Shawsknowe, Maybole, South Ayrshire, KA19

A charming smallholding in an attractive and accessible location surrounded by rolling Ayrshire countryside

Description

Shawsknowe is accessed via a private tarred driveway, lined with an avenue of trees which creates a pleasant approach to the property. The holding extends to about 67 acres with a south facing house providing attractive views over a stream and to the farmland beyond. There are traditional outbuildings by the house which provide excellent potential for further development or diversification. The property has low running costs thanks to private water and solar panels, and there is potential for income from the land via Basic Payment and seasonal grazing lets.

The farmhouse is of traditional stone and slate construction. The house has been renovated over the course of the last two years including a new roof, internal wall and roof insulation, solar panels/battery and a new kitchen. The accommodation is arranged over two floors with all rooms benefitting from the outstanding southerly views.

A small side porch leads to the dining kitchen which features an L-shaped range of modern kitchen units including a Quooker boiling water tap, an integrated dishwasher and fridge freezer. There is also a Bush range cooker with electric oven, gas hob and extractor over. The adjacent living room, benefits from a 7.5kW multifuel stove. A large open hallway provides an additional area for reading and relaxing, and off the hall are the front porch, principal bedroom and a large family bathroom (with four piece suite and shower) completing the ground floor accommodation. On the upper floor there are two further bedrooms with dormer windows taking in the view. A lean-to utility room (accessible externally only) has some further units with under counter fridge freezer and washing machine as well as housing the oil-fired boiler and a WC.

The house is surrounded by well-maintained grounds with colourful shrubbery and features a range of traditional outbuildings, a modern portal framed shed and a garage/wood store to the rear and side of the house. A meandering burn with a small stone built bridge over adds to the idyllic setting.

Buildings - Situated to the north of the house, there is a traditional range of outbuildings which provide storage and livestock accommodation and could easily be used for equestrian purposes. The outbuildings have been rewired and LED lighting installed throughout. There is a 6.8kW solar panel installation on the outbuildings with a 5.2kW battery providing the property with a self-sufficient electricity supply. Any surplus energy is sold back to the grid.

A steel portal framed shed similarly could be adapted for a variety of alternative uses. The buildings are in good order and provide excellent alternative opportunities, including redevelopment to residential or holiday use (subject to consent).

To the west of the house is a double garage and adjoining wood store with modern up and over doors. There is also a partly ruinous former mill adjoining, next to an orchard, woodland and pond.

Farmland - The farmland extending to 67.01 acres (27.12 hectares) is currently all down to grass interspersed with small areas of woodland, and is classified as predominantly Class 4 by the James Hutton Institute. The land is split into 14 enclosures with post and wire fencing, stone dykes and a private water supply. The farm has been run as a sheep enterprise over the last 13 years and maintained in good heart.

Location

Shawsknowe is situated within a scenic part of South Ayrshire on the west coast of Scotland, near to the picturesque villages of Crosshill and Straiton and about 15 miles south of Ayr. The area is within the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere and is renowned for its active farming community, as well as its environment, country sport and leisure opportunities.

The property enjoys a prime position within the rural landscape, surrounded by picturesque farmland, forestry and a small nature reserve. Local services are available in Crosshill (2.7 miles) which has a village shop/Post Office and primary school, whilst Straiton (4.3 miles) also has a village shop and primary school. Secondary schooling and further amenities are found in Maybole (5.7 miles).

The county town of Ayr (15 miles) is a short drive and provides a wide range of high street shops and supermarkets, schooling (including private co-education at Wellington), banking and professional services. There is an excellent range of restaurants and a variety of sports and recreational facilities including Ayr’s first class racecourse which is the home of the Scottish Grand National meeting held annually in spring. The Scottish Rural University College (SRUC) and University of the West of Scotland (UWS) share a state of the art campus in Ayr town centre. Craig Wilson’s livestock market is situated only 7 miles away to the east of Ayr bypass.

