Blackshaw Estate WEST KILBRIDE NORTH AYRSHIRE

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1 Blackshaw Estate WEST KILBRIDE NORTH AYRSHIRE

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3 Blackshaw Estate WEST KILBRIDE NORTH AYRSHIRE West Kilbride 3 miles, Ayr 27 miles, Glasgow 31 miles Picturesque country estate with views to Arran Modernised farmhouse (1 reception room and 5 bedrooms) Traditional courtyard buildings and modern buildings Detailed planning consent for an architect-designed new house 81 acres pasture 218 acres woodland About 303 acres in total For sale as a whole or in 2 lots Savills Dumfries 28 CastLe Street Dumfries DG1 1DG dumfriesrural@savills.com Savills Edinburgh 8 Wemyss Place Edinburgh EH3 6DH edinburghrural@savills.com

4 Situation Blackshaw Estate is situated in the attractive countryside of North Ayrshire with stunning views to the west over the Firth of Clyde and beyond to the Isle of Arran. The area forms part of the Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park which promotes conservation and recreation on the south Clyde estuary. West Kilbride is a pretty seaside town which has been designated Scotland s first Craft Town and is only 3 miles from the property. Within the town there is a railway station, with services to Largs, Greenock and Glasgow Central Station, a nursery and primary school, Post Office and small supermarkets as well as a doctor s surgery. The towns of Largs and Ardrossan are 8 miles and 7 miles away respectively and both provide secondary schooling and a larger selection of shops, professional services and banking facilities. Ayrshire is famous worldwide for golf with world class championship courses at Turnberry, Royal Troon and Prestwick, all of which have hosted the British Open. The West Kilbride Golf Club is a championship links course which was founded in The course is 6452 yards long and was designed by Old Tom Morris. Despite its name, it is located in Seamill, 5 miles from the estate. There is excellent sailing in the Firth of Clyde with yachting marinas at Troon, Largs and Inverkip. There are also good opportunities for field sports including horse riding, shooting and fishing.

5 Description Blackshaw is an attractive amenity estate, once operating as a farm park welcoming around 40,000-50,000 visitors up to the year Following closure of the farm park, the estate has been developed through the creation of 218 acres of woodland with the remaining 81 acres of farmland rented out to local commercial farmers on seasonal grazing lets. The estate has been in the seller s family since 1956 and has benefited from significant capital investment over these years with ongoing improvements to the farmhouse, buildings and farmland. Upon arrival to Blackshaw the high standard of maintenance and investment is clear with a tarmacadam driveway, clear mown pathways throughout the woodland and farmland, and well maintained fence lines and gateways throughout. The scenic driveway from the Dalry Road provides access to the farmhouse and courtyard buildings which sit to the north of the main land holding, which is easily accessed via a network of internal tracks which have been thoughtfully created over the years. Blackshaw is therefore highly suited to many diversified leisure pursuits or businesses seeking a rural location with a stunning backdrop. The farmhouse provides spacious family accommodation including a modern dining kitchen, one reception room, five bedrooms and two shower rooms. To the south of the farmhouse are traditional buildings which together create a welcoming and tidy courtyard. The traditional buildings benefit from detailed planning consent to develop an architect-designed house. The impressive design takes in the striking views towards the Firth of Clyde and Arran whilst sensitively retaining privacy from the existing farmhouse. The property extends in total to about 303 acres and is predominantly woodland and grazing pasture. The land is ranges from 120m to 217m above sea level, and is classified as principally class 4 2, (with an area of class 3 2 to the north of the farmhouse and 5 3 over Blackshaw Hill), by the James Hutton Institute for Soil Research. Blackshaw is available as a whole or in two lots as follows: Lot 1 - Blackshaw Farmhouse, traditional buildings benefiting from detailed planning consent, modern buildings and 28 acres in total Lot 2 - Blackshaw Hill and commercial woodland. 275 acres in total.

