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Equestrian property
4 bed
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900,821 sq ft / 83,689 sq m
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Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
In a wooded rural setting with a private driveway approach, under 10 minutes walk from the conservation village of Dunlop, North Borland is a well preserved and fully upgraded classic category ‘C’ listed Georgian country house dating from 1840s.
The property is cited by Davis in ‘Castles and Mansions of Ayrshire’ as one of the best examples of its type, as a ‘small neat mansion’ and of ‘very simple elegance’.
Over recent years North Borland has been sensitively developed and extended with a large south-facing glass gable ended open plan garden room, been expansively insulated preserving period details and is geothermally heated throughout.
North Borland’s land extends to just over 20 acres which accommodates an extensive modern equestrian set-up with picturesque grazing paddocks running down to the Glazert Burn.
Description
North Borland House is an excellent collection of listed property, buildings and land assets comprising an extended principal home with a range of equine oriented buildings and land which extends in all to just over 20 acres (8.3ha).
The house dates from 1842 and is protected by a category ‘C’ listing; it is of exposed natural whin stone construction under a slated roof with smooth ashlar dressing at windows, doors and roofline. There are two green oak framed traditionally styled outer canopy porches at rear doors, fenestration in the original structure is predominantly character 12-pane glazing in timber sash and case windows. The entire property is double glazed and has geothermal ground source central heating as well as photovoltaic panels which provide an income through the government feed-in tariff scheme.
Internally the house is extremely well finished to designer standard and is set up for comfortable modern-day family and guest living. All rooms in the original part of the property have had internal insulation installed and period features reinstated. The extension to the southern side has been achieved (2010/11) with great care and sensitivity to the ‘C’ listed original architecture, and is all completed in stone which is true to and compliments the original. The extension has double glazed architecture of aluminium framed sliding doors and windows, is fully tiled with Italian large scale floor tiles and served with underfloor heating.
While the buildings and land are perfectly set up for equestrian pursuits and have been run entirely as a private yard, with the appropriate consents and permissions, they lend themselves suitable as an income producing livery proposition as well as small scale hobby farming or business from home accommodation.
North Borland House
Ground Floor
Twin leaf outer storm doors to entrance vestibule, traditional door with etched glass to entrance reception hallway with original flag stone flooring and exquisite stone period staircase with hardwood banister and intricate fluted cast iron spindles. Cloaks/wc, bright dual aspect snug/sitting room with warming log burning stove inset on a raised slate hearth, door to contemporary open plan deluxe range fitted kitchen with durable and stylish Corian worktops, induction hob, combination ovens and warming drawer, further integrated white goods and generous stores, open plan to garden room with dining and seating with warming contemporary styled log burner, in addition, feature high vaulted ceiling with central roof light window lantern, high level windows to eastern elevation, dual aspect corner glass architecture with sliding patio doors to south facing terrace, French door with further access, deluxe range Italian large floor tiling with underfloor heating, inner hallway with door to rear courtyard with green oak framed canopy, shelved and vented pantry, contemporary finished wet zone style shower room and wc, home office/4th bedroom with patio doors to terrace, generous outer wear boot and utilities room with ceiling mounted pulley, Belfast sink, ground source heat pump buffer tank and gear, door to terrace with green oak framed canopy porch, access to floored and insulated attic space. Ground floor bedroom 3 with dual aspect.
First Floor
Period curved stone staircase to upper hallway, shelved linen store/airing cupboard, bedroom 1 with full width dual aspect, exposed pitch pine at windows and doors, contemporary refitted bathroom with French style freestanding bath, bedroom 2 with fitted mirrored wardrobes and nicely appointed en suite shower room, access to insulated roof void.
