3 Barraston Holdings Lot 1

• 2/3 bedroom bungalow.
• Useful range of traditional agricultural buildings
• 2.23 Ha (5.51 Acres) permanent pasture
• Grade 3(2) Grassland
• Well placed small holding close to Glasgow City amenities
• Excellent opportunity for a change of lifestyle
• FOR SALE AS A WHOLE OR IN TWO LOTS

Situation3 Barraston Holdings is located in an accessible rural location, within close proximity to the village of Torrance, only 8.7 miles from Glasgow City Centre. The property lies only 1.6 miles northwest of the village of Torrance which benefits from nursery and primary schooling facilities within the village with secondary schooling facilities available in nearby Bearsden and Kirkintilloch.3 Barraston Holdings is situated in a peaceful accessible rural area just off Tower Road near Balmore, enjoying an attractive semi-rural setting characterised by open countryside, farmland, and a small cluster of neighbouring residential holdings.Torrance village itself provides local amenities including shops, cafés, and primary schooling, while the larger centres of Bishopbriggs and Milngavie are a short drive, offering supermarkets, leisure facilities, and rail connections for commuting. There are a selection of shops and some boutiques selling arts and crafts and a small popular bakery. There are 3 pubs/restaurants, one of which is the popular Torrance Inn for its good food and live music. There are a couple of wellbeing clinics for relaxation and massage treatments as well as dental practice, chiropodist, local pharmacy, hairdresser, beauty salon and mechanics car garage. Torrance also has sports facilities such as the bowling club and tennis courts and has many walking routes around the village including the Torrance Marsh and Nature Reserve.Torrance is also in close proximity to the Campsie Fells which are the range of hills to the north that stretch from Denny Muir to Dumgoyne and overlook Strathkelvin. Local bus links and the wider road network offer convenient access to Glasgow and surrounding towns. Nearby is the Easterton Farm Park which is a riding school and Mugdock Country Park, a 270 acre park and woodland containing a large network of paths and the historical sites of Mugdock Castle, Craigend Castle and WWII Gunsites. There is also a visitor centre, gift shop, cafés and garden centre within the park.The property is conveniently placed for a range of well-regarded schools. The nearest primary schooling facilities are Torrance and Baldernock Primary Schools. For secondary education, Douglas Academy in Milngavie is another highly respected option as well as the highly regarded Boclair Academy.Despite its rural feel, the area benefits from excellent digital connectivity, ideal for home working or modern family living. Road links provide convenient access to Glasgow and surrounding towns, while the natural landscape creates a quiet and scenic environment, perfect for those seeking countryside living without sacrificing accessibility. Milngavie train station is only a twenty-minute drive from Barraston Holdings which provides excellent transport links to Glasgow city centre and the surrounding areas.The city of Glasgow is only 8.7 miles south of Barraston Holdings and offers everything you would expect from a bustling city. There are the world-renowned arts facilities, museums, entertainment, leisure and concert venues and several retail and business facilities in and around the city centre. Glasow offers a substantial range of educational facilities from nursery age right through to college and universities as well as a selection of private schooling establishments which are all renowned for their high standards in education provisions. Glasgow Airport provides regular flights within the UK, across Europe and worldwide.Method Of SaleFor sale as a whole or in 2 lots.Description3 Barraston Holdings extends to 7.31 Ha (18.06 Acres) or thereby and comprises a 2/3 bed bungalow, compact traditional steading and permanent grassland extending to 7.09 Ha (17.52 Acres). The holding has previously been utilised for sheep grazing.Lot 1: 3 Barraston Farmhouse, buildings and land extending to 2.23 Ha (5.51 Acres).Farmhouse3 Barraston Holdings Farmhouse is a traditional stone-built farmhouse under a pitched tiled roof. The property is equipped with uPVC double glazed windows throughout and is serviced by mains electricity mains water, a private septic tank and Calor Tanked Gas (LPG) central heating.The farmhouse is in need of complete renovation to bring the property back up to a modern living standard throughout.The garden lies to the west of the property and comprises a compact lawned area.Farm BuildingsThere is a compact range of traditional farm buildings which lie to the West of the property.The farm buildings comprise:General Purpose Store 1 (6.04m x 3.64m) of timber construction under a fibre cement roof with brick walls and a concrete floor.General Purpose Store 2 (5.9m x 5.89m) of timber construction under a fibre cement roof with brick walls and a concrete floor.Old Stable (10.57m x 5.19m) of pole construction under a fibre cement roof with brick walls and a concrete floor.Workshop (6.59m x 8.1m) of steel portal frame construction under a fibre cement roof with corrugated tin walls and a concrete floor.Store 3 (6m x 12.06m) of brick construction under a fibre cement roof with a concrete floor.General Purpose Shed (5.32m x 9.4m) of timber construction with a corrugated tin roof, corrugated tin cladding and an earth floor.There is a further number of small farm buildings which are currently in a derelict condition.The LandThe land within Lot 1 extends to 2.23 Ha (5.51 Acres) or grazing land. The land sits directly to the east of the farmhouse and steading and can be accessed from the track to the south of the steading. The land has been classified as Grade 3(2) by the James Hutton Institute. The land within this lot sits between 70m and 83 m above sea level with the property rising to the north. The land is a good practical size for the holding and is bound by a stock proof fence. All of the land is made up of Brown Earth soils throughout, these are typically well- drained, fertile mineral soils, with some areas of gley soils.IACSAll the farmland is registered for IACS purposes and the farm code is 826/0063.Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ)The land at 3 Barraston Holdings is not included within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) 2025The land is registered for BPS support, all being Region 1, however the vendor does not hold any BPS entitlements, and any purchaser would need to acquire their own entitlements.Less-Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS)All of the land has been designated as being within a Disadvantaged Less-Favoured Area.Historic ScotlandNo parts of the property are subject to any historical or scheduled monuments.Development ClawbackLot 1 will be sold subject to a clawback clause, whereby 25% of any increase in value of the property from the subsequent grant and implementation of planning permission for any additional residential dwellings will be due to be paid to the seller. The term of this clause would be 25 years from the date of completion. There will be a standard security registered against the title with regard to the clawback agreement in favour of the Seller.DirectionsFrom Torrance head southwest on Main Street/B802 towards Balmore Road, at the roundabout turn right onto Balmore Road and continue for 0.4 miles. Take the first right onto Tower Road, continue along Tower Road for roughly 770m until you come to a Y junction, follow the road to the right staying on Tower Road. Carry on along Tower Road for 780m then take the 1st right on to a private road and 3 Barraston Holdings will be straight ahead.From Milngavie take the A807 Auchenhowie Road, continue for 1.3 miles, at the Allander Toll roundabout take the first exit towards Kirkintilloch. Continue on the A807 Balmore Road for 2.5 miles. Just before the village of Torrance turn left onto Tower Road, continue for along Tower Road for roughly 770m until you come to a Y junction, follow the road to the right staying on Tower Road. Carry on along Tower Road for 780m then take the 1st right on to a private road and 3 Barraston Holdings will be straight ahead.What3Words: hops.hedge.radar Postcode: G64 4DPViewingStrictly by appointment with the Selling Agents.