Buteland Farm extends to about 250 hectares (619.7 acres) in all, with productive areas of Grade 3.2, 4.2, and 5.3 arable, silage and pasture ground, an immaculate three-bedroom farmhouse and an excellent range of modern and adaptable farm buildings, all in very good order. The farm offers beautiful views over the surrounding countryside.
Duncan Barrie, head of farm sales and valuations for Galbraith, commented: “Buteland Farm has an excellent mix of arable and grazing land and amenity woodland, as well as additional land offering the potential to expand the environmental and forestry interests, through natural capital and afforestation schemes, if desired. Planning consent was previously granted for the creation of a residential property in the farmyard and there is further potential to develop a number of ruined buildings to the west of the farm, subject to all the necessary consents. Buteland Farm benefits from excellent road access from Balerno and Edinburgh City Bypass and is within easy reach of Edinburgh itself. We expect a great deal of interest from potential purchasers.”
The farmland is arranged in three blocks, divided by public roads. The principal block lies to the west of the main steading and extends as far west as the Water of Leith. Two further parcels are situated to the north and south of the farm steading, separated by Haughhead Road and Buteland Road respectively, both of which are readily accessible from the farm steading.
The land is predominantly classified as Grade 3.2 and Grade 4.2 by the James Hutton Institute, with smaller areas of Grade 5.3, and offers a versatile and well-balanced mix of arable and silage ground, together with established pasture and grazing land, which would support a wide range of farming systems. There are several woodland areas which provide shelter along with some more recently established commercial plantations, offering longer-term income potential alongside scope for further woodland creation (subject to obtaining the necessary planting approval). The farm benefits from excellent access from adjacent public or private roads which form much of the southern boundary and link to the majority of the western enclosures and the ruinous farm steading.
The modern three-bedroom farmhouse at Buteland Farm, South Cottage, has three bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, sitting room, kitchen/dining room and separate utility room, all very well presented. The farmhouse has a private enclosed garden with patio to the rear, a single garage and a separate parking area to the front.
About a mile to the west of the steading, just to the east of the Water of Leith, are the remains of a former steading, ‘B’ listed by Historic Environment Scotland. The buildings benefit from a secluded position and may offer future development potential, subject to obtaining the necessary planning and listed building consents.
A significant level of investment has been made in the farm steading over the years which has resulted in livestock housing with capacity for up to 550 head of cattle. The farm is well served by an excellent range of further modern farm buildings, providing space for machinery, grain and straw storage, along with an outdoor silage pit.
Buteland Farm benefits from wonderful views across the surrounding countryside to the northeast and west. The area is rich in wildlife and offers excellent opportunities for outdoor pursuits, with the Pentland Hills Regional Park nearby providing extensive walking and riding routes.
The village of Balerno, about 2.5 miles from Buteland Farm provides a comprehensive range of local amenities. Edinburgh city centre is approximately 10 miles to the north-east, widely regarded as one of the UK’s leading cities, offering an extensive choice of retail, dining, cultural attractions, and professional services.
Buteland Farm is for sale through Galbraith for Offers Over £3,885,000.
For Sale Separately: Temple House – An outstanding modern country house with 5 Bedrooms, 3 Public Rooms, 2 Bed Annexe Accommodation, Outbuildings and 1.65 Acre Paddock. Further details are available from the selling agents
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A significant level of investment has been made in the farm steading over the years which has resulted in livestock housing with capacity for up to 550 head of cattle. Photo: freelance
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A significant level of investment has been made in the farm steading over the years which has resulted in livestock housing with capacity for up to 550 head of cattle. Photo: freelance
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The modern three-bedroom farmhouse at Buteland Farm, South Cottage, has three bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, sitting room, kitchen/dining room and separate utility room, all very well presented. Photo: freelance