2 Bed Smallholding To Rent

General Description



Kirk O'er smallholding is situated with in Roberton Village, 5 miles west of the centre of Hawick and 12.5 miles south of Selkirk. The land is adjacent to the B711 providing easy access to the greater area with vehicular transport links to the A7. Please note that rent will be £9000 + VAT per annum.



Hawick is home a wide range of amenities including shops, supermarkets, primary schools and a Hawick Hugh School. There are numerous agricultural suppliers in the area including in Hawick and Selkirk as well as St. Boswell which also home to an auction mart.





Land



The land at Kirk O'er extends to some 15.45 acres (6.25 hectares) or thereabouts of permanent grassland, of which 8.01 acres (3.24 hectares) is considered cuttable pasture and is suitable for making hay or silage. The holding is divided into six parcels. The land has been classified as Class 4.2 by the James Hutton Institute and with the highest point lying at approximately 200m above sea level. The fields are of a good practical size predominantly enclosed by stock fences and stone dykes. Field 1, 4,5 and 6 are serviced by a natural water source. Cottage The cottage consists of a two bedroom, one reception room bungalow with gardens and outbuildings. The garden has been well maintained by the previous tenants and consists of mature hedges, trees and shrubs with lawns on three sides of the house. The landlord is planning improvement works which will be undertaken when the current tenant vacates the property.



The outbuildings consist of a timber framed shed with concrete floor, currently divided into four, presently used as a feed room, two byres and a workshop. In addition there is a garage and garden shed.





Tenancy



Kirk O'er will be available to let on an agricultural 5 year Short Limited Duration Tenancy.





Date of Commencement



Date to be agreed.



It is anticipated that the house will not be available until 1st November 2025.





Rent



£9,000 +VAT per annum. Payable per calendar month in advance with the first payment due on the date of entry.





VAT



The Landlord has taken the election in relation to VAT and therefore VAT will be payable in addition to the rent.





Location



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