East Sanquhar Farmhouse & Steading
East Sanquhar, Ayr, KA6 5HQ
A rare opportunity to acquire a traditional Ayrshire Farmhouse and steading with previously approved planning permission.
- Previously approved planning for 5 residential units
- Additional land available by separate negotiation.
Situation
East Sanquhar Farm enjoys a rural setting yet has excellent accessibility being less than 2 miles from the coastal town of Prestwick. It is conveniently positioned within commuting distance of Ayr, Kilmarnock and Glasgow, and with easy access to the A77 providing links south to Cairnryan for the ferry to
Northern Ireland. Prestwick International Airport is literally on the doorstep, while the beautiful Ayrshire coastline with its sandy beaches and world-renowned golf courses is just minutes away.
Access
Access to the property is via a private road directly of the A77 dual carriageway.
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Directions
From the Whitletts Roundabout at Ayr, head north on the A77 dual carriageway for approximately a ¼ of a mile before turning left on to an unnamed road. Follow this road for approximately 500m before turning left to East Sanquhar Farmhouse.
Description
East Sanquhar Farmhouse and steading presents a unique opportunity to purchase a traditional 4-bedroom farmhouse and attractive steading of stone farm buildings in an enviable semi-rural setting near the towns of Prestwick and Ayr. With planning consent already granted to extend and convert the buildings to form additional dwellings, this property offers exciting development prospects as well as a wonderful family home.
East Sanquhar Farmhouse
A charming traditional stone-built farmhouse under a pitched slate roof, providing well-proportioned family accommodation over two floors comprising:
Ground Floor: Entrance vestibule, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, utility room
First Floor: 4 bedrooms, family bathroom
The house requires some modernisation but has character and has tremendous potential to create a delightful countryside home.
East Sanquhar Steading
An impressive U-shaped steading providing a range of traditional stone buildings and more modern outbuildings, with planning consent granted in 2020 for:
- Alterations and extensions to the existing farmhouse.
- Conversion of the steading to form 3 additional dwellings
- Construction of a new fifth dwelling in the courtyard
This offers buyers the chance to create a fabulous residential development within these historic buildings, capitalising on the high demand for rural properties in this area.
Land
The property is situated in a strategic location beside Prestwick Airport and the A77 trunk road. There is additional land adjoining the property that could be available by separate negotiation.
The fertile land is classed as graded 3.1 by the James Hutton Institute and has been well maintained in productive arable tenure. Further information is available from the selling agents.
Services
The property benefits from mains electricity and water, with drainage to a septic tank.
Planning & Development
Planning was granted at East Sanquhar for Alterations and extension to an existing farmhouse, change of use and alterations of outbuildings to form 3 dwellinghouses, and the erection of one dwellinghouse. The planning reference number is 20/00147/APP and full details can be found on the South Ayrshire planning portal.
Council Tax
This property is in the Council Tax Band F.
Energy Performance Certificate Rating
The EPC rating has been assessed as Band F. For full copies of the EPC information and copies of the reports please contact the Selling Agent.