NORTH BALFERN SMALLHOLDING KIRKINNER, NEWTON STEWART

NORTH BALFERN SMALLHOLDING KIRKINNER, NEWTON STEWART

NORTH BALFERN SMALLHOLDING, KIRKINNER, NEWTON STEWART. A traditional barn conversion, converted to provide a 3 bedroom cottage, with around 20 acres of land and potential to undertake further conversion work. Wigtown 5 miles Newton Stewart 11 miles A74/M6 Motorway link Gretna 82 miles Accommodation comprises: Orchard Cottage: Open Plan Living Area/Kitchen. 3 Bedrooms (2 En-suite). Family Bathroom Remainder of Main Steading: Partially re-roofed with lapsed planning consent for further development into a holiday cottage and dwelling. Old Steading Building: currently used as stables Courtyard garden 18 acres grazing 2 acres of pond In all about 20 acres 93 King Street Castle Douglas DG7 1AE 01556 505346 castledouglas@galbraithgroup.com

GENERAL North Balfern sits just outside the village of Kirkinner, which has a village shop, pub and highly regarded primary school. The nearby town of Wigtown, home to the internationally renowned Wigtown Book Festival, offers a range of services, with a supermarket, several pubs, hairdressers, library and health centre. A broader range of services can be found in Newton Stewart including the Douglas Ewart High School. Kirkinner sits just 10 miles, around 18 minutes, from the A75 Euro-route which runs from Gretna in the east of the region to Stranraer in the west. The A74/M6 motorway network link at Gretna is approximately 82 miles from Kirkinner (adequate travelling time should be allowed due to the very rural location of North Balfern). Prestwick airport with its regular flights to Europe is about 61 miles northwest and both Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport are 94 and 117 miles respectively. There are regular daily ferry services from Cairnryan to Belfast, around 30 miles to the west. The South West of Scotland is well known for its mild climate, attractive unspoilt countryside and for the diversity of the sporting and recreational pursuits. It is because of this mild climate that the area is so attractive to gardeners and there are several gardens open to the public nearby, such as Logan Botanic Gardens, Threave Gardens, and Castle Kennedy Gardens. The nearby Galloway Hills are popular for those who like to walk and cycle. Of note are the Seven Stanes mountain bike tracks at Kirroughtree Forest Park near Newton Stewart. A Walking Fest is held annually in Newton Stewart and is exceedingly popular with visitors. The Galloway Forest Park is recognised as Britain s first Dark Sky Park, and provides astronomers phenomenal views of the stars with a newly opened Observatory in Wigtownshire. For golf enthusiasts, there are fine 18-hole courses at Newton Stewart and Stranraer the later designed by James Braid. The area is of historic significance in particular in the Whithorn area, where St Ninian arrived in the AD390 s after studying in Rome, and built the first Christian church in Scotland. The construction of an Iron Age roundhouse to show how people lived in Galloway in the fifth century BC has been created in Whithorn. In addition there are several sporting opportunities such as shooting and stalking as well as trout and salmon fishing on the River Bladnoch and various other varieties in the regions numerous rivers and lochs. Water sports are available on the Solway coast. DESCRIPTION North Balfern Smallholding is a traditional farm steading and former watermill, which has been partially renovated to form a three bedroom cottage, which is currently used as part of a holiday letting business. The remainder of the main steading has been re-roofed but had planning permission granted in 2004 to convert the rest to another cottage and an owner s residence. The owner s residence conversion would have panoramic views of the Galloway Hills. There is a garden formed from the steading courtyard which provides entertaining and play space. The steading sits on the side of an Iron Age hillfort and includes approximately 18 acres of grazing land of grade 3(2) as classified by the James Hutton Institute, and a 2 acre mill pond. LAND The steading sits on the side of an Iron Age hillfort and includes approximately 18 acres of grazing land of grade 3(2) as classified by the James Hutton Institute, and a 2 acre mill pond. The land is currently subject to a grazing agreement running until 1st May 2018, letting figures can be provided on request. Vacant possession of the land will be available at end of the grazing let.

