Lot 1 Turnalt Farm, Barbreck, Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute, PA31
Offers Over
£4,000,000
- PROPERTY TYPE
Land
- SIZE
169,542,054 sq ft
15,750,986 sq m
Key features
- Traditional 3 bed farmhouse requiring modernisation
- Two further bungalows and range of farm buildings
- Acreage 1,575.1 Hectares (3,892.15 Acres)
- FOR SALE AS A WHOLE OR IN 2 LOTS
Description
Situation
Turnalt Farm enjoys an attractive and private rural setting, located approximately 4 miles from the coastal village and marina at Craobh Haven and around 23 miles south of Oban and 16 miles north of Lochgilphead.
The property is accessed via a single track road approximately 1.7 miles and sits east from the A816, ensuring a high degree of seclusion while remaining within reasonable reach of local amenities and transport links. Turnalt Farm lies within the administrative area of Argyll
and Bute Council.
Description
Turnalt Farm is an impressive and diverse rural holding comprising a traditional three-bedroom farmhouse, a farm steading and an extensive area of in-bye and hill land extending in total to approximately 1,575.10 hectares (3,892.15 acres).
The property also includes two well-presented detached residential properties: Glenview, a spacious four-bedroom bungalow and Iainshouse, a comfortable three-bedroom bungalow, offering excellent flexibility for multi-generational living, staff accommodation, or potential rental income.
In addition, the holding benefits from an established renewable energy asset in the form of an owner-operated 250kW hydro scheme, commissioned in August 2016. The hydro scheme is operated by Turnalt Hydro Limited, which is for sale as a going concern. There is a formal lease in place between the Turnalt Hydro Ltd and Turnalt Farm in order to ensure optimal operating conditions as the result of restrictions on water catchment land use and the lease also sets out the rental agreements between the two entities. A copy of the lease and operating information is available following the signing of a non-disclosure agreement with the selling agents.
Overall, Turnalt Farm represents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and well-equipped upland hill farm with significant residential, agricultural and income-generating assets.
Method of Sale
Turnalt Farm is offered for sale as a whole or in 2 lots.
Turnalt Farm is offered for sale either in two lots, or as a whole, together with the respective assets, rights and interests comprised within each lot.
Lot 2 – Turnalt Hydro comprises the hydro-electric scheme and its associated assets and interests. The scheme is operated by Turnalt Hydro Limited under a lease agreement.
The hydro scheme is available as an operational renewable energy business. The Seller is open to transferring the hydro undertaking and associated assets to a purchaser-owned operating vehicle by way of an asset sale, subject to relevant consents, contracts and counterparty requirements.
For the avoidance of doubt, Galbraith, as Agent, are acting solely in relation to the marketing of the assets of the hydro scheme and associated assets and is not acting as agent for, or offering or arranging the sale or transfer of, shares in Turnalt Hydro Limited.
Lot 1 - Turnalt Farm (Turnalt Farmhouse, Glenview, Iainshouse, Farm buildings and agricultural land)
Turnalt Farmhouse
Turnalt Farmhouse is of a traditional stone construction under a pitched slate roof and provides accommodation over two floors comprising:
Ground Floor:
Kitchen, pantry, living room, sitting room, office and front porch.
First Floor:
Shower room, 2 double bedrooms and master bedroom.
The property benefits from a compact area of garden ground to the front of the property. Adjoining the farmhouse externally there is the presence of an old dairy which has been utilised for storage purposes. Turnalt Farmhouse requires full renovation.
Glenview
Glenview is a detached, part Doran bungalow located to the west of Turnalt. Glenview has a pitched tiled roof and provides accommodation over a single floor.
Ground Floor:
Kitchen, living room, w/c, sitting room, utility room, bathroom, 1 double bedroom with an ensuite, double bedroom 2, double bedroom 3 and a single bedroom.
The property benefits from a compact garden wrapping around the property which is made up of a mixture of landscaping and gravelled areas.
Iainshouse
Iainshouse is a detached rendered brick bungalow. The property provides accommodation over a single level and comprises:
Ground Floor:
Kitchen, bathroom, sitting room and 2 double bedrooms.
The property benefits from a large garden, mostly down to grass with a gravelled parking area.
