Property description
INTRODUCTION Billerwell Farm is located in beautiful valley position between Hawick and Jedburgh in the heart of the Scottish Borders. The farm runs from the Rule Water, where trout fishing is available, to the top of the dramatic Ruberslaw with stunning views across the valley. The location is shown by means of a red circle on the Location Plan at the rear of the particulars.
Situated just a couple of miles from Bonchester Bridge the property is well served by the Border towns with the cities of Edinburgh and Newcastle just over an hour's drive away. Located mid way between the A68 and A7 Billerwell Farm is well positioned for trips north and south of the border.
The Farm extends to approximately 343.21 acres (138.90 hectares) shown by means of a red line on the Sale Plan towards the rear of the particulars and is available for sale as a whole or in up to three lots. The sale offers the opportunity to acquire a lifestyle farm with tourism, equestrian and sporting opportunities. The pleasant open views over the undulating countryside of the Scottish Borders and the great community of the Rule Water valley provide a stunning place to live and work.
The land is classified as predominately Grade 3.2 and capable of growing a range of crops although the majority of the holding is currently down to grass.
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LOT 1 - BILLERWELL FARMHOUSE, BUILDINGS AND LAND EXTENDING TO62.34 AC (25.23HA)
FARMHOUSE The 250-year-old farmhouse has been tastefully extended and modernised, and has been run as a successful Bed & Breakfast business by the current owners since 2003.
Groundfloor accommodation extends to 2 reception rooms, fully fitted kitchen, large study, utility and WC. French doors from the reception rooms open onto the garden and provide wonderful views of the landscape beyond. First floor accommodation consists of a master suite, 3 en-suite double bedrooms, and an additional bedroom/study.
The property benefits from a biomass boiler central heating system as well as an oil fired Rayburn in the kitchen, and the majority of windows are double glazed.
Externally, there is a lawned garden leading down to a landscaped pond rich with wildlife, affording delightful views of the herbaceous borders and surrounding countryside. There is also a landscaped courtyard providing parking for up to four cars and an enclosed vegetable garden complete with greenhouse.
The property is registered under Band D for Council Tax which is administered by Scottish Borders Council.
FARM BUILDINGS The property benefits from a good range of modern and traditional farm buildings which are currently used for storage and equestrian purposes. There is scope, subject to any consents which may be required, to convert the traditional buildings to residential or other commercial use.
1 - 102.65 m2 - Traditional range used for storage and currently housing the biomass pellet boiler.
2 - 87.60 m2 - Traditional range used for storage/kennels
3 - 89.67 m2 - Traditional range housing 2 stables and a storage area
4 - 103.88 m2 - Traditional range used for storage
5 - 34.36 m2 - Traditional range used as tack room/storage with concrete floor
6 - 18.72m2 - Timber framed feedstore with concrete floor
7 - 112.80 m2 - Traditional range housing 5 Cheval Liberte loose boxes
8 - Concrete yard with covered wash down area
9 - 61.25m2 - Timber framed housing 1 Cheval Liberte loose box and storage area
10 - 247.89 m2 - Timber framed general storage building with lean to
11 - 312.17 m2 - Steel portal frame general storage building
12 - 849.68 m2 - Steel portal frame and lean to providing indoor arena
13 - Farmhouse
EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES The property benefits from an excellent range of equestrian facilities from which the vendor runs a successful livery business.
Modern stabling for 6 horses
2 pony boxes
Secure tack room
Feed store
Concrete central yard
Wash down area
8 bay steel portal framed indoor area with fibre sand surface
LAND & FEATURES The land contained within Lot 1 extends to 62.34 ac (25.23ha) and includes arable, pasture and woodland. Fishing enthusiasts will benefit from the impressive landscaped lake as well as fishing rights on the Rule Water which are included along the eastern boundary of the Lot. The lake has been stocked in the past with rainbow trout and still provides for occasional anglers. The surrounding area has been planted with wild flowers and provides a haven for wildlife.
Permanent grassland 29.49ac (11.94ha)
Woodland/lake/river area 13.47ac (5.45ha)
Garden including pond 1.83ac (0.74ha)
Steading/tracks 2.55ac (1.03ha)
Total 62.34ac (25.23ha)
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LOT 2 - LAND EXTENDING TO 221.00ac (89.44ha)
The land includes productive arable and pasture land as well as rough grazing stretching almost to the summit of Ruberslaw, the highest hill in the Borders. Numerous pockets of established woodland together with well grown hedges along good access routes, provide shelter and sporting potential.
