Upper Glenlair, Knockvennie, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland, DG7

SITUATION
Upper Glenlair occupies a delightful rural location between the villages of Parton, Corsock, Old Bridge of Urr and Crossmichael. Parton is famous as the burial place of renowned physicist, James Clerk Maxwell, who owned Glenlair estate. The nearest primary school, village shop and Pub being available at Crossmichael, 4 miles distant. A good range of shops, schools, offices, doctors, dentists and opticians is available in the nearby town of Castle Douglas, the region’s Food Town, with a broader range of these plus university campuses and a large hospital available in the regional capital of Dumfries, some 17 miles away.

The South West of Scotland is well known for its mild climate, attractive unspoilt countryside and the diversity of sporting and recreational pursuits. There is good hill walking in the nearby Galloway Hills and cycling along some of the new designated cycle routes as well the Seven Stanes mountain bike routes in the Galloway Forest Park. The nearest of these is Dalbeattie Forest with its extensive network of specialist cycle paths, bridal ways and footpaths. There are varied sporting opportunities such as shooting and stalking, as well as trout and salmon fishing on the regions numerous lochs and rivers. For golf enthusiasts there is the championship course at Southerness, and several other courses nearby, including the 9 hole courses at Castle Douglas, Dalbeattie, and New Galloway. Upper Glenlair sits just a short distance from the edge of the Dark Skies Park in the Galloway Forest Park, the first such designated outside of the USA, and benefits from spectacular night skies. Parton is on the doorstep of Loch Ken, which has a popular sailing centre with a number of water sports and activities available.

Transport connections to the area are very good. There is a main line railway station in Dumfries and also Lockerbie providing excellent links to both the north and south. The M74 motorway network can be reached in about an hour and there are regular flights to other parts of the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe from Prestwick Airport which is about one hour’s drive to the north. Edinburgh and Glasgow airports can be reached in around two hours.


DESCRIPTION
Upper Glenlair is nestled in an idyllic countryside setting just a short distance from Castle Douglas. This detached rural smallholding offers a rare opportunity to purchase in a peaceful private location. Set within just over 5 acres, the property presents a fantastic project for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle with potential for smallholding lifestyle, equestrian use or simply to enjoy the space. The main dwelling, although in need of modernisation offers deceptively spacious accommodation with scope to extend and/or reconfigure subject to planning. Planning has been approved for an extension to be added. Currently comprising: Utility / Porch, Shower Room. Kitchen. Living Room. Sun Room. Bedroom & Master Bedroom En Suite. To the first floor a further room and W.C provides potential to extend the living space. The property offers the ability to adapt or extend to suit the specific needs of the buyer with the current owners having obtained permission for an extension to the rear details available using the following planning reference 25/1124/FUL. The property is served by a Private Water supply (well) and drainage by a private septic tank situated within the grounds. Oil Central Heating heats the property with a wood burning stove in the living room.
Externally, the land lies to the front of Upper Glenlair and predominantly laid to pasture with some amenity woodland, extending to over 5 acres. A private track leads to a large hardstanding courtyard enclosed by dry stone dyke, with access to both barns providing generous and adaptable space which potential to develop with the relevant permission. While offering seclusion and privacy the property remains within easy reach of local amenities just 4 miles from the village of Crossmichael and a further 3miles to Castle Douglas.

A delightful rural property, ideal for buyers seeking to embrace country living in a desirable pocket of the region.

ACCOMMODATION

Ground Floor: Porch/Utility. Shower Room. Kitchen. Living Room. Bedroom. Sun Room. Bedroom

First Floor: Bedroom. W.C

GARDEN AND GROUNDS
A garden area to the front of the property is predominantly gravelled with some paved pathways, and there are some mature planted flowerbeds. Beyond, the land included lies to the front and side of Upper Glenlair consisting of both woodland & pasture. Travelling down the private driveway, land sits to the left, driveway continues to the large courtyard to the rear with ample parking and access to both barns.