SPOTTES ESTATE CASTLE DOUGLAS, KIRKCUDBRIGHTSHIRE

SPOTTES ESTATE CASTLE DOUGLAS, KIRKCUDBRIGHTSHIRE

An enchanting residential estate in the heart of South West Scotland

Approximate mileages Castle Douglas – 3 miles • Dumfries – 12.5 miles

Accommodation Spottes House with 6 bedrooms, 4 reception rooms, entrance hall, billiard room, 4 bathrooms, extensive basement, two flats providing annexe accommodation, adjoining garage and stores.

Superb gardens with sweeping lawns, woodland walks, walled garden and arboretum, bowling green, boating pond with follies and tennis court.

Courtyard House with 6 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, stables, barns, garden sheds and stores.

Bridgend with 3 bedrooms and beautiful riverside gardens.

Glen of Spottes House with 4 bedrooms, L-shaped steading and paddock with development potential.

35 acres of productive grassland for grazing and silage.

River bank with fishing rights.

About 66 acres in all.

FOR SALE AS A WHOLE OR IN 3 LOTS

Edinburgh office 22 Young Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4JB t 0131 344 0880 [email protected] savills-smithsgore.co.uk Situation Spottes Estate lies on the edge of the pretty village of stalking, trout and salmon fishing as well as hiking, Dumfries is the main county town about 12 miles east Haugh of Urr in the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright within cycling and mountain biking. In addition, the Solway with a wider range of shops as well as a cinema, leisure about 3 miles of Castle Douglas and only 7 miles from Coast is less than 20 minutes away by car where there complex, High School, colleges and the main regional the Solway Coast at Kippford. are many great beaches, marinas and safe moorings. hospital. There is a train station in Dumfries, which links to the main West Coast Line at Carlisle. There is also a The estate is surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside, Castle Douglas is the nearest town where there is a good West Coast Line station at Lockerbie (35 miles). hedge-lined lanes and woodland. The area is known for range of shops and services, while Haugh of Urr has a its mild climate, unspoilt landscapes and the diversity of church, pub and village hall. There is a highly regarded sporting and recreational opportunities. The Galloway primary school in the adjoining village of Hardgate. Forest Park and surrounding countryside offer shooting, Lotting Summary

Lot 1: Spottes House, The Courtyard, gardens and farmland. About 66 acres

Lot 2: Bridgend

Lot 3: Glen of Spottes, steading buildings and paddock. About 1.49 acres

Lot 1 Spottes House The lands of Spottes Estate were originally bought in 1785 and have remained with the family since then. They are now to be offered for sale for the first time.

The house was completed in around 1790 (it was then known as Spottes Hall) before major later additions in 1873 and 1887 extended the house to its current layout. The house has an asymmetric style with a mix of granite with red sandstone dressings and it sits in an elevated position with a south-westerly outlook.

It was listed Category B in 1971 for its architectural interest and is an excellent example of its type.

The house was most recently renovated in the late 1990’s when the roof was replaced, and electrics and central heating updated. The kitchen, with oil-fired Aga, has been modernised within the last two years.

The basement area is extensive and offers considerable scope to provide additional bedrooms, recreation or storage space.

The self-contained caretaker’s flat has a spacious sitting room, kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom.

There is also a separate guest flat which has a sitting room, bedroom and bathroom.

Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office Licence No. ES100004883 © CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. The plan is published for convenience only. Although it is thought to be correct its accuracy cannot be guaranteed and it does not form part of the contract. NOT TO SCALE. SPOTTES HOUSE SPOTTES HOUSE The Courtyard The Courtyard house has an open plan kitchen/ dining room, large sitting room, garden sitting room, six bedrooms and three bathrooms. It adjoins the walled garden.

This is currently rated as a non-domestic property having been occupied as a holiday let.

Beyond the terrace outside The Courtyard is a tennis court, which would now benefit from re-surfacing.

The other traditional stone and slate buildings include the old coach house, stables, tack room, granary, kennels and workshops. THE COURTYARD Garden and Grounds The gardens and grounds of Spottes are a special feature of this charming estate. A terraced lawn steps down from the house opening up picturesque south westerly views. Sweeping lawns at the approach to the house are framed by Rhododendrons and mature specimen trees and include Wellingtonia, Beech and Oak. Beyond the Victorian grass Bowling Green, the woodland spreads out and provides shelter and interest to a beautiful pond, with islands and a boathouse with a wooden jetty.

The pond is a haven for wildlife, with coots, mallard and teal on the water and trout and pike beneath. Herons, swans and roe deer are regular visitors to the water’s edge. Around the pond are an old curling house and a Japanese open-sided ‘tea house’.

Below the main house is the walled garden, which once provided produce for the estate.

A small arboretum has been planted outside the walled garden with some interesting ornamental trees, bridging the gap between the formal garden area and the wilder amenity woodland.

