Shoestanes Farm, Heriot

Shoestanes Farm, Heriot

Under Offer

*CLOSING DATE FRIDAY 30TH AUGUST 2024 – 12 NOON*

Shoestanes Farm is an ideal lifestyle or equestrian property with excellent access to the A7. In a rural setting close to the hamlet of Heriot, the property consists of a four bedroom bungalow, 8.80 acres of grazing land and a range of modern and traditional farm buildings. 

The farmhouse at Shoestanes is a comfortable modern bungalow with a south east facing aspect. The house is part brick, part harled painted walls construction under a pitched tile roof. There is a double garage at the end of the driveway with parking to the front and rear of the house. An enclosed garden surrounds the house laid out mostly to grass with mature shrubs and herbaceous borders.

Steps to the front door lead to a small porch area with double doors into a large entrance hall which has been used as a formal dining room.

Sitting room

A large bright room with floor to ceiling window enjoying views over the Shoestanes Burn. The sitting room features a wood burning stove set in to the wall with stone hearth, marble surround and wooden mantle.

Kitchen

Accessed from the hall and sitting room, the spacious kitchen features an oil-fired Rayburn. There are a range of wall and floor units and space for an informal dining area.

Utility Room (Rear entrance)

The back door opens to a practical utility area. A small area of worktop has plumbing for washing machine and cupboard space below. Wall cupboards provide storage above.

A corridor leads to 4 double bedrooms, 3 with fitted wardrobes, and 2 bathrooms, one of which is a wet room.

Services

• Mains electricity
• Private water supply
• Private drainage with septic tank
• Oil central heating off Rayburn
• Council Tax Band: F
• EPC: E

Grazing Land

Shoestanes extends to 10.99 acres (4.45 ha) in total, comprising 8.80 acres (3.56 ha) of grazing land. There is a further 2.19 acres (0.88 ha) covering the yard, buildings, redundant sheep handling pens, house and garden.

The land is all down to grass and currently divided into 4 fields with boundary fences or dry stone dykes and gated. 3 of the fields have natural water courses running through and the fourth is serviced by a water trough off the private water supply.

Buildings

The farm buildings at Shoestanes are currently in agricultural use. Each building lends itself to an alternative use associated with a lifestyle, equestrian or diversified operation. See the brochure for further details of each building.

LOCATION

Situated in a beautiful rural location only 1 mile from the A7, providing quick access to Edinburgh. The hamlet of Heriot has a primary school and village hall. Secondary schooling is available at Galashiels. Gorebridge provides local amenities with a variety of shops, cafes, supermarket and restaurants. There are further primary schools and a leisure centre as well as a railway station with direct commuter access to Edinburgh.

• Heriot 0.5 miles
• Gorebridge 7.5 miles
• Galashield 16 miles
• Edinburgh 19 miles

HOME REPORT

Available on request.

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment with Stanley Wright 01659 58697. The agent may undertake individual or open house viewings at their discretion.

ENTRY AND POSSESSION

Vacant possession and entry to be given on completion or such mutual time to be agreed by the seller and the purchaser.

OFFERS

Offers over £490,000

Offers in Scottish Legal Form are to be submitted to the selling agents, Stanley Wright. A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the selling agents following inspection. The Seller will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any offer and has the right to accept an offer at any time or withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs incurred by interested parties.

THIRD PARTY RIGHTS & SERVITUDES

The subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise and purchasers will be deemed as to have satisfied themselves in respect thereof.