Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire, DG11

An impressive arable and livestock rearing farm in Dumfriesshire

Description

Dinwoodie Green Farm was purchased by the current owners in 2018 and has been used for a beef, sheep and arable enterprise. The farm was formerly part of the Crown Estate and until 2016 was operating as a dairy farm. The farmland sits in three blocks intersected by the M74, B7076 and the railway line, but all accessible via convenient internal tracks and over-bridges. In total the farm extends to about 319 acres with a Category C Listed farmhouse, three farm cottages and a useful range of modern and traditional farm buildings.

Dinwoodie Green Farmhouse is a substantial five bedroom Category C Listed farmhouse dating back to the mid-late 18th century which enjoys a south facing position. The farmhouse is of stone and slate construction and has accommodation over two floors, as shown on the accompanying floorplans.
The front door opens into a vestibule, with traditional tiled floor, leading to a central hallway which provides access to a sitting room, living room, cloakroom, rear porch and the open plan kitchen/family room, off which is a 5th bedroom/study. The kitchen/family room has recently been completed and is very much the heart of the home. It features a modern kitchen with range cooker and ample space for a dining table and living room furniture. Beyond this multi-use space, there is a farm office, pantry, utility room and access to the garage / woodstore with connected workshop beyond. From the main hallway, a staircase leads to the first floor landing where there are four bedrooms, a box room, a family bathroom and separate shower room. The farmhouse benefits from predominantly UPVC / timber framed double glazed windows and oil fired central heating (via a combi-boiler installed in 2021).

Adjacent to the railway are the three cottages of stone / rendered blockwork and slate construction. Cottages 2 and 3 are semi-detached and located to the east of the railway line whilst Cottage 1 is detached and on the west side of the railway. The cottages can be briefly described as follows:

Cottage 1 Kitchen, living room, three bedrooms and bathroom. Currently vacant.

Cottage 2 Kitchen, living room, two bedrooms and bathroom. Let on Short Assured Tenancy.

Cottage 3 Kitchen, living room, two bedrooms and bathroom. Currently vacant and in need of full refurbishment.

The farm benefits from a large range of predominantly modern farm buildings set around the traditional courtyard with easy access to the cattle accommodation providing cubicles for over 260 head. The yards which are principally concrete are well laid out enabling easy movement of stock and good access to surrounding fields as shown on the accompanying plan. Adjacent to the silage clamp is an IAE cattle handling system which allows one person to work with livestock with ease.

Dinwoodie Green Farm sits in three distinct parcels. The farm extends to about 319 acres in total and lies between 60 to 120 metres above sea level. The majority of land is classified as grades 3(2) and 4 according to the James Hutton Institute for Soil Research. Access to the farmland is excellent via internal access tracks and bridges and all field enclosures benefit from a water supply either via water troughs or natural supply. The land is predominantly down to grass with exception of 60 - 70 acres of spring barley grown annually.

Location

Dinwoodie Green Farm is positioned in an attractive location within Dumfries & Galloway. The area is renowned for its productivity, many dairy and livestock farms as well as its magnificent countryside and coastline. Dinwoodie Green offers beautiful panoramas of the picturesque rural landscape, while remaining easily accessible.

The farm is situated just over 5 miles north of the market town of Lockerbie which offers primary and secondary schooling, supermarket, a range of professional services, banking facilities, ice rink and a railway station on the west coast main line. Dumfries, 14 miles to the west, is a thriving county town which provides a wide range of facilities including supermarkets, a newly-built hospital, a wide variety of high street shops, sports clubs, banking and professional services, restaurants and bars. Dumfries has a rich cultural heritage, with many historical sites and attractions including the Burns House Museum which was once home to Scotland’s national poet Robert Burns. The area is well served by agricultural suppliers and livestock markets at Lockerbie, Castle Douglas (32 miles), Longtown (25 miles), Carlisle (34 miles) and Ayr (74 miles).

Communications to the area are excellent. The A74(M), the main route between England and Scotland, is less than 4 miles to the southwest at junction 17, and there are railway stations at Lockerbie, Dumfries and Carlisle. Ferry links to Ireland operate from Cairnryan (94 miles). The nearest airports are at Edinburgh (64 miles), Glasgow Prestwick (69 miles) and Glasgow International (73 miles), offering a wide range of domestic, European and international flights.

The southwest of Scotland is well known for its mild climate, rolling landscapes, extensive woodlands and unspoilt coastlines, which provide a wealth of opportunities for outdoor pursuits including golf (Lochmaben, Lockerbie and Dumfries), fishing (rivers Annan and Nith), shooting and sailing.




Acreage: 319 Acres

Directions

From Lockerbie take the B7076 north towards Johnstonebridge. Dinwoodie Green Farm is approximately 5 miles north of the town and signposted at the road end.
The postcode is DG11 2SJ. what3words: ///lifeboats.cookie.tingled

Additional Info

Viewing - Strictly by appointment with Savills . Given the potential hazards of a working farm, we request you dress appropriately and take care when viewing the property, especially around the farmyard areas.

Offers - Offers in Scottish Legal Form are to be submitted to the selling agents, Savills, Monreith House, The Crichton, Bankend Road, Dumfries, DG1 4ZZ. A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the selling agents following inspection.

Fixtures and Fittings - The farmhouse is sold as seen. The seller does not warrant any fixtures and fittings in the property.

Holdover - If the sale completes ahead of 2024 harvest, the seller will require holdover on the fields within which there are standing cereal crops.

Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) - The Basic Payment Scheme entitlements are included in the sale. The farm benefits from Region 1 entitlements with a unit value of 165.63 Euros in 2024. For the avoidance of doubt, the seller will retain the 2024 Basic Payment.

Entry and Possession - Entry by arrangement.

Mineral and Timber Rights - In so far as they are owned, the mineral rights are included in the sale. All standing and fallen timber is included in the sale.

Clawback - The title of the farm is subject to a clawback agreement in favour of Crown Estate Scotland. The clawback only affects that part of the farm which is hatched on the sale plan (please note this excludes the farmhouse and Cottage 1). In the event that planning permission is granted for an alternative use to agriculture, 50% of the uplift in value from the base agricultural value is payable to Crown Estate Scotland. It has effect for a period of 20 years from 9 April 2018 to 8 April 2038 and is subject to a standard security.

Agents Note
We wish to inform prospective buyers of this property that the seller is connected to an employee of Savills.