COMMERCIAL
Mid Ringuinea Farm, Sandhead, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, DG9
Offers Over
£1,200,000
- PROPERTY TYPE
Farm
- BEDROOMS
5
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
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Key features
- A former dairy farm situated on the productive Rhins of Galloway peninsula
- About 83.36 Ha (206.03 Acres)
- Traditional 5 bedroom farmhouse (requiring renovation)
- Modern cattle accommodation including cubicle shed and young stock buildings
- Slurry store and two silage pits
- Traditional range including former parlour and ancillary stores
- Set within a private rural location near to the coast
- For Sale as a Whole
Description
Situation
Mid Ringuinea Farm is situated on the Rhins of Galloway pensinula, about 3 miles west of Sandhead village and 10 miles southwest of Stranraer. Sandhead is a popular seaside village with a long sandy beach and has a variety of local amenities including a primary school, shop and post office, Doctor’s surgery, well established hotel and restaurant, church, bowling club, football pitch, park and community garden. Stranraer is the nearest town where there is a large secondary school, healthcare facilities (Galloway Community Hospital), supermarkets, shops, leisure facilities, professional services, hotels and restaurants. The town also has a small marina and a train station with regular services heading north to Ayrshire and Glasgow.
For the outdoor enthusiast, Dumfries and Galloway has many walking routes on offer, the official starting point of the Southern Upland Way is at Portpatrick, some 9 miles to the north of the farm. Curling, golf and horse riding are also very popular pursuits. Stranraer & District Riding Club offer training and hold regular events nearby. Curling is available at the North West Castle Hotel in Stranraer and there are numerous golf courses in the area including Dunskey Golf Club (Portpatrick), Stranraer Golf Club and Wigtownshire Golf Club (near Glenluce). The Ryan Leisure Centre within Stranraer town centre is a multi-purpose leisure facility offering a wide range of activities and events including leisure pool, health suite, games hall and theatre which provides a year-round programme of shows, cinematic films and productions.
Communications to the area are very good with the A75 trunk road providing access to the south via the M6, A74 and M74. Ferry links to Northern Ireland run from Cairnryan, which is approximately 18 miles from the property. Glasgow Prestwick Airport and Glasgow International Airport are approximately 70 and 102 miles respectively.
Description
Mid Ringuinea Farm is a productive former dairy farm in an area of southwest Scotland renowned for a long grass growing season courtesy of the Gulf Stream. The holding extends to approximately 83.36 Ha (206.03 Acres) in total together with a five bedroom farmhouse and a mixed traditional and modern steading.
Method Of Sale
Mid Ringuinea Farm is offered for sale as a whole.
Mid Ringuinea Farmhouse
Mid Ringuinea Farmhouse is a traditional stone-built dwelling under a slate roof with a south facing aspect. The accommodation over two floors is flexible, and comprises: Entrance hall, store room, utility room, kitchen, two bedrooms (which could be used as additional reception rooms if desired), shower room, and living room on the ground floor, and three further bedrooms on the first floor. Many of the rooms are south facing with views over surrounding countryside towards the coast. The farmhouse adjoins a range of traditional stores and could be extended further into this space subject to obtaining the necessary consents.
Council Tax - Band C
EPC - E51
Garden (and Grounds)
There is a garden to the front of the property which is laid to lawn with ample space for garden furniture and play equipment if desired.
Services
The farmhouse is serviced by mains water and electricity, septic tank drainage and oil fired heating
Farm Buildings
Mid Ringuinea Farm is a former dairy farm which was previously let to a tenant for a number of years. The farm benefits from a versatile range of modern buildings which provide cattle and young stock accommodation. The buildings lie to the east of the farmhouse and are accessible via a separate farm driveway. The farm buildings comprise:
Cubicle Shed (54.81m x 13.21m)
Steel portal frame, concrete panel walls, Ventair cladding, cement profile roof, concrete floor. Side feed barrier to concrete apron. Two central passages. Fitted internally with three rows of cubicles.