6 Lot 1 Blackshaw Farmhouse 28 acres The farmhouse is of traditional stone and slate construction and situated in a private position with views overlooking the surrounding countryside. There is a pretty garden to the front of the farmhouse which is bounded by a drystone dyke to create an enclosed family area. The layout and style of the farmhouse is typical for the area and comprises a large entrance hallway leading from the front door to the back door (the latter providing access to the courtyard). In the rear hall there is a feature Clearview wood burning stove providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere in the winter months. From this hallway there is access to the dining kitchen, large drawing room (with an open fireplace), utility room, shower room and three bedrooms (one being accessed by a separate stairway). On the first floor are two further bedrooms sharing a Jack and Jill style shower room. The farmhouse was significantly modernised in 2000 with the addition of the fifth bedroom, re-wiring, re-plumbing and addition of double glazing. There are solar panels on the south facing roof, which provide an income via a feed-in tariff of approximately 1500 per annum. The room dimensions and layout are shown on the accompanying floor plans.

7 Entrance Vestibule Blackshaw Farmhouse For identification only. Not to Scale. Bedroom 4.08m x 3.40m (13'5" x 11'2") Bedroom 5.00m x 4.27m (16'5" x 14') Drawing Room 4.42m (14'6") max x 8.14m (26'8") Byre 16.50m x 7.00m (54'2" x 23') Shower Room Utility Room 2.40m x 2.40m (7'10" x 7'10") Hallway 4.13m (13'7") max x 3.90m (12'10") Kitchen/Dining Room 4.23m (13'11") max x 5.81m (19'1") Store Room 4.70m x 3.40m (15'5" x 11'2") Bedroom 4.10m x 3.40m (13'5" x 11'2") Bedroom 2.92m x 4.40m (9'7" x 14'5") Shower Room Bedroom 4.50m x 4.00m (14'9" x 13'1") First Floor Tool Store 2.20m x 3.27m (7'3" x 10'9") Byre 14.30m x 7.00m (46'11" x 23') Stable 5.59m x 7.50m (18'4" x 24'7") Kitchen Area 4.10m x 4.00m (13'5" x 13'1") Games Room 6.21m x 10.00m (20'5" x 32'10") Ground Floor

8 Traditional Buildings Adjoining the farmhouse are the traditional farm buildings, of stone and slate / tile / corrugated concrete sheet cladding construction, as shown on the accompanying floor plans. These are currently used for general storage although benefit from detailed planning consent for conversion and extension of existing farm buildings to form a dwelling house (ref: 17/00747/PP). The modern buildings were built for and utilised by the farm park business. They have most recently been used for general storage and can be described as follows: 1. Garage / Store (17.8m x 8.9m) Steel portal frame building with concrete block walls and profile metal sheet cladding and roof. Split level and partitioned to create two equal sized areas, the southern elevation benefits from an electric up and over door. 2. Dutch Barn (23.7m x 7.6m) Steel framed Dutch barn with concrete block walls and corrugated iron cladding and roof sheets. 3. Former Ticket Office (6.6m x 2.9m) Timber framed and cladded building with profile metal sheet roof. 4. Former Toilet Block (7.6m x 6.1m) Block built building with profile metal sheet roof with the benefit of a roller shutter door. 5. Sheep Shed (30.2m x 17.9m) + Lean to (14.0m x 3.7m) Timber framed building with concrete block walls, Yorkshire boarding and profile metal sheet roof. 6. General Purpose Building (32.3m x 13.6m) Steel portal frame building with concrete block walls, profile metal sheet cladding and roof. Split level floor. Farmland Lot 1 extends to about 28 acres in total and is naturally divided between the farmhouse and buildings with garden. There are a number of ponds within lot 1, one of which is within close proximity to the farmhouse and benefits from a spacious boathouse with a wood burning stove ideal for barbeques and parties. The remaining land is split between various parcels of woodland and mown grassland. The land forms a ring fenced block around the farmhouse and steading and benefits from fabulous views towards the Firth of Clyde and Arran.