Of traditional whinstone construction under a slate roof, the accommodation on one floor comprises: Hallway L-shaped hall giving access to all accommodation. Counter sunk rush matting from front door into cupboard, engineered bamboo flooring thereafter. Cupboard housing the thermal store tank and manifold for underfloor heating system, electric consumer unit and coat hooks. 6 Velux windows. 12 pane sash & case window to courtyard. Open plan Kitchen/Dining Room/Living Room Bright airy space with 8 velux windows, two 6 pane wood framed windows and a 12 pane sash & case window overlooking courtyard garden, Nordica wood burning stove, wall lights and suspended spotlights, large pendant light, range of modern fitted floor units and one wall unit with frosted glass doors, mosaic glass tile splashbacks, double stone sink with mixer tap, integral dishwasher by Whirlpool for Ikea, Hoover automatic washing machine. Bathroom Bath, WC, wash hand basin with round mirror and shaver light over, shaver point, Velux window, towel rail, vinyl flooring. Bedroom 1 12 pane sash & case window overlooking courtyard garden, built in wardrobe with shelf, hanging rail and auto light, Bedroom 2 12 pane sash & case window overlooking courtyard garden, built in wardrobe with shelf, hanging rail and auto light. En-suite Shower Room Large shower enclosure with mains Mira shower and waterproof wall panels, wash hand basin with mirrored medicine cabinet over, shaver point, WC, towel rail, light tunnel, vinyl flooring. Bedroom 3 12 pane sash & case window overlooking courtyard garden, built in wardrobe with shelf, hanging rail and auto light. En-Suite Shower Room Large shower enclosure with Triton electric shower and waterproof wall panels, wash hand basin with mirrored medicine cabinet over, shaver point, WC, towel rail, light tunnel, vinyl flooring. HEATING The Nordica stove in the Kitchen heats the water in the thermal store (in Hallway cupboard). The water can then be used to power the underfloor heating or for bathing. Please note the thermostats in each room no longer work. GARDEN AND GROUNDS What was the original steading courtyard has been made into a sheltered grass garden area with various raised beds and a small slate pond. There is grazing of around 18 acres which includes the Ring Hill, an Iron Age hill fort registered with the Royal Commission of Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland and a 2-acre mill pond with sluice. REMAINDER OF STEADING The remainder of the main steading has been re-roofed and awaits potential conversion. The permission has been commenced and it will be up to the new owners to decide if they wish to carry out the remainder of the permissions as they stand, re-apply, or improve and make use of the buildings as outbuildings / stores or other uses subject to the necessary consents. Planning permissions 04/P/5/0167 & 08/P/5/0180 apply. The further part of the steading behind the main steading is currently used as storage and is in a state of some disrepair.

HOLDING NUMBER 854/0125 SERVICES Electricity Mains Water Mains Heating Underfloor (powered by wood burning stove) Drainage Septic Tank EPC D59 DIRECTIONS From the village of Kirkinner bear left onto the B7004 for approximately 0.2 miles, turn left for approximately 0.4 miles, North Balfern Smallholding is on your right. POST CODE DG8 9DB NB - It is highly recommended not to rely on a Satnav in a rural location. Please check on a route map and refer to these particulars prior to any scheduled viewings. The property is located approximately 82 miles from the A74/M6 network at Gretna and due to the rural position of North Balfern a minimum travelling time of two hours should be allowed. SOLICITORS A B & A Matthews, 37 Albert Street Newton Stewart DG8 6EG Tel: 01671 404100 Fax: 01671 404140 LOCAL AUTHORITY Dumfries & Galloway Council. Carruthers House, English Street, Dumfries DG1 2DD Tel: 01387 260000 Fax: 01387 260225 FIXTURES AND FITTINGS All curtains, light fittings, contents and furniture are included with the sale, with the exception of the following items: large clock, Poang Ikea armchair, television and stand in the living room, bed, bedding, cushions and rocking chair in Bedroom 1, bed, bedding, cushions and cane chair in Bedroom 2, coat stand in the hall and butcher s block in the one of the outbuildings. The contents and furnishings are sold as seen without any guarantee or warranty as to their condition. OUTGOINGS Council Tax Orchard Cottage is currently being let out as a holiday cottage and has no current council tax band. The local authority would re-issue a council tax banding if the property was returned to residential use. VIEWING By appointment with the Selling Agents. INTERNET WEBSITE AND INTERNATIONAL COVERAGE This property and other properties offered by Galbraith can be viewed on our website at www.galbraithgroup.com as well as our affiliated websites www.onthemarket.com; www.rightmove.co.uk; and www.uklandandfarms. co.uk. Galbraith is proactive on both Facebook (facebook.com/ GalbraithPropertyConsultancy) and Twitter (twitter.com/galbraith_group). Our dedicated social media officer ensures our pages are updated on a daily basis. Social media marketing is an excellent way of ensuring your property is exposed to a wide national and international audience and journalists are now using twitter to source properties for editorial in newspapers, magazines and websites. MORTGAGE FINANCE Galbraith has an alliance with Matthew Griffiths, an independent mortgage broker Fox Private Finance, who through his excellent relationships with lenders and private banks can advise on the most suitable mortgage for your circumstances. For further information, contact Matthew Griffiths who is based in our Edinburgh office on 0131 240 6990.

IMPORTANT NOTES 1 These particulars are intended to give a fair and overall description of the property. If any points are relevant to your interest, please ask for further information, prior to viewing prospective purchasers are advised to seek their own professional advice. 2 Areas, measurements and distances are given as a guide. Photographs depict only certain parts of the property. Nothing within the particulars shall be deemed to be a statement as to the structural condition, nor the working order of services and appliances. 3 These particulars shall not be binding on our clients whether acted on or otherwise, unless the same is incorporated within a written document, signed by our clients or on their behalf, satisfying the requirements of Section 3 of The Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995. 4 Closing Date A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through lawyers to Galbraith, in writing, will be advised of a closing date, unless the property has been sold previously. The Seller will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any offer and has the right to accept an offer at any time or withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs incurred by interested parties. 5 Offers Formal offers in the acceptable Scottish form should be submitted, through a Scottish Lawyer, to Galbraith, 93 King Street, Castle Douglas DG7 1AE. Tel: 01556 505346 6 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 to have satisfied themselves in all respects thereof.

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