Lower Ashtrees Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, TD8 6PH

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2 Lower Ashtrees Jedburgh, Roxburghshire TD8 6PH Jedburgh 5 miles Edinburgh 47 miles Kelso 15 miles Newcastle-upon-Tyne 55 miles An attractive, privately situated and productive small farm About hectares ( acres) Traditional three bedroomed farmhouse Excellent range of modern buildings For sale as a whole Ref: GS5007 Location Lower Ashtrees is situated in the heart of the rolling Southern Borders countryside approximately 5 miles south of the former county town of Jedburgh and with good access from the A68 public road which links Edinburgh and Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Jedburgh has a population of around 4,000 and offers a good range of services with a High school, leisure centre and a variety of shops for day to day needs. The larger centres of Galashiels (20 miles), Hawick (12 miles) and Kelso (15 miles) all provide a wider choice and national retailers. The Borders area is well known for the quality of life offered with something to appeal to everyone from internationally recognised field sports and fishing, to horse racing and a championship standard golf course at Kelso, local culture including civic weeks and common ridings as well as events such as the annual Melrose Sevens rugby tournament and more recently established book festival. Directions Driving South from Jedburgh on the A68 turn left after 2 ½ miles, signed for Chesters. Follow this minor road for approximately 2 miles. Ashtrees is signed to the left and situated at the end of a private road after about 500 metres. General Description Lower Ashtrees is a compact livestock farm with clear residential appeal, situated in an attractive south facing position and lying within a ring fence. The position offers both privacy and accessibility with the A68 only 2 miles distant. The land extends to ha / acres registered under the Integrated Administration and Control System (IACS). It is currently all laid to grass or rough grazing and has supported a flock of around 300 Texel and Texel cross breeding ewes with high health status having been maintained as a closed flock for the last 13 years with only MV accredited tups bought in. All lambs have been fattened and mainly sold through the ring at St Boswells. A small beef suckler herd has also been maintained. Lower Ashtrees farmhouse is a traditional stone and slate, three bedroomed, detached house. It would benefit from some modernisation but offers comfortable accommodation with scope for extension if required. The modern farm buildings are a particular feature, providing extensive covered space. Lower Ashtrees Farmhouse The farmhouse sits in an elevated position to the west of the farm buildings and looking south over the majority of the land. It was refurbished 25 years ago and, although comfortable, would benefit from some updating. The accommodation comprises: Ground Floor Front Entrance Vestibule Hall With stairs to the first floor and understairs cupboard housing electricity intake. Lounge 4.80m x 3.35m Morso stove to the fireplace with brick inset and hearth. Window to front. Dining Room 4.80m x 3.00m Brick built fireplace and hearth. Hunter stove to be removed. Windows to front and side.

3 Berwick upon Tweed Carlisle Galashiels Keswick Newcastle Windermere Shower Room 2.75m x 1.50m White suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin and W.C. Glazed shower cubicle with Mira fitting. Outside Good sized garden surround laid mainly to grass but with a variety of trees and shrubs. Gravelled parking area to the side and more extensive tarred yard lying between the house and the modern farm buildings. Attached to the rear of the house is a useful timber built fuel store. Kitchen 4.58 max x 3.30m With extensive fitted wall and floor units incorporating 1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink. 4 over oil fired Aga. Walk-in shelved pantry / freezer room (2.55m x 1.80m) Utility Room / Rear Hall 3.40m x 3.35m Housing oil fired Worcester Danesmoor boiler heating domestic hot water and radiators throughout. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Ramsay ladder provides access to office / store at first floor level (3.45m x 3.4m) First Floor Landing Built in double linen cupboard Double Bedroom (south east) 4.78m x 3.25m Window to front Double Bedroom (south west) 3.35m x 3.35m Window to front Master Bedroom (rear) 5.20m x 4.20m Extensive built in wardrobe and cupboard space with vanity unit. Window to east. En-suite bathroom (3.30m x 1.80m) with white three piece suite

