Land For Sale £595,000
GENERAL
Goatmilk is located in a desirable and accessible location within rural Fife close to the town of Glenrothes. The farm is situated in an elevated position and benefits from views over the surrounding countryside and towards the Firth of Forth.
The farm is located about one mile to the west of Glenrothes which offers an excellent range of local amenities with a good selection of shops, supermarkets, pubs, restaurants and leisure facilities with a wider offering available in the nearby Kirkcaldy (6 miles). The popular county market town of Cupar (15 miles) is a short distance to the north-east with the cities of Edinburgh (30 miles), Dundee (26 miles) and Perth (20 miles) all within comfortable driving distance from Goatmilk.
Goatmilk is surrounded by some glorious rolling Fife
countryside which is home to an array of wildlife and, for the outdoor enthusiast, the perfect setting for a range of recreational pursuits. There is great scope for walking, cycling, and there are many opportunities for riding with the local Pony Clubs for the younger enthusiast and various other Riding clubs. There is racing and polo at Scone outside Perth which is also the venue for the annual Scottish Game Fair. There is a number of excellent golf courses locally with the ancient and historic university town of St Andrews, renowned world-wide as the Home of Golf being some 25 miles to the north-east.
The pretty fishing villages of Fife’s quaint East Neuk such as Crail, St. Monans, Anstruther and Pittenweem are just a short drive to the south east. In terms of days out the wide-open spaces of the Lomond Hills are close at hand along with several popular National Trust for Scotland properties including Hill of Tarvit outside Cupar, Kellie Castle and Falkland Palace. Fife’s beautiful and varied coastline includes several sandy beaches such as St Andrews, Kingsbarns, Elie and Tentsmuir.
State schooling is available within Glenrothes with private schooling being provided at St Leonards in St Andrews, the High School of Dundee and several highly rated schools in the Perth and Edinburgh areas.
There are several local railway stations at Glenrothes, Cardenden, Markinch, Kirkcaldy and Ladybank, which form part of the Fife Circle Line which lead north from Edinburgh. Edinburgh International Airport (26.5 miles) is about a thirty-five minute drive to the south of the holding, with Dundee Airport (28 miles) offering a good selection of short-haul flights. Fife Airport is located directly opposite the farm and is used by light aircraft and helicopters mainly for training, survey and recreational trips.
Fife is well served by a wide variety of agricultural contractors, merchants, and suppliers, and there is a successful local machinery ring which can provide additional farming resources as required. Regular livestock sales are held at Stirling Agricultural Centre (35 miles). Traditionally this area of Fife is known for its fertile land, capable of producing high yields of an extensive range of crops and the area is well suited to intensive cropping and livestock units.
DESCRIPTION
Goatmilk presents an excellent compact mixed amenity and farming unit extending to approximately 46.15 Ha (114.04 Acres) located in an easily accessible area of Fife. The farm benefits from a substantial two storey traditional stone and brick farmhouse which is located towards the eastern boundary of the holding. Adjacent to the farmhouse there is an adaptable range of modern and traditional farm buildings which are readily accessible via a private farm road and currently provide stabling for up to 9 horses. The farmland is all situated within a ring fence and extends to the north and west of the holding, and is predominately down to arable and well suited to growing a range of cereal crops as part of a regular grassland rotation, with the addition of potatoes. The fields adjacent to the steading are down to pasture and used in conjunction with the equestrian enterprise on the farm, with an area to the north of the farm steading, which forms a small rocky outcrop, being a haven for wildlife, boasting a range of broadleaved trees and other vegetation.
Please Note Lot 2 will not be sold prior to the sale of Lot 1.
LOT 1: FARMHOUSE, STEADING AND LAND EXTENDING TO APPROXIMATELY 5.73 HA (14.16 ACRES) IN TOTAL
Goatmilk Farmhouse
The farmhouse is situated just to the east of the holding and benefits from a south facing outlook and views towards the Firth of Forth. The farmhouse is of stone and brick construction with external harling under a tiled roof. The farmhouse is approached via the farm road which leads from the public road and provides spacious and well proportioned family accommodation which is set over two levels including 2 public rooms on the ground floor with 4 bedrooms on the upper floor.
Garden Ground
The farmhouse benefits from an attractive area of garden ground which is enclosed to the front by a stone wall, and is mostly laid to lawn. There is an area of parking for a number of cars adjacent and to the side of the house.