Gardens
A tree lined, beech hedged avenue of some 250 metres leads south from the B706 to North Borland House and North Borland Cottage. Original wrought iron gates are hung on stone gate piers and are set in a low-level perimeter wall which provides access to the front formal courtyard of honey gravel surface. Raised stone beds are well stocked and provide interest and amenity as well as being evening floodlit by dusk to dawn lighting. A small stone edged lawn is bounded by bushes and trees. The rear courtyard is also to honey coloured stone and is 80% owned by North Borland House. A drystone wall has front and rear gates which provide access to southern gardens. A large south facing flagstone terrace has immediate access from the house and provides a raised view vantage point as well as private space for summer furniture, alfresco dining and sundowners. Central flagstone steps lead through gently sloping lawns down to the equestrian black gravel hardstanding apron and onto the outbuildings and land. An ancient now disused picturesque beech tree lined avenue leads down to the Glazert Burn.
Outbuildings
• Large approx 12m x 6m brick built and harled render finish exceptionally large double garage under a box profile steel roof.
• Timber stables pavilion with overhung eaves under a Coroline sheet roof, 3 loose boxes with light and power, rubber matting and self-drinkers, tack and feed store (currently log store).
• Modern 10 bay, approx 60m x 25m full span, steel portal frame shed with half block, half box profile steel upper walls, front elevation to smooth acrylic render and all under a fabric cement roof with extensive polycarbonate translucent roof lights. 42m x 23.5m indoor arena with vibro compacted hardcore, with a Martin Collins blended waxed surface, bounded entirely by angled timber kick wall, overhead lighting, training mirrors are installed along the full width as well as a set along the long side of the arena. Full height main electric roller shutter door, additional side door, eastern end of the structure is mainly concrete surface and offers dry indoor hard standing for vehicles and machinery.
• 5 large IAE loose boxes of galvanised steel and tongue and groove solid board, 4 of which are over compacted hard core and all are rubber mat floored with self-drinkers in 3. Four stables have external windows to the front of the shed. Secure tack room, horse wash bay with hot shower and heat lamps. Plumbed wc.
• Modern galvanised steel electric 4 horse walker with rubber pavers set on a concrete base.
• Floodlit, timber post and rail bounded turn-out pen enclosure, 20m x 12m with equestrian wood fibre surface.
• Floodlit, 60m x 30m post and rail bounded all weather manege with equine silica sand, PVC granules and fibre surface.
Land
North Borland House is a registered farm with the farm code 204/0035.
In total the land holding including roads, gardens and the Glazert Burn extends to 20.68 acres, (8.36 ha).
The land is categorised as a mixture of class 3 & 4, it is in two main blocks, one to the north of the Glazert Burn and the second to the south of the Glazert Burn. The land has been divided up into a number of fields with free swinging gates. There is easy access from the house and buildings. A spur from the front of the house allows for easy direct access to the land and buildings, bypassing the house. The fields are generally in good heart and in parts are suitable for the cropping of silage or haylage, livestock grazing and equine pursuits.
Situation
North Borland House is in a wooded rural setting within 10 minutes walking distance to the pretty and historic conservation village of Dunlop.
Dunlop village has a post office/general store and newsagents for everyday provisions, an artisan bakery, a pleasant village public house/restaurant, a farmhouse guesthouse with restaurant and farmshop and an historic and active Kirk. At Stewarton, there is a more extensive range of shops, restaurants and amenities that include a Co-op, Aldi and a Sainsbury store, a medical centre and sports centre. The Ayrshire town of Kilmarnock is situated about 7.5 miles to the south from North Borland House where there is a much fuller range of shops, retail parks and professional services.
Dunlop has a primary school and Stewarton has primary and secondary schools.
Dunlop and Stewarton both have main line railway stations and offer a regular half hourly commuter service taking only 25 minutes to and from Glasgow Central. Some of the children in the district attend the independent schools at Glasgow and travel by rail.
Glasgow city centre is about 17 miles to the north-east and as with most major cities provides an excellent range of professional services, higher education, cultural and retail facilities.
For those who are required to travel/commute by car, there is excellent access to both Glasgow and the Ayrshire coastline via the M77 or A736 and also to the M8 and the central Scotland motorway network. Glasgow Airport is within half an hour’s drive.
The local area provides numerous sporting and leisure opportunities with extensive walking, cycling and riding trails, for example Eglinton Park is only a 10 minute drive. As with much of Scotland, one is never too far from a golf course and North Borland House is no exception with Ayrshire having one of the highest concentrations of local inland parkland courses, and with some of the internationally renowned links courses at the coast.
