Summary - Lot 2 Land at Black Mount, By Howgate, Midlothian, EH26 EH26 8QQ
1 bed 1 bath Land
Large accessible arable and woodland parcel ideal for farming or forestry schemes.
About 57.27 ha (142.66 acres) of mixed arable, silage, pasture and woodland
Direct vehicular access and good frontage onto B6372/minor public road
Standing timber included; timber rights conveyed as owned by seller
Classified mainly Grade 3.2, 4.1 and 4.2 soils; suited to modern machinery
Not in NVZ; IACS registered but no Basic Payment Scheme entitlements included
Designated Less‑Favoured Area (LFASS) — affects subsidy eligibility
Fields 16–18 sold subject to grazing/cropping licence until 31 May 2026
Historic quarrying on the wider holding; investigate mineral/ground risks
Lot 2 at Black Mount is a substantial, well‑located agricultural block of about 57.27 ha (142.66 acres) combining arable, silage ground, pasture and areas of broadleaved woodland. The parcel has direct road frontage to the B6372/minor public road, gently undulating slopes (253–273m) and enclosures sized for modern machinery, making it immediately usable for cropping or livestock.
The woodland and included standing timber provide both amenity and commercial value; timber rights are included as owned by the seller. The holding sits outside a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone, is IACS‑registered and lies within a Less‑Favoured Area (LFASS), so it suits buyers targeting environmental, sporting or forestry diversification as well as conventional agriculture. Good road links to Penicuik, Straiton retail park and the Edinburgh City Bypass make the land accessible for contractors, produce movement and potential development initiatives subject to consents.
Important practical points are stated plainly: there are no Basic Payment Scheme entitlements included with the sale, and fields 16–18 (within Lot 2) are subject to a grazing and cropping licence expiring 31 May 2026. The land includes evidence of historic quarrying in the wider holding; there are no active workings, but historic quarries and recorded mineral rights should be investigated by buyers. Services and buildings are not apparent on Lot 2, so costs for any infrastructure development should be allowed for.
This lot will appeal to farmers, woodland investors and purchasers seeking a large, accessible block for productive agriculture, environmental schemes or timber planting (subject to consents). Buyers should carry out due diligence on title servitudes, mineral records, and the ingoing valuation obligations for crops and inputs described in the sale particulars.
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