MEIKLE RICHORN FARM AND HOLIDAY COTTAGES...Meikle Richorn Farm has been developed into a successful holiday business with 10 let cottages converted from the original traditional steadings

MEIKLE RICHORN FARM AND HOLIDAY COTTAGESDALBEATTIE, DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY

Castle Douglas01556 [email protected]

MEIKLE RICHORN FARM AND HOLIDAY COTTAGES, DALBEATTIE, DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY

A diverse 238 acre farm portfolio with 10 Holiday Cottages and planning permission for six holiday chalets above the Urr Estuary overlooking the village of Kippford.

Dalbeattie 3 miles ■ Dumfries 17 miles ■ Carlisle 52 miles

For Sale as a Whole or in multiple lots.

Please note Lots 2, 3 and 4 not to be sold before Lot 1.

■ Lot 1: ■ Traditional large Farmhouse & 10 Cottages currently utilised for holiday lettings arranged around a central courtyard, ranging

from 2 to 5 bedrooms. ■ About 37 Acres

■ Lot 2: 28 Acres of Field and Woodland with planning permission for six Holiday chalets overlooking the Urr Estuary.

■ Lot 3: Around 172 acres of land and modern Farm Buildings.

■ Lot 4: A pair of potential building plots located at the entrance to the property. About 1 acre. Available by negotiation.

SITUATIONLocated in a rural coastal position around three miles from Dalbeattie, and around two miles above the coastal village of Kippford. Kippford is very popular with tourists and provides two hotels, the Solway Sailing Club, Village Hall, golf course with tea room, RNLI, Holiday Park, and a pottery. The nearby town of Dalbeattie has a good range of shops, cafes, hotels, restaurants, new primary and secondary school, doctors’ surgery, solicitors, football ground and a park. The market town of Castle Douglas is known as Scotland’s Food Town and has local individual shops, schools, supermarkets, health services, veterinary services and nine hole golf course. Dumfries is the principal town in the area, and provides a wider range of schools, shops, retail outlets, and other services including a large hospital, the Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. Dumfries is home to the Crichton campuses of Glasgow University and the University of the West of Scotland.

The South West of Scotland is well known for its mild climate, attractive unspoilt countryside and the diversity of sporting and recreational pursuits. There is good hill walking in the nearby Galloway Hills and cycling along some of the new designated cycle routes as well the Seven Stanes mountain bike routes, including Dalbeattie Forest and the Galloway Forest Park. For walking enthusiast there are many lovely walks in the area for all abilities including from Kippford to the village of Rockcliffe along the Jubilee Path, and coastal walks along the cliffs at Portling to Sandyhills where there is a pretty beach. There are other sporting opportunities such as shooting and stalking, as well as trout and salmon fishing on the regions numerous lochs and rivers. For golf enthusiasts there is the nearby championship course at Southerness, 11 miles away, and there are several other courses nearby including Kippford, Dalbeattie, and Castle Douglas. The Solway coast is popular with sailors and Kippford and Kirkcudbright have safe moorings. In addition Kirkcudbright is the local Artists town with a number of galleries offering a range of exhibitions throughout the year.

Communications to the area are good. There are mainline railway stations in both Dumfries and Lockerbie, providing excellent links to both the north and south. The M74 motorway network is 42 miles distant, and there are regular flights to other parts of the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe from Prestwick Airport about 61 miles distant, Glasgow Airport and Edinburgh Airport 96 miles respectively.

DESCRIPTION The farm sits in an elevated position above the Urr Estuary looking south towards the coastal village of Kippford and Solway Firth and the Lake District. The property offers a truly unique location and opportunity for the discerning buyer to create a successful diversified farming business. The property is offered as a whole or in 4 lots. The cottages were converted from the traditional farm steading between 2007 and 2011. In 2010 Planning Permission was obtained for the creation of a sympathetic development of 6 holiday chalets on land adjacent to the farm steading with stunning views of the Estuary.

LOT 1Meikle Richorn Farm has been developed into a successful holiday business with 10 let cottages converted from the original traditional steadings. There is a large six bed farmhouse which is the family centre of operations. The farmhouse was previously subdivided and could be easily split to create an annexe or additional accommodation for a manager.

The cottages comprise:

• 4 x Three bedroom cottages • 5 x Two bedroom cottages• 1 x Five bedroom cottage

Floor plans of these can be found within these particulars.

Many of the properties enjoy far reaching views of the Urr Estuary and have an enclosed outdoor area. Each cottage benefits from its own hotub.

In addition there is a linen store to allow a swift turnover and management of the properties and a large bio-mass shed housing the 199kw bio-mass boiler which provides both heat and hot water to all of the properties.

