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Wemyss House, 8 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 6DH
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Dairy farm with residential or leisure development potential
Tenure: Freehold
Situation: Balig Farm lies on the west coast of Scotland, on the southern edge of Ayr. The area is renowned for its active farming community and leisure opportunities. Ayr has a good range of shops, supermarkets and professional services. There is a primary school in Doonfoot, and four secondary schools in Ayr as well as Ayr College. Glasgow offers all the services expected of a major city. Ayr has a first class racecourse, the venue for the Scottish Grand National which takes place every spring. Ayr United, formed in 1910, is the local football team and there are both rugby and cricket clubs in the town. Ayr also has a swimming pool,. Communications in the area are good with the A77 providing a link both to the north and south. There is a railway station in Ayr, and international airports at Prestwick (5 miles) and Glasgow. Ferry links to Ireland operate from Stranraer (49 miles) and Troon (11 miles). South West Scotland provides a wealth of opportunities for outdoor pursuits. The Ayrshire coast is famous worldwide for golfing, with championship courses at Turnberry, Prestwick and Troon. The Galloway Forest is an area of outstanding beauty and offers excellent walking, mountain biking and fishing. There is sailing at Troon.
Savills negotiator: Anna Thomas
Balig Farm sits within a ring fence and extends in total to about 136 ha (336 acres) and lies wholly within a Less Favoured Area. It ranges in height from around 40m (130') to a maximum height of 200m (650') above sea level. The ground located north of the steading is classified as Class 31 and 32 by the Macaulay Institute for Soil Research. About 226 acres is arable / ploughable land. In addition there are 49 acres of pasture, and about 51 acres of improved hill ground. Typically two cuts of silage are taken, although three have been taken more recently and spring barley has been grown for feed and straw. About 27 acres have been re-seeded in 2008.
The dairy was installed in 2002, and currently around 200 Jersey cows are milked. There is capacity to milk up to 300 head, and the parlour and cubicles have been designed to be adaptable to a Holstein/Friesian herd if required. The milk is currently supplied to Graham's Dairies Ltd, and 1,613,927 litres of milk quota (4.36598% butterfat) are available in addition at valuation, if required. An option contract has been entered into with the Caledonian Cheese Company. Further details are available from the selling agents.
The farm is a member of a dairy quality assurance scheme, and is in the fifth year of a Land Management Contract (LMC). There is also a Rural Stewardship Scheme. There is some rough shooting, and a small population of roe deer.
It should be noted that all photographs were taken in 2007.
Accommodation: Balig Farmhouse
Balig Farmhouse is situated to the north east of the steading, forming part of the traditional buildings which create a private courtyard. The farmhouse enjoys fine views over the coast to the island of Arran, and north towards Ayr. Stone built under a slate roof, the accommodation over two storeys is as laid out on the accompanying plans.
The downstairs bedroom is a former dining room, and has an original wooden floor, stone fireplace, and working window shutters. The current dining room has a bay window within which the floor has been raised and a window seat added; from here the views are exceptional. The conservatory spans a former void between the dining, kitchen and drying rooms, and maximises the views and light afforded by the elevated position of the house. It is double glazed and has doors out to the garden patio. The kitchen was refurbished in 2002, and has wooden wall and floor units with integral fridge and dishwasher. There is a separate shelved pantry. The utility room houses the Worcester Danesmoor boiler, and has some fitted units and a sink. The downstairs shower room has a tiled floor, electric shower, wash basin and WC. The drying and games rooms could be used to extend the accommodation if required. On the first floor are four bedrooms and a bathroom.
The garden lies to the front of the house, and is mainly down to grass. It provides a sunny and elevated position from which to enjoy fine views out to sea.
Traditional Buildings
The covered area extends in all to about 4,700ft2, part of which adjoins the western elevation of the farmhouse. There is a separate range to the south of this. The South Ayrshire Local Plan states that development on Balig Farm, in particular for leisure, could be possible, subject to appropriate justification in accordance with the local planning policy. Further information may be obtained at www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/LocalPlan, or from South Ayrshire Council Planning Department.
Mainly of traditional stone and slate construction (unless otherwise specified), the buildings are currently used for general storage and for housing stock.
The farmland included with Lot 1 comprises about 172 acres arable/ploughable, 49 acres pasture and about 51 acres improved grazing on the hill above the farm. All fields are fenced for stock, and have a water supply.
Lot 2 Land at Balig
A block of bare land divided into five fields extending to about 54 acres with access off a network of farm tracks. About 14.48 acres are arable and 39.04 acres are ploughable grass. The arable ground is currently down to pasture. All fields are fenced for stock, and have a water supply.
This land may have potential for long term development subject to local planning policy. No formal enquiries have been made in this regard.
Directions: From the north on the A77, continue south on the Ayr bypass towards Stranraer. Turn right off the bypass along the Doonholm Road signposted towards Heads of Ayr, Doonfoot and Alloway. At the roundabout, take the first exit towards Ayr on the B7024 (A719). At the T-junction, turn right towards Ayr on the B7024 (A719). Take the third road on the left (Greenfield Avenue) towards Turnberry, Dunure and the A719. At the bottom of this road, turn left onto the A719 (Dunure Road). At the roundabout continue straight onto the A719 towards Dunure. The farm will be seen on the left a short distance after leaving Doonfoot.
