Historic Hartwood Home Farm Offers Rare Opportunity to Revive a Piece of Scottish Heritage
A property steeped in social and agricultural history has come to market on the outskirts of Shotts, North Lanarkshire. Bell Ingram is proud to present Hartwood Home Farm, a former research and agricultural facility with deep ties to one of Scotland’s most remarkable healthcare institutions. Offers are invited over £250,000 for the 5.83-hectare (14.4-acre) site.
Once the beating heart of Hartwood Hospital’s pioneering self-sustaining community, Hartwood Home Farm played a vital role in the daily life and recovery of patients. Established to provide fresh produce and meaningful work, the farm embodied a progressive approach to healthcare in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Through the decades, the property evolved to reflect Scotland’s changing rural and scientific landscape. In its later years, it became a research facility, continuing its legacy of innovation and service. Each phase of its life adds another chapter to the story of a site that has mirrored broader social and environmental progress.
Today, Hartwood Home Farm stands at another crossroads. Acquired in 2020 by Forestry and Land Scotland, the land has since been earmarked for sustainable timber production, carbon capture, biodiversity enhancement, and community recreation, as outlined in the Hartwood Forest Management Plan. Any future development will therefore be expected to respect and build upon this legacy of public benefit.
The property includes a traditional three-bedroom farmhouse, a spacious four-bedroom apartment, and a modern detached bungalow – all requiring comprehensive renovation and offering substantial potential for sympathetic restoration or adaptive reuse. A varied collection of traditional and modern agricultural buildings further enhances its redevelopment potential.
Estate Agent Carl Warden of Bell Ingram comments: “Alongside the residential buildings, Hartwood Home Farm features a mix of traditional and modern buildings including a former dairy, cattle courts, sheep sheds, hay sheds, and open-plan cattle housing, offering exceptional potential for redevelopment or alternative use.”
Interested parties are invited to submit a statement of intent outlining proposed plans for the site, with particular emphasis on community, cultural, or environmental benefits that honour Hartwood’s enduring social spirit.
For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Carl Warden on 01738 621121.