Parknowecupar, fife

SolicitorsThorntons, 13 Melville Street Edinburgh EH3 7PERDunlop@thorntons-law.co.uk0131 225 8705

thorntons-law.co.uk

Parknowecupar, fife

Dairsie: 2 miles Cupar: 5 miles St Andrews: 7 miles Dundee: 10 miles Edinburgh City Centre: 47 miles

ATTRACTIVE SMALL FARM WITH ESTABLISHED LIVERY BUSINESS

Traditional farmhouse (2 reception rooms and 5 bedrooms) Range of modern and traditional buildings utilised for stabling

Purpose built indoor arena Floodlit outdoor school

40 acres arable / ploughable pasture 178 acres permanent pasture

24 acres woodland

In all about 270 acres (109 ha)

For sale as a whole or in up to 2 lots

Savills Edinburgh8 Wemyss Place

Edinburgh EH3 6DHedinburghrural@savills.com

0131 247 3720

savills.co.uk

SituationParknowe is situated in a very private and sheltered position with spectacular views east over the Eden Estuary and the historic coastal town of St Andrews. The farm lies about 7 miles north west of St Andrews and the fishing villages of the East Neuk in the county of Fife.

Parknowe is well placed for Cupar, St Andrews and Dundee, all of which have a good range of shops, supermarkets, banks and professional services. St Andrews is well known for its university, one of the oldest in Britain, founded in 1410, and as the ‘Home of Golf’. The Old Course is a regular host to the Open Championship which will next be held there in 2020.

There are seven golf courses run by the St Andrews Links Trust and many other golf courses in the area including the Duke’s Course and two courses at St Andrews Fairmont above the town, in addition to Kingsbarns which is one of the host courses for the annual Dunhill Championship. Schools in St Andrews include Madras College and St Leonards (private). Dundee High School is within easy reach. More locally there are primary schools in Dairsie and Balmullo and Bell Baxter secondary school in Cupar.

Both Leuchars and Cupar railway stations are on the main Aberdeen to London line and provide regular services to Edinburgh. There is a dual carriageway and motorway connection to Edinburgh and the airport from north of Kirkcaldy.

Beyond St Andrews is the East Neuk of Fife with its spectacular coastline which boasts fishing villages built around picturesque harbours and sandy unspoilt beaches.

The Fife Hunt meets in the area and their annual point to point is held nearby at Balcormo, which also hosts various shows and pony club events. Tentsmuir Forest (9 miles) and West Sands at St Andrews (8 miles) are popular scenic spots for exercising horses.

DescriptionParknowe is a compact farm extending to about 270 acres in total which is now run as a successful livery yard providing full livery, assisted livery and grass livery for up to 100 horses. Formerly it was run as a conventional mixed farm growing spring and winter crops with cattle and sheep. The established business which continues to evolve has been running since 2000 and has a number of long standing clients. Parknowe presently comprises a traditional farmhouse, ring fenced arable / ploughable pasture fields and modern and traditional steading buildings that have been converted to provide stabling for 60 horses along with other riding facilities including an indoor riding school, constructed in 2011, with a waxed sand surface.

Parknowe sits in a natural bowl with the farmhouse and buildings centrally situated. The land ranges from about 50m to 140m above sea level and is a mixture of class 3(1) and 4(1) as classified by the James Hutton Institute. The land to the east slopes down towards the farm

Ground Floor First Floor Attic

SittingRoom

6.05 x 4.1919'10" x 13'9"

Store

Vestibule

Hall

Study4.11 x 2.6413'6" x 8'8"

DiningRoom

4.11 x 3.2813'6" x 10'9"

CloakRoom

Pantry3.00 x 2.829'10" x 9'3"

Hall

Kitchen/Breakfast

Room4.22 x 3.86

13'10" x 12'8"

Boot Room4.27 x 2.44

14' x 8'

DoubleBedroom 16.05 x 4.2719'10" x 14'

Landing

Bathroom

DoubleBedroom 24.19 x 3.1013'9" x 10'2"

DoubleBedroom 34.19 x 2.8413'9" x 9'4"

DoubleBedroom 53.51 x 3.2011'6" x 10'6"

DoubleBedroom 44.42 x 3.9614'6" x 13'

AtticUseableSpace

8.28 x 2.7727'2" x 9'1"

AtticUseableSpace

11.51 x 3.3537'9" x 11'

floorplans

Gross internal area (approx):306.48 sq.m (3299 sq.ft)For Identification Only. Not To Scale.

buildings creating a valley with the higher ground to the west being more flat and gently rising with an easterly outlook. A number of the fields have been temporarily sub-divided to provide smaller enclosures for the grass liveries. The off lying land is utilised for the production of hay/haylage.

Throughout Parknowe there are shelter belts and recently planted blocks of woodland which enhance the overall amenity and provide the basis of an informal shoot. To the east lies a sheltered pond which attracts local wildlife.

