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HISTORY Completed in hallways have original wooden shutters. The-re is even a manual pulley on one of Scottish baronial the two sets of full height staircases. style. GROUNDS
The property is approached from front gates to the north leading to a turning By William Douglas Robinson in the circle and parking area. There a re 1880’s, BEEJOHon tPBsmall mansion e xtensive lawns, established woodland, dating from around 1761. Originally built giant rhododendrons (over 100 years by Sir Robert Maxwell, seventh baronet of old) and an enclosed hedged (dog Orchardton, who married a McLellan of proofed) garden to the south. There is a Kirkudbright castle, and used the roof wooden stand-alone sauna next to a large timbers and sto-ne from Orchardton castle, pond. A small stone Wendy House is in (now just Orchardton tower remaining) the southern wooded areas. Wild peacocks rebuilding it in a better location. In 1786 and pheasantsare re-gular visitors. Stables for the estate came into the ownership of 4 horses. James Douglas, the brother of William Douglas, founder of Castle Douglas. Part CLIMATE of the original wall structure is still evident. Benefiting from the effects of th e Gulf Stream which allows for a wealth of rare It has impressive asymmetrical trees and shrubs in the garden (including elevations which incorporate large bay a Palm tree, Eucryphia Glutinosa and windows, crow-step gables, corbeled Japanese maples). Temperatures are high in turrets and tall chimney stacks. The the Summer and not typical of property has beautiful original features Scottish weather in the winter. including oak paneling, impressive Orchardton has its own micros climate. stairways with carved balustrades and imposing open fireplaces, m any LOCATION & VIEWS with carved mantels and original tiling. To the side there is an enclosed Accessed by a tree-lined lane from the courtyard and a separate stable with power A711. It lies between the villages of and water to accommodate 2 horses. Au-chencairn and Palnackie (both of whi-ch have good schools), and overlooks There are over 40 rooms as well as store the Solway Firth to the rear (Orchardton rooms, a walk in linen cupboard and Bay and Hestan Island), and the impressive hallways. Most rooms and impressive Screel Hill to the front. C
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There are three entrances to the property. Main gates, side gates and secondary gates along track. A hard core allows vehicle access around the grounds and extra parking. 3&$&15*0/)"-- Please note there are radiators in all rooms and each floor has it’s own 7.57m x 4.90m heating controls plus each radiator has thermostatic controls. Decorative plaster ceiling. Part oak paneled walls. Open fireplace with marble mantel. Wall lights. ENTRANCE HALL CENTRAL HALL 14.73m x 4.05m Large double doors (approx 3m high) with thistle style hinges set Decorative plaster ceiling under a date stone commemorating and cornice. Part oak paneled William Douglas Robinson’s first wife walls. Open fireplace and a crouching knight lead into the with marble surround and main entrance wooden carved mantel with hall (7.5m x 5.47m) which has a framed picture above (copy wooden paneled walls and ceiling. of James Raeburn portrait There is a stone floor. Stairs lead of James Douglas). Wall down to lower ground floor. 01 -FBEMJHIUTDPBUTPGBSNT lights. Impressive Jacobean Entrance Hall Impressive wooden stairs lead up staircase with half landing 0 $FOUSBM Hall to a wooden landing at ground and stained glass coats 0 James Raeburn portrait floor level and a fireplace of arms in full height 3FDFQUJPO)BMM incorporating the Douglas coat windows to first floor. of arms. There is a ‘Chalice Glazed door to balcony (stairs Ambry’ in the wall, believed to down to rear garden). Lighted have come from Dundrennan cupboard under stairs. Abbey. Double doors lead to the reception hall & central hall. C
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STUDY 5.94m x 4.41m
Central ceiling beams. Decorative cornice. Half height wooden wall paneling. Concealed cupboard + built in cupboard. Side turret with window to north. Open fireplace with marble surround, decorative wooden mantel and surround MUSIC ROOM with mirror. 9.17m x 7.14m (max) DRAWING ROOM 10.34m (max) x 6.05m Decorative plaster ceiling and cornice. Impressive open Decorative plaster ceiling and fireplace with tiled hearth, marble cornice. Wood panelled walls. surround, wood mantel Bay window to south and east. incorporating picture frame with Open fireplace with modern pediment above. Turret to side. glass panelled stove. Marble Half height paneled walls. surround and wooden mantel. Wall lights. Curtain rail frame and glazed door to balcony KITCHEN (stairs down to rear garden). 9.45m x 4.92m
Panelled ceiling. Fireplace with wooden mantel. Glass fronted wood/coal burniing stove. Fully fitted kitchen with under unit lights, butlers sink, dishwasher, electric double oven and special intelligent LOUNGE hob. Bay window to north. 6.04m x 4.82m
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FIRST FLOOR
BEDROOM 1 BEDROOM 2 BEDROOM 7 6.12m x 5.36m 6.95m x 5.52m 6.07m x 4.48m
Central ceiling beam. Open Open fireplace with wooden Fireplace with wooden fireplace with tile surround and mantel. Turret section. mantel. decorative marble mantel.
