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GILK ER SCLEUGH M A I NS FA R M & WOODFIELD HOUSE

ABINGTON • SOUTH LANARKSHIRE

G I L K E R S C L E U G H M A I N S FA R M & W O O D F I E L D H O U S EA

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G I L K E R S C L E U G H M A I N S FA R M & W O O D F I E L D H O U S E

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GILK ER SCLEUGH M A I N S FA R M & WOODFIELD HOUSE

ABINGTON • BIGGAR • SOUTH LANARKSHIRE • ML12 6SQAbington Services 2½ miles, Glasgow 41 miles, Edinburgh 44 miles, Carlisle 60 miles

An attractive stock farm and equestrian property with excellent buildings and great communication links.

Lot 1: Gilkerscleugh Mains Farm (About 215.45 Acres)• Traditional refurbished farmhouse with 4 reception rooms, 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms

• Excellent yard with a range of traditional and modern farm buildings including cattle courts, sheep shed, workshop and stores• Stables with 5 stalls and tack room

• In-hand farming operation with sheep flock of 400 head• Land including 212 acres pasture and 2 acres woodland

Lot 2: Woodfield House and Stables (About 8.39 Acres)• Modern family home with 1 reception room, 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (2 ensuite).

• Integral garage, decking area and front garden.• Twin general purpose sheds including an upstairs gym with workshop

• Modern stables with 3 stalls and kennels• Outdoor ménage, horse shelter, paddock and woodland

Lot 3: Gilkerscleugh paddock (About 4.29 Acres)• A block of useful grazing

For sale as a whole or in 3 lots

About 228.13 Acres (92.32 Ha)


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SituationGilkerscleugh Mains and Woodfield House are nestled in the rolling hills of South Lanarkshire overlooking the Duneaton water. The area is renowned for its livestock and dairy farming, with the most productive land next to the river.

The attractive village of Abington is about 3½ miles to the east and has local amenities including a village shop, bank and primary school, together with the renowned Abington services next to the motorway. Crawfordjohn village (2 miles away) has a renowned pub. Slightly further afield are the towns of Biggar (14 miles) and Moffat (23 miles) each providing a wider range of professional services as well as supermarkets, sporting facilities and secondary schooling. Glasgow city centre can be reached within 45 minutes and offers a selection of private schools, together with the airport (47 miles).

Gilkerscleugh Mains and Woodfield House have a rural but very accessible location with the M74 motorway only 2.5 miles away, providing swift links to Glasgow and Carlisle (60 miles) and the A702 providing access to Edinburgh (44 miles).

The surrounding countryside of the Southern Uplands has a variety of recreational activities including hill walking, mountain biking, shooting and horse riding. Golf courses in the area include Biggar, Moffat and Lanark.

There are livestock markets at Lanark, Stirling, Longtown and Carlisle.


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DescriptionGilkerscleugh Mains Farm is a productive livestock farm and Woodfield House is an equestrian property extending to about 228 acres in total. It is situated in a peaceful setting overlooking the Duneaton water, yet only 2.5 miles from the M74 motorway and Abington services.

Gilkerscleugh Mains includes an attractive traditional farmhouse with 4 reception rooms and 6 bedrooms which is currently used as a holiday let. The farm includes an excellent range of farm buildings together with stables. The land holding rises from the Duneaton water from 240 metres (787 feet) above sea level at the northern boundary, to 310 metres (1017 feet) at the southern boundary. The majority of the pasture is suitable for silage production.

Adjoining the farm, Woodfield House comprises of a 5 bedroom modern family home together with excellent modern outbuildings, stables, ménage, woodland and paddock, extending to 8.39 acres in total.