Lot 1 Parknowe Farmhouse dates from 1842 and is a traditional farmhouse, with fine views over the surrounding countryside towards the sea. It is constructed of local whinstone under a slate roof. The front door leads to the main hallway, off which lies the dining room, sitting room, office / study and a WC. The front stairs lead up to the first floor landing off which is the master bedroom, two further bedrooms and a bathroom with bath with shower over, wash hand basin and WC.

The front hallway links to the rear hallway by a passage, off which stairs lead to two further bedrooms. The side door, the principal entrance

from the yard, gives access directly to the rear hallway, pantry with stone shelves, kitchen and utility room. The fully fitted kitchen has an integrated dishwasher and microwave oven. The utility room beyond has a flagstone floor and houses the oil fired boiler.

The internal layout of the accommodation is as shown on the accompanying floor plans.

An easy to maintain garden surrounds the house to the west and east. Across the entrance track is a sheltered enclosed walled garden with a greenhouse, ideal for growing vegetables and soft fruit.

Land and Buildings The buildings are a mix of modern and traditional stone built buildings with pantile roofs. In recent years there has been significant investment in the construction of a new indoor riding arena. The buildings are conveniently situated close to the farmhouse with the traditional buildings protecting the amenity of the farmhouse from the modern buildings. All the buildings have been converted from agricultural use to stabling, mostly rubber floored stables, for up to 60 horses. This could easily be reversed if required for agricultural use.

1. Cart Shed and Stores - (37.9m x 6.7m) – traditional stone and tile roof construction. Converted to house 4 stables, storage, tack room and feed store. Floored attic above.

2. Traditional Range – constructed of stone under a tile roof. The building has been utilised for stables, storage, workshop, kitchen and WC and feed store. There are 23 stables.

3. General purpose shed – (23.9m x 23.1m) - two concrete portal frame sheds with block/brick walls and a concrete floor. The buildings house 23 stables.

4. General purpose shed – (58.8m x 22.2m) – concrete portal frame with corrugated roof and cladding. Concrete floor. There are 6 stables.

5. Indoor Arena – (49.57 x 24.2m) steel portal frame construction, fibre cement cladding and roof, hardcore floor with a waxed sand finish.

6. Former Bothy - constructed of stone under a tile roof and houses 2 stables.

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NOT TO SCALE

There is a useful hard standing area to the rear of the traditional range used for storing horseboxes and lorries. To the east of the buildings there is a floodlit outdoor school.

The land, extending to 157.63 acres in total, comprises 125.28 acres of permanent pasture and 16.95 acres of woods. The majority of the land is down to grass with haylage being cut for livery use.

Lot 2 The land in Lot 2 forms the western end of Parknowe and extends to 112.58 acres in total, which comprises 40.55 acres of arable / ploughable pasture, 53.57 acres of permanent pasture and 7.46 acres of woods. The current owners use the higher permanent pasture in Lot 2 for riding out and exercising horses. The land is easily accessed from the public road which bounds to the south and west. There is a former quarry adjacent to the road in field 3.

General Remarks & InformationViewingStrictly by appointment with Savills. Given the potential hazards of a working farm, we request you take care when viewing the property, especially around the farmyard.

DirectionsFrom the south take the M90 northbound and exit at junction 2a for the A92 signposted to Kirkcaldy/Glenrothes. Follow the road for 17 miles through Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes. At the first roundabout after Glenrothes take the 3rd exit onto the A914 (A91) signposted Cupar.

Continue through Cupar onto the A91 and continue through the village of Dairsie. At the roundabout take the 1st exit signposted Balmullo. Follow the road for 1 mile before turning left signposted Logie. After about 100 yards turn right before Pitcullo Castle Gate Lodge signposted Parknowe Farm.

From Dundee take the A914 signposted St Andrews. In the village of St Michaels turn right onto the A914 signposted Dairsie and Cupar. Follow this road for 2.8 miles before turning right signposted Logie. Continue as above. The postcode is KY15 4SG.

Entry & PossessionEntry by arrangement.

OffersOffers in Scottish Legal Form are to be submitted to the selling agents, Savills, Wemyss House, 8 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH. A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the selling agents following inspection.

Fixtures & FittingsAll fitted carpets and curtains are included in the sale with the exception of the master bedroom curtains. The fridge/freezer and garden sundial are specifically excluded.

HoldoverA number of the stables are let as part of the established livery business. In the event that the incoming purchaser does not wish to continue the livery business it would be a condition of sale that all current clients are given 6 months from the date of entry to find alternative stabling.

Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements (BPSE)The Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements are available in addition by separate negotiation. All the land is classified as payment region 1, with the exception of field 2, which is classified as region 2.

Services, Council Tax & Energy Performance CertificatesThe farmhouse is serviced by mains water, electricity and private drainage to septic tank. There is oil fired central heating.

The farmhouse falls within Fife Council Tax band E and has an EPC rating of F; a copy of the EPC is available on request.

