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Balbedie Farm Kinglassie, Fife, KY5 0UE
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Balbedie FarmKinglassie, Fife, KY5 0UE
Lot 1
Property Summary
Balbedie Farm, Kinglassie, Fife KY5 0UE
Wonderful opportunity to purchase a mixed farm including productive fenland in the Kingdom of Fife, within easy commuting distance to Perth, Edinburgh and Dundee.
n 6 miles Glenrothesn 7.5 miles Kinrossn 24 miles Perthn 28 miles Edinburghn 29 miles Dundee
For Sale by private treaty as a whole or in 3 lots.
Lot 1 - 33.58 hectares (82.98 acres) of grade 3(2) land, 4 bedroom farmhouse, 2 bedroom cottage and a range of traditional and modern farm buildings.
Lot 2 – 12.82 hectares (31.67 acres) of grade 3(2) land with access from the public road.
Lot 3 – 35.26 hectares (87.12 acres) of grade 3(1) land. Fenland with irrigation.
In all about 81.66 hectares (201.77 acres)
Vendors Solicitor:
Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP1 Exchange CrescentConference SquareEdinburghEH3 8ULUnited KingdomT: +44 (0)131 228 9900F: +44 (0)131 228 1222
Enquiries To:Andrew Wood / Rebecca Boswell
5 Atholl Place, Perth, PH1 5NE
T: 01738 630666 F: 01738 627264
e: [email protected] [email protected]
bidwells.co.uk
Lot 3
Lot 2
SituationBalbedie is located to the eastern end of Loch Leven, about two miles north-west of the village of Kinglassie and 10 miles north-west of the regional centre of Kirkcaldy. From Junction 5 on the M90 the motorway leads south to Edinburgh and the Central Belt. Edinburgh Airport is within 45 minutes while Lochgelly railway station is just 4 miles away providing regular local services to Edinburgh. Kirkcaldy station also provides direct access to inter-city services to Edinburgh and London.
Balbedie is well placed to access many parts of Scotland and provides an attractive place to live and work. The surrounding area, which is rich in history, has many villages and towns which provide access to shops, supermarkets etc. as well as cinemas, hotels and restaurants. Kinross is 7.5 miles, Glenrothes is 6 miles, Kirkcaldy 10 miles and Perth 24 miles, while Edinburgh is 28 miles.
The area is well served for sports and other outdoor activities including golf, curling, gliding, fishing and equestrian activities.
There are a number of primary and secondary schools in the area: Kinglassie and Kinnesswood primaries and Glenrothes and Kinross secondaries. Several private schools are also within easy reach including Dollar Academy, Craigclowan, Strathallan, Kilgraston and Glenalmond amongst others.
There is a good selection of agricultural suppliers within the area of Milnathort, Kinross, Glenrothes and Kelty. The nearest livestock market is United Auctions in Stirling, which is 31 miles away.
DirectionsFrom Junction 5 on the M90, south of Kinross, take the B9097 along the south side of Loch Leven. After four miles turn left at the T-junction on to the B920 towards Leslie and Glenrothes. Balbedie Farm is the first on your left, after approximately one mile.
Lot 3
DescriptionBalbedie Farm occupies a most fertile and stunning scenic position and rises from the River Leven on its northern boundary. The rolling farmland lies to a height of approximately 106.68 metres (350 feet) above sea level and has views to the south towards Edinburgh, west over Loch Leven and north towards the Lomond Hills. The average rainfall is 1000mm and the land, which is capable of growing a wide range of crops, as well as grass, is predominantly classified as Grade 2 and Grade 3(1) by the Hutton Institute of Soil Research. The northernmost fields, approximately 85 acres, lie within the Fife Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ). It should be noted that Balbedie includes one of the only areas of fenland soils in Scotland providing exceptional cropping flexibility. The farming system in recent years has been predominantly arable with malting barley, ware potatoes and vegetables.
There is at present an area of 40 acres of turf production. Yields have averaged 2.5 tonnes per acre of malting barley and in the past a variety of vegetable crops have been grown with good yields. In addition, there is an area of the farm used for grass production which can yield good quality hay and silage. The exceptional fenland presents an opportunity for fruit and vegetable production.
