3 bedroom farm house

We are delighted to present this unique opportunity to purchase an attractive amenity farm within rural Dumfriesshire, with land extending to 87.17 acres (35.28 hectares), a traditional farmhouse, traditional and semi-modern farm buildings which could be used for a variety of uses, including equestrian. Additional land extending to 40.22 acres (16.28 hectares) is available separately.

Situation

The property enjoys a rural yet accessible location, located 0.8 miles east of the village of Chapelknowe, 5 miles from the village of Canonbie which benefits from a primary school, G.P. surgery, post office and pub. The property has excellent road links with Carlisle (M6 J44) approximately 16 miles south and Junction 21 of the M74 approximately 3 miles away. A wider range of amenities are available in Longtown and Langholm which are located 7 and 10 miles away.

The Accommodation

Tympanheck Farmhouse is a traditional two storey stone and slate built family home with lots of character and charm.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors and has a good balance of reception rooms and bedrooms as described briefly below:

Ground Floor: Hallway, Living Room, Dining Room, Office, Kitchen, Utility Room, Bathroom, Pantry and Laundry.

First Floor: Master Bedroom with En-Suite, Second Double Bedroom, and Third Single Bedroom.

Exterior: Private, beautifully maintained landscaped garden with herbaceous borders and rich with plants and shrubbery offering a rainbow of colours throughout the year. There are also two useful log stores.

The kitchen is the heart of the home, benefitting from a Stanley cooker, fitted base and wall units, an airing cupboard and a fitted corner cupboard . The useful laundry features fitted units. Both reception rooms are spacious and south facing, the living room has an open fire.

The Outbuildings

The agricultural steading consist of both modern and traditional agricultural buildings which could be used for a variety of uses including equestrian. They are briefly described below as per the steading plan:

Cattle Court

Steel portal framed with fibre cement roof, part yorkshire boarding and concrete block walls, with concrete flooring. Central feed passage with water and electricity supplies.

Lean-to to Cattle Court

Same construction as cattle court above but open to one side. Water and electricity supplies.

Tin Shed

Tin roof and sides with earth floor, and electricity supply.

Dutch Barn

Tin roof and sides with earth floor, and electricity supply.

Range of Traditional Stores

The remaining buildings are all traditional stone and slate construction, all with an electricity supply. The range of stores offer an exciting opportunity for future development.

The Land

The land offers good quality grazing, extending to approximately 87.17 acres (35.28 hectares) and lies within one large block.

The land is accessed from the public highway and from field to field with a network of internal tracks.

The land is classed as Grade 3.2 under the Land Capability for Agriculture 1:250K (Scotland) classification.

The land benefits from mains water supply to all enclosures and lies approximately at a height of 67m to 87m above sea level.

The land is registered with SGRPID, the holding number is 310/0012.

The land has been well managed and in good heart. The external and internal fencing are all in a good condition.

The property provides great scope and opportunities for farming or diversification in a superb location and therefore viewings are highly recommended to fully appreciate both the secluded accessible location and the accommodation on offer.

Services: Tympanheck Farmhouse is served by mains water and electricity, a septic tank and hot water and heating are provided by the Stanley cooker, there is a water tank located in the airing cupboard in the kitchen.

Tenure and Possession: The Freehold title is offered for sale with vacant possession upon completion.

Matters of Title: The property is sold subject to all existing servitudes (including electricity poles and pylons), burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of such matters.

Access: A right of access has been granted for agricultural use to the neighbouring farmer through an internal track within the steading, as outlined in purple on the land plan.

EPC Rating: F.

Local Authority: Dumfries & Galloway Council, English Street, Dumfries, DG12DE. [use Contact Agent Button]. The house is in Council Tax Band D.

Money Laundering Obligations: In accordance with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 the selling agents are required to verify the identity of the purchaser at the time an offer is accepted. All offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds.

Sporting & Mineral Rights: Included in the sale insofar as they are owned by the Seller.

Basic Payment Scheme: The BPS Entitlements are included in the sale. Copies of the SAF form for 2023 are available for inspection from the selling agents. For the avoidance of doubt, the payment of the current scheme year will be retained by the seller. The purchasers shall pay to the agents, £250 + VAT for the completion of the PF23 and PF06.