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Lot 2 - Cairnhead Farm, Isle of Whithorn, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, DG8
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Land
26.27 acre(s)
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band B
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Features and description
- Tenure: Freehold
- About 10.63 hectares (26.27 acres) productive farmland
- Classes 3 and 4 land
- Roadside access
- Three enclosures within a ring fenced block
- 8m to 18m above sea level
A parcel of productive farmland on the Machars peninsula
Description
The farmland comprising Lot 2 at Cairnhead extends to about 10.63 hectares (26.27 acres) in total, comprising three enclosures within a ring fenced block rising from 8m to 18m above sea level. The land is generally level with gentle slopes and is classified by the James Hutton Institute as class 3(2) on the Land Capability for Agriculture scale. The land is enclosed predominantly by stone dykes or post and wire fencing, and is presently watered from the private water supply located on Lot 1; however if Lot 2 is sold separately it is anticipated that the buyer should seek to connect to the public water main which abuts the public road. The fields are accessed from the public road (and internally).
Location
Cairnhead Farm is situated in a coastal location on the productive southern Machars peninsula in Wigtownshire.
Wigtownshire is a genuinely rural area of Scotland, well known for dairy and livestock farming, magnificent countryside and dramatic coastlines. Nearby Isle of Whithorn is a small seaside village and port with a busy pub/restaurant and a community venue which also hosts a small shop and café. Whithorn, which is approximately 3 miles to the north west, is famed for being the home of Christianity in Scotland and provides a host of further community amenities such as a primary school, doctor’s surgery, pharmacy, Post Office, convenience store, library, playpark, sports facilities, cafés, pubs and a local garage. The Whithorn Priory and Museum and Whithorn Roundhouse attract many tourists wishing to retrace the steps of St Ninian who has countless connections to this part of Wigtownshire.
To the north is the market town of Newton Stewart where there is secondary schooling, leisure and sports facilities and a wider range of business services, supermarkets and shops. The town serves as the gateway to explore the Galloway Forest Park which covers a vast and sparsely populated landscape stretching to the north and east and is one of only a handful of parks in the western world to have official Dark Sky status. There is a visitor centre at Kirroughtree where one of the world class 7stanes mountain bike destinations is located, featuring a superb variety of green, blue and red graded trails for mountain biking or walking.
The rolling landscape, extensive woodland and rugged coastline provide many opportunities for outdoor pursuits. Cairnsmore of Carsphairn and the Merrick provide two challenging climbs for hiking enthusiasts whilst the Southern Upland Way runs 214 miles from Portpatrick on the west coast to Cockburnspath on the eastern coast of Scotland.
Country sports in the area include fishing on the nearby rivers Bladnoch and Cree, as well as pheasant and partridge shooting on surrounding estates. The quiet country roads are popular with walkers and cyclists, and there is golf on local courses at Monreith, Wigtown and Newton Stewart. The coastline offers excellent sailing and sea fishing, and there are safe anchorages at the Isle of Whithorn, Garlieston and Port William. There are livestock markets at Newton Stewart, Dumfries, Castle Douglas (50 miles), Ayr (63 miles) and Carlisle (101 miles - all distances approximate).
Communication links in the area include railway stations in Stranraer (35 miles), Barrhill (37 miles) and Dumfries. The A75 is accessible at nearby Newton Stewart, linking to the M74 in the east of the region. The nearest international airports are at Prestwick (about 71 miles) and Glasgow (about 112 miles). Cairnryan lies around 37 miles to the west and is the main ferry terminal for Northern Ireland with services to both Larne and Belfast.
Acreage: 26.27 Acres
Directions
From the A75, follow signs to Newton Stewart. At the Newton Stewart roundabout, exit the A75 onto the A714 towards Wigtown. After about 5.2 miles, turn right onto the B7005 signposted Whithorn and Port William. Follow this road for about 11.3 miles until reaching Whithorn. In the centre of Whithorn turn left onto Castle hill (passing the primary school) and follow this road for 1.8 miles. Then bear right onto the B7063. Cairnhead is a further 1.1 miles. Lot 2 is on the right hand side opposite the entrance to the main farm. The postcode is DG8 8JG. what3words: ///activates.dated.concluded
Additional Info
Viewing - Strictly by appointment with Savills. Given the potential hazards of a working farm, we request you take care when viewing the property, especially around the farmyard.
Fixtures and Fittings - The property is sold as seen. The central heating and hot water systems are present but have not been in use in recent months and so are not warranted as being in working order.
Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) - The farm is registered for BPS, however for the avoidance of doubt there are no Basic Payment Entitlements available as part of the sale.
Less Favoured Are a Status Scheme (LFASS) - The farm is not within the less favoured area.
Services, Council Tax and Energy Performance Certificates - Private water and drainage. Mains electricity, oil fired central heating and Rayburn. Council tax band = Band B. EPC = Band G.