Farmhouse and Farm BuildingsBalbedie Farmhouse is a traditional stone building under a slate roof with adjacent farm buildings, good access from the public road and is well located in the centre of the farm. The farmhouse sits in an elevated position with a southerly outlook over surrounding countryside. On the ground floor of the farmhouse there are four principal rooms including a large farmhouse kitchen, sitting room, lounge, dining room and an
office. On the first floor there are four bedrooms, including three double rooms and a single bedroom together with a family bathroom. The farmhouse stands in an attractive south facing garden with a timber summer house, mature trees and borders. To the west of the house there is a small paddock.
In addition to the farmhouse there is an attractive two-bedroom farm cottage with stunning views to the south, west and north. The farmhouse sits adjacent to traditional farm buildings and the farm benefits from additional modern general purpose and livestock buildings. The farmhouse, cottage and buildings sit within Lot 1.
Lot 1
Balbedie Farm CottageBalbedie Cottage is constructed of brick and render under slate roof and comprises a lounge, two double bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom with a large garden.
Balbedie Farm BuildingsReference Size Description
A 11.71 m x 16.29m Steel portal frame building with corrugated steel panels and concrete floor. From this building you can access some of the traditional buildings. It has been used for livestock and as a general store
B 20.86m x 13.06m Miracle Span building, corrugated steel panels and concrete floor with an access height of 4.23m
C 18.27m x 11.5m Steel portal frame building clad on three sides with an open frontage suitable for straw, hay or machinery storage.
D 27.27m x 17.9m Concrete (Atcost) portal frame building with predominantly Yorkshire Boarding walls. Used for general purpose storage together with cattle accommodation, with central feed passage, for approximately 35 animals per side.
In addition to the above, there is a traditional range of stone, slate and pantile buildings providing storage facilities and an opportunity to upgrade for other uses.
Cropping ScheduleThe cropping schedules for the last four years are detailed below and further historic details are available on request.
IACS Field No
Hectares Acres 2013 2014 2015 2016
Lot 1
4 2.65 6.54 PGRS PGRS PGRS PGRS
5 5.32 13.15 PGRS PGRS PGRS PGRS
7 1.72 4.25 PGRS PGRS PGRS PGRS
8 4.27 10.55 SB POTS SB SB
10 6.18 15.27 PGRS PGRS PGRS PGRS
11 3.56 8.80 Grass SB SB SB
13 4.40 10.88 PGRS PGRS PGRS PGRS
16 3.21 7.92 PGRS SB SB TGRS1
17 0.42 1.03 PGRS PGRS PGRS PGRS
Woodland 0.42 1.05
Lot 2
15 6.23 10.68 POTS SB SB/FAL SB/FAL
18 6.59 16.28 SB SB SB SB
Lot 3
1 4.32 10.65 SB SB TUR POTS
2 4.51 11.14 SB CAR SB SB
3 7.87 19.46 Turf Turf Turf Turf
6 8.79 21.71 Turf Turf Turf Turf
9 4.05 10 SB SB SB POTS
12 4.73 11.68 CAR SB POTS SB
Woodland 0.99 2.45
Totals 80.61 199.20
Legend: SB – Spring Barley; TUR – Turnips; POTS – Potatoes; CAR – Carrots; TURF – TURF; TGRS1 – 1st year Grass; PGRS – Permanent
Pasture; FAL - Fallow
General Remarks and Stipulations
Water supply and field troughs: there is a mains water meter supply servicing the field water troughs. The same supply serves the farmhouse and cottage. In the event the farm was lotted there will be a requirement for separate water metering.
Council Tax and Energy Performance Certificate Balbedie Farmhouse – Council Tax Band E EPC – G09
Balbedie Farm Cottage – Council Tax Band A EPC – F38
ServicesThe Farmhouse and cottage benefit from mains electricity and water with private drainage.
Fencing and Boundary MaintenanceLiability for maintenance of the field boundaries is per the title deeds. It should be noted that the boundary on the west side of the farm within the woodland and similarly the northern boundary at the river bank of the River Leven are both indicated with march stones.
