Lumsdaine Farm, Coldingham, Eyemouth, Scottish Borders, TD14

A substantial coastal farm

Description

Description
Extending to about 738 acres in total, Lumsdaine Farm is an extensive livestock farm in a highly scenic location. The farm is easily accessed with the public road terminating at the farmhouse. The farm is centred around its period, B Listed farmhouse and a range of primarily modern, large farm buildings. These consist of housing for livestock, grain storage and general purpose sheds. There are also two farm cottages, one situated at the approach to the farm and the other beyond the farm buildings.

Lumsdaine has been run in hand by the current owners since the early 1990s with the primary focus on breeding mule ewes, and until recently, running a herd of 120 suckler cows. The sheep flock comprises about 850 ewes with followers in addition. The ewes are typically put to Texel, Suffolk or Hampshire rams with lambs sold fat off grass. Lambing is inside from the end of March and a lambing percentage of 170% is typical. All winter fodder is produced on the farm with the silage baled and stored on the hard standing to the rear of the steading.

The land, extending to about 738 acres, comprises a well-balanced combination of temporary pasture and silage ground, permanent pasture and rough grazing which is interspersed with woodlands. Up to 300 acres have been cropped in the past.

The Scottish Borders area experiences relatively low average rainfall of approximately 746mm per year. Winter temperatures typically remain above freezing, while July sees average highs around 19.5°C (source: Met Office).

Lumsdaine Farmhouse
Lumsdaine Farmhouse is a well appointed period farmhouse lying in a peaceful position enjoying far reaching and exceptional views over the surrounding countryside and beyond to the North Sea. The house is approached via a gated driveway to the front or off the farm road to the rear of the house. It is conveniently located a short distance from the farm buildings enabling easy access to the farm during busy periods.

Constructed primarily of stone with render under a pitched slate roof, the house benefits from generously sized and versatile reception rooms on the ground floor and six double
bedrooms on the first floor, as shown on the accompanying floorplans and photographs.

The front door opens to a sun room which in turn opens into a reception hall with a parquet floor, and from here the accommodation flows. Of particular note are the two well
proportioned principal reception rooms situated either side of the hall which have an abundance of natural light and period charm. The sitting room, with wood burning stove, has a dual aspect overlooking the gardens, whilst the dining room, also dual aspect, overlooks the farm. At the heart of the house is an open plan kitchen and sitting room with French doors opening out to a sheltered patio and the south facing garden. The kitchen is fitted with an AGA (oil fired) and floor and wall mounted units. Lying off the kitchen there is a service corridor which has a useful utility room, office, boot room, WC, back stair and various store rooms. The back door to the house is used as the day-to-day entrance.

A broad timber staircase rises from the entrance hall to the bedroom accommodation on the first floor. There are four family bedrooms which sit to the front of the house with the
principal bedroom enjoying a dual aspect overlooking the gardens and the farmland. Adjacent to these bedrooms is a family bathroom and shower room. To the back of the house
there are a two further rooms which could be utilised as bedrooms. Completing the accommodation is a bathroom and separate WC.

Gardens
The farmhouse sits in well kept gardens and grounds which are easily managed and maintained. The front of the house is edged by mature flowerbeds which are filled with annual and perennial plants and shrubs. Beyond is an expanse of lawn, interspersed by flowerbeds and a mass of daffodils in the spring. The south facing rear garden is predominantly down to lawn with a mature beech hedge in the centre providing shelter.

No. 2 Lumsdaine Cottage and Glenmaree Cottage
There are two additional properties at Lumsdaine: Glenmaree Cottage and No. 2 Lumsdaine Cottage. Glenmaree Cottage is vacant, while No. 2 Lumsdaine Cottage is let out, on a Short Assured Tenancy. (SAT)

Glenmaree Cottage, which sits at the entrance to the farm, was originally a Dorran bungalow that has been improved by using brick and harl under a tile roof. The accommodation includes an entrance vestibule, sitting room with wood burning stove and back boiler, kitchen, three bedrooms and a bathroom. The house sits in an enclosed garden and has a short driveway off the public road.

No. 2 Lumsdaine Cottage is a semi-detached property lying beyond the farm buildings. The exterior is brick with a harl render under a slate roof. The accommodation includes a sitting room, kitchen, conservatory, three bedrooms and a bathroom. There is a useful shed adjacent to the house which is used as a workshop. The cottage sits in an enclosed garden.

Farm Buildings
Lumsdaine is serviced by an extensive range of farm buildings which are predominantly equipped for the rearing and handling of cattle and sheep. The central buildings are utilised for handling and housing of cattle and the majority of them can be fed from the central feed passage. The lambing shed provides covered accommodation for ewes in courts and pens. There is ample space surrounding the buildings for turning and for stacking materials. The buildings are serviced by a three phase electricity supply and water is provided from a nearby spring.