The total land holding consists of 220.60 acres pasture, 5.05 acres woodland and 2.48 acres roads/buildings/miscellaneous ground. It is available for sale in 3 lots or as a whole as follows:


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Lot 1: Gilkerscleugh Mains Farm (About 215.45 Acres)

FarmhouseAccessed off a minor country road, the traditional farmhouse is situated in an elevated position with views overlooking the surrounding farmland and the Duneaton water. The accommodation is perfect for contemporary family living and is laid out over two storeys as follows:

Ground Floor: entrance porch, sitting room, snug, living room, dining room (with wood burning stove), dining kitchen, utility room, office and W.C.

First Floor: landing, master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and dressing room, 5 further bedrooms (2 ensuite) and a family bathroom.

The farmhouse is double glazed throughout and has been used as a holiday let in recent times providing a useful income.

There is a large enclosed garden laid to lawn and a gravelled parking area to the front.


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Ground Floor First Floor

Gilkerscleugh Mains Farmhouse Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area

305.55 m sq (3288 sq ft) This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon

as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars.


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Farm BuildingsAdjacent to the farmhouse, there is a concrete yard with an excellent range of traditional and modern farm buildings (see sale plan) as follows:

A: Former Byre - Stone and slate construction with earth floor (13m x 5m). Used as a store together with a separate workshop.

B: Stables – Block walls, concrete floor and corrugated roof (22m x 8m). Includes 5 stables and a tack room.

C: GP Shed – Steel portal frame, 5 bays with block walls, yorkshire boarding and corrugated roof (27.2m x 8.7m).

D: Dutch Barn – Former silo, 7-bays, concrete floor, concrete panel walls and corrugated roof (32m x 5.7m).

E: Cattle Court – Steel portal frame, 6 bays, concrete floor and corrugated roof (27m x 12.28m).

F: 8 bay lean-to feed passage and court (42m x 6m).

G: General store: Box clad profile (15m x 8.9m).

H: Sheep Shed – Steel portal frame, 11 bays, earth floor, part block walls and corrugated roof (50m x 8.7m).

I: Workshop – Box clad profile, 5 bays with concrete floor with inspection pit and twin roller doors (22m x 10m).

J: Indoor silo – 6 bays, reinforced concrete panel walls, concrete floor and corrugated roof (28m x 10m).

Mapping DepartmentKnight Frank LLPRamsbury House, 22 High StreetHungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0NF

(t) 01488 688508(e) [email protected]

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LandThe farmland is accessed either off the main road or via a private track which runs alongside the river. The farmland consists of 212.44 acres pasture, 2.34 acres woodland, and 0.67 acres roads/buildings/miscellaneous.

Each of the fields have stock proof and electric fencing and the majority of them have access to either a private or natural water supply.

There are a couple of blocks of woodland which provide amenity for wildlife and shelter for livestock.

SportingWhilst there is no formal sport on the farm itself, there is potential for wildfowling alongside the river and roe deer stalking by the woodland.

Farming SystemGilkerscleugh Mains is farmed in-hand under the farm code 83/522/0041. The current farming system is based upon a closed flock of cross mules. Typically 80-90 acres are cut for silage and haylage each year. The mule lambs and everything else is sold as store. There is also a herd of circa 70 suckler cows.


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Lot 2: Woodfield House and Stables (About 8.39 Acres)

FarmhouseAdjoining the farm, Woodfield Farmhouse is approached via a private tree-lined driveway and terminated in a tarmac yard to the rear. Constructed in 1995 Woodfield House is a modern family home with features including the dining kitchen with Aga and wood burning stove. The sitting room has doors leading out to the front decking area. The accommodation is as follows:

Entrance hall, dining kitchen (with aga and wood burning stove), sitting room (doors leading out to decking area), W.C, utility room, master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and dressing room, 5 further bedrooms (1 ensuite) and family bathroom.

There is an integral garage, front garden laid to lawn and a timber decking area.


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Woodfield House Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area

273.90 m sq (2948 sq ft)This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon

as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars.


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OutbuildingsWithin the yard, Woodfield has a range of modern outbuildings as follows:

• GP Shed: 4 bays, box clad profile, insulated, concrete floor and roller door (18m x 9m).

