Farmhouse For Sale in Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire, KA25

This property is marketed by:
Davidson & Robertson

Description

The Property includes a traditional three-bedroom farmhouse, offering both comfort and a true sense of rural character. Surrounding it is an extensive and well-equipped range of agricultural buildings, including cattle sheds, a silage pit, and ample storage.

The land extends to 403.08 acres or thereby of productive pasture, ideally suited to livestock, with scope for arable rotation to further enhance output and profitability. In addition, the amenity woodland not only enriches the landscape but opens the door to biodiversity initiatives and conservation-driven income streams.

Positioned in a strategic location with excellent transport links and easy access to local services, this is a property that delivers on both operational efficiency and future opportunity.

Available as a whole or in four lots.

Lot 1 – Farmhouse, buildings and 113.60 acres or thereby of land.

Lot 2 – 76.09 acres or thereby of land.

Lot 3 – 126.28 acres or thereby of land.

Lot 4 – 87.711 acres or thereby of land.

Whole – Farmhouse, buildings and 403.08 acres or thereby of land.

Lot 1 – East Mains Farm – 113.60 acres (46.08Ha)

East Mains Farmhouse

Positioned at the heart of the holding, the traditional farmhouse offers an appealing opportunity to create a superb country home tailored to individual tastes. This two-storey stone-built residence, finished in pebble dash beneath a slate roof, enjoys direct access from the B780 and benefits from generous parking. Internally, the accommodation is arranged over two floors.

Ground Floor:

The ground floor includes an entrance vestibule with access to the traditional study, utility room, kitchen, living room, hallway and general storage, reception space, WC and cloakroom. A further vestibule opens to the front garden.

First Floor:

The first floor comprises a central hallway and three bedrooms.

The farmhouse is serviced by mains electricity and water, with private drainage to a septic tank. Heating is provided via an oil-fired boiler, complemented by two open fires adding character and warmth.

While the farmhouse would benefit from a complete refurbishment, it represents a fantastic opportunity to add value and create a distinctive home.

Buildings

East Mains is exceptionally well-equipped with a comprehensive range of cattle sheds and ancillary buildings, offering substantial capacity to support efficient livestock operations

Cattle Shed 1 (12.5m x 28.5m)

A well-constructed five-bay steel portal framed shed featuring a concrete central feed passage. The walls are of concrete panel construction, with vented box profile sheeting above, all beneath a single-pitch box profile roof. This building is in good condition and fully fit for modern agricultural use.

Cattle Shed 2 (12m x 18.5m)

A four-bay steel portal framed, single-pitch cattle shed with an attached timber-framed lean-to and corrugated sheet walls under corrugated sheet roofing. While the building remains functional and fit for purpose, there is some weathering to the roof and wall cladding, presenting an opportunity for straightforward upgrading.

Cattle Shed 3 (8.5m x 22.5m)

Positioned alongside the silage pit, this lean-to structure is built with solid brick walls and a corrugated fibre cement roof. It features a slatted floor with underground storage. The building is in reasonable condition and continues to serve its intended purpose effectively.

Cattle Shed 4 (22m x 46.5m)

A concrete portal-framed cattle shed with a central feed passage. Constructed with brick walls beneath a mono-pitched corrugated fibre cement roof. Internally, the building is divided into three sections by brick partition walls, with cubicle housing to the outer bays and a central feed passage.

Cattle Shed 5 (9m x 20m)

A traditional brick-built structure with a concrete-clad interior, set beneath a corrugated sheet roof. The building contains cattle stalls and benefits from internal access to the traditional steading. It is considered fit for purpose and presented in reasonable condition.

Cattle Shed 6 (8.5m x 18.5m)

Of similar external construction to Cattle Shed 5. Internal inspection was not possible at the time of survey; however, it is assumed to offer comparable layout and condition.

Cattle Shed 7 (6m x 20m)

Also of similar external construction to Cattle Shed 5. Internal access was unavailable during inspection, though it is presumed to be of similar arrangement and standard.

Cattle Shed 8 (12.5m x 15.5m)

A steel portal frame building with concrete block walls and box profile panels on three sides, together with metal panelled doors to the open frontage. The roof is of box profile construction. The building is fit for purpose and presented in good condition.