Home report - There is no home report for the property, which is a small commercial farm. Furthermore the farmhouse is not habitable and is unlikely to be suitable for a residential mortgage.
Description
The farmland comprising Lot 2 at Cairnhead extends to about 10.63 hectares (26.27 acres) in total, comprising three enclosures within a ring fenced block rising from 8m to 18m above sea level. The land is generally level with gentle slopes and is classified by the James Hutton Institute as class 3(2) on the Land Capability for Agriculture scale. The land is enclosed predominantly by stone dykes or post and wire fencing, and is presently watered from the private water supply located on Lot 1; however if Lot 2 is sold separately it is anticipated that the buyer should seek to connect to the public water main which abuts the public road. The fields are accessed from the public road (and internally).
Location
Cairnhead Farm is situated in a coastal location on the productive southern Machars peninsula in Wigtownshire.
Wigtownshire is a genuinely rural area of Scotland, well known for dairy and livestock farming, magnificent countryside and dramatic coastlines. Nearby Isle of Whithorn is a small seaside village and port with a busy pub/restaurant and a community venue which also hosts a small shop and café. Whithorn, which is approximately 3 miles to the north west, is famed for being the home of Christianity in Scotland and provides a host of further community amenities such as a primary school, doctor’s surgery, pharmacy, Post Office, convenience store, library, playpark, sports facilities, cafés, pubs and a local garage. The Whithorn Priory and Museum and Whithorn Roundhouse attract many tourists wishing to retrace the steps of St Ninian who has countless connections to this part of Wigtownshire.
To the north is the market town of Newton Stewart where there is secondary schooling, leisure and sports facilities and a wider range of business services, supermarkets and shops. The town serves as the gateway to explore the Galloway Forest Park which covers a vast and sparsely populated landscape stretching to the north and east and is one of only a handful of parks in the western world to have official Dark Sky status. There is a visitor centre at Kirroughtree where one of the world class 7stanes mountain bike destinations is located, featuring a superb variety of green, blue and red graded trails for mountain biking or walking.
The rolling landscape, extensive woodland and rugged coastline provide many opportunities for outdoor pursuits. Cairnsmore of Carsphairn and the Merrick provide two challenging climbs for hiking enthusiasts whilst the Southern Upland Way runs 214 miles from Portpatrick on the west coast to Cockburnspath on the eastern coast of Scotland.
Country sports in the area include fishing on the nearby rivers Bladnoch and Cree, as well as pheasant and partridge shooting on surrounding estates. The quiet country roads are popular with walkers and cyclists, and there is golf on local courses at Monreith, Wigtown and Newton Stewart. The coastline offers excellent sailing and sea fishing, and there are safe anchorages at the Isle of Whithorn, Garlieston and Port William. There are livestock markets at Newton Stewart, Dumfries, Castle Douglas (50 miles), Ayr (63 miles) and Carlisle (101 miles - all distances approximate).
Communication links in the area include railway stations in Stranraer (35 miles), Barrhill (37 miles) and Dumfries. The A75 is accessible at nearby Newton Stewart, linking to the M74 in the east of the region. The nearest international airports are at Prestwick (about 71 miles) and Glasgow (about 112 miles). Cairnryan lies around 37 miles to the west and is the main ferry terminal for Northern Ireland with services to both Larne and Belfast.
Acreage: 26.27 Acres
Directions
From the A75, follow signs to Newton Stewart. At the Newton Stewart roundabout, exit the A75 onto the A714 towards Wigtown. After about 5.2 miles, turn right onto the B7005 signposted Whithorn and Port William. Follow this road for about 11.3 miles until reaching Whithorn. In the centre of Whithorn turn left onto Castle hill (passing the primary school) and follow this road for 1.8 miles. Then bear right onto the B7063. Cairnhead is a further 1.1 miles. Lot 2 is on the right hand side opposite the entrance to the main farm. The postcode is DG8 8JG. what3words: ///activates.dated.concluded
Additional Info
Viewing - Strictly by appointment with Savills. Given the potential hazards of a working farm, we request you take care when viewing the property, especially around the farmyard.
Fixtures and Fittings - The property is sold as seen. The central heating and hot water systems are present but have not been in use in recent months and so are not warranted as being in working order.
Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) - The farm is registered for BPS, however for the avoidance of doubt there are no Basic Payment Entitlements available as part of the sale.
Less Favoured Are a Status Scheme (LFASS) - The farm is not within the less favoured area.
Services, Council Tax and Energy Performance Certificates - Private water and drainage. Mains electricity, oil fired central heating and Rayburn. Council tax band = Band B. EPC = Band G.
Home report - There is no home report for the property, which is a small commercial farm. Furthermore the farmhouse is not habitable and is unlikely to be suitable for a residential mortgage.
About this agent
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