Sporting RightsThe sporting rights are in hand.

Mineral and Timber RightsIn so far as they are owned, the mineral rights are included in the sale. All standing and fallen timber is included in the sale.

Ingoing ValuationThe purchaser, in addition to the purchase price, will 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, 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:

1. All hay, straw, fodder, roots, silage and farmyard manure and other produce at market value.

2. All oils, fuel, fertilisers, sprays, chemicals, seeds and sundry 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 Savills 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 5% over Bank of Scotland borrowing rate.

STIPULATIONSPurchase PriceWithin 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.

DisputesShould any discrepancy arise as to the boundaries or any points arise on the Remarks, Stipulations or Plan or the interpretation of any of them, the question shall be referred to the arbitration of the selling agents whose decision acting as experts, shall be final.

Plans, Areas and SchedulesThese are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been carefully checked and computed by the selling agents and the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied himself as to the description of the property and any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.

Overseas PurchasersAny offer by a purchaser(s) who is resident outwith the United Kingdom must be accompanied by a guarantee from a bank which is acceptable to the sellers.

LottingIt is intended to offer the property for sale as described, but the seller reserves the right to divide the property into further lots, or to withdraw the property, or to exclude any property shown in these particulars.

GenerallyShould there be any discrepancy between these particulars, the General Remarks and Information, Stipulations and the Missives of Sale, the latter shall prevail.

Servitude Rights, Burdens, Wayleaves And Statutory Public And Other Access Rights1. The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude

and wayleave rights, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private. The property is also sold subject to the rights of public access under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. The purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.

2. The owners of No.1-3 Parknowe Cottages have a right of access up the entrance track to their properties.

3. The Dairsie to Lucklaw Core Path runs along the eastern boundary of Parknowe.

ApportionmentsThe Council Tax and all other outgoings shall be apportioned between the seller and the purchaser(s) as at the date of entry.

Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. JW160616

Parknowe Farm

Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2016. All rights reserved. Licence number 100022432. Plotted Scale - 1:263558

This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE.

Field Number Arable/Ploughable Permanent Pasture Woodland Other Total

Hectares Acres Hectares Acres Hectares Acres Hectares Acres Hectares Acres

LOT 1

10* 6.47 15.99 6.47 15.99

11* 1.51 3.73 0.02 0.05 1.53 3.78

12 3.78 9.34 3.78 9.34

13 4.11 10.16 0.03 0.07 4.14 10.23

14* 3.55 8.77 3.55 8.77

15* 1.51 3.73 1.51 3.73

16 1.72 4.25 1.72 4.25

17 0.12 0.30 0.12 0.30

18* 1.38 3.41 1.38 3.41

19 3.08 7.61 3.08 7.61

20* 1.13 2.79 1.13 2.79

21* 1.25 3.09 1.25 3.09

22* 0.73 1.80 0.73 1.80

23 0.54 1.33 0.54 1.33

24* 0.86 2.13 0.86 2.13

25* 6.49 16.04 0.04 0.10 6.53 16.14

26 3.72 9.19 0.05 0.12 3.77 9.32

27* 0.65 1.61 0.65 1.61

28 0.11 0.27 0.13 0.32 0.24 0.59

29* 0.62 1.53 0.62 1.53

30 5.28 13.05 5.28 13.05

31* 4.87 12.03 4.87 12.03

32* 1.04 2.57 1.04 2.57

33 1.45 3.58 1.45 3.58

34* 3.04 7.51 3.04 7.51

4.51 11.14 4.51 11.14

Sub-total 0.00 0.00 50.70 125.28 6.86 16.95 6.23 15.39 63.79 157.63

LOT 2

1 6.3 15.57 0.07 0.17 6.37 15.74

2 2.92 7.22 1.71 4.23 4.63 11.44

3 3.92 9.69 3.33 8.23 7.25 17.91

4 0.00 8.94 22.09 0.05 0.12 8.99 22.21

5 6.19 15.30 0.04 0.10 6.23 15.39

6* 1.95 4.82 1.95 4.82

7 1.31 3.24 1.31 3.24

8 0.31 0.77 0.02 0.05 0.33 0.82

9 7.56 18.68 0.80 1.98 8.36 20.66

Other 0.14 0.35 0.14 0.35

Sub-total 16.41 40.55 21.68 53.57 3.02 7.46 4.45 11.00 45.56 112.58

Total 16.41 40.55 72.38 178.85 9.88 24.41 10.68 26.39 109.35 270.20

The above areas are taken from the 2016 IACS submission. * historically cropped and capable of arable cropping

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NOT TO SCALEThe Cartographic & Design Team, Wessex House, Wimborne, Dorset. BH21 1PBTel: (01202) 856800

NOTE - Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with thepermission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office.© Crown copyright licence number 100024244 Savills (UK) Limited

MCL: Date: 08/06/1622139/PARKNOWE 5

NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only andalthough believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed.