Lifestyle opportunity rarely available to the market, a generous land holding with a portfolio of income generating properties, bothy and outbuildings in a highly scenic and accessible location on the beautiful Isle of Arran.
Situated on the east coast of the Isle of Arran with stunning panoramic countryside views, Burnbank Farm & West Glensherraig Farm are a rare offering to the marketplace, in a national scenic area, surrounded by outstanding beauty and yet close proximity to the useful amenities and transport links in Brodick.
The farms have been in ownership for generations by the same family and have been predominantly used for cattle and sheep. They have been maintained to an extremely high standard throughout and the properties are quite exceptional. This is an opportunity to acquire a working farm with additional significant income from a portfolio of established long term and short term let properties. The vendor may consider variations of boundaries to suit the purchaser, subject to an acceptable offer. Please refer to the selling agents should you wish to discuss a variation to the proposed lotting plan.
Location
Burnbank Farm & West Glensherraig Farm are located in a spectacular position on the outskirts of Brodick on the beautiful Isle of Arran. The Isle of Arran (aka “Scotland in Miniature”) has everything to offer – a welcoming community, forest trails and mountain peaks, sheltered beaches, and a vast range of local heritage, crafts and produce.
Brodick, Arran’s capital, has two Co-op supermarkets, a great selection of individual shops, restaurants, cafés and a full range of services including a primary school, nursery, library and medical centre.
Brodick hosts the island’s main ferry terminal from which there are regular sailings throughout the day, serviced by Caledonian MacBrayne, to the mainland at Ardrossan/Troon. Commuters and travellers now benefit from Road Equivalent Tariff (RET) ferry fares. The port of Ardrossan & Troon both have a mainline rail station, with direct trains to Glasgow that connect with the ferry times, and is approximately 30 miles from Glasgow City Centre. Prestwick International Airport is 16 miles to the south of Ardrossan, with Glasgow International Airport 24 miles east of Ardrossan.
The village of Lamlash, only a short drive from Brodick, is home to the Island’s High School and hospital. It also offers a range of shops, restaurants and cafés. A frequent bus service runs around and across the island and, at Lochranza, there is a ferry terminal that allows quick access to the stunning West of Scotland via Claonaig. Kintyre here we come!
Accommodation
LOT 1: Burnbank Farm is a high amenity property accessed from a meandering farm track through the rolling valley countryside, in a location designated as National Scenic Area. The subjects comprise of excellent grazing land and beautiful well tended gardens, surrounding the property to all sides. The land in all extends to approximately Ha (16.78 acres) and is class 4.2 according to the Soil Maps of Scotland. A number of hedgerows have been planted and there are obligations to continue their maintenance for a further 1.5 years. The terrace of properties to the front comprises of a 4-bedroom principal residence with former holiday let cottages either side. To the rear is a self-contained detached one bedroom property. The properties are presented in move-in order throughout. The principal residence has exceptional attention to detail with exquisite finishes and an abundance of character, a real chocolate box of a cottage with glorious views. Externally there are two useful timber frame sheds with corrugated cladding and dog kennels. Offers over £825,000 are invited.
LOT 2: This is a truly exceptional opportunity to acquire a compact working farm with good grazing land centred around the yard area which has two properties, of exceptional standard built in the last ten years, a useful traditional steading and two outbuildings providing shelter, hay store and a general storage shed for plant and machinery. The properties have been let in recent years and are presented in move-in order with well tended garden areas and an idyllic outlook over the surrounding countryside. The fields extending to approximately 64 Ha (158 acres) are separated by a mixture of post and wire fences, in stock proof condition, with some mature hedgerows, areas of established woodlands and natural habitat with shrubs and heathers. The land is in good condition, well drained and provides good quality grazing, used for sheep and cattle. The land is predominantly Class 4.2 for agriculture and class F2 for forestry according to the National Soil Maps of Scotland. Each field is accessed from internal tracks which appear to be in good condition and allow easy access to the public road. The land is designated LFA and in a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Part of the land is also a Special Protect Area and National Scenic Area. Fields 5 & 7 have historically been subject to a woodland grant scheme, though we understand obligations are now ended. Offers over £750,000 are invited.
