Taiglim Farm Lot 2

• A modern and adaptable beef unit located in an accessible location.
• Cumnock 3 miles Ayr 17 miles Glasgow 40 miles.
• FOR SALE AS A WHOLE OR IN 2 LOTS.
• Lot 2: Land at Taiglim Farm About 59.33 Ha (146.61 Ac).

Taiglim Farm is located within an accessible part of East Ayrshire, near to the settlement of Cumnock. The farm is situated in an area suited to both beef and other mixed farming enterprises and is well placed for access to Cumnock (3 miles), Ayr (17 miles) and Glasgow (about 40 miles). The farm is located directly off Glaisnock Road which runs south from the A77.Cumnock offers a wide range of facilities including primary schooling, supported learning centre and secondary schooling, medical practice and local shops. The refurbished New Cumnock outdoor swimming pool (The Tamar Manoukian Pool) is open for the community to enjoy. There are excellent transport links in the area with a regular train service to Glasgow from New Cumnock and Ayr, Prestwick Airport is about 22 miles away with regular scheduled flights and Glasgow International Airport is approximately 40 miles. The New Cumnock Access Network Paths has developed some interesting local walks in the area including the Knockshinnoch Lagoons which goes round a 130 Ha Scottish Wildlife Trust reserve, Burns Cairn and Glen Afton.Ayrshire is renowned for its many golf courses including the world famous facilities at Royal Troon. There are excellent yachting facilities at the marinas at Troon, Ardrossan, Largs and Inverkip. This rural area is well served by the agricultural supply industry and the farm is about 16 miles from Ayr Market and just over an hour and a quarter’s drive from the livestock market at Stirling. Auchinleck Estate is nearby and there is a popular coffee and gift shop (Boswell’s Coach House) within the estate grounds along with enjoyable riverside walks. Auchinleck Mansion House, was built by Lord Auchinleck, James Boswell in the late 1700s. Dumfries House Estate (about 3 miles) also close by is arguably one of Britain’s most beautiful stately homes with an outstanding collection of 18th century furniture, beautiful walled garden and coffee house.DESCRIPTIONTaiglim Farm is currently run as a beef unit which extends in total to circa 129.98 Ha (321.19 Ac) with a predominantly modern steading all kept and maintained to a high standard. The farm is currently running around 90 suckler cows mainly consisting of Limousine cross’ sired by Charolais bulls. The farm would be adaptable for other farming enterprises.METHOD OF SALEThe sale of Taiglim Farm offers purchasers an opportunity to acquire the farm either as a whole or in two lots.Lot 1: (Under Offer)Taiglim farmhouse, farm buildings and land extending to 70.65 Ha (174.58 Ac)Lot 2:Land and forestry at Taiglim extending to 59.33 Ha (146.61 Ac)LOT 2: Land and Forestry at TaiglimThe land at Lot 2 extends to approximately 59.33 Ha (146.61 Ac) in total and is situated in a ring-fenced block to the southwest of the main farm holding. The land in Lot 2 has been classified as a mix of 4(2), 5(2), 5(3) and 6(3) by the James Hutton Soil Classification Map. The land at Lot 2 rises from 232m above sea level at its lowest point to 295m at its highest point. The land can be accessed directly from Boig Road. A proportion of Fields 1 and 2 were planted with conifers through the use of woodland creation planting scheme grant by Scottish Woodlands in 2018. The planted area extends to 57.55 Ac (23.29 Ha) in total. There will be ongoing maintenance obligations for the new purchaser and further information on this is available from the selling agent. Lot 2 can be accessed via the Boig to Skares Road.