This well-put-together farm in Ayrshire has 223 acres and currently run as a stock farm with a herd of beef cows and a flock of breeding ewes. Water sourced from a spring on the farm has also been bottled since 1990.
Westtown Farmhouse is a south-facing property of traditional construction with accommodation over two levels, which adjoins the traditional steading. Internally the house provides bright, flexible accommodation with three reception room, a spacious kitchen and three bedrooms, bathroom office and WC.
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Farm buildings include a traditional steading and modern farm buildings, while the spring water plant has a bottling hall, office, lab, and water storage for 3,000 gallons.
The land comes to 102 acres of arable land, 66 acres of ploughable pasture and 36 acres of rough grazing and 17 acres of woods. Around 223 acres in all.
The property is situated north of the River Ayr and to the east of Sorn, a former mill village well known for its castle, which has amenities for everyday needs. Auchinleck nearby has further amenities as required. Kilmarnock is 14 miles.
The property is for sale in two lots but the guide price is £990,000. For further information please contact Strutt & Parker on 0141 225 3884 or visit www.struttandparker.com.
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