Craig Wilson

John A Neil
RURAL
Craig Wilson Ltd
LAND AGENTS & VALUERS
FOR SALE
High Cleughearn Farm
Auldhouse
East Kilbride
South Lanarkshire
G75 9DP
An excellent opportunity to acquire a working livestock farm, extending to
220.9 acres, with a 4 bedroom farmhouse and surrounding steading
situated in South Lanarkshire.
Auldhouse – 1.5 miles, East Kilbride – 6 miles, Glasgow – 23 miles.
Within easy access to the motorway network.
OFFERS OVER £505,000
18 St Andrew Street, Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway DG7 1DE
Tel: 01556 50 22 70
Fax: 01556 50 53 36
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.johnaneil.com
High Cleughearn, Auldhouse, East Kilbride, G75 9DP
Situation
High Cleughearn Farm is situated near the A726 road
south of East Kilbride in South Lanarkshire. The towns of
East Kilbride, Strathaven and Hamilton are nearby, with
all providing comprehensive shopping and leisure
facilities. Local schooling is available in Auldhouse and
East Kilbride.
Hairmyres and East Kilbride stations are both located
approximately 3.4 miles from High Cleughearn and there
is easy access to the A77 and M74 motorway networks.
From Strathaven
Travel north on the A726 East Kilbride road for
approximately 4.2 miles. At Rutherend Toll turn left and
travel along this road for approximately 1.5 miles
passing through Leaburn. Take the first left and at the
crossroads at Skeoch Farm turn right. High Cleughearn
Farm is at the end of the straight on the corner.
Farmhouse
A traditional farmhouse built over one and a half storeys
with a two storey extension on the rear elevation. The
farmhouse is stone and brick built under a slate roof with
single glazed timber windows. The property requires
renovation and modernisation and there is scope to
further extend the accommodation.
The property has a garden on the front elevation in need
of attention.
Services
Mains electricity and water with drainage to a septic
tank. The property benefits from coal fires in most
rooms.
Council Tax
High Cleughearn Farmhouse has been assessed for
Council Tax purposes as Band ‘D’.
Accommodation comprises;
Description
High Cleughearn Farm is a working stock farm that has
been farmed by the family for 44 years. It extends to
89.4 ha (220.9 acres) with associated farmhouse and
steading, both of which are in need of renovation and
maintenance.
The farm is situated within open countryside and
surrounded by adjoining farmland. The land has the
potential to be productive and provide useful grazing
lands.
Ground Floor
Kitchen (14’8” x 13’4”)
Living Room (15’8” x 14’9”)
Lounge (15’3” x 10’6”)
Office (8’6” x 6’10”)
Bedroom (15’9” x 11’2”)
Hallway (9’6” x 7’)
Shower Room
Front Porch
First Floor
Double Bedroom (18’8” x 15’)
Double Bedroom - coombed ceilings (15’6” x 10’10”)
Double Bedroom - coombed ceilings (15’6” x 12’9”)
Bathroom (8’3” x 7’2”)
Hallway (11’ x 7’2”)
Directions
From East Kilbride
Travel south on the A726 Strathaven road for
approximately 3 miles. At Rutherend Toll take a right and
travel along this road for approximately 1.5 miles
passing through Leaburnn. Take the first left and at the
crossroads at Skeoch Farm take the right hand road.
High Cleughearn Farm is at the end of the straight on
the corner.
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.
Land
High Cleughearn extends to 89.4 ha (220.9 acres) or
thereby of predominantly grazing, rough grasslands and
woodland. The land rises from 80m to 105m above sea
level. Under the Macaulay Institute Land Capability for
Agriculture Classification the land at High Cleughearn is
predominantly Class 4.2 and 5.1.
High Cleughearn is IACS registered.
Single Farm Payment
There are no Entitlements included in the sale.
Steading
Consists of a mixture of buildings in various states of
repair:
Traditional Steading adjoining the farmhouse on the
north elevation and is in a ruinous condition.
Hay shed (75’ x 30’ approx) located to the rear of the
traditional steading; stone/brick built with slate roof in
need of refurbishment.
Former dairy premises located opposite the farmhouse;
brick built under slate roofing comprising old tank room
and various stores. Adjacent brick built store/coal shed
under slate roof.
Dairy Byre (75’ x 28’ approx) for 42 cattle; brick built with
steel trusses under asbestos roofing with a Pollock Byre
mucker system.
Workshop (75’ x 20’ approx) brick built with steel trusses
under asbestos roofing with a concrete floor. Part lofted
with timber flooring.
Byre (75’ x 28’ approx) for 20 cattle, 14 stirks and 5 calf
pens. Brick built under asbestos roofing with a concrete
floor and central passage.
Dutch Barn (75’ x 23’ approx) 5 bay steel framed open
front barn under corrugated iron roofing.
Cattle Courts (60’ x 23’ approx) 4 bay steel framed cattle
courts, brick built under corrugated iron roofing with a
concrete floor.
Cattle Courts (52’ x 30’ approx) adjoining steel frame
lean-to with timber trusses under corrugated iron with a
concrete floor. Open fronted with covered feed area.
Silage Pit (45’ x 30’ approx) concrete frame in a poor
condition.
Deposit
A 10% deposit of the purchase price will be payable on
conclusion of the missives. This will be non-returnable in
the event of the transaction failing to reach completion
for reasons not attributable to the sellers or their agents.
Viewing
Viewing is strictly by prior appointment with the selling
agents, John A. Neil Rural, 18 St Andrew Street, Castle
Douglas, DG7 1DE. Tel: 01556 502270
Offers and Closing Date
Prospective Purchasers are invited to discuss their
interest with the Selling Agents to whom all offers should
be addressed. Although the vendor reserves the right to
sell by private negotiation, it is probable that a closing
date will be set and interested parties are therefore
advised to notify the Agents of their interest. The owner
is not bound to accept the highest or any offer.
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.
Plan -
Subjects of Sale outlined in red , extending to 89.4 ha (220.9 acres).
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.