Woodland Mature woodland is a feature of Spottes which is mostly hardwoods, predominantly Beech. Farmland Shooting and Fishing The policies are surrounded by productive Grade 3(2) grassland fields extending to There is a small pheasant pen in the main wood, providing space in which to rear birds about 35 acres. These fields are let on an annual grazing basis and are used to produce for a small family shoot at Spottes. Spottes Burn runs along the eastern side of the estate silage and graze sheep and cattle. and is an attractive feature. It flows in to the Urr Water, which forms the southern boundary up to its centre point. The fishing along this stretch of river is let to the local Angling Association, while the house retains fishing rights for two rods throughout the season. Lot 2 Bridgend Bridgend is a particularly attractive late 18th century The house lies between Spottes Bridge and Haugh house which was raised to two storeys in the mid-19th Bridge which cross the Spottes Burn and the Urr Water century. It is listed category C. respectively. The boundary of the property lies on the ‘medium fi lum’ of both stretches of water with the whole Built of local stone with a pitched and slate clad roof it site extending to about 1.26 acres in all. The garden includes a sitting room, dining room/sunroom, family is large and beautifully arranged with a sizeable lawn kitchen and WC downstairs; with a main bedroom framed by riparian woodland and a cluster of fruit trees. and ensuite bathroom and dressing room, two further bedrooms and a bathroom on the fi rst fl oor. It was renovated in the late 1990s and has oil central heating and partial double glazing.

BRIDGEND

Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Offi ce Licence No. ES100004883 © CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. The plan is published for convenience only. Although it is thought to be correct its accuracy cannot be guaranteed and it does not form part of the contract. NOT TO SCALE.

Bridgend is currently let on a Short Assured Tenancy arrangement but with vacant possession available giving two months’ notice to the tenant.

Flood prevention works have been carried out on the river and there have been no reported incidents of fl ooding since these were completed in the 1980s.

Lot 3 Glen of Spottes and Steading Glen of Spottes sits in an elevated position with lovely views to the south and west.

The former farmhouse is built over 1½ storeys, predominantly of stone with a traditional and slate-clad roof. It is approached from a quiet country lane over a private farm track to a gravel sweep. It has a good-sized garden with an adjoining small woodland. The property offers great potential for the keen gardener.

The house was renovated in the 1990s but now requires significant upgrading. It has central heating through a gas-fired boiler (LPG) and double glazing throughout.

The accommodation includes a hall, sitting room, large kitchen/breakfast room, utility room with central heating boiler and back door. There are two downstairs bedrooms and a bathroom. Upstairs there are a further two bedrooms and a bathroom.

Beside the house, and forming a sheltered approach, is a range of old farm buildings. Part of this has been reroofed to provide garaging and storage. There is considerable scope to restore the remainder of the buildings for a number of alternative uses including garaging, stables, workshops and/or potentially additional residential accommodation, subject to the necessary planning approval. The buildings are ‘L’ shaped and have an open central area/yard, beyond which is a paddock area extending to about 0.4 acres.

The total site area of the Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the property is about 1.50 acres. Controller of H.M. Stationery Office Licence No. ES100004883 © CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. The plan is published for convenience only. Although it is thought to be correct its accuracy cannot be guaranteed and it does not form part of the contract. NOT TO SCALE. GLEN OF SPOTTES HOUSE Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office Licence No. ES100004883 © CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. The plan is published for convenience only. Although it is thought to be correct its accuracy cannot be guaranteed and it does not form part of the contract. NOT TO SCALE. General Information Enquiries and viewings Strictly by contacting the selling agents, Savills-Smiths Gore, 22 Young Street, Directions Edinburgh, EH2 4JB, on 0131 344 0880. To reach Spottes take the A75 heading west from Dumfries. After about 12 miles, having been through the villages of Crocketford and Springholm, turn left, signposted to Haugh Closing Date of Urr (B794) and the grey gateposts to the house are second on the right after about Offers should be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the Selling Agent. The owner half a mile. reserves the right to sell without setting a closing date and will not be bound to accept the highest or indeed any offer. The Satnav will suggest entering the village, but the house is on the right hand bend, before the village signs appear: DG7 3JX Deposit On conclusion of missives a deposit of 10% of the purchase price will be paid with the Council Tax and Utilities balance payable at the date of entry. This deposit will be non-returnable in the event of Dumfries and Galloway Council: 030 33 33 3000 the purchaser failing to complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the Seller or their Agents. Energy Council Tax Property Central Heating Performance Title Banding The subjects are sold under the conditions in the Title Deeds and any third party servitudes Current/Potential or wayleaves, whether shown in the Title Deeds or not; they will be sold as possessed by the Spottes House Oil Band G Band F/D Seller and no other warranty is given.

Spottes Flat Oil Band B Band F/B

Rateable value Courtyard House Oil Band E/C £ 2,150

Bridgend Cottage Oil Band G Band E/A

Glen of Spottes LPG Band E Band F/C

All properties are supplied with mains water and electricity and private drainage.

Fixtures and Fittings All fitted carpets and light fittings are included in the sale. Certain curtains, rugs and items of furniture may be available by separate negotiation.

Listed Buildings Spottes House, Walled Garden and Stable yard - Category B. Bridge End Cottage - Category C.

Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 150617JC