• GP Shed: 4 bays, box clad profile, insulated, concrete floor and roller door (18m x 9m). There is a separate workshop area downstairs and stairs lead up to a mezzanine level which is used a gym (4.7m x 3.8m).

• Stables: Including 3 stables and kennels (14m x 4m).

There is also a horse shelter within one of the paddocks.


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LandThe land holding at Woodfield extends to 8.39 acres in total. There is a single paddock extending to 3.85 acres together with 2.71 acres of woodland. There is also an outdoor menage.


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Lot 3: Gilkerscleugh Paddock (About 4.29 Acres)With direct access from Woodfield House or the farm, this is a paddock of grazing extending to about 4.29 acres.


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General

Residential Schedule Property Occupancy Services Council Tax/Rating EPC Rating

Gilkerscleugh Mains farmhouse Holiday Let Oil-fired central heating, private water supply (UV filtered) and private drainage E D

Woodfield House Vacant Oil-fired central heating, oil-fired aga, private water supply (UV filtered) and private drainage E D

DirectionsFrom Glasgow travel south on the M74 for about 37 miles. Come off at junction 13 signposted for Abington services. At the first roundabout, follow the signs for Douglas onto the B7078. At the second roundabout, continue onto the B7078. After less than a mile, turn right onto the Craighead road signposted for Crawfordjohn. After about 2 miles the entrance to Woodfield House is on your right and a short distance after the entrance to Gilkerscleugh Mains is on your left.

Listings / Environmental DesignationsThere are no environmental designations or listings.

Agri-environmental Schemes• All of the land is registered by the Agricultural, Food and

Rural Committee in Rural Payments and Inspections Directorate (AFRC-RPID) under the code 83/522/0041

• The Farm whole estate currently holds 89.17 units of Region 1 Entitlements.

• The Farm also claims additional support payments through the Less Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS).

• The Basic Payment applicable to each lot will be included in the purchase price and will be transferred to the purchaser(s) on a pro rata basis.

• The 2019 payment will be retained by the vendors.

Solicitors Smail & Ewart Solicitors, 79 High Street, Biggar, Lanarkshire ML12 6DE Tel: 01899 220058 Email: [email protected]

Local Authority AFRC South Lanarkshire Council Cadzow CourtAlmada Street 3 Wellhall RoadHamilton Hamilton ML3 0AA ML3 9BGTel: 0303 123 1015 Tel: 0300 244 3665

EntryEntry is available by arrangement with the seller.

Sporting RightsThe sporting rights are in-hand.

Timber and MineralsAll standing and fallen timber and the mineral rights are included in the sale insofar as they are owned.

Household ContentsThe fitted carpets and curtains are included in the sale of Gilkerscleugh Mains Farmhouse and Woodfield House.

Additional items of furniture within Gilkerscleugh Mains farmhouse may be available for sale at a separate and additional price.

Ingoing ValuationThere will be an ingoing valuation for the purchaser to take over the silage and haylage at valuation.

In addition, the sheep stock will be available to purchase at a separate and additional price. The value will be agreed by a mutually appointed Auctioneer.

Machinery and EquipmentA selection of machinery and equipment may be made available to purchaser at a separate and additional price.

Anti-Money LaunderingAll offers to purchase the property (regardless of whether the offer is on a cash basis or subject to loan funding) must be accompanied with evidence of Source of Funds. This can be in the form of a bank statement showing the purchase price, a financial reference from a bank / funding source, or confirmation from a solicitor that the purchaser has sufficient funds to complete the purchase.

In addition, the purchaser must supply certified copies of his/ her passport and confirmation of residence in terms


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Fixtures and fittings: A list of the fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and other items fixed to the property which are included in the sale (or may be available by separate negotiation) will be provided by the Seller’s Solicitors.