Land
The land at Lumsdaine Farm extends to approximately 738 acres and includes 294 acres of silage ground, 351 acres of pasture, and 49 acres of woodland. The entire holding is contained within a ring fence and is classified by the James Hutton Institute for Soil Research as classes 3(1), 4(1), and 5(2). The soils are described as brown earths derived from Lower Paleozoic greywackes and shales of the Etrick series, which are particularly well-suited for pasture.

Location

Lumsdaine Farm sits in a scenic situation on the coast and in the heart of an active farming community. The farm lies 16 miles to the north of Berwick-upon-Tweed and about 3 miles northwest of the charming historic village of Coldingham, known for its beautiful coastline and award-winning beach. It is within easy reach of Edinburgh City Centre (48 miles) via the A1 trunk road.

The Scottish Borders is a genuinely rural area which is renowned for its scenic landscapes, productive farmland and country sports. The mouth of the River Tweed is at Berwick Upon Tweed and is one of Scotland’s finest salmon rivers with the well managed grouse moors of the Lammermuirs lying to the west. Kelso Racecourse (30 miles) is within easy reach and there are many golf courses locally including Eyemouth Golf Club and Magdalene Fields Golf Club at Berwick. Both the British Open and Scottish Open courses in East Lothian are within an hour’s drive to the north.

The coastal town of Eyemouth (6 miles) offers a range of local shops and facilities. Berwick Upon Tweed (16 miles) provides excellent amenities including local shops, leisure facilities and a choice of bars and restaurants.

Locally there is primary schooling available in Coldingham and a High School in Eyemouth. Longridge Towers School, a private preparatory and secondary school, is about 19 miles to the south. There is a further choice of private schools in Edinburgh together with all the cultural, professional and shopping facilities expected of a capital city.

Edinburgh city centre is highly accessible via either the A1 or the new East Coast Mainline station at Reston. Berwick upon Tweed offers regular trains to London. Both Edinburgh Airport (56 miles) and Newcastle Airport (80 miles) offer a wide range of domestic, European and international flights.

The area is well served by numerous grain merchants, agricultural suppliers and livestock markets, including St Boswells (38 miles) and Wooler (33 miles). The major agricultural show, The Border Union, takes place in July at Kelso and the annual Kelso Ram Sales in September is the largest event of this type in Europe.





Directions

Directions
Lumsdaine is conveniently located close to the A1. The main east coast trunk road connecting Edinburgh to the south. From both the north and south, leave the A1 at the Coldingham junction (signed for Coldingham and St Abbs). Continue towards the village of Coldingham on the B6438 and follow the road round to the left. After approximately one mile, turn right onto the minor road towards Lumsdaine. Follow this road for two miles and Lumsdaine Farm can be found.

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Additional Info

Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Savills . Given the potential hazards of a working farm, we request you take care when viewing the property, especially around the farmyard. The northern boundary of Lumsdaine is the North Sea shoreline, extra care must be taken by the cliffs. At the west and east end of the farm there are two steep gullies (Lumsdaine Dean and Westerside Dean). There is a former quarry and various ponds and waterways around the farm, and care should be taken around these features.

Public and Other Access Rights

The property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of, all existing servitude and wayleave rights, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private. The property is also sold subject to the rights of public access under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. The purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others following their solicitors’ examination of the title deeds.

Public Footpath. There is a documented public right of way which runs from the entrance of the farm to Scottish Borders Core Path No. 2.

Scottish Borders Core Path No. 2 runs along the northern boundary of Lumsdaine Farm from Westerside Dean to Dowlaw Dean.

Shared Septic Tank. No. 2 Lumsdaine Cottage shares a septic tank with No. 1 Lumsdaine Cottage (in third-party ownership).

Right of Access. There is a right of access to the paddock behind Hillside in favour of Lumsdaine Farm (hatched red and marked A-B on the sale plan) across land owned by Wyndmyln House.

Water Supply. The water supply to the farm primarily comes from a spring and header tank located on Lumsdaine Dean Farm (in third-party ownership). There is also a borehole backup supply. The water is piped to Lumsdaine Farmhouse, Glenmaree Cottage, No. 2 Lumsdaine Cottage, No. 1 Lumsdaine Cottage, Karelia Cottage, Tumble Cottage, Merlin Cottage, Curlew Cottage, and the steading. There is a right of access to maintain this supply, and all users are obligated to contribute to its maintenance and upkeep. Further information is available from the selling agents.

Neighbouring Properties. No. 1 Lumsdaine Cottage, Karelia Cottage, Tumble Cottage, Merlin Cottage, and Curlew Cottage have a right of access over the farm track.