RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PLOT CASTLE O’ER, ESKDALEMUIR DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY
A residential development site with expired planning consent for a detached dwelling in a site extending to approximately 860 sq metres for which our clients are reapplying for consent. This is a rural area in the Dumfriesshire hills situated between the White Esk and Black Esk Rivers which is surrounded by agricultural land and forestry and providing excellent opportunities for outdoor pursuits. The popular town of Langholm is approximately 12 miles away with the Motorway and railway accessible at Lockerbie which is approximately 14 miles or the City of Carlisle around 31 miles. Mains water and electricity are available nearby with the consent allowing for the construction of a septic tank. The vendors also own nearby grazing land which would be available on an annual licence if desired by the purchaser. GUIDE PRICE: £40,000 Langholm 12 miles, Eskdalemuir 4 miles, Lockerbie 14 miles, Carlisle 31 miles (All distances approximate)
LOCATION The site is situated in a quiet rural area in the Dumfriesshire hills above the White Esk river and approximately 12 miles from the local town of Langholm and 14 miles from Lockerbie and the Motorway. This area is predominantly forestry being part of the Castle O’er Forest with much wildlife and tremendous opportunities for outdoor pursuits.
DIRECTIONS From Langholm, which is on the A7 north of Junction 44 of the M6 at Carlisle, take the B709 turning towards Eskdalemuir. After proceed through Bentpath and approximately 8 miles from Langholm, there is a left turning before the River Esk Bridge which is signposted to Lockerbie and Bailiehill. Follow this minor road for approximately 2 miles to Bailiehill where you take a right turning signposted to Eskdalemuir. Follow this road over the Black Esk River and Castle O’er will be seen on your right after approximately 1 mile. For sat nav purposes a suitable post code is DG13 0PJ.
PLANNING Planning permission was obtained dated the 3rd March 2014 for the erection of a dwelling house and installation of a septic tank and soakaway system but now expired. A copy of the planning consent and plan is available for inspection at the agent’s office, by email, online from our website or at Dumfries & Galloway Council website Ref 14/P/4/0011. Our clients propose to reapply for consent.
SERVICES We understand that mains water and electricity are available nearby and the planning consent allows for the installation of a septic tank. Interested parties should make their own enquiries to the relevant provider regarding the suitability of services.
ACCESS We understand there is a right of way along the shared access from the public road to the site. The access is maintained jointly by the users.
BOUNDARY The purchaser will erect and maintain the boundaries.
POST CODE The property does not at present have a postcode but based on a nearby property it is likely to be DG13 0PJ.
POSSESSION Vacant possession of the property will be given upon completion of the sale, which will be by arrangement.
LOCAL AUTHORITY Dumfries & Galloway Council, Council Offices, English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2DD. Tel: 03033 333000.
SOLICITORS Stevenson & Johnstone, 38 High Street, Langholm, DG13 0JH. Tel: 01387 380482.
OFFERS Offers for the property should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to C & D Rural, Lakeside, Townfoot, Longtown, Carlisle CA6 5LY. Those parties wishing to be informed of a closing date for offers, should notify the selling agents of their interest, as soon as possible, to ensure they are contacted. The Vendor and selling agents do, however, reserve the right to sell privately and without imposing a closing date and do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any offer.
VIEWING At any time during daylight hours whilst in possession of these sale particulars.
NOTE Photographs were taken in March 2017.
“Access to Plot”
“Access Road and Nearby Properties”
“Nearby White Esk & Black Esk Rivers”
Details prepared 16th June 2016. Amended 9th March 2017 Ref: NPH
Important Notice C & D Rural for themselves and for the Vendors/Lessors of this property, give you notice that:-
1. The mention of any appliances and or services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order. 2. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract. 3. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given having taken all reasonable steps to avoid misleading or committing an offence. Nonetheless, such statements do not constitute any warranty or representation by the Vendor and are accurate only to the best of the present information and belief of the Vendor. 4. No person in the employment of C & D Rural has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property nor is any such representation or warranty given whether by C & D Rural or the Vendors/Lessors of this property.