Hill O Beith, Gateside Road, Beith, KA15

Hill O Beith is located on the B777, approximately 1 mile from the centre of Beith, and enjoys a convenient position within easy commuting distance of Glasgow, which lies around 21 miles to the northeast. Paisley and Irvine are both approximately 11 miles away and can be readily accessed via the A737. Beith provides a good range of local shops, services and amenities, while the nearby settlements of Glengarnock (approximately 3 miles) and Lochwinnoch (approximately 4 miles) both benefit from railway stations offering regular services to Glasgow and beyond. Glasgow and Prestwick Airports, located approximately 15 and 17 miles away respectively, provide a range of domestic and international flights. Primary and secondary schooling is available locally, with private education available at St Columba’s School in Kilmacolm.

Ayrshire is renowned for its outstanding golfing facilities, including the world-famous championship links courses at Royal Troon and Turnberry. Closer to home, both Beith and Lochwinnoch benefit from established 18-hole golf courses, with Hill O Beith situated adjacent to Beith Golf Club. The area also offers excellent opportunities for sailing and other water-based pursuits, with marinas located at Troon, Largs, Ardrossan and Inverkip. Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park lies nearby and provides extensive opportunities for outdoor recreation, including walking, cycling, horse riding and wildlife watching, all within an attractive natural environment.

The proposed A737 Beith Bypass and associated road improvements are anticipated to improve traffic flow and accessibility within the area, benefiting connections to Hill O Beith and the surrounding region.

Hill O Beith comprises a substantial stone and slate farmhouse, together with an range of adjoining traditional outbuildings, all set within approximately 9.71 Ac. The property is approached via a private tree-lined drive leading from the B777 public road.
The farmhouse extends over two storeys and offers generous accommodation, including four reception rooms and four bedrooms. While requiring full renovation and modernisation, it presents an excellent opportunity to create a substantial family home. The adjoining steading buildings comprise traditional stone and slate structures, including a former byre, offering further scope for a range of uses, subject to the necessary consents.

Hill O Beith benefits from a historic planning permission for the conversion of the farmhouse and steading buildings into five residential units. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves through their own enquiries as to the current status of the consent and the potential to renew, amend or obtain alternative planning permissions.

Method of Sale
Hill O Beith is offered for sale as a whole.

Hill O Beith Farmhouse is a substantial traditional stone-built farmhouse with a slate roof, offering spacious and flexible accommodation arranged over two storeys. The ground floor comprises a kitchen, living room, sitting room, dining room, lounge, study and two WCs. On the first floor, the property provides four bedrooms together with two bathrooms. Externally, the property benefits from parking to the front, with garden grounds located to the rear.
The farmhouse requires renovation and modernisation but has been occupied until recently by a residential tenant and is now vacant. As such, it offers considerable scope for improvement and refurbishment to create an attractive family home.

Buildings
The outbuildings consist of the following:
Outbuildings (15.7m x 6.5m) + (15.6m x 7.3m) – Adjoining the farmhouse and constructed of stone and slate.

Former Byre (7.1m x 6.3m) – Constructed of brick with a box profile roof

Hay Shed (27.1m x 8.4m) – Steel portal frame construction with tin cladding and roof.

There is a large steading apron providing ample hardstanding and access around the buildings. The adjoining traditional outbuildings offer potential for conversion, redevelopment or alternative uses, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.

The Land
Hill O Beith extends to approximately 9.71 Ac (3.93 Ha), comprising a field extending to around 7.88 Ac to the front of the property, together with additional ground surrounding the farmhouse and steading to the rear. The land is classified as Grade 3(2) by the James Hutton Institute and is currently laid down to grass. It is readily accessible from the steading, the driveway and directly from the public road. The land rises gently from approximately 111 metres above sea level to around 117 metres at its highest point, providing an attractive setting for the farmhouse and steading.


IACS
The land is registered for IACS purposes.

Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ)
The land at Hill O Beith is not included within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.

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.

Local Authority
North Ayrshire Council, Cunningham House, Irvine, Ayrshire, KA12 8EE. TEL:

Scottish Government Rural Payments And Inspections Directorate
1 Pennyburn Road, Kilwinning, KA13 6SA. T: E: SGRPID. .

Minerals
The mineral rights are included in the sale as so far as they are owned by the seller.

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 Hill O Beith 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 Glasgow, follow signs for Irvine onto the A737 Irvine Road. Continue for 11 miles towards the town of Beith. Just passed the BP Garage turn left onto B777 signposted Gateside and Lugton, Hill O Beith is on the left-hand side after 0.2 miles.

What 3 Words: lakeside.worth.applause.

Post Code KA13 7RG

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