Our Summary

Benefiting from an existing stewardship agreement, the land offers scope for both commercial farming and environmental income and value

It is considered that the land also offers scope to access third party revenue schemes such as Nutrient Neutrality and alike

95 paddock, which offers scope for a further outlying sale is a purchaser wishes to capitalize on the premise of paying more for less

As a result, an existing income stream has been secured, with further scope for opportunities within the evolving world of environmental credits and associated funding

Description

The property, Lot 2 Land at Hope House, is a 17.35ha (42.89ac) block of primarily grazing land with a small proportion of woodland. The land is divided into a ringfenced block and an outlying 3.95ha paddock. It has a Grade 4 permanent pasture, with refined natural capital and elevated amenity value.

The property features a network of natural watercourses, including the Rae Burn, and traditional hay meadows that offer valuable winter fodder. The land also has woodland planting, infield trees, and shelter belts that enhance livestock performance. The property has been well cared for, with recent grant-funded improvements to internal and external boundaries, and plans for further enhancements, including the creation of wildlife ponds.