Try curling? One of Scotland’s main curling rinks is only 10 minutes drive from North Borland and welcomes all levels.
The area is well served by outdoor and country pursuits with numerous local fishing, low ground and rough shooting and roe deer stalking opportunities.
For those keen on a punt, Ayr Racecourse, home of the Scottish Grand National, is about 22 miles distant.
The Firth of Clyde offers marine and chandlery services at Troon, Ardrossan and Largs together with highly scenic coastal sailing.
For those with equestrian interests, North Borland House has a new, high quality, private yard equestrian infrastructure. It remains very convenient for the main equestrian centres of the west of Scotland, The Morris Equestrian centre is nearby at Fenwick (6 miles) the Muirmill Equestrian Centre is at Symington (15 miles) and the Ingliston centre is at Bishopton (23 miles).
Local Authority
East Ayrshire Council
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Council Tax
North Borland House is in Band G and the amount of council tax payable for 2021/2022 is £3,047.54 including water charges.
EPC
EPC rating C.
Services
Mains water supply, central heating is provided by horizontal ground source heat pump, the RHI of which has now expired. Combination of underfloor and traditional wet radiators. Drainage is by private septic tank, solar panels, generating a FIT annual income of c £2,000 per annum. The FIT is index linked and has a further 15 years before expiry.
Note: The services have not been checked by the selling agents.
Travel Directions
From Glasgow proceed south west on the M77. Continue on the M77 and exit at junction 7. Turn right onto B776, pass under motorway and proceed straight through roundabout. Follow B778 to Stewarton. Reaching an offset T-junction, turn right and proceed through traffic lights following the signs for Dunlop A735. Continue on the A735 for 2.5 miles to reach the centre of Dunlop. Turn left in the village centre at Merito restaurant onto the B706 (Main St) proceed down the Main Street passing primary school and post office and veering right at the church leaving the village for 0.7 miles to find the entrance to North Borland on the left hand side. Proceed along the tree and hedge lined avenue to find the entrance to North Borland House straight ahead through the black wrought iron gates to the front of the property."
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The property is cited by Davis in ‘Castles and Mansions of Ayrshire’ as one of the best examples of its type, as a ‘small neat mansion’ and of ‘very simple elegance’.
Over recent years North Borland has been sensitively developed and extended with a large south-facing glass gable ended open plan garden room, been expansively insulated preserving period details and is geothermally heated throughout.
North Borland’s land extends to just over 20 acres which accommodates an extensive modern equestrian set-up with picturesque grazing paddocks running down to the Glazert Burn.
Description
North Borland House is an excellent collection of listed property, buildings and land assets comprising an extended principal home with a range of equine oriented buildings and land which extends in all to just over 20 acres (8.3ha).
The house dates from 1842 and is protected by a category ‘C’ listing; it is of exposed natural whin stone construction under a slated roof with smooth ashlar dressing at windows, doors and roofline. There are two green oak framed traditionally styled outer canopy porches at rear doors, fenestration in the original structure is predominantly character 12-pane glazing in timber sash and case windows. The entire property is double glazed and has geothermal ground source central heating as well as photovoltaic panels which provide an income through the government feed-in tariff scheme.
Internally the house is extremely well finished to designer standard and is set up for comfortable modern-day family and guest living. All rooms in the original part of the property have had internal insulation installed and period features reinstated. The extension to the southern side has been achieved (2010/11) with great care and sensitivity to the ‘C’ listed original architecture, and is all completed in stone which is true to and compliments the original. The extension has double glazed architecture of aluminium framed sliding doors and windows, is fully tiled with Italian large scale floor tiles and served with underfloor heating.
While the buildings and land are perfectly set up for equestrian pursuits and have been run entirely as a private yard, with the appropriate consents and permissions, they lend themselves suitable as an income producing livery proposition as well as small scale hobby farming or business from home accommodation.
