Kelso, Roxburghshire, TD5
- Land size
- 7.85 acres
Key Features
- Land Grade 3.1
- Area of high amenity
- Stock proof fencing
- Good access
- Power and water on site
- FOR SALE AS A WHOLE
- 3.17 HA (7.85 ACRES) OR THEREBY
Description
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with Selling Agents - .
HEALTH AND SAFETY
The property is an agricultural/equestrian unit. For your
own personal safety please be aware of potential hazards
when viewing.
DIRECTIONS
The land is located 0.6 miles due southwest from
Morebattle village. From Morebattle take the B6401
heading west, after 0.5 miles turn left at the sign for
Otterburn Farm. Follow this road for circa 100m before
turning left into the subject land. Please also use
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subject land.
SITUATION
The property sits in a scenic location within walking
distance of Morebattle and just over 8 miles from the
popular Borders town of Kelso. This is a rural, yet easily
accessible area with access to miles of walking, cycling and
hacking routes. It is also located upon St.Cuthbert's Way
renowned for its varied terrain and beautiful scenery.
DESCRIPTION
The sale comprises a block of permanent grassland with
stable block extending to with adjoining sheep handling
system all extending to 3.17 hectares (7.85 acres) or
thereby.
The stables are constructed of concrete block with a
timber framed roof clad with steel sheeting and benefit
from a concrete floor. The building includes three loose
boxes, tack room, wash bay and feed store (38.68 sq.m or
thereby overall).
The land is relatively level and lies at 86m above sea level
and is designated as predominantly Class 3.2. Split into
five paddocks, the land is ideal for equestrian or livestock
grazing although there could be potential for alternative
leisure or tourism uses (subject to planning).
INGOING VALUATION
There will be no ingoing valuation.
IACS
The land is not registered for IACS purposes and there are
no Basic Payment Entitlements included in the sale.
AGRI-ENVIRONMENT CLIMATE SCHEME
There are no agri-environmental schemes over the
property.
ACCESS
Access is taken from the private road which leads to
Otterburn Farm to the west boundary of the farm. There
is also rights to use a track taken from the B6401 to the
north boundary of the land. The cost of maintenance and
repair is apportioned on a user basis.
BUSINESS RATES
The current rateable value of Pilmuir Stables is £1,325 effective 1st April 2026.
SPORTING RIGHTS
Insofar as these rights form part of the property title they are included within the sale.
MINERAL RIGHTS & TIMBER
The mineral rights are included in the sale.
CLAWBACK CLAUSE
The property will be sold subject to a clawback clause entitling the Sellers and their successors to a 50% share in the value of the property for any residential development for a period of 20 years from the date of completion of sale.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Scottish Borders Council
Council Headquarters
Newtown St. Boswells
Melrose
TD6 0SA
Tel:
SERVICES
There is mains water and single phase electricity to the stables.
RIGHTS, EASEMENTS & OUTGOINGS
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, whether public or private, and any existing or proposed wayleaves, easements, servitude rights, restrictions and burdens of whatever kind, whether referred to in these particulars or not. The Purchasers will be held to have satisfied themselves on all such matters. It is noted that there is an overhead power line crossing the land.
There will be several shared rights and responsibilities which will be agreed at the point of sale, but which may include a share in the cost of maintaining mutual boundary fences.
SOLE SELLING AGENT
FBRSeed Ltd
Rose Lane
Kelso
TD5 7AP
Tel:
OFFERS
If you wish to make an offer for this property or would like us to inform you of a closing date for offers, it is important that you notify us in writing of your interest. Offers should be made in Scottish Legal form and addressed to the Selling Agents. The Seller shall not be bound to accept the highest or indeed any offer.
DATE OF ENTRY
By mutual agreement.
GUIDE TO INTERESTED PARTIES
Whilst we use our best endeavours to make our sales details accurate and reliable, please contact us if there is any point, which you wish to clarify. We will be pleased to check this information for you, particularly if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. These were prepared in April 2026.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
FBRSeed, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:
1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either in writing or by word of mouth. Any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the sellers. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive and it should not be assumed that the property remains as photographed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale, or entitle any party to compensation or recourse to action at law. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents, including for its current use. FBR have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and ought to seek their own professional advice.
3. All descriptions or references to condition are given in good faith only. Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure accuracy, please check with us on any points of especial importance to you, especially if intending to travel some distance. No responsibility can be accepted for expenses incurred in inspecting properties which have been sold or withdrawn.
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Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-05-06
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 18 Equestrian listings in Scotland (5+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
80 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Morebattle Primary School0.9 miles
- Pupils
- 51
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Yetholm Primary School4.7 miles
- Pupils
- 32
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Edenside Primary School6.4 miles
- Pupils
- 258
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Jedburgh Grammar School6.6 miles
- Pupils
- 379
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Sprouston Primary School6.7 miles
- Pupils
- 13
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Jedburgh Grammar School6.6 miles
- Pupils
- 381
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Kelso High School7 miles
- Pupils
- 592
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Earlston High School14 miles
- Pupils
- 1,090
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Hawick High School17 miles
- Pupils
- 756
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Selkirk High School18 miles
- Pupils
- 423
- Type
- Non-denominational
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.
Surface water
Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.
The detail behind these bandings
The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.
- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
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