The Moor Farm, Sliddery, Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire, KA27

The Moor Farm is located in an elevated position on southwestern side of the Isle of Arran, this peaceful stretch of coastline is known for its rugged beauty, interspersed with quiet sandy beaches and unspoiled scenery.

Nearby Kilmory offers a Primary School and Village Hall, with weekly Post Office services and regular community events enhancing the area’s close-knit character. Secondary schooling is available in Lamlash, approximately 12 miles away, while a broader range of shops, supermarkets and local services can be found in both Lamlash and Brodick, around 16 miles from the property.

Often described as “Scotland in miniature,” the Isle of Arran is celebrated for its diverse landscapes and natural beauty. The dramatic mountains to the north provide a striking backdrop to Brodick, while the softer hills and rolling farmland of the south evoke the charm of Lowland Scotland. The island offers extensive opportunities for outdoor pursuits including hillwalking, fishing, shooting and seven golf courses. Arran is also renowned for its artisan producers, whose whisky, chocolate, cheese, meat, smoked fish, beer and ice cream are known for their quality and craftsmanship.

Brodick’s ferry terminal provides daily sailings to Ardrossan and Troon presently, ensuring easy access to the mainland. Prestwick Airport and Glasgow Airport are also within reach from Ardrossan, at approximately 16 miles and 24 miles respectively. From Troon, Prestwick Airport is approximately 5 miles away, while Glasgow Airport is around 30 miles. For agricultural interests, the principal livestock market for the region is located in Ayr at Whitefordhill, along with a comprehensive range of rural business suppliers.

The Moor Farm offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a substantial farming unit in an attractive island setting. Extending to approximately 184.09 acres (74.50 hectares) of predominantly Grade 5(3) land with areas of Grade 4(1), the holding includes a fourbedroom farmhouse with development potential and a modest steading incorporating both traditional and modern buildings. The land is currently all in grass and utilised for grazing and silage, generally remaining in good heart. A significant proportion of the farm lies within the Arran Moors SSSI and SPA, where the ground is naturally of a poorer nature and subject to restrictions on agricultural operations and stocking densities. The farm also benefits from a smallscale 12kW wind turbine, providing an additional renewable energy asset.

The Moor Farm is offered for sale as a whole.

The Moor Farmhouse is a traditional stonebuilt property with a slate roof, dating from the early 1800s and arranged over two storeys. The accommodation includes a kitchen, pantry, sitting room with woodburning stove, family bathroom and a downstairs bedroom, with a further four bedrooms and a WC on the first floor. The property is complemented by a front garden featuring mature, though currently overgrown, trees and shrubs, offering scope for enhancement.

The Moor contains a small range of agricultural buildings, comprising the following:

Cattle Pens (About 12m x 8m) – Stone construction under an asbestos roof.
Slatted Shed (About 9m x 8m) – Brick construction under an asbestos roof.
Granary (About 10m x 4m) – Brick construction under an asbestos roof.
Byre (About 13m x 5m) – Redundant (roof fallen in).
Store (About 12m x 8m) – Brick construction under an asbestos roof.
Former Silage Pit (About 18.5m x 15.3m) – Steel portal frame construction with block walls, tin clad and asbestos roofing. Adjoining is a small lean-to used for storage purposes.

The Moor Farm extends to approximately 184.06 acres (74.50 hectares), including around 4.18 acres of miscellaneous areas such as the yard and buildings. The land is principally classified as Grade 5(3), with some pockets of Grade 4(1) ground according to the James Hutton Institute and rises from roughly 63 metres to 135 metres above sea level. The holding is currently all in grass and utilised for silage and grazing, with fields of a workable size serviced by a natural or private water supply. Approximately 79 acres of the farm lie within the Arran Moors SSSI and SPA, where the land is of poorer natural quality and agricultural operations and stocking densities are restricted.

Directions
From Brodick take the A841 South towards Lamlash. Turn right onto The Ross Road, and at the end of that road, turn right back onto the A841 toward Sliddery. After approximately 1 mile, turn right at the crossroads in Sliddery. Continue along this road for 1 mile, and you will arrive at The Moor Farm.

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Post Code: KA27 8PE

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