Dumcrieff House, Moffat, Dumfriesshire, DG10

Exceptional Georgian manor house with circa 11.5 acres

Description

Dumcrieff House is an exceptional Georgian manor house nestled in the picturesque Moffat Hills of Dumfries & Galloway, surrounded by ancient trees. Set within approximately 11.5 acres of private land in an elevated position overlooking the Moffat Water valley, this manor house features a private gated drive and is nestled in ancient woodland, with direct river access to the north and east of the property.

This elegant Category B Listed property offers a rare opportunity to own a charming historic home. Distinguished by its classic H-shape, ideal Georgian proportions, and symmetry of design, the house retains exquisite classical features including a Doric portico, ornate cornicing, original fireplaces, and a graceful façade that reflects its refined heritage.

Dumcrieff House presents a unique historical opportunity, having been originally enlarged and reconfigured in the late 18th century by Dr. Rogerson, personal advisor and private physician to Catherine the Great. The house comprises eight spacious bedrooms and a variety of formal and informal reception rooms, providing extensive and versatile accommodation suitable for both grand entertaining and family living. Accommodation is arranged over three main levels, with an additional extensive basement housing a traditional wine cellar, workshop, and various storage areas.

The ground floor is centred around a grand reception hall bathed in natural light, featuring an impressive fireplace and fine architectural detailing. From here, a suite of formal reception rooms unfolds, including a stately dining room, a beautifully appointed billiard room, and an elegant drawing room. The drawing room opens onto a formal balcony and expansive outdoor vista, with the sitting room, terrace, and balcony all south to south-west facing—perfect for summer entertaining and al fresco dining.

This level also includes a comfortable snug, a study, a shower room, and a double bedroom, while the left wing hosts a welcoming country-style Neptune kitchen with an electric Everhot Stove and an adjoining utility room. A boot and coat area, along with a secondary staircase, provides access from the basement to the attic.

Ascending the sweeping staircase, the first floor features seven generous double bedrooms, four with luxurious en suite facilities. The principal bedroom is a particular highlight, with a private balcony offering captivating views across the landscaped grounds. A separate dressing room and an additional shower room complete this floor.

The second floor offers predominantly attic space, with potential for up to three additional bedrooms, or alternatively a cinema room, home office, or other bespoke uses that take advantage of the generous proportions.

Externally, the house is complemented by charming outbuildings, an elevated terrace for outdoor seating, mature gardens, extensive lawns, and a sweeping driveway approach. To the rear, an ancient woodland leads down to the Moffat Water, offering privacy and natural beauty.

Privately situated, yet just four miles from the M74 (J15), Dumcrieff House combines the grandeur of a distinguished Georgian residence with the convenience of excellent transport links, making it an exceptional setting for exclusive gatherings, high-end holiday rentals, or a magnificent private home.

Historical Note
Dumcrieff Estate, first recorded as “Duncreth” in 1357 forming part of an original embattlement, was a Murray stronghold for over 200 years across seven generations and is of significant historical interest. Part of the original Embattlements are retained within the cellars.

One particularly notable figure associated with the estate is Dr. John Rogerson, a distinguished physician who served as Court Doctor to the Russian Imperial elite and later as personal physician and confidant to Empress Catherine the Great, remaining with her until her death in 1801. Returning to Scotland in 1819, he purchased the Wamphray Estate — including 20 smaller farms and crofts — and rebuilt the original
manor house into its current H-shaped form, completed in 1821.

In later years, Dumcrieff was owned by the Rollo family and, in the 1790s, by the pioneering road builder John Loudon McAdam — whose first tarmac roller still rests on the property. More recently, the estate was home to the Forman family, of nearby Craigielands, whose most prominent member Sir Denis Forman became a leading figure at Granada Television and later Deputy Chairman of the Royal Opera House.

Location

Located one mile away is the charming historic town of Moffat that blends natural beauty, rich heritage and warm hospitality. Once a thriving Spa resort, Moffat has been historically celebrated for its healing waters and offers relaxed atmosphere, today it draws an abundance of visitors with its bustling high street full of independent shops, many highly rated hotels, inviting cafes, restaurants and traditional Scottish inns. There is a highly rated academy school in the village as well as doctor’s and dentist’s surgeries, pharmacy, aged care facilities, supermarket, artisan shops, two garages, a post office, bank, town hall, churches, a caravan/motorhome site, taxi services, a farmers market and a Whisky distillery. Moffat
offers excellent sporting facilities which include an 18-hole golf course, tennis, rugby, football, fishing, cycling and breathtaking hiking routes which include The Southern Upland Way alongside the property which will take in Grey Mare’s Tail and Loch Skeen. Moffat opens the way to the Scottish Borders.” Moffat is known as “The Dark Sky Town” and boasts an amateur Astronomy Society.
Dumfries, 25 miles to the south, is an active town which provides a wider range of facilities, including a hospital, a range of shops, supermarkets, sports clubs and further professional services. Carlisle, which also offers a variety of amenities, is 41 miles to the south. The M74, the main route between England and Scotland, is close to Moffat and provides a motorway connection both north to Glasgow and south to the M6, Carlisle, Penrith, central and southern England. There are railway stations at Dumfries, Lockerbie and Carlisle. Glasgow is about 54 miles to the north, while Edinburgh is 53 miles to the northeast and can be reached by the A701 or via the A702 through Biggar. For domestic and international
travel, Glasgow, Prestwick and Edinburgh airports are all
within a 70-mile radius.
Dumcrieff House combines the grandeur of a distinguished Georgian Manor House with the convenience of excellent transport links, making it an exceptional setting for exclusive family living and gatherings.

Square Footage: 13,336 sq ft



Additional Info

Water - Mains
Electricity - Mains
Drainage - Private Septic Tank
Heating - Oil