LOT 2Planning permission was granted in 2010 for the construction of six holiday chalets which are nestled in the undulating land located at the centre of the farm as marked as green in our sale plan. These chalets would all be positioned to enjoy the fantastic views of the Urr Estuary. The layout is designed to maximise the natural topography to its best advantage to make the best of the views and give each chalet is own privacy.

AccessAn access track has already been constructed to commence the planning permission ref: 09/P/Z/0247 (PPA/170/2015). 3-Phase power and mains water is located at the Biomass Boiler shed adjacent to the entrance to the site.

WoodlandAlso included within this lot is a small parcel of about 2 acres of woodland which could be used for amenity purposes should the chalets be developed.

LOT 3Around 172 acres of land and modern farm buildings. The land ranges from Grade 3:2 – 5:2 according to the James Hutton Institute of Soil Capability for Agriculture, and is arranged in a horse shoe following the curvature of the Urr Water.

The area is known for early grass growing and mild winters due to the Gulf Stream and is well suited to stock rearing or fodder production.

There are two excellent modern farm buildings:

Cattle Shed 100’ x40’ (30.5m 12.2m)Yorkshire boarding, concrete Floor, concrete panel walls, fibre cement roof, with external feed passage with catching yokes under overhang.

General Purpose Storage 120’ x 40’ (37m x 12.2m)• General purpose shed 80’ (24.4m)• Workshop/ Storage 40’ (12.2m)

Concrete panel walls, Yorkshire boarding, fibre cement roof.

Two large fibreglass feed bins.

View towards nearby Kippford Village

Lot 4There are two potential plots located on the eastern edge of the farm adjacent to the small buildings group of Meikle Richorn. These plots are available subject to negotiation.

All properties are served by:

Electricity MainsWater MainsDrainage Septic TankHeating Bio-mass wood chip heating and hot water

Meikle Richorn Farmhouse is rated as Council Tax F.

The cottages are not rated for Council Tax as they are operated as holiday lets and therefore benefit from 100% small Business Rates Relief.

METHOD OF SALEMeikle Richorn Farm is offered for sale as a whole or in multiple lots.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE(S)

Property Council Tax EPC

Meikle Richorn Farmhouse Band F F

Cottages Business Rates E to C

DIRECTIONS From Dalbeattie, take the A710 coast road. Follow this for approximately two miles then turn into the large lay-by on the right leading to the lane sign posted Meikle Richorn. Upon turning to Meikle Richorn follow the public road all the way to the end upon which the entrance to Meikle Richorn Farm will be found. Park on the gravel at the front door of Meikle Richorn Farmhouse.

POST CODEDG5 4QT

It is highly recommended not to rely on a Satnav in a rural location to always check on a route map or particulars prior to any scheduled viewings.

SOLICITORSTurcan ConnellPrinces Exchange1 Earl Grey StreetEdinburghEH3 9EET: 0131 228 8111

LOCAL AUTHORITYDumfries and Galloway Council Carruthers House English Street Dumfries DG1 2DD Tel: 01387 260000 Fax: 01387 260225 www.dumgal.gov.uk

SGRPID161 Brooms Road Dumfries DG1 3ES Tel: 0300 244 5888 Fax: 0300 244 8844

INGOING VALUATIONThe purchaser(s) of the Meikle Richorn Farm shall, in addition to the purchase price, be obliged to take over and pay for, at a valuation to be agreed by a mutually appointed valuer(s), with respect to the following:

1. All cultivations and growing crops on a seeds, labour, lime, fertiliser, sprays and machinery basis with an increment representing the enhanced value of the establishment and age of such crops.

2. All hay, straw, fodder, roots, silage and farmyard manure and other produce at market value.

3. All oils, fuel, fertilisers, sprays, chemicals, seeds, and sundries at cost.

Note: If the amount of the valuations has not been agreed on the date fixed for completion, then the purchaser shall pay to the Seller such a sum as the Selling Agents shall certify on account at the valuation pending agreement. Should the payment not be made within seven days then the interest will become payable on outstanding monies at 8% over Bank of Scotland borrowing rate.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME (BPS) 2020Any payments relating to the 2020 scheme year will be retained by the Seller. The Seller will enter discussions with the Purchaser to transfer the right to receive Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) Entitlements.

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) for the remainder of the scheme year.

LESS FAVOURED AREA SUPPORT SCHEME (LFASS)Miekle Richorn Farm lies within a Less Favoured Area and any payment made in relation to the current farming year will be retained by the Seller.

IACSAll of the land is registered for IACS purposes.

LAND MANAGEMENT OPTIONSThere are no Land Management Options currently in place on the land.

ENTRYA date of entry will be by mutual agreement.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGSThe cottages are sold furnished: The furniture and kitchen equipment, white goods, curtains, blinds and hot tubs are included in the sale. No items are included unless specifically mentioned in these particulars.

SPORTING RIGHTSInsofar as these rights form part of the property title they are included with the sale.

