Lockerbie 12 miles, Langholm 17, Dumfries 23 miles, Carlisle 37 miles, Stranraer 96 miles

(All distances approximate)

‘CRAIGRUIE’ Twiglees, Boreland, Lockerbie, DG11 2LU

An attractively situated small hill farm extending to about 123.18 acres (49.85 hectares) in

area and located in a quiet rural upland area adjoining areas of forestry yet conveniently

situated for Lockerbie and Junction 17 on the A74(M) Motorway.

The property comprises a modern three bedroomed bungalow with a detached range of traditional

farm buildings which are mainly situated around a central courtyard together with adjoining areas

of permanent grassland and rough grazing.

For Sale as a Whole or in Three Lots

Lot 1 – Bungalow, buildings and adjoining grassland extending to 30.10 acres (12.18 hectares)

Lot 2 & 3 – 37.41 acres (15.14 hectares) and 55.67 acres (22.53 hectares)

of grassland and rough grazing

Guide Price: Offers over £425,000 for the Whole

Situation Craigruie is situated in a quiet rural upland area between Boreland and

Eskdalemuir with its undulating hills and extensive areas of forestry yet

only 12 miles south west of Junction 17 on the A74(M) Motorway and the

popular town of Lockerbie. The position of the property is shown arrowed

and circled on the attached small and larger scale Location Plans.

Directions From the A74M Motorway take Junction 17 towards Lockerbie and take

the exit onto the B7068. After approximately 700 yards go straight on at

the roundabout and continue on the B7068 until you reach a ‘T’ junction.

Then turn left at this “T” junction onto the B723 and follow this road for

approximately 8 miles. Turn right off the public road onto the private

access road where there is a signpost for Twiglees. Follow this tarmac

access road and Craigruie Bungalow is the second property on the right

after about half a mile.

Description Craigruie is an attractively situated small hill farm extending to about

123.18 acres (49.85 hectares) in area which is offered for sale as a Whole

or in Three Lots.

Lot 1 is shown edged in red and coloured in pink on the attached Sale

Plan and comprises the bungalow, farm buildings and adjoining grassland

extending to 30.10 acres (12.18 hectares) in area. It includes a modern

three bedroomed bungalow, a detached range of traditionally built stone

and slate buildings around a central courtyard, a hay barn with lean-to and

adjoining enclosures of grassland extending to 30.10 acres (12.18

hectares) in total

Lot 2 is then shown edged in red and coloured in blue on the Sale Plan

and this is made up of one large enclosure of rough grazing extending to

37.41 acres (15.14 hectares).

Lot 3 is then shown edged in red and coloured in yellow on the Sale Plan

and this extends to 55.67 acres (22.53 hectares) in area and is made up of

one enclosure of permanent grass and several enclosures of rough grazing.

Access to all three lots is directly off a Forestry Commission owned

access road and track which is coloured in dark blue on the Sale Plan.

This is a tarmac road from the public road to the bungalow at Craigruie

with a hardcore forest track beyond leading along the southern boundary

of Lot 2 and then through Lot 3. There is also a right of access along a

track running along the western boundary of Lot 2. The private tarmac

access road and the hardcore forest tracks are also used by other users and

maintenance of this road and tracks are shared between the users

according to their use of the various lengths of this road and track.

Lot 1 on its own would make an ideal smallholding situated in a quiet

attractive rural area. There is also scope to use the traditional farm

buildings around the courtyard for other purposes subject to obtaining any

necessary consents. Lots 2 and 3 could then continue to be used for

agricultural purposes or alternatively there is scope to use these areas for

forestry, again subject to obtaining the necessary consents.

Amenities There are primary schools in Boreland and Eskdalemuir with secondary

education at Lockerbie Academy. There are also a full range of shops and

other services available in Lockerbie with a railway station on the main

West Coast Rail Line in the town as well as good access to the A74(M)

Motorway which provides easy access to Carlisle, Glasgow and

Edinburgh. There are then international airports at Glasgow and

Edinburgh.

Lotting and Guide Prices

The farm is offered for sale as a Whole and in Three Lots and the

description of the Lots and the guide price for each Lot are as follows:-

Lot 1 –The bungalow, outbuildings and

adjoining permanent grassland extending

to 30.10 acres (12.18 hectares) in all “Offers over £275,000”

Lot 2 – 37.41acres (15.14 hectares)

of rough grazing “Offers over £55,000”

Lot 3 – 55.67 acres (22.53 hectares)

of permanent grass and rough grazing “Offers over £95,000”

The Whole “Offers over £425,000”

Particulars of Sale

Lot 1

The bungalow, farmbuildings and adjoining land extending to 30.10

acres (12.18 hectares) as outlined in red and coloured in pink on the

Sale Plan

The Bungalow A detached three bedroom bungalow which provides spacious living

accommodation and which has the benefit of oil fired central heating as

well as uPVC framed double glazed windows and external doors. There

are easily maintained gardens surrounding the bungalow with a drive

leading to a parking area and single garage to the front and off road

parking adjoining the access road.