Collecting Yard (14.82m x 11.76m)
Adjoining cubicle shed above. Steel portal frame, concrete blockwork walls, Ventair cladding, cement profile roof, concrete floor with slatted channel.
Former Dairy Complex (approx. 95m2)
Adjoining collecting yard. Rendered brick with a mixture of asbestos cement and slate roofs. Former milking parlour and adjoining dairy/stores.
Cattle Court (13.99m x 13.24m)
Steel portal frame, concrete blockwork walls, Yorkshire boarding, fibre cement roof, concrete floor. About 24 cubicles on one side, loose housing on the other.
Calf Shed (13.32m x 8.69m)
Steel portal frame, concrete blockwork walls, Yorkshire boarding, fibre cement roof, concrete floor, internal feed barrier.
Silage Pits
Two side by side silage pits with concrete panel and earth bank walls.
Slurry Store
Circular steel slurry ring.
Traditional Range (approximately 74m2)
Stone and slate buildings adjoining the house. Includes former bulk tank room, dairy office and stores.
Stables Block 1 (8.48m x 5.33m)
Brick built with corrugated iron roof, Yorkshire boarding. With loose box stables.
Stables Block 2 (7.48m x 4.51m)
Brick built with corrugated iron roof, Yorkshire boarding. With loose box stables.
The Land
Mid Ringuinea Farm extends to approximately 83.36 Ha (206.03 Acres) in total and sits within three distinct blocks divided by the public road. The land is principally classified as Grade 3(2) with smaller areas of Grades 4(2) and 5(3) according to the James Hutton Institute’s Land Capability for Agriculture maps. The land rises from approximately 45m to 85m above sea level at its highest point. The fields are predominantly enclosed by post and rylock fencing or stone dykes, mainly accessed via a track from the farm steading, field to field access and from the public road.
IACS
We understand that all the farmland is registered for IACS purposes, however the land owner has not been claiming it historically as it was previously tenanted. The land parcels will be transferred to the purchaser upon completion of the sale.
Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements (BPSE)
For the avoidance of doubt there are no entitlements available with the land. 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) 2026 for the remainder of the scheme year.
Less-Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS)
All of the land has been designated as being within a Less Favoured Area, with a classification of Severely Disadvantaged.
Fixtures and Fittings
No other items are included unless mentioned in the sales particulars.
Possession and Entry
Vacant possession and entry will be given on completion or such mutual time to be agreed by the seller and the purchaser(s).
Taxation
The Seller has elected to waive exemption and tax the property for VAT purposes and therefore VAT is payable in addition to the purchase price on the taxable elements of the sale. Interested parties should seek their own tax advice. Further details are available from the selling agents.
Access
The property is sold subject to any public rights of access exercisable in terms of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, it being noted that such rights do not apply to the curtilage of a dwellinghouse.
Third Party Rights and Servitudes
The subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed as satisfied themselves in respect thereof. The seller does not provide any warranty over the services to the farm.
Solicitors
Turcan Connell, Princes Exchange, 1 Earl Grey Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9EE playful.rate.twinkling Post Code DG9 9LB.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment with the Selling Agents.
Health & Safety
The property is an agricultural holding and appropriate caution should be exercised at all times during inspection particularly in reference to the farm buildings, farm land and water courses.
Anti Money Laundering (AML) Regulations
Please note that under the 2017 AML regulations we are legally required to carry out money laundering checks against purchasers. Upon verbal acceptance of an offer, we require to identify the purchaser for Anti-Money Laundering purposes. Our service provider ‘First AML’ will contact the purchaser to gather the required identification documents. An information sheet is available from the selling agent on request. We are not able to enter a business relationship with a purchaser until they have been identified. Failure to provide required identification may result in an offer not being considered.