Important Notice 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (”information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s)or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Particulars dated August 2019. Photographs dated July 2019. Knight Frank is the trading name of Knight Frank LLP. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is at 55 Baker Street, London W1U 8AN where you may look at a list of members’ names. If we use the term ‘partner’ when referring to one of our representatives, that person will either be a member, employee, worker or consultant of Knight Frank LLP and not a partner in a partnership. If you do not want us to contact you further about our services then please contact us by either calling 020 3544 0692, email to [email protected] or post to our UK Residential Marketing Manager at our registered office (above) providing your name and address.

Knight Frank Edinburgh 80 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 4NFknightfrank.co.uk Connecting people & property, perfectly.

Tom Stewart-Moore0131 222 9600 [email protected]

Please contact.

acceptable under anti money laundering (AML) legislation. These documents will be required for all individuals who will appear on the title once the transaction is complete.

Health and SafetyGiven the hazards of a farm, we ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspections, for your own personal safety.

ViewingStrictly by appointment with the Selling Agents Knight Frank (tel 0131 222 9600).

OffersOffers should be submitted in Scottish legal form to the selling agents. Prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest in writing with the selling agents following inspection.

Overseas Purchaser(s)Any offer(s) by a purchaser who is resident outwith the United Kingdom must be accompanied by a guarantee from a bank that is acceptable to the seller.

Closing dateA closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are urged to note their interest formally to the selling agents. The seller reserves the right to conclude a bargain for the sale of any portions of the subjects of sale ahead of a notified closing date and will not be obliged to accept the highest or any offer for any part of the subjects of sale.

Conditions of Sale1. Title The subjects are sold under the conditions in the Title

Deeds, rights of way (if any), servitude and water rights affecting the same, whether shown in the Title Deeds or not. They will be sold as possessed by the Seller and no warranty is given.

2. Deposit On conclusion of missives a deposit of 10 per cent of the

purchase price will be paid with the balance due at the date of entry. This deposit will be non-returnable in the event of a purchaser failing to complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the Sellers or their agents.

Acreage ScheduleLot No Field No Pasture Woods Other Total

1 1 16.73 16.73 2 17.07 17.07 3 10.7 0.37 11.07 4 3.84 3.84 5 6.94 6.94 6 13.44 13.44 7 8.8 0.02 8.82 8 9.83 9.83 9 18.21 0.1 18.31 12* 5.99 5.99 13 27.06 0.49 27.55 14 19.15 19.15 15 13.39 13.39 16 8.3 0.82 9.12 17 12.5 12.5 18 10.06 0.66 10.72 19 10.43 10.43 Misc 0.55 0.55 Sub-total 212.44 2.34 0.67 215.452 10 3.85 3.85 11 0.2 0.2 Misc 2.71 1.81 4.52 Sub-total 3.87 2.71 1.81 8.393 12* 4.29 4.29

Whole Total 220.60 5.05 2.48 228.13


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Mapping DepartmentKnight Frank LLPRamsbury House, 22 High StreetHungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0NF

(t) 01488 688508(e) [email protected]

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This Plan is published for guidance only, and although it is believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed, nor is it intended to form part of any contract. ©Crown copyright and database rights 2019. Licence No. 100021721

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1 1 16.73 16.73 2 17.07 17.07 3 10.7 0.37 11.07 4 3.84 3.84 5 6.94 6.94 6 13.44 13.44 7 8.8 0.02 8.82 8 9.83 9.83 9 18.21 0.1 18.31 12* 5.99 5.99 13 27.06 0.49 27.55 14 19.15 19.15 15 13.39 13.39 16 8.3 0.82 9.12 17 12.5 12.5 18 10.06 0.66 10.72 19 10.43 10.43 Misc 0.55 0.55 Sub-total 212.44 2.34 0.67 215.452 10 3.85 3.85 11 0.2 0.2 Misc 2.71 1.81 4.52 Sub-total 3.87 2.71 1.81 8.393 12* 4.29 4.29

Whole Total 220.60 5.05 2.48 228.13

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