West Blackbyre Farm

• A compact, attractive livestock unit with an accessible East Ayrshire location.
• For sale as a whole of in two lots.
• Farmhouse (five bedrooms, three public rooms).
• A range of useful modern and traditional farm buildings.
• Versatile blocks of farmland comprising predominantly Grade 5 silage and grazing round.
• Lot 1: Farmhouse, buildings and 80.49 acres of land.
• Lot 2: 88.09 acres of land.

West Blackbyre is located close to the small rural village of Waterside, approximately 5 miles north of Galston. The village lies on the Craufurdland water which meanders through the north of the farm and historically provided employment to the area when it powered a local carding mill. An OS map of 1856 shows that whin stone and sandstone quarries were located downstream of the mill. Despite its rural location, Waterside is a popular base for commuters to Glasgow and offers access to the city centre via the M77. Nearby Galston offers a variety of local amenities including a doctor’s surgery, chemist, supermarket and both primary and secondary schooling. Private schooling is available at Belmont House, Hutchesons’ in Glasgow and Wellington in Ayr. A wider range of high street shops are available in Kilmarnock (6 miles) and Silverburn Shopping Centre, with over 100 shops, restaurants and cinema is just 13 miles away. The farm is situated in an area suited to dairy, beef and other mixed farming enterprises and is well served by the agricultural supply industry with Ayr Market 20 miles to the south.West Blackbyre presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a compact farming unit in rural East Ayrshire. The farm comprises a versatile livestock unit, equipped with a spacious attractive five bed farmhouse, a range of modern and traditional farm buildings and farmland which extends to approximately 68.22 Ha (168.58 Ac) in total including roads, yards and buildings. West Blackbyre has been in the seller’s ownership for a number of years and the current farming enterprise is centred around sheep with the land in a grassland rotation providing feed and forage for the farm business.METHOD OF SALEThe sale of West Blackbyre Farm offers purchasers an opportunity to acquire the farm either as a whole or in two lots:Lot 1: West Blackbyre Farmhouse, farm buildings and 30.95 Ha (76.48 Ac) of landLot 2: 35.65 Ha (88.09 Ac) of landPlease note that Lot 1 will not be sold prior to Lot 2.LOT 1West Blackbyre FarmhouseWest Blackbyre Farmhouse is of traditional stone construction with a harled and painted white finish set under a pitched slate roof. The substantial farmhouse comprises adaptable accommodation with the welcoming porch/sunroom giving access to the hall. The living room has a wood burning stove set in an attractive white surround and two arched wall alcoves. There is a superb open plan sitting room with wood burning stove opening to the dining kitchen with modern units, central island and AGA. From the kitchen there is a storage room, utility room and shower room. There is one ground floor bedroom with en suite shower room and completing the downstairs is a cloakroom/w.c. Stairs from the hall rise to three generously proportioned bedrooms and a stunning bathroom with claw-foot bath and separate shower cubicle. A second staircase off the kitchen gives access to one bedroom and an open seating area and office.Farm BuildingsSituated to either side of the farmhouse, the traditional range is constructed of harled stone under pitched corrugated and slate roofs with concrete floors comprising:• Former byre (13.62m x 4.85m)• Workshop (5.41m x 2.52m)• Store (5.61m x 10.58m)• Detached former garage/log storeModern RangeCattle Court (23.86m x 15.06m) - a four bay steel portal frame construction under a corrugated metal roof with brick walls and a combination of slats and concrete floor. Central feed passage and part self-locking yokes on feed barriers.Hayshed (24.63m x 6.92m) - a traditional six bay of steel portal frame construction, tin cladding set under a fibre cement roof with concrete floor.Lean-to Cattle Court (17.31m x 5.73m) of steel portal frame construction with corrugated roof, earth floor and metal feed barrier.Silage Clamp (27.5m x 5.89m) - brick and concrete panel walls with asphalt floor and effluent tank with capacity for 5,000 gallons.Redundant Slurry Store – ‘Howard Harvestore’ - Three ring store with capacity for 130,000 gallons.The LandThe land contained within Lot 1 extends to approximately 30.95 Ha (76.48 Ac) and is mostly of a ploughable nature but is currently down to grass and is used for sheep grazing and fodder production. The land is contained within one block, split across 9 field parcels, with an area of glen along the Craufurdland water. The land has been classified as predominantly Grade 4 with sections of Grade 5(1) and Grade 5(3) by the James Hutton Institute. The fields are well laid out and of a generous size, easily accommodating modern machinery, and benefit from access either internal tracks or directly from the farm steading. The land rises from 148m above sea level at its lowest point to 172m at its highest point.LOT 2The land at Lot 2 extends to approximately 35.65 Ha (88.09 Ac). The land is contained within one block, split into 7 field parcels and is situated to the east of Lot 1. The land has been classified as predominantly Grade 4 with sections of Grade 5(1) and Grade 5(3) by the James Hutton Institute. The farmland predominantly is ploughable but is currently down to grass and used for sheep grazing and fodder production. There is an area of glen along the Craufurdland water and the land rises from 168m above sea level at its lowest point to 202m at its highest point.NITRATE VULNERABLE ZONE (NVZ)West Blackbyre Farm is not included within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.IACS / BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME (BPS) 2025All the farmland is registered for IACS purposes. Any payments relating to the 2025 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 the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) for the remainder of the scheme year. The Seller may enter discussions with the Purchaser to transfer the right to receive Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) Entitlements in addition to the heritable property by separate negotiation. Further details are available from the Selling Agents.SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT RURAL PAYMENTS AND INSPECTIONS DIRECTORATERussell House, King Street, Ayr, KA8 OBE. T: 0300 244 6300 E: SGRPID.ayr@gov.scotLESS-FAVOURED AREA SUPPORT SCHEME (LFASS)All the land has been designated as being within a Less-Favoured Area.SOLAR PANELSThere are solar panels on the roof of the adjoining outbuilding. Further information available from the selling agents.HISTORIC SCOTLANDFrom examining information available on the Historic Environment Scotland website, we are not aware of any scheduled monuments.LOCAL AUTHORITYEast Ayrshire Council, Council Headquarters, London Road, Kilmarnock, KA3 7BUMINERALSThe mineral rights are included in the sale as so far as they are owned by the seller.TIMBERAll fallen and standing timber is included in the sale as so far as it is owned by the seller.SPORTING RIGHTSIn so far as these rights form part of the property title they are included within the sale.FIXTURES AND FITTINGSAll fixture and fittings within the property are included in the sale price. No other items are included unless mentioned in the sales particulars.INGOING VALUATIONThe purchaser(s) of West Blackbyre Farm shall, in addition to the purchase price, be obliged to take over and pay for at a valuation to be agreed by a mutually appointed valuer(s) with respect 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.DEPOSITA deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid within seven days of completion of Missives. Deposit will be non-refundable in the event of the purchaser failing to complete for reasons not attributable to the Seller or their Agents.DIRECTIONSFrom Ayr take the A77 towards Glasgow. Take the Galston exit onto the old A77 Glasgow Road. Turn right onto the A719. On reaching Waterside turn left (sign for Hareshaw Hall) and follow the farm road to West Blackbyre.POST CODEKA3 6JHWHAT3WORDSTo find this property location to within 3 metres, download and use What3Words and enter the following 3 words: ///decking.banks.developsSOLICITORSLockharts Law, 12 Beresford Terrace, Ayr KA7 2EGVIEWINGStrictly by appointment with the Selling Agents.POSSESSION AND ENTRYVacant possession and entry will be given on completion or such mutual time to be agreed by the seller and the purchaser(s).