Barburgh Mill

KEY FEATURES Barburgh Mill offers an exciting development opportunity to any prospective purchaser. The property and buildings are located in a semi-rural location just 11 miles north of Dumfries on the A76 route and are set within a plot extending to approximately 3.4 acres.
The subjects for sale comprise of a detached four-bedroom house with gated parking and extensive garden with a burn running through it, a large former mill and a former millworker's cottage. In September 2021 full planning permission was granted for change of use of the mill to a residential dwelling, as well as for the erection of two holiday cottages (planning reference 20/1556/FUL).
The superb outdoor space, highly accessible location and the potential of the site make this a very desirable offering indeed. A fisherman's haven, due to the direct access to the River Nith; a renowned stretch of water in the area.
 

MAIN HOUSE An enclosed porch opens into the hallway, with carpeted stairs leading to the first floor. There are two bright and spacious reception rooms located to the front of the property. Also on the ground floor is a modern, fully fitted kitchen, a large secondary kitchen, utility room, a double bedroom and a shower room.
On the first floor three further double bedrooms can be found, one with built in storage, along with a family bathroom.
Due to the layout of the accommodation, it would be possible to create two separate residences within this building if so desired, as has been the case in the past.
 

FORMER MILL A fine example of a former two storey mill building. Full planning permission has now been granted, along with building warrants and all necessary paperwork, to convert this building into a superb and luxurious detached four-bedroom home. The proposed design utilises a great deal of the building's original features. Existing openings are utilised where possible, whilst additional windows and doors maintain much of the vertical emphasis of the period. The roof will be finished in natural slate; conservation style rooflights are proposed along with cast iron rainwater goods. Please see proposed floorplans for reference.  

HOLIDAY COTTAGES A former millworker's cottage located 15 metres to the west of the Mill building also has full planning permission for the creation of two identical two-bedroom cottages. The proposed single storey holiday cottages are of a simple design, with a natural slate roof to match that of the neighbouring Mill building. Windows are proposed to be finished in grey, with black plastic rainwater goods and a white dry dash render finish. Please see proposed floorplans for reference.

N.B the 2 holiday accommodation units shall not be used for any purpose other than holiday accommodation and shall not be sold for the sole use or main residence of the occupant of the accommodation.

The internal access road is also proposed to be altered to accommodate additional parking for all units.
 

OUTSIDE The property is accessed via a private driveway that culminates in parking and turning areas. The established garden is extensive and is predominantly laid to lawn, with mature trees and bushes, and is a wildlife haven. A burn runs through the property, leading to the River Nith. There is direct access to the River Nith via a footbridge (via Right to Roam).  

LOCAL AREA Barburgh Mill sits just off the A76 linking Dumfries to Ayrshire. The nearest primary schools are Dunscore, Closeburn, Duncow & Holywood, with the nearest secondary school being Wallace Hall Academy based in Thornhill; held in high regard.

Various local amenities can be found in the nearby town of Thornhill such as a wide variety of retail outlets, cafes, pubs, food stores, a large pharmacy, an ironmonger, an electrical retailer, gift shops and two hairdressers. There is a post office, garage and a small cottage hospital.

There are also various close transport links including Dumfries train station providing links to Carlisle and Glasgow, while the M6 and M74 networks are accessible at Moffat, Gretna and Lockerbie. Dumfries town centre (11 miles South) offers a wide range of amenities, schooling, university campus and a hospital.
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Services:
House - Mains electricity and water. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage to septic tank. UPVC double glazed windows to all rooms except the pantry.
The proposed former mill and holiday cottages will be connected to a septic tank which will be discharged via a soakaway. Two oil storage tanks to be installed by the purchaser.

Note: No fees are due to D&G Council in relation to planning permission or building warrants, as all are fully paid for by the vendor.

Directions:
From Dumfries take the A76 and follow this road for approximately 11 miles, passing through Auldgirth. The property can be found on the left-hand side on the bend in the road and is signposted Barburgh Mill.
Viewings:
Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agents, Fine & Country South Scotland.
Offers:
All offers should be made in Scottish Legal Form to the offices of the sole selling agents, Fine & Country South Scotland by email [use Contact Agent Button]
Home Report:
A Home Report is not required as the property is a proposed development opportunity.
Local Authority:
Dumfries & Galloway Council


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