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- Farmhouse (5 beds)
- Traditional stone buildings
- 226 acres arable/ploughable
- As a whole or in lots
- About 336 acres in total
Tenure: Freehold
Situation: Balig Farm lies on the west coast of Scotland, on the southern edge of Ayr. The area is renowned for its active farming community and leisure opportunities. Ayr has a good range of shops, supermarkets and professional services. There is a primary school in Doonfoot, and four secondary schools in Ayr as well as Ayr College. Glasgow offers all the services expected of a major city. Ayr has a first class racecourse, the venue for the Scottish Grand National which takes place every spring. Ayr United, formed in 1910, is the local football team and there are both rugby and cricket clubs in the town. Ayr also has a swimming pool,. Communications in the area are good with the A77 providing a link both to the north and south. There is a railway station in Ayr, and international airports at Prestwick (5 miles) and Glasgow. Ferry links to Ireland operate from Stranraer (49 miles) and Troon (11 miles). South West Scotland provides a wealth of opportunities for outdoor pursuits. The Ayrshire coast is famous worldwide for golfing, with championship courses at Turnberry, Prestwick and Troon. The Galloway Forest is an area of outstanding beauty and offers excellent walking, mountain biking and fishing. There is sailing at Troon.
Savills negotiator: Anna Thomas
Balig Farm sits within a ring fence and extends in total to about 136 ha (336 acres) and lies wholly within a Less Favoured Area. It ranges in height from around 40m (130') to a maximum height of 200m (650') above sea level. The ground located north of the steading is classified as Class 31 and 32 by the Macaulay Institute for Soil Research. About 226 acres is arable / ploughable land. In addition there are 49 acres of pasture, and about 51 acres of improved hill ground. Typically two cuts of silage are taken, although three have been taken more recently and spring barley has been grown for feed and straw. About 27 acres have been re-seeded in 2008.
The dairy was installed in 2002, and currently around 200 Jersey cows are milked. There is capacity to milk up to 300 head, and the parlour and cubicles have been designed to be adaptable to a Holstein/Friesian herd if required. The milk is currently supplied to Graham's Dairies Ltd, and 1,613,927 litres of milk quota (4.36598% butterfat) are available in addition at valuation, if required. An option contract has been entered into with the Caledonian Cheese Company. Further details are available from the selling agents.
The farm is a member of a dairy quality assurance scheme, and is in the fifth year of a Land Management Contract (LMC). There is also a Rural Stewardship Scheme. There is some rough shooting, and a small population of roe deer.
It should be noted that all photographs were taken in 2007.
Accommodation: Balig Farmhouse
Balig Farmhouse is situated to the north east of the steading, forming part of the traditional buildings which create a private courtyard. The farmhouse enjoys fine views over the coast to the island of Arran, and north towards Ayr. Stone built under a slate roof, the accommodation over two storeys is as laid out on the accompanying plans.
The downstairs bedroom is a former dining room, and has an original wooden floor, stone fireplace, and working window shutters. The current dining room has a bay window within which the floor has been raised and a window seat added; from here the views are exceptional. The conservatory spans a former void between the dining, kitchen and drying rooms, and maximises the views and light afforded by the elevated position of the house. It is double glazed and has doors out to the garden patio. The kitchen was refurbished in 2002, and has wooden wall and floor units with integral fridge and dishwasher. There is a separate shelved pantry. The utility room houses the Worcester Danesmoor boiler, and has some fitted units and a sink. The downstairs shower room has a tiled floor, electric shower, wash basin and WC. The drying and games rooms could be used to extend the accommodation if required. On the first floor are four bedrooms and a bathroom.
The garden lies to the front of the house, and is mainly down to grass. It provides a sunny and elevated position from which to enjoy fine views out to sea.
Traditional Buildings
The covered area extends in all to about 4,700ft2, part of which adjoins the western elevation of the farmhouse. There is a separate range to the south of this. The South Ayrshire Local Plan states that development on Balig Farm, in particular for leisure, could be possible, subject to appropriate justification in accordance with the local planning policy. Further information may be obtained at www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/LocalPlan, or from South Ayrshire Council Planning Department.
Mainly of traditional stone and slate construction (unless otherwise specified), the buildings are currently used for general storage and for housing stock.
The farmland included with Lot 1 comprises about 172 acres arable/ploughable, 49 acres pasture and about 51 acres improved grazing on the hill above the farm. All fields are fenced for stock, and have a water supply.
Lot 2 Land at Balig
A block of bare land divided into five fields extending to about 54 acres with access off a network of farm tracks. About 14.48 acres are arable and 39.04 acres are ploughable grass. The arable ground is currently down to pasture. All fields are fenced for stock, and have a water supply.
This land may have potential for long term development subject to local planning policy. No formal enquiries have been made in this regard.
Directions: From the north on the A77, continue south on the Ayr bypass towards Stranraer. Turn right off the bypass along the Doonholm Road signposted towards Heads of Ayr, Doonfoot and Alloway. At the roundabout, take the first exit towards Ayr on the B7024 (A719). At the T-junction, turn right towards Ayr on the B7024 (A719). Take the third road on the left (Greenfield Avenue) towards Turnberry, Dunure and the A719. At the bottom of this road, turn left onto the A719 (Dunure Road). At the roundabout continue straight onto the A719 towards Dunure. The farm will be seen on the left a short distance after leaving Doonfoot.
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property reference: SAED240438
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