The subjects comprise a characterful stone built, detached family home set within attractive grounds which extend to circa 0.78 acres or thereby. Aged in the region of 200 years, the farmhouse is B Listed. Purpose built kennels occupy part of the site and kennel parking is available adjacent to the entrance to the property and the access road/drive is shared with the adjacent dwellings. The site is fully enclosed and extends to 0.78 acres or thereby. It comprises a gravelled driveway, lawn with summer house and a large field which could offer scope for development, subject to consent. The Gogar Burn runs through the field to the West of the subjects.
Access via an entrance vestibule directly into the hallway, the farmhouse is very well presented throughout. The dining kitchen is particularly spacious and has a feature AGA range with utility room off. There is a double bedroom situated to the front of the house with a walk in wardrobe in addition to fitted wardrobes and the family bathroom has recently been upgraded to include a spa bath and heated floor. Completing the ground floor accommodation is an understair cupboard and shelved hall cupboard.
The large/bright lounge is situated at first floor level, overlooking the grounds to the front and side. There is a feature fireplace. Adjacent is a family bathroom. A spacious double bedroom to the front and a single bedroom to the rear complete the accommodation. Accessed to the rear of the property are two outbuildings which form part of the main dwelling. One provides extensive storage accommodation and could potentially be converted to form part of the house and the other provides an isolation kennel with office off.
The purpose built kennels are situated to the West of the farmhouse and comprise 16 single and 4 family kennels in addition to a kitchen/preparation area which is also fitted with washing and drying facilities. Each kennel has its own run which opens onto a safety passage and there is a yard to the rear in which the dogs are exercised daily. CCTV is installed covering the grounds/kennels and will be included within the sale.
Location
The subjects are set within attractive rural surroundings on the North Western outskirts of the village of Kirknewton on the B7031, close to its junction with the A71. The village is to some extent a dormitory suburb of Edinburgh and lies approximately 10 miles to the South West of the city. A mainline railway station is available and road links are excellent via the nearby A71, M8 and M9 motorways, accessing the Central Belt. The location and extent of the property is shown on the undernoted plans
Accommodation
We would summarise the accommodation as undernoted:-
House
Ground Floor - Entrance vestibule and hallway, dining kitchen with utility room off. Bedroom with walk in wardrobe, bathroom and understair store.
First Floor - Lounge, double bedroom, single bedroom and bathroom.
External - Two Outbuildings comprising large store and isolation kennel with office off.
Kennels
16 single and 4 family kennels with external run. Purpose built kitchen.
Exterior
Customer parking adjacent to entrance. Garden grounds extending to 0.78 acres or thereby. The above area is approximate and provided for information purposes only.
Terms
THE BUSINESS
The kennels have been established since the 1960s and our clients are now seeking to retire. Offering a quality lifestyle business opportunity, the kennels are situated within a modern, purpose built property which is fully licensed for 30 dogs and situated within the grounds of the property. The dogs are housed in single and family kennels which are centrally heated and each has its own run which opens into a safety passage. The dogs are exercised in the attached yard. All food is provided and prepared in the purpose built kitchen.
The kennels are open all year round except November when our client closes for holidays and refurbishment works. Our client has operated the business for over 14 years hands on and has gained an excellent reputation over the years. Business is generated via word of mouth and a high level of repeat trade is enjoyed. Daily boarding is available in addition to longer stays.
Charges are currently £8.50, £9 and £9.50 for small, medium and large dogs respectively. Opening hours are 10.30 am – 12 noon and 4.30 pm – 6.00 pm although appointments can be made outwith these times. Financial documentation will be provided to interested parties after viewing. The current turnover is in the region of £41,000 per annum.
RATES
Reference to the Assessor’s website has shown that the subjects are entered in the current Valuation Roll at Rateable Value £1,300.
HOME REPORT
A copy of the home report in respect of the residential element is available upon request.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE (EPC)
A copy of the Energy Performance Certificate in respect of the kennels is available upon request, however, the rating is D.
PRICE
Offers around £450,000 are sought for the property, goodwill, fixtures and fittings. CCTV is installed covering the grounds/kennels and will be included within the sale.
ENTRY
Early entry can be afforded on conclusion of Legalities.
OFFERS
All offers should be submitted in Scottish legal terms to DM Hall.
Specification
• Attractive 3 bed farmhouse set in grounds extending to 0.78 acres or thereby
• Modern purpose built kennels licensed for 30 dogs
• Scenic rural surroundings close to Edinburgh
• For sale due to retirement
• Kennels - Energy Performance Rating Band D
• Offers Around £450,000