Burnton Farm - Lot 3, Ochiltree, Cumnock, East Ayrshire, KA18

Burnton Farm is located within an accessible part of East Ayrshire, near to the settlement of Ochiltree, which has a primary school, local shop and community hub. The farm is situated in an area suited to both dairy, beef and other mixed farming enterprises and is well placed for access to Ayr (12 miles) and Glasgow (37 miles).

Ayr has an excellent range of amenities and facilities including cinema, hospital, a wide range of shops and supermarkets and a well-regarded private school. Glasgow, to the north, is within easily commuting distance via the M77 motorway. There are railway stations at Auchinleck and Ayr with regular services to Glasgow and beyond. Glasgow Prestwick Airport is served by a good range of international flights. Ayrshire is renowned for its range of outdoor pursuits. There are several world-renowned golf courses including Royal Troon, Turnberry and Prestwick Golf Club. The racecourse at Ayr provides regular fixtures. At Boswell’s Coach House on Auchinleck Estate, there is a popular coffee shop and enjoyable riverside walks to Wallace’s Cave and Peden’s Cave with the River Ayr gorge walk at Mauchline close by. Dumfries House Estate (about 4 miles) is one of Britain’s most beautiful stately homes with an outstanding collection of 18th century furniture, beautiful walled gardens and coffee house. This rural area is well served by the agricultural supply industry and the farm is about 10 miles from Ayr Livestock Market.

Burnton Farm is a compact dairy unit, currently milking 90 Friesians and supplying milk to Muller. The farm comprises a traditional four bedroom farmhouse, a three bedroom bungalow, an adaptable steading featuring a range of both modern and traditional buildings and circa 110.21 Ha (272.33 Ac) of Grade 4 grazing and silage land. The land is rented out on an informal basis during the winter months for sheep grazing whilst there is a small section of amenity woodland within the land ownership.

METHOD OF SALE
The sale of Burnton Farm offers purchasers an opportunity to acquire the farm either as a whole or in three lots:

Lot 1: Burnton Farmhouse, Glenburn Bungalow, farm buildings and land extending to 85.91 Ha (212.28 Ac)

Lot 2: Land at Burnton Farm extending to 13.04 Ha (32.22 Ac)

Lot 3: Land at Burnton Farm extending to 11.26 Ha (27.82 Ac)

Please note that Lots 2 and 3 will not be sold prior to Lot 1.

LOT 3:
The land at Lot 3 extends to approximately 11.26 Ha (27.82 Ac) in total including miscellaneous areas. The farmland has been classified as Grade 4(1) and 4(2) by the James Hutton Institute and is contained within one block situated to the south east of the main farm holding. The farmland is mostly ploughable but is currently down to grass and used for grazing and fodder production with all fields having access to mains water troughs. The land rises from 170m above sea level at its lowest point to the south of the holding to 185m at its highest point to the northern boundary. The fields within Lot 3 can be accessed from the B7046 on the southern boundary.

NITRATE VULNERABLE ZONE (NVZ)
Burnton Farm is not included within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.

IACS / BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME (BPS) 2025
All the farmland is registered for IACS purposes and the farm code is 69/189/0036. Any payments relating to the 2025 scheme year will be retained by the Seller. If applicable, the Purchaser(s) will be responsible upon occupation of the subjects of sale to comply fully with the Statutory Management requirements to maintain the farmland in Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition (GAEC) as laid down under the Cross Compliance rules of the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) for the remainder of the scheme year. The Seller may enter discussions with the Purchaser to transfer the right to receive Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) Entitlements in addition to the heritable property by separate negotiation. Further details are available from the Selling Agents.

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT RURAL PAYMENTS AND INSPECTIONS DIRECTORATE
Russell House, King Street, Ayr, KA8 OBE. T: E: SGRPID.

LESS-FAVOURED AREA SUPPORT SCHEME (LFASS)
All the land has been designated as being within a Less-Favoured Area.

HISTORIC SCOTLAND
From examining information available on the Historic Environment Scotland website, we are not aware of any scheduled monuments.

MINERALS
The mineral rights are included.

TIMBER
All fallen and standing timber is included in the sale as so far as it is owned by the seller.

SPORTING RIGHTS
In so far as these rights form part of the property title they are included within the sale.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
All fixture and fittings within the property are included in the sale price. No other items are included unless mentioned in the sales particulars.

INGOING VALUATION
The purchaser(s) of Burnton Farm shall, in addition to the purchase price, be obliged to take over and pay for at a valuation to be agreed by a mutually appointed valuer(s) with respect to the following:
1. All cultivations and growing crops on a seeds, labour, lime, fertiliser, sprays and machinery basis with an increment representing the enhanced value of the establishment and age of such crops.
2. All feed stuffs, hay, straw, fodder, roots, silage and farmyard manure and other produce at market value.
3. All oils, fuel, fertilisers, sprays, chemicals, seeds, and sundries at cost.
Note: If the amount of the valuations has not been agreed on the date fixed for completion, then the purchaser shall pay to the seller such a sum as selling agents shall certify on account at the valuation pending agreement. Should the payment not be made within seven days then the interest will become payable on outstanding monies at 8% over Bank of Scotland borrowing rate.

DEPOSIT
A deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid within seven days of completion of Missives. Deposit will be non-refundable in the event of the purchaser failing to complete for reasons not attributable to the Seller or their Agents.

DIRECTIONS
From Ayr take the A70 east for about 10.1 miles then turn right at the crossroads where you will see cottages on your left. Continue on this road for approximately 1.7 miles and you will see Burnton Farm on your right.

POST CODE

KA18 2RQ

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VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the Selling Agents.

EPC Rating = F