Summary

• 146 Ha (362.73 acres)
  
• Traditional Livestock farm
  
• Range of outbuildings
  
• Farmhouse
  
• Class 4.2 for agriculture
  
• Class F3 for forestry

Location

Overton Farm is situated to the North East of Denny at approximately 179m above sea level, to the south of the River Carron, a site of special scientific interest.
The area is well resourced in terms of agricultural infrastructure, being served by a number of grain merchants, agricultural suppliers and machinery dealers in addition to an active machinery ring. Auction Marts and abattoirs can be found in Stirling.
The surrounding countryside of the Carron Valley is well regarded for outdoor pursuits with hacking routes, countryside walks and cycling routes nearby.
The village amenities of Denny are within 3 miles of the property, providing shopping for everyday needs and primary schooling. The secondary schooling for the area is Denny High School.
The site is ideally placed to access the amenities of both Falkirk and Stirling which include High Street shops, edge of town retailers, business amenities and sports / leisure facilities. Edinburgh and Glasgow are within easy reach of the subjects via the M9 / M876 / M80 motorway network which are only 3 miles from the property. Edinburgh and Glasgow airports are also readily accessible by road.

Description

Lot 3 is outlined in red on the sales plan. The farmhouse, sits next to the outbuildings, central to the holding. This vacant property is now presented for modernisation and development throughout. The farm buildings comprise of a mixed range of modern and traditional structures, including an original stone cottage. The farm buildings appear to be in a mixed state of repair and some attention to roof coverings and maintenance is required.
The land extends to approximately 362.73 acres and is parcelled to the south of the B818, as outlined in red on the sales plan, surrounding Overton Farmhouse and outbuildings, with good access. A former quarry is situated on field 27. The soil is classed as 4.2 for agriculture and class F3 for forestry according to the James Hutton Institute. The land is affected by areas of surface water flooding identified on the current SEPA flood maps. The land is capable of a mixed livestock and arable enterprise. There are also a wealth of opportunities across this land to establish nature based projects to improve biodiversity net gain and carbon capture, the fields to the west are indicated on the HabMoS EUNIS Land Cover Scotland Map to have category D1 areas (raised and blanket bogs). Field 15 contains a steading ruin. Field 31 borders a housing estate within the town of Fankerton, to the north west of Denny. Field 3, 4, 5, 8 and 9 are within a Site of Scientific Interest.