DRESSING ROOM BATHROOM 2 LIBRARY 4.26m x 3.20m 4m x 3.62m 7.3m x 5.5m
Open fireplace with Open fireplace. Fitted bathroom Central ceiling beam. Open wooden mantel. units and WC. Centrally fireplace with wooden mantel situated whirlpool bath.
BATHROOM 1 BEDROOM 6 CINEMA 4.46m x 2.44m. 5.60m x 4.94m 7.73m x 4.94m
Victorian style WC and Fireplace with wooden Open fireplace with centrally situated rolltop bath mantel. wooden mantel. with clawed feet. Fireplace with mantel. Cupboards. C
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BEDROOM 15 ,*5$)&/&55& 5.61m x 4.46m. 2 turret sections
B&%300. ARTROOM/BEDROOM 8 8.61m x 5.66m. Open fireplace with wooden mantel. Sink and kitchen units. B&%300.
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OFFICE/BEDROOM 13 BEDROOM 10 6.31m x 4.93m 6.95m x 9.17m 5633&545"*3$"4& Open fireplace. Stairs and Sink and kitchen units raised platform to corridor. C SITTING ROOM 5.74m (max) x 4.89m. Orchardton Castle Open fireplace. Auchencairn Large walk in cupboard. 15 BATHROOM 10 Bath and electric shower unit. FLOOR Separate WC BEDROOM 17 FUNCTION LUGGAGE LIFT 4.95m x 4.38m Plants ROOM 10.08m x 6.18m LOWER GROUND BATHROOM 11 Decorative cornice. Bath & WC Open fireplace BEDROOM 16 4.41m x 4.35m. Open fireplace
BEDROOM 13 6.31m x 4.93m. SITTING ROOM Open fireplace. Stairs and raised platform to corridor.
SITTING ROOM 2 LAUNDRY ROOM 6.33m x 4.89m. 4.24m x 2.28m Open fireplace. Sink unit plumbing for washing 2 walk in cupboards machines. Boiler 1. STORE ROOM 7.12m x 4.92m Open fireplace
WORKSHOP 1 9.02m x 6.98m Turret store with marble shelves.
WORKSHOP 2 6.83m x 4.91m. S 2 stores with stone slabs (both 503& 2.29m x 2.40m) and fuel store $0635:"3% with boiler 2. There are also further small cupboards, and store rooms.
MODERNWOODEN STABLE There is direct access to riding through the back gate across fields, 3 doors / 2 stables - walk into forests or on the beach. There through to holding paddock. is also miles of riding opposite the front of the house via Screel, Potter’s Hill an surrounds. C
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CONTACT
Orchardton Castle View from 1950’s. Auchencairn INFORMATION View fo Orchardton pre war. Castle Douglas, DG7 1QL T 01556 640 155 Orchardton Castle E [email protected] Unique $BTUMF close to the Scottish/English Was formerly knoXn as border 90 miles Edinburghor Orchardton House (from Glasgow. Idyllic place.Offers the former mansion house that stood on the grounds) BSPVOE 2 million pounds until it was recognized as a castle of high merit in 2016 Listed Grade B.
KEY FEATURES The QSPQFSUZ currently runs on Would Suit Large Home LOCATION oil and has over 30 or Business Use 5 acres. Including, stables, working fireplaces There are garden wood and paddock, currently grants available for v 4 floors plus turret room plus access through fields new boilers. (formerly recording studio) behind the house leading to a most private beach for walking, Over one hundred trees in the v 4FMG$POUBJOFEGMBU riding, sailing. grounds. The Harden has rare plants and trees, including a v #FESPPNT Glorious views, overlooking flourishing Palm tree, which the Solway Firth to the rear and enjoys our warm Gulf Stream v 0WFS3PPNT mountains to the front. climate. The garden is in good Currently private residence, condition, with pond, would suit a variety of uses. outside sauna and access across Excellent wedding Venue, the fields to the beach. conference center, holiday center and a whole host of other The property is currently being purposes or it could remain a refurbished and was last renovated beautiful family house. 13 years ago.