Former Chicken Shed (6m x 15m)

A brick-built structure with timber cladding, set beneath a mono-pitched corrugated fibre cement roof. The building is currently utilised for cattle feeding purposes and is considered to be in poor condition.

Dutch Barn (7m x 19m)

A traditional three-bay Dutch barn with concrete block walls to approximately 1.5m on two elevations, surmounted by corrugated sheet cladding. The roof is of corrugated sheet construction in keeping with its original design. The building is in poor condition.

Former Byre (7m x 32.5m)

A traditional stone-built building beneath a slate roof, part of which has been replaced with tin sheeting. Internally, the property is divided into four sections, currently utilised as a garage, workshop, tractor shed, and general storage. The structure appears sound overall, although the roof would benefit from repair.

Former Potato Shed (5.5m x 16m)

A brick-built building with concrete cladding, set beneath a corrugated fibre cement roof. The building is currently used for general storage.

Silage Pit (12m x 23.5m)

A concrete portal-framed structure beneath a mono-pitched box profile sheet roof. The building is fit for purpose and presented in good condition.

Storage Shed (12m x 20m)

A seven-bay steel portal frame building with box profile cladding, set beneath a mono-pitched box profile roof. Open to one side and currently utilised as a feed store. The building is fit for purpose and in good condition.

Traditional Steading Building (7m x 10m)

A traditional stone-built structure beneath a mono-pitched roof with wooden beam roof lean-to extension. The building includes former calving pens (not currently in use) and is in reasonable condition for its age. It is connected to the farmhouse, with part utilised for storage and as a kitchen extension.

Slurry Store

Land

The land within lot 1 extends in total to approximately 113.60 acres lying between approximately 28 metres and 41 metres above sea level and is predominantly east-facing. It is classified as predominantly 4.2 under the James Hutton Institute’s Land Capability for Agriculture classification system. The soils are principally of the Alluvial and Kilmarnock Associations, which are well suited to permanent pasture and offer some potential for inclusion within an arable rotation.

Subject to obtaining the necessary consents, the property offers potential for the conversion of traditional buildings, such as the former byre, to residential or alternative business uses.

Lot 2 – Glengarnock Land – 76.09 Acres (30.79ha)

The land at Glengarnock is a self contained block of good grazing and silage ground extending to approximately 76.09 acres. The land is accessed from Grahamston Avenue at the eastern corner or from Loadingbank Road at the north western corner.

The land sits between 29 metres and 34 metres above sea level and is predominantly grade 4.2 as classified by the James Hutton Institute. The land grows a good crop of silage and has been well maintained over the years. The soils are principally of the Alluvial and Kilmarnock Associations, which are well suited to permanent pasture and offer some potential for inclusion within an arable rotation.

Lot 3 – East Mains Land North – 126.28 Acres (51.10ha)

The land to the north extends to approximately 126.28 acres located on the north side of the B780 public road and is gently undulating, consisting of arable, silage and grazing land. The land sits between 35 metres and 82 metres above sea level and is a mixture of grade 3.2 and 4.2 as classified by the James Hutton Institute. The soils are principally of the Alluvial and Kilmarnock Associations, which are well suited to permanent pasture and offer some potential for inclusion within an arable rotation. Access to the land is taking directly from public roadways.

The land lies adjacent to the town of Kilbirnie which may provide future development opportunities. There is also a small riparian woodland associated with the Pitcon Burn Local Nature Conservation Site. The woodland is classified as native and provides environmental and biodiversity value.

Lot 4 – East Mains Land West – 87.11 Acres (35.25ha)

The land to the west extends to approximately 87.11 acres of predominately permanent pasture and quality arable land. There is amenity woodland providing useful shelter belts and biodiversity. The land sits between 33 metres and 80 metres above sea level and is predominantly classified as grade 3.2 by the James Hutton Institute. The soils are principally of the Alluvial and Kilmarnock Associations, which are well suited to permanent pasture and offer some potential for inclusion within an arable rotation.

Location

From Glasgow, head west on the M8 towards Greenock, before joining the A737 southound in the direction of Beith. Continue through Beith and follow signs for Kilbirnie. Upon reaching Kilbirnie, take the B780 south. After approximately 1.4 miles, the property is situated directly off the B780, with access leading to the farmhouse and steading at the centre of the holding.