Outbuildings - There are three useful outbuildings to the north of the residential properties: There is an open sided cattle shed of steel portal frame construction with timber and metal cladding approximately 9m x 24m General Purpose shed of steel portal frame construction with timber cladding approximately 13.5m x 9m Traditional Steading of stone construction under a corrugated roof, used for general storage, open sided on the east gable, approximately 6.1m x 18.5m
LOT 3: This is a significant land parcel extending to 532.95 Ha (1316.95 acres), the likes of which is rarely offered to the open market. This is exceptional land of national scenic importance in a Special Protection Area, frequented by walkers with panoramic views toward the coast. The land is easily accessed to the south of the B880, known as the String Road. The land is predominantly hill ground sloping from north to south, providing hill grazing, used for sheep and cattle. Natural rewilding has created areas of shrubland, heather and seedling trees creating a wonderful habitat. The land is predominantly Class 4.2 for agriculture and class F2 & F3 for forestry according to the National Soil Maps of Scotland. Each field is accessed from internal tracks. The land is designated LFA and in a Site of Special Scientific Interest. A number of overhead cables and water routes cross Field 4. Sporting rights are included within the sale. The area is renowned for red deer and grouse, which thrive in such environments. The land contains peat and the current owners have actively been involved with peatland restoration over the farm but not on a commercial basis, yields and potential yields have not been assessed. There are areas of flatter ground with impeded drainage and sections of deep peat. The Soil Survey of Scotland classifies the majority of the soils as peat with mineral podzols lower down and peaty gleys on the higher plateaus. Glensherraig offers a rare opportunity to play a key role in the ongoing stewardship and management of this stunning landscape containing some of Scotland’s most spectacular and important habitats where public access has been encouraged.
A delightful bothy sits within this parcel, clad with corrugated metal and a grass roof, which sleeps two. Offers over £1,200,000 are invited.
Terms
Lot 1: Burnbank is a high amenity property comprising of good grazing land in a scenic and tranquil position with a 4 bedroom principal residence, presented in immaculate order, two 2-bedroom holiday let cottages, 1 bedroom detached house, kennels, shed and garden ground, in all approximately 6.79 Ha (16.78 acres).
Offers over £825,000. For all enquiries relating to Lot 1 please call Watermans on 0141 673 5760 or email westcoast@watermans.co.uk
Lot 2: West Glensherraig Farm, 3 bedroom Farmhouse, 2 bedroom cottage, sheds, steading and land extending in all to approximately 64 Ha (158 acres).
Offers over £750,000
To view Lot 2 please call Watermans on 0141 673 5760 or email westcoast@watermans.co.uk.
Lot 3: Land to the south of the B880 approximately 532.95 Ha (1316.95 acres) with a bothy.
Offers over £1,200,000.
Offers: Each party will be responsible for paying their own legal costs. The purchaser will be responsible for payment of any Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) and VAT incurred. Offers must be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the Selling Agents. A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the Selling Agents following inspection. Whilst every effort will be made to ensure that parties having registered their interest will be notified of a closing date this cannot be guaranteed. It should be noted that the vendor reserves the right to accept offers prior to a closing date being set. In addition, the seller reserves the right to not accept the highest or indeed any offer. Please note that Lot 3 will not be sold in advance of Lot 2.
Drainage/ SEPA - Interested parties should reference current and future SEPA flood maps. Areas on all lots are affected by surface or river flood risk, excluding the residential properties. For further information please reference https://map.sepa.org.uk/floodmaps.
Boundaries - The land is generally enclosed by post and wire fencing. The ground for sale is as described and warrandice will be excluded for any area where the fence line lies outside the legal boundary. Replacement fencing will be the responsibility of the purchaser. The vendor may consider variations of boundaries to suit the purchaser, subject to an acceptable offer. Please refer to the selling agents should you wish to discuss a variation to the proposed lotting plan.