, Colzium Farm Steading, Kirknewton, EH278DH
Scotland
£135,000Guide Price
Listed on 14/11/2026
Listed on 14/11/2026
The listing
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LandDescription
Offered at auction, Colzium Farm Steading is a rural land and buildings holding near Kirknewton, comprising two buildings, fenced paddocks and a rectangular field. The older building is a workshop beside the farm track, with a newer ventilated lambing shed attached behind it. The listing gives the combined land area as approximately 10.62 hectares for the steading and a further 0.4 hectares for the Round Barns, with areas not measured.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
40out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This is a distinctive rural project: two agricultural buildings, fenced paddocks and a substantial area of open land in a setting near Harperrig Reservoir. The buildings are described as apparently wind and watertight, while the photos show weathered fabric and rusted roof surfaces that point to ongoing maintenance and repair. Any alternative use would need to be verified, including planning feasibility.
The overall WHOTS score is 40/100 (E, Low Opportunity). At £135,000, the price cannot yet be judged against local £/sqf because the floor area is missing; the available information also limits assessment of renovation economics. The sale is by auction, so bidding can take the hammer above the guide and the eventual price may not remain at this level.
Key opportunities
- The steading and attached lambing shed offer a clear canvas for a light, practical improvement programme.
- Extensive open land, fenced paddocks and several agricultural buildings give the property a distinctive rural setting and useful existing infrastructure.
- The buildings are described as apparently wind and watertight, providing a starting point for planned maintenance and repair.
Key risks
- Visible rust and weathering on some roofs, alongside the stated need for ongoing maintenance and repair.
- Any alternative use of the agricultural buildings would need verification, including planning feasibility.
- Private water supply, septic tank drainage and the assumed shared maintenance arrangements for the single-track access road warrant due diligence.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Livingston South Rail Station
3.5 miles
Train · Murieston
Kirknewton Rail Station
4.2 miles
Train · Kirknewton
West Calder Rail Station
4.7 miles
Train · West Calder
Addiewell Rail Station
6.0 miles
Train · Addiewell
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