Farm Buildings
The farm buildings are located adjacent to the farmhouse, and take the form of the original traditional steading range part of which has been incorporated into a number of more modern buildings. Briefly the buildings comprise:
Lean-to Stores (7.90m x 3.10m and 6.18m x 3.10m)
Located to the rear of the house, and adjacent to the stable block. Of timber frame construction under box profile roofs with concrete floors.
Traditional Stable Block (36.75m x 5.56m) part of the original traditional steading, which has been completely refurbished and re-roofed during the current Seller’s ownership and is now used in conjunction with the DIY livery enterprise on the farm. Of stone and brick construction under a new box profile roof with a concrete floor the building is split into number of sections comprising: 3 stables, modern fitted tack room and a store room/studio.
Riding Arena (30.00m x 23.25m) enclosed by a stone wall and post and rail fencing, with a silica sand and carpet cuttings floor and floodlights.
Traditional Barn (12.40m x 5.30m) of stone construction under a corrugated roof with concrete floor and 4 stables pens.
Lean-to Store (5.94m x 2.80m) of stone and brick construction under a corrugated roof with concrete floor and housing electrical meters.
Former Cart Shed / Store (15.18m x 5.03m) of traditional stone construction under a tin roof, split into 2 further stables and a secure store.
Pole Barn (17.50m x 7.00m) of timber frame construction under a tin roof with an earth floor with a lean-to implement shed to the rear (20.90m x 5.83m).
General Purpose Shed (20.0m x 13.80m) of steel portal frame construction under a corrugated roof, with stone walls and a concrete floor. Including an internal timber store, and a small lean-to (8.29m x 3.28m).
Cattle Court (30.00m x 16.05m and 23.78m x 5.57m) of steel portal frame construction under a corrugated roof, with stone and brick walls.
There is also a large yard area surrounding the buildings which is used for machinery and fodder storage.
Land at Lot 1 extending to 5.73 Ha (14.16 Acres)
The land in Lot 1 extends to 5.73 Ha (14.16 Acres) and is located to the north and south of the farmhouse and steading. The land has been classified as Grade 3.2 by the James Hutton Institute and forms a contiguous block of ground which surrounds the steading and would be well suited for the grazing of livestock or for equestrian purposes. The land is generally of a southerly aspect rising from 124m on the southern boundary adjacent to the public road to 162m above sea level at its highest point to the north of the farm steading at the top of the rocky outcrop next to the small area of amenity woodland.
EPC Rating = D
Goatmilk is located in a desirable and accessible location within rural Fife close to the town of Glenrothes. The farm is situated in an elevated position and benefits from views over the surrounding countryside and towards the Firth of Forth.
The farm is located about one mile to the west of Glenrothes which offers an excellent range of local amenities with a good selection of shops, supermarkets, pubs, restaurants and leisure facilities with a wider offering available in the nearby Kirkcaldy (6 miles). The popular county market town of Cupar (15 miles) is a short distance to the north-east with the cities of Edinburgh (30 miles), Dundee (26 miles) and Perth (20 miles) all within comfortable driving distance from Goatmilk.
Goatmilk is surrounded by some glorious rolling Fife
countryside which is home to an array of wildlife and, for the outdoor enthusiast, the perfect setting for a range of recreational pursuits. There is great scope for walking, cycling, and there are many opportunities for riding with the local Pony Clubs for the younger enthusiast and various other Riding clubs. There is racing and polo at Scone outside Perth which is also the venue for the annual Scottish Game Fair. There is a number of excellent golf courses locally with the ancient and historic university town of St Andrews, renowned world-wide as the Home of Golf being some 25 miles to the north-east.
The pretty fishing villages of Fife’s quaint East Neuk such as Crail, St. Monans, Anstruther and Pittenweem are just a short drive to the south east. In terms of days out the wide-open spaces of the Lomond Hills are close at hand along with several popular National Trust for Scotland properties including Hill of Tarvit outside Cupar, Kellie Castle and Falkland Palace. Fife’s beautiful and varied coastline includes several sandy beaches such as St Andrews, Kingsbarns, Elie and Tentsmuir.
State schooling is available within Glenrothes with private schooling being provided at St Leonards in St Andrews, the High School of Dundee and several highly rated schools in the Perth and Edinburgh areas.
There are several local railway stations at Glenrothes, Cardenden, Markinch, Kirkcaldy and Ladybank, which form part of the Fife Circle Line which lead north from Edinburgh. Edinburgh International Airport (26.5 miles) is about a thirty-five minute drive to the south of the holding, with Dundee Airport (28 miles) offering a good selection of short-haul flights. Fife Airport is located directly opposite the farm and is used by light aircraft and helicopters mainly for training, survey and recreational trips.
