Burnfoot Sawmill, Springkell, Eaglesfield, Lockerbie, DG11

A former sawmill and wood store creating a bespoke development opportunity in a rural location near to the Scottish Border

Description

Formerly part of the Springkell Estate, Burnfoot Sawmill buildings are thought to date back to 18th and 19th centuries, situated within an idyllic location on the edge of the policy grounds, close to the Kirtle Water and partially surrounded by estate woodlands. The buildings including courtyard and off lying wood shed are Category B listed. Burnfoot Sawmill has been subject to a pre-planning enquiry with Dumfries and Galloway Council (ref. 23/0267/HLE) which has concluded a favourable view for a future planning application/consent for redevelopment of the buildings into residential use, providing an excellent development opportunity. A copy of the pre-application enquiry advisory report can be obtained from the selling agents.

Lot 1 - The main sawmill buildings comprise of the former sawmill and ancillary buildings. The western elevation of the courtyard and former sawmill date to 1732 but have been extended over the years. The building is constructed into the hill and is rubble-built with ashlar dressings; mainly whitewashed walls, slate roofs, and a loft storey. There is a metal constructed lean-to on the side of the building in the middle of the courtyard. The eastern elevation, thought to date back to the early 19th century, boasts two levels and two threebay houses, which have been unoccupied for a long period of time. The east and west elevations are joined on on the southern elevation by an implement shed with 5 lintelled tall (circa 10' high) cart bays and a gate which fills the gap from the west building. The buildings sit within approximately 1.21 acres. They are connected to electricity and to water.

Lot 2 - The former wood store is made up of three wooden walls and one brick with a slate roof. There is a lean to on the front of the building which has a tin roof. The wood store sits within approximately 0.46 acres.

Please note that lot 2 will not be sold before lot 1.

Location

Burnfoot Sawmill is situated within a charming rural location to the south of Springkell Estate. It is conveniently located adjacent to a quiet country road whilst benefiting from close proximity to the town of Lockerbie (11 miles) and Carlisle (17 miles). Burnfoot Sawmill offers picturesque views of the countryside with the potential of a unique residential development, subject to appropriate consents.

The nearest primary school is in Eaglesfield (1 mile) where there is also a pub and a village shop. Secondary schooling is available in Annan (8 miles) or Lockerbie both of which also have a variety of leisure and sports facilities and general amenities.

Carlisle and Dumfries are both readily accessible and benefit from high street shops, retail parks, large supermarkets and all the usual amenities to be expected of larger county towns.

The area benefits from excellent transport links with the M74 motorway being only 2 miles from the property and linking the north/ central Scotland to the south via Carlisle. There are excellent railway links in Lockerbie (West Coast Main Line) and Carlisle providing regular services to Glasgow/Edinburgh and south to London in less than 4 hours. There are airports at Newcastle, Glasgow and Edinburgh, all situated within approximately 87 miles, as well as a train service from Carlisle to Manchester airport. For those seeking ferry connections to Ireland, Cairnryan is accessible via the A75 trunk road which serves the region and is 80 miles distant.




Acreage: 1.67 Acres

Directions

From exiting junction 20 of the M74, follow signposting to Eaglesfield village. Continue through the village, exiting and follow the road past the entrance to Springkell where the road turns to the right crossing a bridge over the river. Burnfoot Sawmill is the next property on the left hand side.
Postcode: DG11 3AB
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Additional Info

Planning - A series of reports were produced for the preplanning application 23/0267/HLE (including topography, traffic, contamination) all of which are available from the selling agents.
Access - The property is accessed via the southern approach to Springkell Estate which is a private access road over which a servitude right of access will be granted.
Services - Mains electricity, mains water and private drainage. BT Openreach are currently installing fibre broadband in the area.
Servitude Rights, Burdens, Wayleaves And Statutory Public And Other Access Rights
1. The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude and wayleave rights, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private. The property is also sold subject to the rights of public access under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. The purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.
2. There is a public right of way running over the access track to Springkell Estate.
3. If sold separately, lot 2 will benefit from a right of access over lot 1.