The Ayrshire coast is renowned worldwide for its golfing, with championship courses at nearby Turnberry, Prestwick and Royal Troon. There is also a wealth of opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts and families. Culzean Castle and Country Park (run by the National Trust for Scotland) is a short drive away, and the Galloway Forest Park (one of only four national parks in the western world to have official Dark Sky status) is an area of outstanding natural beauty and offers excellent walking, mountain biking and fishing. The southwest of Scotland is also noted for its field sports, including pheasant, partridge and grouse shooting as well as red, roe and fallow deer stalking. Only a short distance to the north is the popular sailing area of the Firth of Clyde with yachting marinas at Troon, and further up the coast at Largs and Inverkip.
Prestwick Airport is about 3 miles to the north of Ayr and has services to various European destinations. Glasgow Airport (54 miles) and Edinburgh Airport (88 miles) provide a wide range of domestic, European and international flights. Cairnryan lies around 36 miles to the southwest and is the main ferry terminal for Northern Ireland with services to both Larne and Belfast.




Acreage: 67 Acres

Directions

From Ayr, head south on the A77 towards Maybole. Shortly after entering the town, turn left on to the B7023 and keep travelling on this road passing straight through Crosshill village, shortly after which there is a crossroads junction. Pass straight over and bear right when the road forks a short distance on (approximately 500m). Follow this road and you will see the turning to Shawsknowe on the left hand side (there is a farm sign). The postcode is KA19 7QG. What3words: silent.really.flagpole.

Additional Info

Viewing - Strictly by appointment with Savills .

Entry and Possession - Entry by arrangement.

Offers - Offers in Scottish Legal Form are to be submitted to the selling agents, Savills, Monreith House, Crichton, 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 - All light fittings, fitted carpets and curtains in the house are included in the sale.

Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) - The BPS Entitlements are included in the sale. There are 25.10 Region 1 entitlements. A carbon audit and soil sampling were undertaken in 2025. Copies of the SAF form for 2025 are available for inspection from the selling agents. For the avoidance of doubt, the seller will keep the 2025 Basic Payment.

Services, Council Tax and Energy Performance Certificates - Private water (via borehole to the house and spring to the buildings and fields). Mains electricity supplemented by 16 solar panels and battery. Oil fired central heating and hot water with electric immersion back up. Private septic tank.

Council tax: band E.

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.

Purchase Price - Within 7 days of the conclusion of missives a non-returnable deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid. The balance of the purchase price will fall due for payment at the date of entry (whether entry is taken or not) with interest accruing thereon at the rate of 5% above Bank of Scotland base rate. No consignation shall be effectual in avoiding such interest.

Disputes - Should any discrepancy arise as to the boundaries or any points arise on the Remarks, Stipulations or Plan or the interpretation of any of them, the question shall be referred to the arbitration of the selling agents whose decision acting as experts, shall be final.

Plans, Areas and Schedules - These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been carefully checked and computed by the selling agents and the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied himself as to the description of the property and any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.

Overseas Purchasers - Any offer by a purchaser who is resident out with the United Kingdom must be accompanied by a guarantee from a bank which is acceptable to the sellers.

Lotting - It is intended to offer the property for sale as described, but the seller reserves the right to divide the property into further lots, or to withdraw the property, or to exclude any property shown in these particulars.

Generally - Should there be any discrepancy between these particulars, the General Remarks and Information, Stipulations and the Missives of Sale, the latter shall prevail.

Servitude Rights, Burdens, Wayleaves And Statutory Public And Other Access Rights - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all 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 will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others. The farmhouse benefits from a private bore hole water supply, with UV filtration system. In addition, the land benefits from a private spring supply, the source of which is on 3rd party property with the necessary rights of access for maintenance etc.

Wind Farm - Prospective buyers should be aware that there is a proposal for a wind farm at nearby Back Fell. Further details can be found at

Apportionments - The Council Tax and all other outgoings shall be apportioned between the seller and the purchaser as at the date of entry.