Servitude Rights, Burdens and WayleavesThe property will be sold subject to, and with the benefit of, all
servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves or any other third party rights howsoever constituted. Specifically, it should be noted that:-
1. there is a water main, gas pipeline, electricity wayleaves and pylons in Lot 2;
2. within Lot 3 there is a sewage pipeline; and
3. the Seller intends to reserve rights over Field 17 for the purposes of creating, improving, using, maintaining, repairing and renewing an access track and visibility splay to property retained by the Seller to the east of Field 17.
Main House Cottage
Lounge
Timber and Mineral RightsAll standing and fallen timber is included in the sale. Mineral rights will be included in the sale so far as the Sellers have rights thereto.
Sporting RightsSporting rights are included in the sale and have until recently been let on an annual basis.
Sub LettingWithin the farm there is an annual arrangement with the local model flying club who lease an area within field 7. Potatoes are currently being grown in fields 1 and 9 under contract. Prospective purchasers should be aware that they will not be able to take entry to these fields until the crop is lifted.
Turf Production16.81 ha (41.54 acres) of land at the farm is currently let for turf production for a period of 364 days.
Basic Payment79 units of entitlement are offered for sale additionally and will be allocated with each lot.
Ingoing Valuation The purchaser(s) of the property shall, in addition to the purchase price, be obliged to take over and pay for a valuation to be agreed for two valuers, one acting for each party, or an arbiter appointed by the valuer, or failing agreement as to the appointment by the President, for the time being, of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Scottish Branch), the following (if any):
1. All cultivations carried out in preparation for the 2016 crop valued on a laebour and machinery basis.
2. All 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.
3. All hay, straw, fodder, silage and farmyard manure and any other produce at market value.
4. All oils, fuel, fertilisers, sprays, chemicals, seeds and sundry at cost.
Note: If the amount of the valuation has not been agreed on the date fixed for completion, then the purchaser shall pay to the Seller such a sum as Bidwells shall certify on account of the valuation pending agreement. Should the payment not be made within the seven days then interest will become payable on the outstanding monies at 4% over Bank of Scotland borrowing rate.
Date of EntryTo be by mutual agreement.
Closing DateA closing date may be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the Selling Agents. Prospective purchasers should note that unless their interest in the property is registered, no guarantee can be given that notice of a closing date will be advised and consequently the property may be sold without notice.
OffersFormal offers in acceptable Scottish legal form, should be submitted in writing to the Selling Agents at their Perth office. Parties are asked to satisfy themselves that they fully understand the implications of offering under Scottish Law. The Sellers reserve the right not to accept the highest or any offer.
DepositA deposit of 10% of the purchase price will become payable to the Seller within 14 days after conclusion of missives. Interest at 5% above the Bank of Scotland base rate shall be payable on the purchase price from the date of entry until paid and that notwithstanding that the Purchaser may not have taken entry. If the Purchaser fails to make payment within 28 days of the date of entry with all accrued interest the Seller shall be entitled to resile from the missives and resell the subjects of sale without prejudice to his rights and recover damages from the Purchaser.
TitlesThe Title Deeds are available for inspection by a prospective purchaser or his agent at the offices of the Sellers’ Solicitors.
Should there be any discrepancy between these particulars, stipulations, special conditions of sale and missives of sale the last shall prevail.
Local AuthorityFife Council, Fife House, North Street, Glenrothes, KY7 5LT. Tel No: 03451 55 55 55
ContactBidwells, 5 Atholl Place, Perth, PH1 5NETel: 01738 630666 Fax: 01738 627264
Agent’s Note
For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that
we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. If communications, condition of the property, situation or other
such factors are of particular importance to you, please discuss these priorities with us before arranging an appointment to view. This should avoid a wasted journey.
The plan and areas use gross hectares taken from the Integrated Administration and Control System (IACS) Forms.