Fife is well served by a wide variety of agricultural contractors, merchants, and suppliers, and there is a successful local machinery ring which can provide additional farming resources as required. Regular livestock sales are held at Stirling Agricultural Centre (35 miles). Traditionally this area of Fife is known for its fertile land, capable of producing high yields of an extensive range of crops and the area is well suited to intensive cropping and livestock units.
DESCRIPTION
Goatmilk presents an excellent compact mixed amenity and farming unit extending to approximately 46.15 Ha (114.04 Acres) located in an easily accessible area of Fife. The farm benefits from a substantial two storey traditional stone and brick farmhouse which is located towards the eastern boundary of the holding. Adjacent to the farmhouse there is an adaptable range of modern and traditional farm buildings which are readily accessible via a private farm road and currently provide stabling for up to 9 horses. The farmland is all situated within a ring fence and extends to the north and west of the holding, and is predominately down to arable and well suited to growing a range of cereal crops as part of a regular grassland rotation, with the addition of potatoes. The fields adjacent to the steading are down to pasture and used in conjunction with the equestrian enterprise on the farm, with an area to the north of the farm steading, which forms a small rocky outcrop, being a haven for wildlife, boasting a range of broadleaved trees and other vegetation.
Please Note Lot 2 will not be sold prior to the sale of Lot 1.
LOT 1: FARMHOUSE, STEADING AND LAND EXTENDING TO APPROXIMATELY 5.73 HA (14.16 ACRES) IN TOTAL
Goatmilk Farmhouse
The farmhouse is situated just to the east of the holding and benefits from a south facing outlook and views towards the Firth of Forth. The farmhouse is of stone and brick construction with external harling under a tiled roof. The farmhouse is approached via the farm road which leads from the public road and provides spacious and well proportioned family accommodation which is set over two levels including 2 public rooms on the ground floor with 4 bedrooms on the upper floor.
Garden Ground
The farmhouse benefits from an attractive area of garden ground which is enclosed to the front by a stone wall, and is mostly laid to lawn. There is an area of parking for a number of cars adjacent and to the side of the house.
Farm Buildings
The farm buildings are located adjacent to the farmhouse, and take the form of the original traditional steading range part of which has been incorporated into a number of more modern buildings. Briefly the buildings comprise:
Lean-to Stores (7.90m x 3.10m and 6.18m x 3.10m)
Located to the rear of the house, and adjacent to the stable block. Of timber frame construction under box profile roofs with concrete floors.
Traditional Stable Block (36.75m x 5.56m) part of the original traditional steading, which has been completely refurbished and re-roofed during the current Seller’s ownership and is now used in conjunction with the DIY livery enterprise on the farm. Of stone and brick construction under a new box profile roof with a concrete floor the building is split into number of sections comprising: 3 stables, modern fitted tack room and a store room/studio.
Riding Arena (30.00m x 23.25m) enclosed by a stone wall and post and rail fencing, with a silica sand and carpet cuttings floor and floodlights.
Traditional Barn (12.40m x 5.30m) of stone construction under a corrugated roof with concrete floor and 4 stables pens.
Lean-to Store (5.94m x 2.80m) of stone and brick construction under a corrugated roof with concrete floor and housing electrical meters.
Former Cart Shed / Store (15.18m x 5.03m) of traditional stone construction under a tin roof, split into 2 further stables and a secure store.
Pole Barn (17.50m x 7.00m) of timber frame construction under a tin roof with an earth floor with a lean-to implement shed to the rear (20.90m x 5.83m).
General Purpose Shed (20.0m x 13.80m) of steel portal frame construction under a corrugated roof, with stone walls and a concrete floor. Including an internal timber store, and a small lean-to (8.29m x 3.28m).
Cattle Court (30.00m x 16.05m and 23.78m x 5.57m) of steel portal frame construction under a corrugated roof, with stone and brick walls.
There is also a large yard area surrounding the buildings which is used for machinery and fodder storage.
Land at Lot 1 extending to 5.73 Ha (14.16 Acres)
The land in Lot 1 extends to 5.73 Ha (14.16 Acres) and is located to the north and south of the farmhouse and steading. The land has been classified as Grade 3.2 by the James Hutton Institute and forms a contiguous block of ground which surrounds the steading and would be well suited for the grazing of livestock or for equestrian purposes. The land is generally of a southerly aspect rising from 124m on the southern boundary adjacent to the public road to 162m above sea level at its highest point to the north of the farm steading at the top of the rocky outcrop next to the small area of amenity woodland.
EPC Rating = D
