Nether Barr Farm- Lot 2

Barr, Girvan, South Ayrshire, KA26 9TY

Offers Over £900,000

225.82 acres

  • FOR SALE AS A WHOLE OR IN TWO LOTS
  • Lot 2: About 225.82 Ac (91.39 Ha).
  • Young Sitka Spruce plantation (58.51 Ac)
  • Potential for afforestation.

Lot 2: 91.39 Ha (225.82 Ac)The land within lot 2 extends to about 225.65 Ac (91.32 Ha) and is situated east of thefarm steading and can be accessed directly from Glenginnet Road. The land is graded bythe James Hutton Institute as a mixture of Grade 4(1) and 4(2) and is currently utilised for livestock grazing and silage. The land rises from approximately 120m to 227m above sea level and is serviced by natural water sources. Field 21 (approximately 58.51 Ac (23.68 Ha)) was planted in 2015 with predominantly a Sitka spruce crop with smaller areas of Norway spruce and native broadleaves. Grant payments in relation to this planting scheme have come to an end.IMPORTANT NOTEIt should be noted that we have not had sight of the title plan for Nether Barr Farm. As such, the boundaries have been drawn to the best of our knowledge but may be subject to change. We reserve the right to amend the sale plan during the marketing process. Those who have noted interest will be made aware.IACSAll the farmland is registered for IACS purposes and the farm location code is 69/194/0044.BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME (BPS) 2022The Basic Payment Entitlements are included within the sale; 89.46 Ha of Region 1 entitlements are held.Any payments relating to the 2022 scheme year will be retained by the Seller. 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 theBasic Payment Scheme (BPS) 2022 for the remainder of the scheme year.LESS-FAVOURED AREA SUPPORT SCHEME (LFASS)All of the land has been designated as being within a Less-Favoured Area.SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT RURAL PAYMENTS AND INSPECTIONS DIRECTORATEScottish Government Agriculture and Rural Economy, Russell House, King Street, Ayr, KA8 OBE. Tel: 0300 244 6300LOCAL AUTHORITYSouth Ayrshire Council, County Buildings, Wellington Square, Ayr, KA7 1DR.SOLICITORSSmith & Valentine, 34 Dalrymple Street, Girvan, KA26 9AEMINERAL RIGHTSThe mineral rights are included in the sale insofar as they are owned by the Seller.TIMBERAll fallen and standing timber is included in the sale insofar as it is owned.SPORTING RIGHTSIn so far as these rights form part of the property title they are included within the sale. There is a ½ mile of single bank salmon fishing on the River Stinchar (a small stretch being double banked).INGOING VALUATIONThe purchaser(s) of Nether Barr Farm shall, in addition to the purchase price, be obligedto take over and pay for at a valuation to be agreed by a mutually appointed valuer(s) withrespect 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 feed stuffs, 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 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.