North Borland House
Ground Floor
Twin leaf outer storm doors to entrance vestibule, traditional door with etched glass to entrance reception hallway with original flag stone flooring and exquisite stone period staircase with hardwood banister and intricate fluted cast iron spindles. Cloaks/wc, bright dual aspect snug/sitting room with warming log burning stove inset on a raised slate hearth, door to contemporary open plan deluxe range fitted kitchen with durable and stylish Corian worktops, induction hob, combination ovens and warming drawer, further integrated white goods and generous stores, open plan to garden room with dining and seating with warming contemporary styled log burner, in addition, feature high vaulted ceiling with central roof light window lantern, high level windows to eastern elevation, dual aspect corner glass architecture with sliding patio doors to south facing terrace, French door with further access, deluxe range Italian large floor tiling with underfloor heating, inner hallway with door to rear courtyard with green oak framed canopy, shelved and vented pantry, contemporary finished wet zone style shower room and wc, home office/4th bedroom with patio doors to terrace, generous outer wear boot and utilities room with ceiling mounted pulley, Belfast sink, ground source heat pump buffer tank and gear, door to terrace with green oak framed canopy porch, access to floored and insulated attic space. Ground floor bedroom 3 with dual aspect.
First Floor
Period curved stone staircase to upper hallway, shelved linen store/airing cupboard, bedroom 1 with full width dual aspect, exposed pitch pine at windows and doors, contemporary refitted bathroom with French style freestanding bath, bedroom 2 with fitted mirrored wardrobes and nicely appointed en suite shower room, access to insulated roof void.
Gardens
A tree lined, beech hedged avenue of some 250 metres leads south from the B706 to North Borland House and North Borland Cottage. Original wrought iron gates are hung on stone gate piers and are set in a low-level perimeter wall which provides access to the front formal courtyard of honey gravel surface. Raised stone beds are well stocked and provide interest and amenity as well as being evening floodlit by dusk to dawn lighting. A small stone edged lawn is bounded by bushes and trees. The rear courtyard is also to honey coloured stone and is 80% owned by North Borland House. A drystone wall has front and rear gates which provide access to southern gardens. A large south facing flagstone terrace has immediate access from the house and provides a raised view vantage point as well as private space for summer furniture, alfresco dining and sundowners. Central flagstone steps lead through gently sloping lawns down to the equestrian black gravel hardstanding apron and onto the outbuildings and land. An ancient now disused picturesque beech tree lined avenue leads down to the Glazert Burn.
Outbuildings
• Large approx 12m x 6m brick built and harled render finish exceptionally large double garage under a box profile steel roof.
• Timber stables pavilion with overhung eaves under a Coroline sheet roof, 3 loose boxes with light and power, rubber matting and self-drinkers, tack and feed store (currently log store).
• Modern 10 bay, approx 60m x 25m full span, steel portal frame shed with half block, half box profile steel upper walls, front elevation to smooth acrylic render and all under a fabric cement roof with extensive polycarbonate translucent roof lights. 42m x 23.5m indoor arena with vibro compacted hardcore, with a Martin Collins blended waxed surface, bounded entirely by angled timber kick wall, overhead lighting, training mirrors are installed along the full width as well as a set along the long side of the arena. Full height main electric roller shutter door, additional side door, eastern end of the structure is mainly concrete surface and offers dry indoor hard standing for vehicles and machinery.
• 5 large IAE loose boxes of galvanised steel and tongue and groove solid board, 4 of which are over compacted hard core and all are rubber mat floored with self-drinkers in 3. Four stables have external windows to the front of the shed. Secure tack room, horse wash bay with hot shower and heat lamps. Plumbed wc.
• Modern galvanised steel electric 4 horse walker with rubber pavers set on a concrete base.
• Floodlit, timber post and rail bounded turn-out pen enclosure, 20m x 12m with equestrian wood fibre surface.
• Floodlit, 60m x 30m post and rail bounded all weather manege with equine silica sand, PVC granules and fibre surface.
Land
North Borland House is a registered farm with the farm code 204/0035.
In total the land holding including roads, gardens and the Glazert Burn extends to 20.68 acres, (8.36 ha).
