Gatehead, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, KA2

A versatile smallholding benefitting from two dwelling houses within an attractive and accessible location

Description

New Bogside Farm was bought in 1958 and is currently managed as part of a larger beef and arable farming enterprise. The farmyard has been developed as part of the farm business over the last 60 years and benefits from an extensive range of modern portal framed agricultural buildings which historically have been utilised for silage storage, cattle housing and implement storage but would work very well adapted for equestrian use or other rural business purposes.

The farm benefits from a pair of attached dwelling houses, both benefitting from 360 degree views over the surrounding Ayrshire countryside. The farmhouse is thought to date back to the 19th century and has been altered in more recent years to a 1.5 storey house. It was completely refurbished in 2013 and has been occupied by a family member until recently. Beggar Ha Cottage is thought to be around the same age, if not older, and is of stone and slate construction. It was completely refurbished in 2023 with a view to holiday letting, prior to the decision to sell. Externally the houses benefit from private, enclosed, low maintenance courtyard gardens, ideal for summer entertaining, and ample surrounding hardcore spaces for parking.

Included within the package is 14.5 acres of farmland which wraps around the property providing amenity and versatility.

The farmhouse is the first dwelling house approached via the private driveway from the public road. It is a stone and slate dwelling with brick built upper floor extension with flat felt roof and dormer windows. To the front is an entrance porch which leads into the spacious entrance hall giving access to the ground floor rooms. The large dining kitchen benefits from dual aspect windows, a modern country kitchen with fitted floor and wall units, an electric Rangemaster cooker with feature inglenook, an American style fridge freezer and integrated dishwasher (no warranty). Accessed from the kitchen is the utility area with a short range of built in cupboards and worktop, a sink and space for both washing machine and tumble dryer. There is a back door to the courtyard area. The family room enjoys views to the south over the surrounding farmland. The ground floor is completed with a good sized family bathroom which boasts a freestanding rolltop bath, large quadrant shower, WC and wash hand basin. The stairs to the first floor lead to the landing off which are three bedrooms and a shower room.

The farmhouse benefits from an attached garage where the oil boiler providing central heating and hot water is situated.

Beggar Ha’ is attached to the farmhouse and is of single storey, stone and slate construction. The cottage underwent an extensive refurbishment in 2023 with a view to being prepared for holiday letting and a short term holiday let licence was secured for the property. The front door leads into an 'L' shaped entrance hall which provides access to all rooms. The newly fitted kitchen has integrated appliances, a Rangemaster Elise range cooker with induction hob, fitted wall and floor units and a complementary quartz worktop. There is space for a dining table and chairs and windows to both the front and back of the property making for a light and airy space. The cosy sitting room is accessed via double glass doors. There is a family bathroom with bath, separate shower, toilet and wash hand basin. The utility room provides a practical space with velux window. The two bedrooms are at the far end of the house, the principal bedroom with an en suite shower room. The cottage has limestone effect floor tiles throughout and benefits from a new oil fired boiler (located within the utility room). There is access to the pretty courtyard area from the back door leading out from the hallway.

Located at the heart of the property, to the east of the residential dwellings, and with potential to be accessed separately from the dwelling houses, is a range of modern farm buildings which are both practical and versatile. These have been developed over a number of years to provide an easily managed indoor setting for rearing livestock, implement, silage and general storage. They could easily be adapted for other uses, subject to appropriate consents.

The farmland sits adjacent to the New Bogside buildings and extends to about 14.5 acres. The land is classified by the James Hutton Institute of Soil Research as predominantly Class 3(1) which is land capable of producing consistently high yields of a narrow range of crops and/or moderate yields of a wider range. It is relatively flat ground with an altitude ranging from 25 metres to 32 metres above sea level. With the exception of the garden ground and a pretty paddock interspersed with hardwood trees to the north of the access road, the land is split into two large enclosures of approximately 8 acres and 6 acres. There is a mains water trough.

Location

New Bogside is set to the north of the hamlet of Gatehead and within close proximity to the county town of Kilmarnock, which is approximately 4 miles to the east and serves as the administrative centre of East Ayrshire Council as well as being the larger town in Ayrshire by population. Kilmarnock benefits from an extensive range of retail parks, high street shopping, primary and secondary schooling, professional services, a train station providing regular trains to Glasgow in the north and Dumfries in the south, the Galleon Leisure Centre providing swimming pool, gym, ice rink and bowling, and home to Kilmarnock Football Club, a member of the Scottish Premiership and the oldest professional football club in Scotland.

Transport links in the area are excellent with the A71 a short distance from the property providing easy access to the A77(M) linking south Ayrshire to the central belt of Scotland. Glasgow International Airport is approximately 27 miles to the north and Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 10 miles to the south.

Ayrshire is a genuinely rural area of Scotland well known for dairy and livestock farming, as well as unspoilt countryside and the backdrop of the Firth of Clyde. The rolling landscape, extensive woodland and rugged coastline provide many opportunities for outdoor pursuits. Country sports in the area include fishing on the rivers Garnock, Irvine, Doon, Ayr, Girvan and Stinchar, 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 Annanhill, Caprington and Troon.




Acreage: 16 Acres

Directions

From the A77(M), north or southbound, exit at Bellfield Interchange and follow the A71 signposted for Irvine. At the Moorfield roundabout, take the first exit (signposted for Troon, Dundonald, Kilmarnock and Moorfield Industrial Estate) on to the B7064 and then almost immediately turn right on to the A759. As you approach the village of Gatehead, take the junction on the right hand side, and New Bogside Farm is immediately on the right hand side.

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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 - All fitted carpets, blinds, light fittings, curtains and rails are included in the sale. The furniture in Beggar Ha’ is included in the sale. he American fridge freezer in the farmhouse kitchen is included but no warranty given over it or the integrated dishwasher.

Basic Payment Entitlement Scheme - The seller will apportion the entitlements for New Bogside should these be required by the purchaser.

Servitude Rights , Burdens , Wayleaves and Statutory Public and Other Access Rights - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing servitude and wayleave rights, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private. The property is also sold subject to the rights of public access under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. The purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others following their solicitors’ examination of the title deeds.

Cross Compliance - The payments due under the scheme in relation to the years up to and including the current farming year will be retained by the sellers. The purchaser will be required to ensure that all cross compliance requirements and standards are maintained on the farmland during the year to 31 December 2024.

Sporting Rights - The sporting rights are in hand.

Timber - All standing and fallen timber is included in the sale.

Mineral Rights - Insofar as they are owned, these are included in the sale.

Holdover - Should settlement take place before the 2024 harvest, the seller requires holdover of the southern field until the spring barley is harvested.

Solicitors - Dales LLP 18 Wallace St, Galston KA4 8HP / T:

Local Authority - East Ayrshire Council