The accommodation briefly comprises:-

Utility Room 2.56m x 2.33m- part tiled with single radiator, Belfast sink with hot and

cold taps, electric meter cupboard, uPVC framed rear entrance door and

15 pane glazed door to kitchen.

Kitchen 3.90m x 3.30m max - with Potterton oil fired central heating boiler,

stainless steel sink unit with single drainer, fitted wall and floor units with

worktops over and tiled splashbacks, plumbing for washing machine,

built-in electric cooker and hob with extractor hood above, built in airing

cupboard with hot water cylinder and shelving, single radiator and15 pane

glazed doors to hall and living room with dining area.

Dining Area 3.30m x 2.71m with single radiator and opening through to living room.

Living Room 6.00m x 3.91m with built in cupboard with shelving, telephone point,

dummy tiled fireplace and hearth, double radiator, door to hall and

excellent views from the two windows over the land and adjoining

countryside

Vestibule With uPVC framed front entrance door and side panel and 15 pane glazed

door to hall with open canopy over front door,

Hall L shaped with a single radiator, built in double cupboard, hatch to loft

space and doors off to three bedrooms, living room, kitchen, bathroom

and toilet.

Bedroom 1 3.67m x 2.89m- with single radiator and built in double

wardrobe/cupboard with sliding doors.

Bedroom 2 4.10m x 3.67m max- with built in double wardrobe/cupboard with sliding

doors and single radiator,

Bedroom 3 3.56m x 3.03m- with built in double wardrobe/cupboard and single

radiator,

Bathroom 2.33 m x 1.56m – part tiled with single radiator and coloured suite

comprising panelled bath and wash hand basin,

Toilet 2.33m x 1.00m - with white W.C and wash hand basin,

Outside

Garden Area To the front of the house is a lawned garden area with trees and shrubs,

and to the rear is a gravelled area and ample off road parking area for at

least two cars,

Garage 5.09m x 2.75m with a flat roof, up and over door and electricity.

Store 2.77m x 1.17m situated to the rear of the garage with electricity and a

uPVC framed entrance door.

The Farm Buildings

Hay barn 20.2m x 9.1m approx - of steel and timber construction and fully

with lean-to enclosed except for three open bays to the front, with hardcore and earth

floor and vehicular sliding door to one end of lean-to.

Traditional Range These are situated around a courtyard and are built of stone walls under

of Buildings slate roofs and comprise the following;

of Buildings

Former Byres 18.1m x 4.9m and 38.7m x 4.9m approx

Former Stables 4.9 m x 7.7m approx.

Garage 8.2m x 4.9m approx - part lofted with electric meter and sliding door,

Former Bothy/Store 10.0m x 3.6m approx

Lean to store 16.1m x 3.9m approx - with electric meter

Sheep pens To the rear of the courtyard buildings

Please note that the detached former office building and the grey roofed

building adjoining the lean-to store in the courtyard are not owned and

are not included in the sale.

The Land This extends to about 28.99 acres (11.73 hectares) in area and is made up

of several enclosures of permanent grass, which are used for grazing and

silage production, together with an area of river bank running alongside

the Twiglees Burn and the River Black Esk. There is good access to the

land from the farm buildings and also off the access road leading to the

bungalow and buildings. The land is all classified as Region 1 by the

Scottish Government Rural Payments and Inspections Directorate

(SGRPID) under the Basic Payment Scheme.

Lot 2 37.41acres (15.14 hectares) of rough grazing shown outlined in red

and coloured in blue on the Sale Plan

The Land This Lot extends to about 37.41 acres (15.14 hectares) in area and is made

up of one enclosure of rough grazing which is watered from natural

sources. There is good access to the land directly off a hard track running

along its southern boundary. There is also a right of way along a track

running along part of the western boundary of this land and frontage. The

land is surrounded by forestry and there is potential for this area to be

planted subject to obtaining the necessary consents. The land is classified

as Region 2 by SGRPID under the Basic Payment Scheme.

Lot 3

55.67 acres (22.53 hectares) of grassland adn rough grazing as shown

outlined in red and coloured in yellow on the Sale Plan

The Land This Lot extends to about 55.67 acres (22.53 hectares) in area and is made

up of one field of permanent grass adjoining the River Black Esk and

several enclosures of rough grazing. Field Nos 10,11,12 and 14 on the

Sale Plan are classified as Region 1 land by SGRPID under the Basic

Payment Scheme with Field 13 classified as Region 2. There is good

access to this Lot via a right of way along a hard track running through the

land. This Lot also adjoins areas of forestry and there is potential for this

to be planted subject to obtaining the necessary consents.

