The lands of Baldastard lie between 90 and 190 metres above sea level with a southerly aspect. There are 13 main fields with all year round access from the north or south farm roads both linking to public roads. The farmhouse and steading and central within the farming unit. The total area is 311.02 acres (125.87 ha) It is classified by the James Hutton Institute as grade 3 (I) to grade 3 (II).
The main soil type is a silty clay loam capable of producing a range of crops. Overall the farm is suited for livestock and cereals.
Farmhouse
A traditional two Storey farmhouse of mainly stone construction with later additions to the rear
The house has oil fired central heating and double glazing throughout. It has been modernised in some of the rooms including the kitchen and bathrooms. Outside is lawned garden surrounded by hedges and mature trees. To the east is a gravelled parking area and garage/store.
On the ground floor the accommodation comprises:
Porch/Garden Room, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Office, Kitchen with Aga, Utility Room and WC
First floor accommodation includes:
3 Double Bedrooms, Single Bedroom , Bathroom and separate Shower Room.
Farmhouse Epc band: E
Traditional Steading
A range of stone buildings under slate and profile sheet roofs including:
Cattle Court 35m x 25m
Store 13.5m x 7.0m
Lofted store 19.0m x 6.5m
Cattle Shed 1 34.0m x 5.0m
Cattle Shed 2 34.0m x 6.5m
Pole Barn 1 14.5m x 12.4m
Pole Barn 2 30.0m x 18.0m
Garage 8.5m x 7.0m
Modern Steel Portal framed sheds
Cattle Shed 1 30m x 11.5m
Cattle Shed 2 30m x 21.5m
Cattle Shed 3 36m x 19.5m
Cattle Shed 4 36m x 17.0m
Lean to pole barn 36m x 15.5m
3 grain silos 250 tonnes capacity
Feed silo 12 tonnes capacity
DirectionsFrom the north at Cupar head south on the A914 and then A916 for about 4.5 miles and turn left signposted to New Gilston and Lundin Links. Turn first left towards New Gilston. At the entry to Woodside village turn right into the farm and follow the track down the hill.
From the south follow the coast road A915 through Lundin Links towards Crail. Continue down the dip and around the corner towards Upper Largo. At the cross roads by the War Memorial turn left and go up the hill and over the next cross road. Continue on the road for 1.5 miles and turn left after Pirwindy Keep. Baldastard is on the right up a private track.
For route planning the postcode is KY8 5PQ
What 3 Words: stubborn. incorrect. buzzer.
Situation
The farm is situated east of Leven to the south of Cupar overlooking Largo Bay and Edinburgh beyond. In recent years the land has mainly been used for grazing and silage with some arable cropping. The majority of the land is suitable for grass or arable crops.
The property is less than 10 miles to the main A92 dual carriageway linking Dundee to Dunfermline. The airports at both Dundee and Edinburgh are within easy reach.
The new railway station in Leven (6.5 miles) will give access to the mainline between Edinburgh and Dundee.