Finance
Galbraith work with a number of lenders in the specialist agricultural market. We are able to introduce you to various lenders for a variety of farming purposes including the purchase of land and property, restructuring debt, and to provide working capital for diversification, improving or erecting farm buildings. Please note, Galbraith acts as an introducer, only and has no direct or indirect influence on the outcome of any lending
EPC Rating = E
Mid Ringuinea Farm is situated on the Rhins of Galloway pensinula, about 3 miles west of Sandhead village and 10 miles southwest of Stranraer. Sandhead is a popular seaside village with a long sandy beach and has a variety of local amenities including a primary school, shop and post office, Doctor’s surgery, well established hotel and restaurant, church, bowling club, football pitch, park and community garden. Stranraer is the nearest town where there is a large secondary school, healthcare facilities (Galloway Community Hospital), supermarkets, shops, leisure facilities, professional services, hotels and restaurants. The town also has a small marina and a train station with regular services heading north to Ayrshire and Glasgow.
For the outdoor enthusiast, Dumfries and Galloway has many walking routes on offer, the official starting point of the Southern Upland Way is at Portpatrick, some 9 miles to the north of the farm. Curling, golf and horse riding are also very popular pursuits. Stranraer & District Riding Club offer training and hold regular events nearby. Curling is available at the North West Castle Hotel in Stranraer and there are numerous golf courses in the area including Dunskey Golf Club (Portpatrick), Stranraer Golf Club and Wigtownshire Golf Club (near Glenluce). The Ryan Leisure Centre within Stranraer town centre is a multi-purpose leisure facility offering a wide range of activities and events including leisure pool, health suite, games hall and theatre which provides a year-round programme of shows, cinematic films and productions.
Communications to the area are very good with the A75 trunk road providing access to the south via the M6, A74 and M74. Ferry links to Northern Ireland run from Cairnryan, which is approximately 18 miles from the property. Glasgow Prestwick Airport and Glasgow International Airport are approximately 70 and 102 miles respectively.
Description
Mid Ringuinea Farm is a productive former dairy farm in an area of southwest Scotland renowned for a long grass growing season courtesy of the Gulf Stream. The holding extends to approximately 83.36 Ha (206.03 Acres) in total together with a five bedroom farmhouse and a mixed traditional and modern steading.
Method Of Sale
Mid Ringuinea Farm is offered for sale as a whole.
Mid Ringuinea Farmhouse
Mid Ringuinea Farmhouse is a traditional stone-built dwelling under a slate roof with a south facing aspect. The accommodation over two floors is flexible, and comprises: Entrance hall, store room, utility room, kitchen, two bedrooms (which could be used as additional reception rooms if desired), shower room, and living room on the ground floor, and three further bedrooms on the first floor. Many of the rooms are south facing with views over surrounding countryside towards the coast. The farmhouse adjoins a range of traditional stores and could be extended further into this space subject to obtaining the necessary consents.
Council Tax - Band C
EPC - E51
Garden (and Grounds)
There is a garden to the front of the property which is laid to lawn with ample space for garden furniture and play equipment if desired.
Services
The farmhouse is serviced by mains water and electricity, septic tank drainage and oil fired heating
Farm Buildings
Mid Ringuinea Farm is a former dairy farm which was previously let to a tenant for a number of years. The farm benefits from a versatile range of modern buildings which provide cattle and young stock accommodation. The buildings lie to the east of the farmhouse and are accessible via a separate farm driveway. The farm buildings comprise:
Cubicle Shed (54.81m x 13.21m)
Steel portal frame, concrete panel walls, Ventair cladding, cement profile roof, concrete floor. Side feed barrier to concrete apron. Two central passages. Fitted internally with three rows of cubicles.
Collecting Yard (14.82m x 11.76m)
Adjoining cubicle shed above. Steel portal frame, concrete blockwork walls, Ventair cladding, cement profile roof, concrete floor with slatted channel.
Former Dairy Complex (approx. 95m2)
Adjoining collecting yard. Rendered brick with a mixture of asbestos cement and slate roofs. Former milking parlour and adjoining dairy/stores.
