third exit from the roundabout onto A899 signposted Uphall. At the second roundabout take the second exit onto Livingsto
FOR SALE Blackcraig Farm
Dechmont, Broxburn, EH52 6NB
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Blackcraig Farm Dechmont, Broxburn, EH52 6NB Blackcraig Farm is a productive mixed arable unit set in an accessible rural location. ■■ Three bedroom Farmhouse ■■ Steading with a mix of traditional and modern buildings ■■ In all 178.23 acres (72.13 ha) to include 162.65 acres (65.82 ha) of agricultural land 15.58 acres (6.31 ha) amenity woodland. For sale as a whole or in three lots:
Situation Situated in the central belt, Blackcraig Farm is located to the north of the village of Dechmont in West Lothian. In a secluded yet highly accessible location, Blackcraig Farm is five miles from the M9 Junction 2/3 to the north with the M8 Junction 3, 2 miles to the south, both providing excellent commuting links to Edinburgh and Glasgow alongside other motorway networks. Nearby Uphall, Linlithgow and Bathgate all benefit from frequent rail links to Stirling, Edinburgh, Glasgow and beyond. The village of Dechmont is approximately 1 mile south and provides basic amenities including local shop and Primary School with secondary schooling available in Broxburn. The town of Linlithgow is located approximately 5 miles to the north west, with Bathgate located approximately 5.5 miles to the south west. Both Linlithgow and Bathgate offer an excellent range of shops, supermarkets, cafés, bars, restaurants, leisure facilities and professional services. The local area offers many opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast with Bangour Trout Fishery located 1 mile to the west and Beecraigs Country Park 3 miles to the north. The Country Park provides leisure and recreational activities including an
Lot 1: Three bedroom Farmhouse, steading and approximately 12.08 acres (4.89 ha) in total. Lot 2: 80.38 acres (32.53 ha) of arable/ploughable land, amenity woodland and grazing. Lot 3: Arable/ploughable land and amenity woodland extending to 85.77 acres (34.71 ha) in total.
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adventure play area, walking, cycling and horse riding. The Scottish National Equestrian Centre is 3 miles east of Blackcraig where they hold regular equestrian and rural events. The historical town of Linlithgow is 4.5 miles north with Linlithgow Palace being the birthplace of James V and Mary Queen of Scots. Linlithgow Union Canal Society is based at the canal basin providing a museum, café and activities. Directions Access to Blackcraig is gained via Burnhouse Road. From Edinburgh or Glasgow, leave the M8 at junction 3, taking the third exit from the roundabout onto A899 signposted Uphall. At the second roundabout take the second exit onto Livingston Road/A899. At the third roundabout take the first exit onto Main Street then take the first right onto Burnhouse Road. Travel along Burnhouse Road for approximately 2 miles and turn left where signposted Bangour Fishery. The land starts immediately on either side of this road with the steading 0.25 miles along on the left hand side. For Sat Nav users, please use EH52 6NB. This will bring you to the junction of Burnhouse Road and the minor road, where the farmhouse and steading are located.
House and Traditional Steading
Description Blackcraig Farm is a productive mixed arable unit extending to 178.23 acres (72.13 hectares) or thereby largely comprising arable land with areas of amenity woodland. The farm is ring fenced and is easily accessible from the public minor road. In all 178.23 acres (72.13 ha) to include 161.68 acres (65.43 ha) of arable/ploughable land and 15.58 acres (6.31 ha) amenity woodland. Lot 1: Blackcraig Farmhouse and Steading with 12.08 acres land. Situated in the heart of the steading, the farmhouse is a traditional three bedroom stone and slate single storey cottage with adjoining traditional steading. The property offers spacious accommodation with double glazing, oil central heating and south facing garden. Accommodation comprises: Entrance Hallway Living Room Generous family living room with multifuel stove overlooking the courtyard. Bed 1 Bright south facing double bedroom which is accessed from the living room. Bed 2 Light spacious double bedroom.
Bed 3 Large double bedroom with south facing views. Family Bathroom Sizeable family bathroom with bath, separate shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin. Rear entrance and vestibule Dining Kitchen Spacious dining kitchen with fitted kitchen units and Raeburn. There is also a substantial pantry and store which would provide opportunity to extend the kitchen to include a living area.
Services The subjects benefit from a private spring fed water supply which has been recently upgraded with UV filter, oil fired central heating, mains electricity and drainage to a septic tank. Broadband is installed in the property. The property is predominantly double glazed. The EPC rating for the property has been assessed as Band E (41). Council Tax Blackcraig Farmhouse is assessed as Council Tax Band E.
Utility/Boot Room Located opposite the rear entrance, with Belfast sink, washing machine and pulley. This area offers ample storage for boots and coats. Outside With south facing garden views across West Lothian, the garden provides opportunity for potential landscaping. The courtyard provides ample space for several cars with the adjoining traditional steading buildings providing further storage space or extension opportunities, subject to the necessary consents.
