Summary

• 6.85 Ha (16.95 acres)
  
• Class 5.2 for agriculture
  
• Class F4 for forestry
  
• Outlined in blue on the sales plan
  
• B Listed bridge over the Faughlin Burn
  
• Close proximity to reservoir fishing
  
• Close proximity to hutters by the Takmadoon Road

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 1 is identified as the most westerly field, outlined in blue on the sales plan. In addition to the environmental and agricultural value, this field may also hold amenity value with a charming B Listed bridge over the Faughlin Burn. It is in close proximity to the hutters by the Takmadoon Road and the reservoir offering fishing. Whilst there are no planning consents on the site, it has vehicular access and may appeal to a private individual who wants to explore the potential for further shepherds hut on the site or there may be tourism to be provided for in the area in terms of a campsite, all subject to obtaining the necessary consents. This is also an interesting site for buyers looking to acquire parcels of land for biodiversity net gain or woodland creation projects.
The land is classed as 5.2 for agriculture and class F4 for forestry according to the James Hutton Institute. The land is affected by surface water flooding on the eastern and western boundary, identified on the current SEPA flood maps.