Land for sale

A substantial block of farmland utilised for grazing and mowing

Description

Chapelton lies in an area that is noted for its mild weather and long grass growing season, factors which have contributed towards the southwest of Scotland being one of the most productive livestock areas in the United Kingdom. Its proximity to the A75 road network provides ready access to both local and national markets.

The holding extends in total to approximately 341.67 acres (138.27 hectares) offering a range of opportunities including livestock farming, woodland creation and management for carbon or environmental purposes. The land sits in a single ring-fenced block ranging in altitude from 50 metres to 129 metres above sea level and is classified between Grades 4 and 6 according to the James Hutton Institute land classification maps. The land comprises a mixture of soils, including brown soils, peaty gleys and a small amount of peat according to the National Soil Map of Scotland. It is currently all down to grass or rough grazing with one small block of woodland.

The land is entirely accessible from the U257W public road which leads from Creetown and passes centrally through the farm and on to another property to the east. The fields are predominantly bounded by stone dykes with some post and wire fencing.

The land at Chapelton is available as a whole.

Basic Payment Scheme - The entitlements will be apportioned between the area being retained by the seller and the area being sold. It is estimated that there are approximately 66.71 Region 1 Basic Payment Entitlements and 66.73 Region 2 Basic Payment Entitlements to transfer to the purchaser (this is a guide only - subject to final apportionment). The payment in relation to the current farming year will be retained by the seller.

Less Favoured Area Support Scheme - Chapelton lies entirely within the Less Favoured Area. Any payments made by SGRPID in the current farming year will be retained by the seller. The purchaser will be responsible for any claims made by SGRPID under the scheme against the seller in respect of any payments made prior to completion which are the result of the purchaser’s actions.

Access - The land is entirely accessible from the U257W which is an adopted highway.

Location

Chapelton is situated in Wigtownshire, the most southerly part of Scotland, which is renowned for having a mild climate and one of the earliest growing seasons in the country. This region of south west Scotland is a genuinely rural area, well known for its dairy and livestock farming, magnificent countryside, dramatic coastlines and extensive forestry cover such as the Galloway Forest Park. The farm enjoys panoramic views over open countryside towards the Cree estuary and is within close proximity to the many scenic beaches and coastal walks around Galloway and Kirkcudbrightshire.

The land at Chapelton lies just over 1 mile north east of the village of Creetown where there is a primary school, local shops, public house, playpark and a local football club. The market town of Newton Stewart is 8 miles to the north west and offers a range of business services, supermarkets, shops, local leisure facilities, secondary schooling and a livestock mart.

The A75 trunk road is accessible from Creetown which joins with the A77 at Stranraer and the M74 at Gretna.




Acreage: 341 Acres

Additional Info

Viewing - Strictly by appointment with Savills T:[use Contact Agent Button]
Sporting, Mineral and Timbers Rights - The sporting rights are in hand. In so far as they are owned, the mineral rights are included in the sale. All standing and fallen timber is included in the sale.