Farm Buildings
The farm buildings at Turnalt Farm are located adjacent to Turnalt Farmhouse and lie within close proximity to one another. The buildings consist of a mixture of traditional and modern structures adjoining on to a derelict property which was previously Turnalt Farmhouse.
The farm buildings comprise:
Atcos Shed - 23m x 8.66m Of concrete frame construction, fibre cement roofing, block walls with fibre cement cladding and a concrete floor.
General Purpose - 13.8m x 23m Of a steel construction under a fibre cement roof with block walls, timber cladding and a combination of concrete and earth flooring.
Bull Box - 4.88m x 4.4m Of steel construction under a fibre cement roof with block walls, timber cladding and concrete flooring.
Cattle Shed - 30m x 22.5m Of steel construction under a fibre cement roof with block walls, timber and fibre cement sheet cladding and concrete flooring. The building holds around 60 cubicles and features a central feed passage.
Feed Store - 6.15m x 7m Of steel construction under a fibre cement roof with block walls, timber and fibre cement sheet cladding and concrete flooring.
The Land
The land within the subjects extends in total to approximately 1,575.10 ha (3,892.15 acres) of land. In terms of Agricultural Land Classification, the majority of the land is classified as Grade 6.3, 6.1 and 5.3 by the James Hutton Institute with an area of Grade 4.2 for those paddocks closest to the farmstead.
With regards to Land Capability for Forestry, the land is classed as a mix of F2, F5 and F6. The FGS Climatic Site Suitability shows the land as a mixture of very suitable, suitable, marginal and unsuitable for Broadleaves with much of the land classed as very suitable, suitable and marginal for Sitka Spruce.
Please note that any forestry proposals would need to take the terms of the hydro lease into consideration.
The land sits approximately between 24m and 439m above sea level and has predominately been used for livestock grazing.
The majority of the subject is bound by rylock fencing and was seen to be in a good stock proof condition during inspection. All the fields can be accessed directly off the farm track or internally through the subject.
The farm is subject to a Hydro Lease in favour of Turnalt Hydro Limited. The farm would be sold subject to the terms of that lease to include access rights, easements, servitudes and restrictions contained therein in return for an annual rent as set out in the lease.
Renewables Development Clawback over Lot 1
The owners of the property have been approached by renewables developers in recent years and have been subject to Exclusivity Agreements. The property will be sold subject to a renewables development Clawback, over the lands included in Lot 1. The subjects are to be sold subject to a clawback provision whereby the seller(s) shall be entitled to receive 25% of any uplift in value arising from renewable energy development on the property for a period of 25 years from the date of entry. Renewable energy development shall include, but not be limited to, wind energy, solar energy, battery storage, hydrogen and associated energy infrastructure. Full details of the clawback provisions are available from the selling agents.
All the farmland is registered for IACS purposes and the farm code is 158/0029.
Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ)
The land at Turnalt Farm is not included within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.
Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) 2026
Basic Payment Entitlement was established on 15th May 2015. The Basic Payment Entitlements will be available for sale by separate negotiation. Further details of the Basic Payment Entitlement are available from the Selling Agent.
Any payments relating to the 2026 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) 2019 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.
Historic Scotland
The former Turnalt Farmhouse is a Category B Listed building, recognised for its significant late 18th-century Georgian stone architecture. Its special architectural interest is demonstrated through features such as the projecting central pavilion with a Palladian window and the piended porch with round-headed windows, among other elements that contribute to its listed status.
The former farmhouse is also identified within the Statement of Special Interest as the former mansion house of the Campbells of Barbreck, reflecting its historical importance as well as its architectural significance.
Minerals
The mineral rights are included. It should be noted that in recent years, there has been exploratory interest in the minerals within land at Turnalt.
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 fixtures and fittings within Turnalt Farm are included in the sale price. No other items are included unless mentioned in the sales particulars.
The purchaser may have the opportunity to retain the existing staff employed at the property, subject to separate negotiation, although there is no obligation to do so.
Turnalt breeding stock may be available by separate negotiation. The sheep are currently hefted to the hill and comprise 1,300 ewes (including 300 gimmers), 340 hoggs and 40 tups. The cattle comprise 1 bull, 32 cows and 31 spring-born calves, which are anticipated to be sold in December 2026. Cows have been run with a bull to calve in spring 2027. More details are available from the selling agents.
Directions
From Oban, proceed south on the A816 towards Lochgilphead for approximately 28 miles,
passing through Kilninver and Kilmelford.