4 Lower Ashtrees Jedburgh, Roxburghshire TD8 6PH

5 Berwick upon Tweed Carlisle Galashiels Keswick Newcastle Windermere Farm Buildings Situated a short distance to the east of the farmhouse. The farm buildings are mainly of modern construction and comprise: 1. Five bay galvanised steel portal framed general purpose building (circa 23.1m x 9.15m) with blockwork walls and profile sheet and spaceboard cladding above, all under a fibre cement sheet roof. Concrete and hardcore floor. 2. Attached five bay lean-to (circa 23.1m x 7.55m) with concrete floor under a fibre cement roof, part fitted with diagonal steel feed barrier. 3. Two bay steel portal framed cattle court extension to building 1 (9.15m x 9.15m) with concrete floor, part blockwork and spaceboard walls, feed barrier to side. 4. Five bay steel portal framed cattle court (30.5m x 13.7m) with external feed trough and diagonal steel barriers to southern elevation. Concrete floor, blockwork walls with spaceboard above and fibre cement roof sheeting with protected open ridge. 5. Three bay steel portal framed store / machinery shed (13.9m x 19.45m). Fully enclosed with corrugated steel sheet roof and cladding. Hardcore floor. The Land Lower Ashtrees includes ha / acres of IACS registered land of which there is ha / acres of grassland assessed as Region 1 for Basic Payment Scheme purposes, 4.95 ha / acres of rough grazing included as Region 2 and 0.79 ha / 1.95 acres of woodland. The land lies between 210 and 255m above sea level and is included within the Less Favoured Area for support purposes. Historically, it is understood that most of the land has been cropped and is included within Class 4 of the Macaulay Land Use for Agriculture Scale. Recent policy has been entirely livestock based and the land has been maintained in productive grassland. Woodland There are two small areas of coniferous woodland extending to 0.79 ha / 1.95 acres.

6 Lower Ashtrees Jedburgh, Roxburghshire TD8 6PH Services Mains electricity. Private water and drainage. Water is pumped from a spring at Andersons Well, in the dean to the south of the steading, to a holding tank behind the farmhouse. There are a number of wells in the dean which are connected into pipes serving the former water supply to Jedburgh and still maintained by Scottish Water. An annual wayleave payment is received in respect of a Scottish Power overhead line crossing the north of the farm. Tenancies There are no tenancies affecting the property. Viewing Strictly by prior appointment through the sole selling agents, Edwin Thompson LLP. Particulars prepared May 2018 Oil fired central heating to the farmhouse. Council Tax Lower Ashtrees farmhouse is assessed to Council Tax Band F EPC Rating The farmhouse has an EPC rating Band E. GENERAL INFORMATION Basic Payment Entitlements The business holds units of Region 1 and 4.46 units of Region 2 entitlement under the Basic Payment Scheme which may be available for purchase by separate negotiation. Minerals Mineral rights are included in so far as they are owned. Servitudes, Wayleaves and Easements Lower Ashtrees has the benefit of a right of access over a private road (shown blue on the sale plan) connecting to the public road.

7 Berwick upon Tweed Carlisle Galashiels Keswick Newcastle Windermere Schedule of Areas Number on Plan Identifier Description Area (ha) 1 NT / Rough grazing NT / Rough grazing NT / Grass NT / Woodland NT / Grass NT / Rough grazing NT / Grass NT / Grass NT / Grass NT / Grass NT / Grass NT / Grass NT / Woodland Buildings (est) 0.78 Total 42.37

8 76 Overhaugh Street, Galashiels, Selkirkshire, TD1 1DP T: F: E: W: edwin-thompson.co.uk Berwick upon Tweed Carlisle Galashiels Keswick Newcastle Windermere Edwin Thompson is the generic trading name for Edwin Thompson Property Services Limited, a Limited Company registered in England and Wales (no ) Registered office: 28 St John s Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5AF. Regulated by RICS IMPORTANT NOTICE Edwin Thompson for themselves and for the Vendor of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that: 1. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, any offer or contract. 2. All descriptions, dimensions, plans, reference to condition and necessary conditions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. 3. No person in the employment of Edwin Thompson has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the Agents, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. No responsibility can be accepted for loss or expense incurred in viewing the property or in any other way in the event of the property being sold or withdrawn. 5. These particulars were prepared in May 2018.