34 Mossdale, Heathhall, Dumfries DG1 3RG

For sale on 21 August 2025
The Shepherd Commercial Auction will be conducted behind closed doors and broadcast live online with remote bidding only.
The auction will commence at 14:30.
On behalf of Shepherd Commercial - Ayr

The subjects comprise a semi-detached family home that has suffered ongoing movement and therefore requires structural repair & refurbishment before being capable of habitation.

The original two-storey building dates to circa 1965 and is of cavity brick construction under a pitched and concrete tile clad roof. We understand the single-storey flat roof extension / garage conversion was added around 1980.

Windows and doors are of double-glazed uPVC casement design.

There is off-street parking to the front and a private garden to the rear with greenhouse & potting sheds.

Location: The property is set within the well-established residential suburb of Heathhall on the outskirts of Dumfries.

Dumfries is a former Royal Burgh and historic town, with a population of around 33,000, and is the largest settlement within the Dumfries & Galloway region of southwest Scotland, which possesses rolling countryside, a spectacular coastline and an array of bustling towns and villages.

The town occupies a strategic location at the intersection of the A75, A76, and A701 trunk roads. Public transport connections include regular bus services and a railway station on the Glasgow South Western Line.

Heathhall lies approximately 2.5 miles northeast of Dumfries town centre and is accessible from both the A701 and A709, as well as a public cycle path and via regular bus services.
Accommodation: Ground Floor - Entrance porch & hallway, lounge, kitchen, dining room and bedroom.
First Floor - Three bedrooms and shower room with WC.
Planning: The property is assumed to be registered for Class 9 (Houses) use, all in terms of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997.
As a result of the current condition, there is also scope for full or partial redevelopment subject to Local Authority consents.
Interested parties are advised to make their own planning enquiries direct with Dumfries & Galloway Council.
Note STRUCTURAL REPAIRS - There are no engineers' reports or contractor estimates available in relation to the required structural repair works. Interested parties must satisfy themselves independently as to the works necessary in order to return the property to a safe and habitable condition.
Auction Type Unconditional Sale - The buyers fee is 1.8% inc VAT(1.5% plus VAT) subject to a minimum of £1,800 inc VAT(£1,500 plus VAT).

Tenure: See Legal Pack

EPC Rating: TBC

Terms:
Viewings:
To book a viewing, please contact Shepherd Commercial Property Auctions to arrange.
Auction Method:
This auction is for property located in Scotland; therefore, any sale will be governed by applicable Scottish law.
This property is being sold by Shepherd Commercial Property Auctions, facilitated by SDL Property Auctions as auctioneer.
The auction for this property will take place as an "Auction Event" behind closed doors with a live auctioneer and will be streamed online in real-time. The property will be sold alongside several other lots. Bids must be placed remotely- the bidding registration process is detailed below. The auction can be watched in real-time on the auction date through SDL Property Auctions website on their home page.
The auction date applicable for the property is displayed under the property details section of this page. It is not possible to provide a precise timeslot when this property will be auctioned on the day, because there are other lots being sold.
You are required to undertake identity checks before you can be authorised to bid. You must also provide your payment details. If you do not provide this information, your registration will not be processed.
When you place your bid, you are deemed to have agreed to the Shepherd Buyers Terms (Scotland) which are available to view  on SDL Property Auctions website.

Auction Type - Unconditional Sale
If you are the highest bidder, you must exchange legally binding contracts for the sale when the auction for the property comes to an end. You must then pay the applicable fees and deposit. You must complete the sale within 15 business days unless the Special Conditions of Sale contained within the legal pack state otherwise.

Auction Fees
The following non-refundable fees apply:
Buyers Fee- payable on exchange of contracts. This is listed within the property details.
The Buyers Fee does not contribute to the purchase price.
There may be additional fees listed in the Special Conditions of Sale, which will be available to view within the legal pack. You must read the Special Conditions carefully before bidding. Any additional fees are included at the sellers discretion and will be in addition to any standard fees payable. The auctioneer has limited control over the content of the Special Conditions of Sale.

Deposit
On exchange of contracts, you must pay a non-refundable deposit equal to 10% of the actual purchase price of the property, subject to a minimum of £5,000. The deposit contributes towards the purchase price.

Payment Method:
Applicable fees must be paid immediately after a winning bid has been placed. Payment by cash or cheque will not be accepted. Prior to the auction, you will receive an email from the auctioneer to register your card details with third-party provider, Stripe. Your card details will be stored on their secure online payment platform. Payment will only be taken from you in the event of a winning bid. In this case, you will be contacted by a representative of the auctioneer to make payment. If you cannot be contacted within 24 hours after the auction ends, the auctioneer reserves the right to charge your card.

Legal Pack
Before bidding, you must view the legal pack for the property. This is the collection of legal documents that apply to the sale. The documents will include but are not limited to: Special Conditions of Sale, title documents from the Land Registry and Energy Performance Certificate.
The legal pack can be viewed via SDL Property Auctions website by searching for the property. Once on the property details page, find the Lot Information section, where there is a sub-heading "Legal pack". Follow this link, and you will then be directed to create an account with Auction Passport to view the documents. 
The legal pack can change at any time up until the auction starts so you must check for the most recent version of the legal pack. An addendum may be issued outlining any late changes. At the point of placing your bid, you are deemed to have read the legal pack in its entirety, including any changes. Failure to check for changes to the legal pack will not be a valid reason for withdrawing from the sale.
It is strongly recommended that you instruct a qualified professional to review the legal pack and raise any necessary enquiries before bidding.

Articles of Roup
The Articles of Roup are the general terms of sale for properties sold at auction in Scotland that will govern this transaction. They are available to view on SDL Property Auctions website. 
The Auction Conditions listed on the auctioneers website do not apply to properties sold under any of the Scottish sale methods.

Special Conditions of Sale
The property is sold subject to any Special Conditions of Sale. These are contractual conditions that are included by the seller of the property - they are not part of the standard Shepherd Buyers Terms (Scotland). The Special Conditions of Sale are legally binding. You are taken to have read and accepted these at the point of bidding, even if you have not done so. The Special Conditions of Sale are available to read in the legal pack.

Registration Process:
To register to bid on the property, visit the SDL Property Auctions website and submit your remote bid. The lot number can be found against the Lot Details of the property. Prospective bidders must register no later than 12pm the day before the auction date. If you register after the cut-off, it cannot be guaranteed that your registration will be processed.

Guide Price & Reserve Price
Each property sold is subject to a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price will be within + or - 10% of the Guide Price. The Guide Price, is issued solely as a guide so that a buyer can consider whether or not to pursue their interest. A full definition can be found within the Buyers Terms.