After passing through Kilmelford, continue for a further 6.5 miles before turning left onto a unclassified road signposted Barrananaoil/ Turnalt. Continue for 1.8 miles along the unclassified road until you reach the farm at the end of the access road.
Turnalt Farm enjoys an attractive and private rural setting, located approximately 4 miles from the coastal village and marina at Craobh Haven and around 23 miles south of Oban and 16 miles north of Lochgilphead.
The property is accessed via a single track road approximately 1.7 miles and sits east from the A816, ensuring a high degree of seclusion while remaining within reasonable reach of local amenities and transport links. Turnalt Farm lies within the administrative area of Argyll
and Bute Council.
Description
Turnalt Farm is an impressive and diverse rural holding comprising a traditional three-bedroom farmhouse, a farm steading and an extensive area of in-bye and hill land extending in total to approximately 1,575.10 hectares (3,892.15 acres).
The property also includes two well-presented detached residential properties: Glenview, a spacious four-bedroom bungalow and Iainshouse, a comfortable three-bedroom bungalow, offering excellent flexibility for multi-generational living, staff accommodation, or potential rental income.
In addition, the holding benefits from an established renewable energy asset in the form of an owner-operated 250kW hydro scheme, commissioned in August 2016. The hydro scheme is operated by Turnalt Hydro Limited, which is for sale as a going concern. There is a formal lease in place between the Turnalt Hydro Ltd and Turnalt Farm in order to ensure optimal operating conditions as the result of restrictions on water catchment land use and the lease also sets out the rental agreements between the two entities. A copy of the lease and operating information is available following the signing of a non-disclosure agreement with the selling agents.
Overall, Turnalt Farm represents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and well-equipped upland hill farm with significant residential, agricultural and income-generating assets.
Method of Sale
Turnalt Farm is offered for sale as a whole or in 2 lots.
Turnalt Farm is offered for sale either in two lots, or as a whole, together with the respective assets, rights and interests comprised within each lot.
Lot 2 – Turnalt Hydro comprises the hydro-electric scheme and its associated assets and interests. The scheme is operated by Turnalt Hydro Limited under a lease agreement.
The hydro scheme is available as an operational renewable energy business. The Seller is open to transferring the hydro undertaking and associated assets to a purchaser-owned operating vehicle by way of an asset sale, subject to relevant consents, contracts and counterparty requirements.
For the avoidance of doubt, Galbraith, as Agent, are acting solely in relation to the marketing of the assets of the hydro scheme and associated assets and is not acting as agent for, or offering or arranging the sale or transfer of, shares in Turnalt Hydro Limited.
Lot 1 - Turnalt Farm (Turnalt Farmhouse, Glenview, Iainshouse, Farm buildings and agricultural land)
Turnalt Farmhouse
Turnalt Farmhouse is of a traditional stone construction under a pitched slate roof and provides accommodation over two floors comprising:
Ground Floor:
Kitchen, pantry, living room, sitting room, office and front porch.
First Floor:
Shower room, 2 double bedrooms and master bedroom.
The property benefits from a compact area of garden ground to the front of the property. Adjoining the farmhouse externally there is the presence of an old dairy which has been utilised for storage purposes. Turnalt Farmhouse requires full renovation.
Glenview
Glenview is a detached, part Doran bungalow located to the west of Turnalt. Glenview has a pitched tiled roof and provides accommodation over a single floor.
Ground Floor:
Kitchen, living room, w/c, sitting room, utility room, bathroom, 1 double bedroom with an ensuite, double bedroom 2, double bedroom 3 and a single bedroom.
The property benefits from a compact garden wrapping around the property which is made up of a mixture of landscaping and gravelled areas.
Iainshouse
Iainshouse is a detached rendered brick bungalow. The property provides accommodation over a single level and comprises:
Ground Floor:
Kitchen, bathroom, sitting room and 2 double bedrooms.
The property benefits from a large garden, mostly down to grass with a gravelled parking area.
Farm Buildings
The farm buildings at Turnalt Farm are located adjacent to Turnalt Farmhouse and lie within close proximity to one another. The buildings consist of a mixture of traditional and modern structures adjoining on to a derelict property which was previously Turnalt Farmhouse.
The farm buildings comprise:
Atcos Shed - 23m x 8.66m Of concrete frame construction, fibre cement roofing, block walls with fibre cement cladding and a concrete floor.
