Greenmerse Farm, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, DG2

SITUATION
Greenmerse Farm is just under 5 miles from the village of New Abbey, which is famous for Sweetheart Abbey, whose ruins are a landmark in the area. New Abbey also boasts a primary school, village hall, church, a popular village tearoom, village shop, small hotel, and a working water powered corn mill. Dumfries which is approximately 5.5 miles away is the principal town in the area, and provides a wide range of schools, shops, retail outlets, and other services including a major hospital, the Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. Dumfries is also home to the Crichton campuses of both Glasgow University and the University of West of Scotland.

DESCRIPTION
Greenmerse Farm is currently farmed as a productive sheep unit, extending to 359.58 acres (145.52 hectares). The vendor currently runs 700 breeding ewes and 150 hoggs. The steading has been recently extended and modernised to provide versatile buildings suitable for a range of operations. The land is currently used for grazing but has silage capabilities with areas of merse and grazed woodlands. The farmhouse has been unoccupied for around 10 years and is now in need of complete renovation with view across the merse and River Nith. Greenmerse Farm provides an excellent opportunity to acquire a diverse holding, either to extend an existing operation or as a self-contained standalone unit. Given the diverse nature of the land, the holding is likely to have many natural capital and conservation opportunities, particularly around the merse and woodland areas. The vendor has a flexible approach and would be willing to discuss alternative lotting if of interest.

LOT 1 – GREENMERSE FARMHOUSE, STEADING AND 19.50 ACRES OF LAND
Greenmerse Farmhouse
Greenmerse Farmhouse is situated in a north east facing position, to the edge of the steading, with a good sized garden which is laid to grass. The traditional farmhouse is currently redundant having not been occupied for circa 10 years and needs extensive works carried out. The property is of rendered stone construction with accommodation over two floors with three bedrooms. The property has huge development potential to make an attractive family home with views over open countryside. Any interested party would need to make their own enquiries with the local planning department with regards redevelopment.

Farm Buildings
Greenmerse Farm benefits from a well-equipped farm steading which has been extended and modernised in recent years. The buildings lie to the south west of the farmhouse with a traditional courtyard and more modern buildings behind. The steading is currently used as part of a sheep enterprise but is very diverse and would lend itself well to housing cattle, equestrian uses or any other purpose. The farm buildings comprise:

1 - General Purpose Shed 1 (40.89mx 12.12m)
Steel portal frame construction under a fibre cement roof with a concrete floor and new Yorkshire board cladding. Side feed passage to one end.
2 - Slurry Store
3 – Loose Housing (27.03m x 9.17m)
Steel portal frame construction under a fibre cement roof with a concrete floor and fibre cement cladding. Fixed yokes with a side feed passage. Currently used as a lambing shed.
4 - General Purpose Shed 2 (27.03m x 5.42m)
Steel portal frame construction under a fibre cement roof with a concrete floor.
5 - Former Indoor Silage Pit/General Purpose Shed (26.91m x 21.57m)
Steel portal frame construction under a fibre cement roof with a concrete floor, box profile cladding and wooden sleeper panels. Fixed yokes with a side feed passage to General Purpose Shed 2.
6 - Sheep Shed (43.41m x 11.61m)
Steel portal frame construction under a fibre cement roof with a concrete floor and Yorkshire board and box profile cladding. This shed has been recently extended and modernised.
7 - Lean To (22.19m x 3.36m)
Tin roof and adjoins building 5 and 8.
8 -Traditional Barn (25.16m x 6.33m)
Brick construction with a slate roof. The roof has partially collapsed on this building.
9 - Traditional Byre (26.60m x 4.79m)
Stone and brick construction with a slate roof. This building is currently used as storage.
10 - General Purpose Shed 3 (16.32m x 12.13m)
Steel portal frame construction under a fibre cement roof with a concrete floor and tin cladding/walls.

Two static caravans which are located at Greenmerse steading and are available via separate negotiation.


Land

Lot 1 extends to approximately 19.50 acres (7.89 hectares). The land is principally classified as Grade 3(2) with a small area classified as Grade 6(3) by the James Hutton Institute. The land rises from approximately 8.0m to 10.3m above sea level at its highest point. The average rainfall for the region is between 66.98mm to 132.29mm. The fields are of a good size, enclosed by post and ryelock fencing, and are directly accessed via the farm steading or road, with further field-to-field accesses.

LOT 2 – 340.08 ACRES (137.63 HECTARES)
•62.37 acres (25.24 ha) of silage land
•95.60 acres (38.69 ha) of grazing land
•153.33 acres (62.05 ha) of rough grazing and merse
•28.81 acres (11.66 ha) of woodland and forestry

Lot 2 extends to approximately 340.08 acres (137.63 hectares) of bare land. The land is principally classified as Grade 3(2) and 6(3) by the James Hutton Institute. The land rises from approximately 3.5m to 15.7m above sea level at its highest point. The fields are of a good practical size, predominantly enclosed by post and ryelock fencing, mainly accessed via the internal farm track with further excellent field-to-field accesses. The merse land is a Site of Special Scientific Interest as well as a Special Area of Conservation and Special Protection Area and as a such, is subject to a stocking restriction.

The whole extends to 359.58 acres (145.52 hectares).

DIRECTIONS
From Dumfries take the A710 heading towards New Abbey. Travel through the village of Islesteps and carry on along the A710. 1.5 miles along this road, turn left along the single track road, directly after the signpost for Mabie Farm Park to the right. Continue along this road and after 1.3 miles Greenmerse Farm will be found.