Shawsknowe Lot 2 Grazing Land, Straiton, South Ayrshire, KA19

Shawsknowe is offered for sale as a whole or in 2 lots.

Please note that Lot 2 will not be sold prior to the sale of Lot 1.

Lot 2 about 51.15 acres.

Shawsknowe enjoys an unrivalled secluded and scenic situation in the South Ayrshire hills. The village of Crosshill is about 2.8 miles with primary schooling, post office, bowling club with Dalduff Farm country farm shop being a short distance away. The attractive conservation village of Straiton (about 3 miles) with Bennan Hill forming a stunning backdrop to the village also has local amenities including café and community shop, a play park and a well-regarded primary school.

The County Town of Ayr (about 13 miles) has an excellent range of shops, leisure and sports facilities and art galleries. There is secondary schooling in Maybole whilst the nearest independent school is Wellington, Ayr. The railway station in Maybole provides regular services to Glasgow and Stranraer. Glasgow is within easy reach via the newly improved Maybole bypass and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (20 miles) offers regular international flights.

There are excellent country walks and cycling paths around Crosshill including the Barony Hill walk and Maxwellston Hill, Dailly. The Changue Forest Trail (10 miles) is one of the many designated cycling and walking routes in the area. For horse riding the many forest trails provide miles of quiet off road hacking in stunning upland landscapes. Bargany Gardens (8 miles) is open during May. Culzean Castle & Country Park (10 miles) is home to the cliff-top castle, woodland walks, swan lake, play parks, gift and coffee shop. There are several lovely walks at Straiton (5 miles) with Lady Hunter Blair’s Walk (a beautiful wooded glen and waterfall), outdoor pursuits and livery is available at Craigengillan Estate (13 miles). It is also part of the Galloway and South Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere covering 9,800 square kilometres of south-west Scotland. Outwith the Dark Sky Park, a Transition Zone has been identified with a radius of 10 miles from the Park’s boundary, Shawsknowe lies within this zone. This transition zone is advisory and intended to protect the dark skies night environment within the Dark Sky Park from light pollution emanating from this Zone. The River Stinchar is an excellent productive salmon river and is renowned for its autumn run. To the west, is Turnberry, with world class golfing facilities, luxury hotel and spa.

The land at Lot 2 extends to approximately 20.70 Ha (51.15 Ac). The land is contained within one block, split into 7 field parcels with stockproof fences and dykes and is currently down to grass and used for grazing purposes. The land is classified as predominantly Grade 4(2) with some 4(1) by the James Hutton Institute and serviced by a natural water supply. The land rises from approximately 176m to 222m above sea level at its highest point.

Access
If Lot 2 is sold separately, a Right of Access will be granted over Point A on the plan. There is a Right of Access over Point B on the plan.

Planning Note
Prospective purchasers should note Planning Permission is being applied for on a wind farm development at Back Fell Wind Farm Straiton to erect 14 wind turbines reaching up to 200 metres in height, alongside a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). Planning Ref: 25/00334/DEEM, 5 February 2026. Buyers are advised to consult South Ayrshire Council planning department directly.

Directions
From Ayr, take the A77 south towards Maybole. After Minishant, turn left onto the B7045 then turn right onto an unnamed road signed for the Walled Garden then turn left at the junction onto the B7023. Continue through Crosshill onto Dalhowan Street and at the junction go straight ahead. Continue for about 1.5 miles and the property is then on your left hand side. Proceed through the gates and up the drive to Shawsknowe.

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Shawsknowe, Maybole, South Ayrshire Post Code: KA19 7QG

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