TIMBERAll fallen and standing timber is included in the sale insofar as it is owned.

MINERALS The mineral rights are included in the sale insofar as they are owned by the Seller.

THIRD PARTY RIGHTS AND SERVITUDESThe 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.

DEPOSITA deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid within seven days of completion of Missives. Such Deposit will be non-refundable in the event of the purchaser failing to complete for reasons not attributable to the Seller or their Agents.

VIEWINGViewings are strictly by prior appointment and only through the Selling Agents.

HEALTH & SAFETYThe property is an agricultural holding and appropriate caution should be exercised at all times during inspection.

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. To enable us to complete these checks purchasers will need to provide along with their offer either:

a) Originals of primary (eg a passport) and secondary (eg current council tax or utility bill) ID; or

b) Copies of such primary and secondary ID certified and dated by the purchasers’ solicitors as true copies along with written confirmation from the purchasers’ solicitors that they accept that we will be relying on this copy ID for AML purposes.

Failure to provide this information may result in an offer not being considered

AMC PLC FINANCE Galbraith are approved Agents for the Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AMC) and we can assist you in securing finance loans 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. For further details and to discuss any proposals in confidence please contact Robert Taylor on 0800 389 9448. Email: [email protected]

Bedroom 111'6 x 9'6

3.50 x 2.90mBedroom 211'6 x 11'2

3.50 x 3.40m

BathroomKitchen/

Living Room21'0 x 14'9

6.40 x 4.50m

All measurements walls, doors, windows, fittings and appliances, theirsizes and locations, are approximate only. They cannot be regarded as

being a representation by the seller, nor their agent.

Produced by Potterplans Ltd. 2019

SKETCH PLAN FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY

Angus CottageApproximate Gross Internal Area

775 sq ft - 72 sq m

Entrance HallEn-suite

Bedroom 113'1 x 8'0

4.00 x 2.45m

Bedroom 211'10 x 8'6

3.60 x 2.60m


4.55 x 2.45m

En-suite5'3 x 4'5

1.60 x 1.35m

Kitchen17'3 x 16'7

5.25 x 5.05m

Wet Room9'2 x 4'7

2.80 x 1.40m

B





Badger CottageApproximate Gross Internal Area

840 sq ft - 78 sq m

Bedroom 113'1 x 8'0

4.00 x 2.45m


3.60 x 2.60m


4.55 x 2.45m

En-suite5'3 x 4'5

1.60 x 1.35m

Kitchen17'3 x 16'7

5.25 x 5.05m

Wet Room9'2 x 4'7

2.80 x 1.40m

B






840 sq ft - 78 sq m

IMPORTANT NOTES1. 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 Legal Form confirming; if an offer is in relation to the whole, or a specific lot, or a combination of lots, and if an offer is subject to the sale of a property, together with proof of funding, should be submitted to: Galbraith, 93 King St, Castle Douglas DG7 1AE. Tel: 01556 505346 Fax: 01556 503729 Email: [email protected] 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. 7. Photographs taken September 2019. 8. Particulars prepared February 2020.