Cattle Court (13.99m x 13.24m)
Steel portal frame, concrete blockwork walls, Yorkshire boarding, fibre cement roof, concrete floor. About 24 cubicles on one side, loose housing on the other.
Calf Shed (13.32m x 8.69m)
Steel portal frame, concrete blockwork walls, Yorkshire boarding, fibre cement roof, concrete floor, internal feed barrier.
Silage Pits
Two side by side silage pits with concrete panel and earth bank walls.
Slurry Store
Circular steel slurry ring.
Traditional Range (approximately 74m2)
Stone and slate buildings adjoining the house. Includes former bulk tank room, dairy office and stores.
Stables Block 1 (8.48m x 5.33m)
Brick built with corrugated iron roof, Yorkshire boarding. With loose box stables.
Stables Block 2 (7.48m x 4.51m)
Brick built with corrugated iron roof, Yorkshire boarding. With loose box stables.
The Land
Mid Ringuinea Farm extends to approximately 83.36 Ha (206.03 Acres) in total and sits within three distinct blocks divided by the public road. The land is principally classified as Grade 3(2) with smaller areas of Grades 4(2) and 5(3) according to the James Hutton Institute’s Land Capability for Agriculture maps. The land rises from approximately 45m to 85m above sea level at its highest point. The fields are predominantly enclosed by post and rylock fencing or stone dykes, mainly accessed via a track from the farm steading, field to field access and from the public road.
IACS
We understand that all the farmland is registered for IACS purposes, however the land owner has not been claiming it historically as it was previously tenanted. The land parcels will be transferred to the purchaser upon completion of the sale.
Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements (BPSE)
For the avoidance of doubt there are no entitlements available with the land. 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) 2026 for the remainder of the scheme year.
Less-Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS)
All of the land has been designated as being within a Less Favoured Area, with a classification of Severely Disadvantaged.
Fixtures and Fittings
No other items are included unless mentioned in the sales particulars.
Possession and Entry
Vacant possession and entry will be given on completion or such mutual time to be agreed by the seller and the purchaser(s).
Taxation
The Seller has elected to waive exemption and tax the property for VAT purposes and therefore VAT is payable in addition to the purchase price on the taxable elements of the sale. Interested parties should seek their own tax advice. Further details are available from the selling agents.
Access
The property is sold subject to any public rights of access exercisable in terms of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, it being noted that such rights do not apply to the curtilage of a dwellinghouse.
Third Party Rights and Servitudes
The subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed as satisfied themselves in respect thereof. The seller does not provide any warranty over the services to the farm.
Solicitors
Turcan Connell, Princes Exchange, 1 Earl Grey Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9EE playful.rate.twinkling Post Code DG9 9LB.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment with the Selling Agents.
Health & Safety
The property is an agricultural holding and appropriate caution should be exercised at all times during inspection particularly in reference to the farm buildings, farm land and water courses.
Anti Money Laundering (AML) Regulations
Please note that under the 2017 AML regulations we are legally required to carry out money laundering checks against purchasers. Upon verbal acceptance of an offer, we require to identify the purchaser for Anti-Money Laundering purposes. Our service provider ‘First AML’ will contact the purchaser to gather the required identification documents. An information sheet is available from the selling agent on request. We are not able to enter a business relationship with a purchaser until they have been identified. Failure to provide required identification may result in an offer not being considered.
Finance
Galbraith work with a number of lenders in the specialist agricultural market. We are able to introduce you to various lenders for a variety of farming purposes including the purchase of land and property, restructuring debt, and to provide working capital for diversification, improving or erecting farm buildings. Please note, Galbraith acts as an introducer, only and has no direct or indirect influence on the outcome of any lending
EPC Rating = E
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EPC Rating GraphMid Ringuinea Farm, Sandhead, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, DG9
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Stranraer Station8.5 miles
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