs depict only certain parts
of the property. Nothing within the particulars shall
be deemed to be a statement as to the structural
condition, nor the working order of services and
appliances.
3 These particulars shall not be binding on our
clients whether acted on or otherwise, unless the
same is incorporated within a written document,
signed by our clients or on their behalf, satisfying
the requirements of Section 3 of The Requirements
of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995.
Stable Cottage
4 Closing Date
A closing date may be fixed.
Prospective
purchasers who have notified their interest
through lawyers to CKD Galbraith, in writing, will
be advised of a closing date, unless the property
has been sold previously.
The Seller will not be obliged to accept the highest,
or indeed any offer and has the right to accept an
offer at any time or withdraw the property from the
market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs
incurred by interested parties.
5 Offers
Formal offers in the acceptable Scottish form
should be submitted, through a Scottish Lawyer, to
CKD Galbraith, 7 Killoch Place, Ayr, KA7 2EA.
6 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.
MORTGAGE FINANCE
CKD Galbraith has an alliance with Fox Private
Finance, a boutique brokerage with a bespoke
approach to funding. Through their relationships
with retail, commercial and private banks they
can assist with securing a mortgage to suit your
circumstances. For further information contact
Matthew Griffiths, based in our Edinburgh office,
on 0131 240 6990.
Eaves
Storage
11'10'' x 11'2''
3.61 x 3.40m
Granary
32'10'' x 16'
10.01 x 4.88m
14'5'' x 11'5''
4.39 x 3.48m
Whiteleys Farm,
By Ayr, KA7 4EG
17'8'' x 7'6''
5.38 x 2.29m
Eaves
Storage
Approx. Gross Internal Area
4679 Sq Ft - 434.68 Sq M
(Including Workshop & Store)
For identification only. Not to scale.
© SquareFoot 2016
First Floor
Store
5'8'' x 3'9''
1.73 x 1.14m
Workshop
17'4'' x 16'2''
5.28 x 4.93m
Office
27'8'' x 15'1''
8.43 x 4.60m
Utility
15'2'' x 13'4''
4.62 x 4.06m
B
WC
Kitchen
15'8'' x 11'
4.78 x 3.35m
Bathroom
Dining
Room
15'7'' x 14'7''
4.75 x 4.44m
Bedroom 2
14'6'' x 11'6''
4.42 x 3.51m
Vestibule
Ground Floor
Master
Bedroom
15'11'' x 11'4''
4.85 x 3.45m
Hall
Bedroom 3
12'2'' x 11'7''
3.71 x 3.53m
Lounge
28'7'' x 15'11''
8.71 x 4.85m
Ensuite
Bathroom
Conservatory
14'11'' x 11'9''
4.55 x 3.58m
Stable Cottage,
Whiteleys Farm,
by Ayr, KA7 4EG
Approx. Gross Internal Area
1795 Sq Ft - 166.76 Sq M
For identification only. Not to scale.
© SquareFoot 2016
Utility/
WC
Bedroom 3
16'3'' x 9'10''
4.95 x 3.00m
Bedroom 4/
Study
13' x 11'3''
3.96 x 3.43m
B
Kitchen
12'11'' x 12'5''
3.94 x 3.78m
To
Loft
Bathroom
Hall
Bedroom 2
11'10'' x 9'6''
3.61 x 2.90m
Master
Bedroom
16'2'' x 12'
4.93 x 3.66m
Ground Floor
Sitting
Room
15'10'' x 14'11''
4.83 x 4.55m
Conservatory
19' x 15'9''
5.79 x 4.80m