Water is supplied to the fields by a combination of natural sources and troughs fed by the private water supply.
Arable/Temporary grassland 69.24ac (28.02ha)
Permanent grassland 89.13ac (36.07ha)
Rough grazing 39.36ac (15.93ha)
Woodland 21.18ac (8.57ha)
Tracks 2.09ac (0.85ha)
Total 221.00ac (89.44ha)
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LOT 3 - LAND EXTENDING TO 59.87ac (24.23ha)
The land includes productive arable land and woodland bordering the Rule Water. Fishing rights along this stretch of river are included in the Lot.
Arable 49.29ac (19.95ha)
Woodland/river area 10.58ac (4.28ha)
Total 59.87ac (24.23ha)
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GENERAL INFORMATION
TENURE The property will be sold freehold with vacant possession on completion.
SERVITUDES, WAYLEAVES & RIGHTS OF WAY The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing servitude and wayleave rights, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of all such rights.
Where appropriate, all rights of access together with any rights to services, will be reserved to third parties. If sold in lots, appropriate rights of access and rights to services will be granted and reserved where necessary.
MINERALS, SPORTING RIGHTS &TIMBER All mineral, sporting and standing timber rights are included in the sale in so far as they are owned.
SERVICES The farm benefits from mains electric and a private water supply, which complies with the most recent legislation. There is also a private septic tank serving the farmhouse.
BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME The Property has been registered for Basic Payment Scheme purposes. Entitlements may be made available by separate negotiation. The 2015 scheme year payment shall be retained by the Vendor in full and, should completion occur prior to 31 December 2015, the Purchaser shall indemnify the Vendor against any penalties imposed following completion resulting from the Purchaser's actions.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP The Property is currently under a Rural Stewardship Scheme for which all works have been undertaken. Future management of woodland and hedges is required and the purchaser will be bound to take on the requirements of this scheme, details of which can be obtained from the Selling Agents. An application has also been submitted under the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme. Notification of acceptance on to the scheme has not yet been received.
INGOING VALUATION The Purchaser(s) shall, in addition to the purchase price be obliged to take over and pay for at a valuation to be agreed between two valuers, one acting for each party, or an arbiter appointed by the valuers the following subject to VAT where appropriate:
1) All cultivations carried out in preparation for the current crop on a labour and machinery basis.
2) All growing crops, on a seeds, labour, lime, fertiliser, sprays and machinery basis with an increment representing the enchanced value of the establishment and age of such crops.
3) All hay, straw, fodder, roots, silage and farmyard manure and other produce at market value.
4) All oils, fuel, fertilisers, sprays, chemicals, seeds and sundry at cost.
OFFERS Offers in Scottish Legal Form are to be submitted to the Selling Agent. A closing date for offers may be fixed, and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the selling agents following inspection.
PURCHASE PRICE Within 7 days of the conclusion of missives a non-returnable deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid. The balance of the purchase price will fall due for payment at the date of entry (whether entry is taken or not) with interest accruing thereon at the rate of 5% above Bank of Scotland base rate. No consignation shall be effectual in avoiding such interest.
PLANS, AREAS & SCHEDULES These have been produced in accordance with Ordnance Survey data. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property.
DISPUTES Should any discrepancy arise as to the boundaries or any point arise on information supplied in these particulars or the interpretation of any of these, the question shall be referred to the arbitration of the Selling Agents whose decision acting as experts, shall be final.
COSTS Each party to bear their own costs.
VIEWING Strictly by appointment via the sole Selling Agent.
DIRECTIONS Postcode - TD9 8JF Grid Reference NT 599154
(Please note sat navs do not take you directly to the property)
The farm B&B is signposted ½ mile to the east of Denholm on the A698. Take the turning towards Bedrule for 1 ½ miles then the right turn towards Bonchester Bridge. The Farm entrance is 1 ½ miles along the road. The B&B is also signposted from the village of Bonchester Bridge.
BILLERWELL FARM BED & BREAKFAST Further details about the existing Bed & Breakfast business can be viewed at: www.billerwellfarm.co.uk
LOTTING It is intended to offer the property for sale as described, but the seller reserves the right to further subdivide the property into lots, or to withdraw the property or to exclude any part of the property shown in these particulars.
For further details or to arrange a viewing please contact our Northumberland & Borders office at Alnwick on 01665 606800
NOTES We wish to inform prospective purchasers that this property is owned by relations of one the YoungsRPS Directors.