The property being open to inspection the Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the state and condition
68.785ha
(21.71ac)
37.874ha
(19.46ac)
186.589ha
(16.28ac)
156.229ha
(15.39ac)
106.181ha
(15.27ac)55.323ha
(13.15ac)
124.729ha
(11.68ac)
24.509ha
(11.14ac)
134.403ha
(10.88ac)
14.321ha
(10.68ac)
84.271ha
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3.563ha (8.80ac)
94.047ha
(10.00ac)
163.207ha (7.92ac)
42.645ha (6.54ac)
71.719ha (4.25ac)
170.417ha (1.03ac)
140.388ha (0.96ac)
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LegendLot 1: 33.158ha (81.93ac)
Lot 2: 12.818ha (31.67ac)
Lot 3: 34.266ha (84.67ac)
Woodland Lot 1: 0.423ha (1.05ac)
Woodland Lot 3: 0.991ha (2.45ac)Scale: OS Ref: Drawing No: Date:
Produced by Bidwells GIS Mapping - Tel: 01223 559288
5 Atholl Place, Perth, PH1 5NE - Tel: 01738 630666 - www.bidwells.co.uk
O.S. Licence No: ES 100017734 This plan is based on Ordnance Survey datawith sanction of the controller of HM Stationery Office. Crown Copyright Reserved.
Note: This plan is published for convenience only and although believed to becorrect its accuracy is not guaranteed and it shall not be deemed to form part of
the contract.BIDWELLS
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68.785ha
(21.71ac)
37.874ha
(19.46ac)
186.589ha
(16.28ac)
156.229ha
(15.39ac)
106.181ha
(15.27ac)55.323ha
(13.15ac)
124.729ha
(11.68ac)
24.509ha
(11.14ac)
134.403ha
(10.88ac)
14.321ha
(10.68ac)
84.271ha
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3.563ha (8.80ac)
94.047ha
(10.00ac)
163.207ha (7.92ac)
42.645ha (6.54ac)
71.719ha (4.25ac)
170.417ha (1.03ac)
140.388ha (0.96ac)
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LegendLot 1: 33.158ha (81.93ac)
Lot 2: 12.818ha (31.67ac)
Lot 3: 34.266ha (84.67ac)
Woodland Lot 1: 0.423ha (1.05ac)
Woodland Lot 3: 0.991ha (2.45ac)Scale: OS Ref: Drawing No: Date:
Produced by Bidwells GIS Mapping - Tel: 01223 559288
5 Atholl Place, Perth, PH1 5NE - Tel: 01738 630666 - www.bidwells.co.uk
O.S. Licence No: ES 100017734 This plan is based on Ordnance Survey datawith sanction of the controller of HM Stationery Office. Crown Copyright Reserved.
Note: This plan is published for convenience only and although believed to becorrect its accuracy is not guaranteed and it shall not be deemed to form part of
the contract.BIDWELLS
1:5,000 06/05/2016NT 1999@ A3 B.13,462
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01738 630666
bidwells.co.uk
The Property
Agent’s Note For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for the measuring of fitted carpets. It should be noted that corrugated fibre cement sheeting used in agricultural buildings may contain forms of asbestos fibre. If communications, condition of the property, situation or other such factors are of particular importance to you, please discuss these priorities with us before arranging an appointment to view. This should avoid a wasted journey. Any photographs displayed in these particulars depict only part of the property and it should not be assumed that any contents/furnishing/furniture, etc are included in the sale, nor that the property remains as displayed in the photographs. No assumptions should be made regarding other parts of the property that have not been photographed. The areas declared are based upon gross hectares taken from the Integrated Administration and Control System (IACS) FIS map. The property being open to inspection the Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the state and condition thereof and as to the ownership of any boundary or part of the property. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. Bidwells neither make or give in these particulars or during negotiation or otherwise, any warranty or representation whatever in relation to this property. All measurements are given as a guide and no liability can be accepted for any errors arising therefrom. No responsibility is taken for any omission, error or mis-statement in these particulars. Bidwells LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England & Wales (registered number OC344553). Registered head office is Bidwell House, Trumpington Road, Cambridge CB2 9LD, where a list of members is available for inspection. Particulars prepared May 2016. Photographs taken May 2016.