9 The consented architect designed dwelling house Computer generated image for indicative purposes only

10 LOT 1 LOT 2 WOODLAND POTENTIAL DEFORESTATION AREA WATERCOURSE Castle Street, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway DG1 1DG +44 (0) NOT TO SCALE Ordnance Survey (c) Crown Copyright All rights reserved. Licence number Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed

11 Field No. Grassland Woodland Other TOTAL Ha Acres Ha Acres Ha Acres Ha Acres Lot Other LOT 1 TOTAL Lot Other LOT 2 TOTAL TOTAL

12 Lot 2 Blackshaw Hill and commercial woodland 275 acres Lot 2 comprises 210 acres of commercial woodland providing amenity to the overall property and shelter to the 63 acres of grassland. There are two further attractive wildlife ponds. The ground is accessed from the main driveway via an area of hardstanding extending to 4552m². In 2000 and 2004, 97 acres and 107 acres were planted respectively in commercial woodland comprising sitka spruce, mixed broadleaf, Norway spruce and Scots pine. Further details are available from the selling agents. The grassland benefits from stockproof post and wire fencing or stone dykes. Within field 20 is Blackshaw Quarry; it was historically used to provide stone to the local building trade but is now disused. There is a Cup and Ring marked rock within field 18 measuring approximately 13 metres in length with a breadth ranging from one metre to six metres. This is a Scheduled Monument of National Importance and one of the best preserved cup and ring marked outcrops in southwest Scotland. Being approximately two miles from the coast, Blackshaw hill benefits from some of the best views in the west of Scotland from Heads of Ayr, Ailsa Craig, and in particular the island of Arran.

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14 General remarks and information Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills. Given the potential hazards of a farm, we request you take care when viewing the property, especially around the farmyard. Directions From Kilmarnock follow the A71 to the A78 (signposted Kilwinning, Adrossan and Greenock), continue on A78 to the Chapel Hill roundabout and take the third exit onto Dalry Road/B780. At the junction with the B781, turn left and Blackshaw Farm will be approximately 1.5 miles along on the left hand side. The post code is KA23 9PG. Entry & Possession Entry by arrangement. Fixtures & Fittings All fitted carpets and integrated appliances in the farmhouse are included in the sale. Services, Occupancy, Council Tax and Energy Performance Rating Property Occupancy Services Council Tax Band EPC Rating Blackshaw Owner Mains water, mains electricity, E D Farmhouse Occupied private drainage Servitude Rights, Burdens, Wayleaves and Statutory Public and Other Access Rights 1. The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing 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 The purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others following their solicitors examination of the title deeds. 2. If the property is sold in lots, appropriate rights of access, servitude and wayleave will be granted and reserved as appropriate. 3. The driveway is privately owned by Blackshaw Farm with exception of the first approximately 55 metres which is owned by a third party with Blackshaw having the appropriate rights over. 4. Wayleaves for the various low voltage electricity lines are payable annually. The high voltage electricity pylons have been commuted. 5. In addition to having a public water supply, there is a private supply (spring fed) which is available to Lot There is a wind farm located to the south of the farm, with one turbine being within the seller s ownership (lot 2). This turbine is specifically excluded from the sale, however there are rights (with associated compensation) for a deforestation area within a 150 metre radius of the retained turbine, affecting the hatched area of Lot 2 as indicated on the sale plan. In addition there is a restriction on building over this area. 7. The seller further reserves rights over Blackshaw to access and connect services to the excluded area within Lot 2. Basic Payment Scheme For the avoidance of doubt, no BPS Entitlements are included in the sale. Sporting Rights The sporting rights are currently let out for 12 months from 1st April Further details are available from the selling agents. Two of the six ponds on the property have been stocked with brown trout in the past for private fishing. 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. Local Authority North Ayrshire Council Offers Offers in Scottish Legal Form are to be submitted to the selling agents, Savills, 28 Castle Street, Dumfries DG1 1DG. A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the selling agents following inspection. Solicitors Lindsays, 100 Queen Street, Glasgow, G1 3DN. Tel: Stipulations 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.

15 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(s) who is resident outwith 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 and Wayleaves The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private. The purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others. Apportionments The Council Tax and all other outgoings shall be apportioned between the seller and the purchaser(s) as at the date of entry. This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. ( ). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact, unless the same is incorporated within a written document signed by the Sellers or on their behalf satisfying the requirements of Section 3 of the Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995 or is granted in pursuance of any such document. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 18/07/17 SH

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