Summary - Over Kirkhope Farmhouse, Over Kirkhope, Selkirk, TD7 5JD TD7 5JD
6 bed 5 bath Country House
Extensive landholding with strong conservation and commercial farming potential.
6-bedroom refurbished farmhouse with two 2-bed cottages
An exceptional restored farmhouse at the heart of a working hill farm, Over Kirkhope combines immediate residential comfort with large-scale agricultural and conservation potential. The main six-bedroom house has been beautifully refurbished and extended, and is complemented by two separate two-bedroom cottages and a good range of modern and traditional outbuildings. The estate extends to about 3,171.7 acres, including productive hill ground, in-bye grassland, managed broadleaf woodland and Scotland’s largest new wildflower meadow.
The holding is already set up for regenerative livestock farming and organic kitchen production, with over 935 acres of managed broadleaf woodland, wildflower meadow and productive garden. Water resources are a standout asset: just over three miles of single-bank trout fishing on the Ettrick Water, six acres of trout ponds and several small ponds across the estate. The property is offered as a whole or in three lots, giving scope for purchasers seeking a full commercial farm, a conservation investment or a private country estate.
Practical considerations are clear and important to note. The location is remote—Selkirk is 23 miles away and Edinburgh about 50 miles—so daily services are not nearby. The local area is classed as remoter and the wider locality shows high deprivation metrics, which can affect staffing and services. Council tax on the main house is described as quite expensive. Mobile signal is average despite fast broadband, and the scale of the holding means ongoing land and woodland management is substantial work or cost.
For buyers seeking an investment with strong natural-capital credentials, a family wanting a private country lifestyle, or an operator looking to expand conservation-led farming, Over Kirkhope offers rare scale, excellent biodiversity assets and immediate habitation. The combination of renovated living accommodation, additional cottages and versatile buildings makes this a flexible opportunity, provided purchasers accept the practical demands of remote, large-scale estate ownership.
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