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Steading Blackcraig Farm steading comprises a range of traditional and modern agricultural buildings together with a large hard standing area. The farm buildings are currently being utilised for farm machinery, tractors and general storage but would lend themselves to a number of alternative uses, subject to the appropriate consents, including, but not limited to, potential equestrian use. There is a three-phase electricity supply to the steading. 1. Straw Shed 12m x 18m Steel portal frame building with box profile roof and cladding with concrete panels below and a hardcore floor. 2. Canopy To provide cover for the mobile grain dryer with adjacent propane gas tank. The gas tank is leased from Calor. Further details of this agreement are available on request. 3. Cattle Shed 90m x 70m 6 bay steel portal frame building with fibre cement roof, brick walling with Yorkshire boarding above and concrete floor. Split into 4 pens holding approximately 20 head per pen with central feed passage. 4. General Purpose Shed 90m x 70m 4 bay steel portal frame with fibre cement roof, concrete panels and concrete floor. 5. Drying Shed Steel portal frame with a mix of box profile and corrugated sheet cladding and brick and concrete panels with concrete floor. Housing the bruiser and hopper with 4 grain bins with 150 tonne capacity. 6. Lean to Timber framed lean-to with box profile corrugated sheet roof and cladding and concrete floor. 7. Traditional Barn Stone built barn with corrugated roof and concrete floor. This is currently used as a storage and tool shed. 8. Garage Stone built with corrugated roof. 10. Stable Block / Kennel Mix brick and block wall with Yorkshire boarding and fibre cement roof. 11. The Byre Stone built byre with corrugated fibre cement roof and stone floor. 12. Old Stables Stone built with corrugated fibre cement roof and stone floor.
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Lot 2 13. General Purpose Shed 24m x 20m 6 bay steel portal frame building with fibre cement roof, earth floor, part brick, part Yorkshire boarding and an open front. The agricultural land within Lot 1 extends to 12.08 acres or thereby, lying at approximately 184m above sea level. This includes one paddock and a larger field extending to 11.07 acres to the south of the farmhouse currently down to second year grass. The land is predominantly classed as Grade 3.2 under the James Hutton Institute’s Land Capability for Agriculture classification. Lot 2: Approximately 80.38 acres (32.53 ha) A block of south facing fertile arable ground including approximately 0.99 acres (0.40ha) grazing and 5.34 acres (2.16ha) amenity woodland. Please refer to the table Schedule of Areas for details of current and historical cropping. The land is accessed directly from the public road and is predominantly classed as Grade 3.2 with a small area of Grade 4.1 under the James Hutton Institute’s Land Capability for Agriculture classification. Lot 3: Approximately 85.77 acres (34.71 ha) A further block of fertile arable ground ranging from 125-150m above sea level. This Lot includes approximately 75.51 acres (30.56ha) arable land and 10.24 acres (4.14 ha) amenity woodland. Please refer to the Schedule of Areas for details of current and historical cropping. The land is accessed directly from the public road and is predominantly classed as Grade 3.1 and Grade 3.2 by the James Hutton Institute with an area of Grade 4.1 to the west.
Lot 3
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Field No.
Total Field Area
Crop 2018
Crop 2017
Crop 2016
1
0.41
TGRS 5
TGRS 4
TGRS 3
2
4.48
TGRS 2
TGRS 1
ASSF
3
4.18
WB
FALW
TGRS 3
4
0.12
WDG
WDG
WDG
5
0.18
WDG
WDG
WDG
6
5.54
TGRS 5
TGRS 4
TGRS 3
7
5.32
SB
RAST
SB
8
5.5
TGRS 4
TGRS 3
TGRS 2
9
7.02
TSF
SB
SB
10
4.67
TGRS 4
TGRS 3
TGRS 2
11
7.14
WB
WB
WB
12
4.55
TGRS 4
TGRS 3
TGRS 2
13
3.63
TGRS 5
TGRS 4
TGRS 3
14
4.53
SB *undersown with TGRS
SB
SB
15
1.98
TGRS 4
TGRS 3
TGRS 2
16
5.09
TGRS 2
TGRS 1
RAST
17
7.08
WB
WB
FALW
18
0.71
WDG
WDG
WDG
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Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) & IACS Basic Payment Entitlements are included with the sale. The Seller will be submitting a 2018 Single Application Form and payments relating to the 2018 scheme year will be retained by the Seller. There are 70.26 Region 1 and 1.32 Region 2 entitlements. Sporting Rights Any sporting rights are included in the sale in so far as they are owned. Mineral Rights To the extent they are included within the vendor’s title. House Fittings All fitted curtains, carpets and floor coverings in the farmhouse are included in the sale along with limited white goods. Ingoing Valuations (if applicable) The Purchaser will be obliged to take over all growing crops and cultivation at valuation. Local Authority West Lothian Council West Lothian Civic Centre Howden South Road Livingston EH54 6FF Plans, Areas and Schedules These are based on the Ordnance Survey and Title Deeds 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. Viewing By strict appointment with the Selling Agents. An established biosecurity policy is in place at Blackcraig Farm.
Important Notes Closing Dates A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest to the selling agents, in writing, will be advised of any closing date, unless the property has been sold previously. The seller is not bound to accept the highest or any offer, or to go to a closing date. Offers Formal offers, in the acceptable Scottish legal terms should be submitted, along with the relevant money laundering paperwork in accordance with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, through a Scottish Solicitor, to the Selling Agent. 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. There is a servitude for a gas main running across the north of Lot 3, further details of which are available on request.
Deposit A deposit of 10% of the purchase price will be payable on conclusion of missives. This will be nonrefundable in the event of the transaction failing to reach completion for reasons not attributable to the vendors or their agents. Solicitor Russell + Aitken 9 Cow Wynd Falkirk FK1 1PL Date of Entry By mutual agreement.
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PARTICULARS AND MISREPRESENTATION – These particulars are produced for the guidance of prospective purchasers and although they are intended to give a fair description of the property they do not constitute or form any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Any measurements or distances referred to should be considered as approximate. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting a property that has been sold or withdrawn.