Bedroom 113'1 x 8'0

4.00 x 2.45m


3.60 x 2.60m


4.55 x 2.45m

En-suite5'3 x 4'5

1.60 x 1.35m

Kitchen17'3 x 16'7

5.25 x 5.05m

Wet Room9'2 x 4'7

2.80 x 1.40m

B






840 sq ft - 78 sq m


3.25 x 3.15m

Kitchen/Living Room

22'6 x 10'86.85 x 3.25m


3.35 x 3.25mBedroom 314'3 x 9'10

4.35 x 3.00m

C





Lapwing CottageApproximate Gross Internal Area

1176 sq ft - 109 sq m

GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR

Shower Room8'8 x 6'3

2.65 x 1.90m

Hall21'4 x 6'3

6.50 x 1.90m

En-suite6'3 x 4'7

1.90 x 1.40m

En-suite6'1 x 5'7

1.85 x 1.70m

Landing12'2 x 3'7

3.70 x 1.10m


3.75 x 3.40m

Kitchen/Living Room

25'9 x 10'47.85 x 3.15m

Bathroom8'8 x 7'1

2.65 x 2.15m

Bedroom 311'0 x 7'7

3.35 x 2.30mBedroom 212'4 x 11'4

3.75 x 3.45m

En-suite7'1 x 3'9

2.15 x 1.15m






Lintie CottageApproximate Gross Internal Area

1113 sq ft - 103 sq m

Hall10'10 x 4'5

3.30 x 1.35m

St

Landing10'0 x 3'3

3.06 x 1.00m

Bedroom 113'9 x 10'104.20 x 3.30m

Bedroom 210'10 x 10'23.30 x 3.10m

Sitting Room14'9 x 12'2

4.50 x 3.70m

Kitchen9'2 x 6'7

2.80 x 2.00m

Bathroom

En-suite7'3 x 3'11

2.20 x 1.20m





Shetland CottageApproximate Gross Internal Area

661 sq ft - 61 sq m

Entrance Hall

Bedroom 113'9 x 10'104.20 x 3.30m

Bedroom 210'10 x 10'23.30 x 3.10m


4.50 x 3.70m

Kitchen9'2 x 6'7

2.80 x 2.00m

Bathroom

En-suite7'3 x 3'11

2.20 x 1.20m






661 sq ft - 61 sq m

Entrance Hall

Suffolk CottageApproximate Gross Internal Area

1594 sq ft - 148 sq m

Bedroom 312'10 x 12'63.90 x 3.80m

Bedroom 412'0 x 5'7

3.65 x 1.70m

Bathroom7'1 x 5'7

2.15 x 1.70m

Bedroom 510'0 x 9'8

3.05 x 2.95m

Bedroom 6Bedroom 112'6 x 11'6

3.80 x 3.50m


3.45 x 3.00m

Shower Room9'10 x 6'3

3.00 x 1.90m

Kitchen/Livng Room25'1 x 16'9

7.65 x 5.10m






H

W

Hall15'1 x 12'0

4.60 x 3.65m

Landing9'0 x 3'7

2.75 x 1.10m

En-suite

W

Bedroom18'8 x 15'1

5.70 x 4.60m

En-suite

Bedroom13'5 x 8'10

4.10 x 2.70m

Bedroom13'1 x 8'6

4.00 x 2.60m

Bathroom8'8 x 5'11

2.65 x 1.80m

Kitchen/Living Room21'4 x 17'9

6.50 x 5.40m

En-suite6'11 x 5'9

2.10 x 1.75m






Vista CottageApproximate Gross Internal Area

1245 sq ft - 116 sq m

W

Hall11'10 x 5'3

3.60 x 1.60m

Bedroom 113'9 x 10'104.20 x 3.30m

Bedroom 210'10 x 10'23.30 x 3.10m


4.50 x 3.70m

Kitchen9'2 x 6'7

2.80 x 2.00m

Bathroom

En-suite7'3 x 3'11

2.20 x 1.20m






661 sq ft - 61 sq m

Entrance Hall

Bedroom 112'4 x 9'6

3.75 x 2.90m


6.85 x 5.85m


4.50 x 3.65m





Sweetheart CottageApproximate Gross Internal Area

1069 sq ft - 99 sq m


Bathroom9'2 x 6'3

2.80 x 1.90m

Hall

En-suite8'2 x 4'11

2.50 x 1.50m

HeatingCabinet

Landing

Bedroom 112'4 x 9'6

3.75 x 2.90m


6.85 x 5.85m


4.50 x 3.65m





Threave CottageApproximate Gross Internal Area

1069 sq ft - 99 sq m


Bathroom9'2 x 6'3

2.80 x 1.90m

Hall

En-suite8'2 x 4'11

2.50 x 1.50m

C

Landing

Bedroom 112'4 x 9'6

3.75 x 2.90m


6.85 x 5.85m


4.50 x 3.65m





Threave CottageApproximate Gross Internal Area

1069 sq ft - 99 sq m


Bathroom9'2 x 6'3

2.80 x 1.90m

Hall

En-suite8'2 x 4'11

2.50 x 1.50m

C

Landing

Drawing Room26'7 x 15'9

8.10 x 4.80m

Dining Room16'1 x 9'10

4.90 x 3.00m

Living Room16'1 x 16'1

4.90 x 4.90m

Kitchen18'1 x 15'9

5.50 x 4.80m

Office17'9 x 14'1

5.40 x 4.30m

Porch17'0 x 9'0

5.18 x 2.75m

Utility Room12'10 x 7'3

3.90 x 2.20m

Sun Porch

BathRoom

Rear Hall

RearVestibule6'7 x 6'7

2.00 x 2.00m

EntranceHall


4.80 x 4.00m

Bedroom 215'9 x 12'104.80 x 3.90m

Bedroom 116'1 x 12'104.90 x 3.90m


4.90 x 4.00m


4.90 x 4.90m


4.90 x 4.30m

Bathroom14'9 x 12'104.50 x 3.90m

Landing

Landing

BathRoom






Meikle Richorn Farmhouse Dalbeattie, DG5 4QTApproximate Gross Internal Area

4079 sq ft - 379 sq m

Meikle Richorn: Location Plan

© Crown copyright and database rights (2020)

Ordnance Survey Licence No. 01100031673

NOT TO SCALE

Meikle Richorn, looking towards Dalbeattie in the background

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MEIKLE RICHORN FARM AND HOLIDAY COTTAGES...Meikle Richorn Farm has been developed into a successful holiday business with 10 let cottages converted from the original traditional steadings