General Remarks and Information

Services Craigruie Bungalow and the farmsteading are connected to the mains

electricity and water with foul drainage from the bungalow to a septic tank

installation. A telephone line is also connected to the bungalow.

Mineral & Sporting The mineral and sporting rights, in sofar as they are owned by the

Rights Vendors, are include in the sale of each Lot at no additional charge. The

sporting rights include good rough shooting over all of the land as well as

fishing rights in the River Black Esk adjoining Lot 3.

Fixtures and All fitted carpets, floor coverings and light fittings in Craigruie

Fittings are included in the sale unless otherwise specified in the particulars.

Council Tax Craigruie is assessed under Band D for council tax purposes.

Entry and Entry and vacant possession of the property will be given upon

Vacant Possession completion of the sale(s) at a date to be mutually agreed.

Basic Payment Scheme The agricultural land is all registered with SGRPID as Severely

Disadvantaged Less Favoured Area and eligible for payments under the

Basic Payment Scheme and the Less Favoured Area Support Scheme. The

Vendors own 16.71 hectare units of Region 1 Basic Payment Scheme

entitlements and these are included in the sale and will be transferred to

the Purchaser (s) for their use in 2018 and thereafter. The 2017 Basic

Payment Scheme application has been submitted to SGRPID by the

Vendors and this payment will be retained by them.

If the property is sold in Lots then 11.02 hectare units of Region 1

entitlement will be sold with Lot 1 and 5.69 hectare units of Region 1

entitlements sold with Lot 3.

Vendors’ Solicitors Henderson & Mackay,(Tom Hutt dealing) Victoria Square, Lockerbie,

DG11 2JP. Tel 01576 202137 Email. info@lockerbielaw.co.uk

Wayleaves, The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all reservations,

Servitudes and servitudes, rights of way and other matters whether public or private and

Rights of Way whether constituted in the title deeds or not.

Offers Offers for the property as a Whole or for any of the Lots should be

submitted in Scottish Legal Form to C&D Rural, Lakeside, Townfoot,

Longtown, Carlisle, CA6 5LY. Those parties wishing to be informed of a

closing date for offers should notify the Selling Agents of their interest as

soon as possible to ensure that they are contacted. The Vendors and the

Selling Agents do however reserve the right to sell privately without

imposing a closing date and do not bind themselves to accept the highest

or any offer.

Deposit A 10% deposit on the purchase price will be payable to the Vendors’

Solicitors on conclusion of Missives. This deposit will be non returnable

in the event of the purchaser failing to complete the sale for any reason

not attributable to the Vendors or their Agents. The balance of the

purchase price is payable on the date of entry and interest at 4% above the

Clydesdale Bank base rate will be charged on the balance of the payment

from the date of entry until paid.

Viewing Strictly by appointment with the Sole Selling Agents Tel: (01228) 792299

or email: office@cdrural.co.uk

Floor Plan The floor plans are provided for identification purposes only and some

measurements and room names may vary from those provided earlier in

these particulars.

EPC A summary of the Energy Performance Certificate for Craigruie is set out

below and full details are available by email on request or can be

downloaded from our websites.

Details prepared 19th May 2017 Ref: DG/RWS

Important Notice C & D Rural for themselves and for the Vendors/Lessors of this property, give you notice that:-

1. The mention of any appliances and or services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order.

2. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees and do not constitute, nor constitute part

of, an offer or contract. 3. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given having taken

all reasonable steps to avoid misleading or committing an offence. Nonetheless, such statements do not constitute any warranty or

representation by the Vendor and are accurate only to the best of the present information and belief of the Vendor. 4. No person in the employment of C & D Rural has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this

property nor is any such representation or warranty given whether by C & D Rural or the Vendors/Lessors of this property.

Schedule of Area

Information on areas taken from SGRPID digital plans or estimated from Promap.

No on Sale Description Acres Hectares

Plan

LOT 1

1 Permanent Grass 4.28 1.73

2 Permanent Grass 5.19 2.10

3 Permanent Grass 12.87 5.21

4 Permanent Grass 3.29 1.33

5 Permanent Grass 1.61 0.65

6 The Bungalow 0.27 0.11

7 The Farm Buildings 0.84 0.34

8 Riverbank 1.75 0.71

Sub Total 30.10 12.18

LOT 2

9 Rough Grazing 37.41 15.14

Sub Total 37.41 15.14

LOT 3

10 Rough Grazing 7.49 3.03

11 Rough Grazing 8.80 3.56

12 Rough Grazing 5.04 2.04

13 Rough Grazing 25.33 10.25

14 Permanent Grass 6.57 2.66

15 Riverbank 2.44 0.99

Sub Total 55.67 22.53

Total 118.34 47.91

View of Lot 1 Land

View of Lot 2 Land