General Purpose - 13.8m x 23m Of a steel construction under a fibre cement roof with block walls, timber cladding and a combination of concrete and earth flooring.
Bull Box - 4.88m x 4.4m Of steel construction under a fibre cement roof with block walls, timber cladding and concrete flooring.
Cattle Shed - 30m x 22.5m Of steel construction under a fibre cement roof with block walls, timber and fibre cement sheet cladding and concrete flooring. The building holds around 60 cubicles and features a central feed passage.
Feed Store - 6.15m x 7m Of steel construction under a fibre cement roof with block walls, timber and fibre cement sheet cladding and concrete flooring.
The Land
The land within the subjects extends in total to approximately 1,575.10 ha (3,892.15 acres) of land. In terms of Agricultural Land Classification, the majority of the land is classified as Grade 6.3, 6.1 and 5.3 by the James Hutton Institute with an area of Grade 4.2 for those paddocks closest to the farmstead.
With regards to Land Capability for Forestry, the land is classed as a mix of F2, F5 and F6. The FGS Climatic Site Suitability shows the land as a mixture of very suitable, suitable, marginal and unsuitable for Broadleaves with much of the land classed as very suitable, suitable and marginal for Sitka Spruce.
Please note that any forestry proposals would need to take the terms of the hydro lease into consideration.
The land sits approximately between 24m and 439m above sea level and has predominately been used for livestock grazing.
The majority of the subject is bound by rylock fencing and was seen to be in a good stock proof condition during inspection. All the fields can be accessed directly off the farm track or internally through the subject.
The farm is subject to a Hydro Lease in favour of Turnalt Hydro Limited. The farm would be sold subject to the terms of that lease to include access rights, easements, servitudes and restrictions contained therein in return for an annual rent as set out in the lease.
Renewables Development Clawback over Lot 1
The owners of the property have been approached by renewables developers in recent years and have been subject to Exclusivity Agreements. The property will be sold subject to a renewables development Clawback, over the lands included in Lot 1. The subjects are to be sold subject to a clawback provision whereby the seller(s) shall be entitled to receive 25% of any uplift in value arising from renewable energy development on the property for a period of 25 years from the date of entry. Renewable energy development shall include, but not be limited to, wind energy, solar energy, battery storage, hydrogen and associated energy infrastructure. Full details of the clawback provisions are available from the selling agents.
All the farmland is registered for IACS purposes and the farm code is 158/0029.
Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ)
The land at Turnalt Farm is not included within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.
Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) 2026
Basic Payment Entitlement was established on 15th May 2015. The Basic Payment Entitlements will be available for sale by separate negotiation. Further details of the Basic Payment Entitlement are available from the Selling Agent.
Any payments relating to the 2026 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) 2019 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.
Historic Scotland
The former Turnalt Farmhouse is a Category B Listed building, recognised for its significant late 18th-century Georgian stone architecture. Its special architectural interest is demonstrated through features such as the projecting central pavilion with a Palladian window and the piended porch with round-headed windows, among other elements that contribute to its listed status.
The former farmhouse is also identified within the Statement of Special Interest as the former mansion house of the Campbells of Barbreck, reflecting its historical importance as well as its architectural significance.
Minerals
The mineral rights are included. It should be noted that in recent years, there has been exploratory interest in the minerals within land at Turnalt.
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 fixtures and fittings within Turnalt Farm are included in the sale price. No other items are included unless mentioned in the sales particulars.
The purchaser may have the opportunity to retain the existing staff employed at the property, subject to separate negotiation, although there is no obligation to do so.
Turnalt breeding stock may be available by separate negotiation. The sheep are currently hefted to the hill and comprise 1,300 ewes (including 300 gimmers), 340 hoggs and 40 tups. The cattle comprise 1 bull, 32 cows and 31 spring-born calves, which are anticipated to be sold in December 2026. Cows have been run with a bull to calve in spring 2027. More details are available from the selling agents.
Directions
From Oban, proceed south on the A816 towards Lochgilphead for approximately 28 miles,
passing through Kilninver and Kilmelford.
After passing through Kilmelford, continue for a further 6.5 miles before turning left onto a unclassified road signposted Barrananaoil/ Turnalt. Continue for 1.8 miles along the unclassified road until you reach the farm at the end of the access road.
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