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

162 King Street, Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway DG7 1DA

Tel: 01556 50 22 70 Fax: 01556 50 53 36 E-mail: office@johnaneil.com Web: www.johnaneil.com

Neil John

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LAND AGENTS & VALUERS

Craig Wilson Ltd

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 measure-ments or distances referred to should be considered as approximate. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending pur-chasers in inspecting a property that has been sold or withdrawn.

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.

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. 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.

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; 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”)

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 measure-ments or distances referred to should be considered as approximate. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending pur-chasers in inspecting a property that has been sold or withdrawn.

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.

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. 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, 162 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1DA. 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 measure-ments or distances referred to should be considered as approximate. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending pur-chasers in inspecting a property that has been sold or withdrawn.

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