The land is categorised as a mixture of class 3 & 4, it is in two main blocks, one to the north of the Glazert Burn and the second to the south of the Glazert Burn. The land has been divided up into a number of fields with free swinging gates. There is easy access from the house and buildings. A spur from the front of the house allows for easy direct access to the land and buildings, bypassing the house. The fields are generally in good heart and in parts are suitable for the cropping of silage or haylage, livestock grazing and equine pursuits.
Situation
North Borland House is in a wooded rural setting within 10 minutes walking distance to the pretty and historic conservation village of Dunlop.
Dunlop village has a post office/general store and newsagents for everyday provisions, an artisan bakery, a pleasant village public house/restaurant, a farmhouse guesthouse with restaurant and farmshop and an historic and active Kirk. At Stewarton, there is a more extensive range of shops, restaurants and amenities that include a Co-op, Aldi and a Sainsbury store, a medical centre and sports centre. The Ayrshire town of Kilmarnock is situated about 7.5 miles to the south from North Borland House where there is a much fuller range of shops, retail parks and professional services.
Dunlop has a primary school and Stewarton has primary and secondary schools.
Dunlop and Stewarton both have main line railway stations and offer a regular half hourly commuter service taking only 25 minutes to and from Glasgow Central. Some of the children in the district attend the independent schools at Glasgow and travel by rail.
Glasgow city centre is about 17 miles to the north-east and as with most major cities provides an excellent range of professional services, higher education, cultural and retail facilities.
For those who are required to travel/commute by car, there is excellent access to both Glasgow and the Ayrshire coastline via the M77 or A736 and also to the M8 and the central Scotland motorway network. Glasgow Airport is within half an hour’s drive.
The local area provides numerous sporting and leisure opportunities with extensive walking, cycling and riding trails, for example Eglinton Park is only a 10 minute drive. As with much of Scotland, one is never too far from a golf course and North Borland House is no exception with Ayrshire having one of the highest concentrations of local inland parkland courses, and with some of the internationally renowned links courses at the coast.
Try curling? One of Scotland’s main curling rinks is only 10 minutes drive from North Borland and welcomes all levels.
The area is well served by outdoor and country pursuits with numerous local fishing, low ground and rough shooting and roe deer stalking opportunities.
For those keen on a punt, Ayr Racecourse, home of the Scottish Grand National, is about 22 miles distant.
The Firth of Clyde offers marine and chandlery services at Troon, Ardrossan and Largs together with highly scenic coastal sailing.
For those with equestrian interests, North Borland House has a new, high quality, private yard equestrian infrastructure. It remains very convenient for the main equestrian centres of the west of Scotland, The Morris Equestrian centre is nearby at Fenwick (6 miles) the Muirmill Equestrian Centre is at Symington (15 miles) and the Ingliston centre is at Bishopton (23 miles).
Local Authority
East Ayrshire Council
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Council Tax
North Borland House is in Band G and the amount of council tax payable for 2021/2022 is £3,047.54 including water charges.
EPC
EPC rating C.
Services
Mains water supply, central heating is provided by horizontal ground source heat pump, the RHI of which has now expired. Combination of underfloor and traditional wet radiators. Drainage is by private septic tank, solar panels, generating a FIT annual income of c £2,000 per annum. The FIT is index linked and has a further 15 years before expiry.
Note: The services have not been checked by the selling agents.
Travel Directions
From Glasgow proceed south west on the M77. Continue on the M77 and exit at junction 7. Turn right onto B776, pass under motorway and proceed straight through roundabout. Follow B778 to Stewarton. Reaching an offset T-junction, turn right and proceed through traffic lights following the signs for Dunlop A735. Continue on the A735 for 2.5 miles to reach the centre of Dunlop. Turn left in the village centre at Merito restaurant onto the B706 (Main St) proceed down the Main Street passing primary school and post office and veering right at the church leaving the village for 0.7 miles to find the entrance to North Borland on the left hand side. Proceed along the tree and hedge lined avenue to find the entrance to North Borland House straight ahead through the black wrought iron gates to the front of the property."
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