Land for sale
, Plot of Land in Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway, DG28AZ
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Key features
- Substantial plot of land with private access and within walking distance of Southerness Beach. Plot of land suitable for a 1.5 storey build - No planning applications or approvals submitted.
- Located in the popular coastal village of Southerness within walking distance of Southerness Beach offering an excellent opportunity to develop your own property within a secluded coastal village.
- Substantial Building Plot with Potential Sea Views - Southerness beach is a vast expanse of sand and rocks offering breathtaking views across the Solway Firth towards the Lake District.
- The main landmark in the area is Southerness Lighthouse. It was completed in 1749 making it the second oldest lighthouse in Scotland, although it was decommissioned in 1936.
- Southerness Beach is a popular sandy stretch in the seaside village of Southerness offering family-friendly activities and views over the Solway Firth and features the historic lighthouse.
Description
** SALE BY AUCTION - 29 January 2026 - Timed Online Auction **
Southerness is a charming coastal village in Dumfries & Galloway, known for its long sandy beach, peaceful atmosphere and stunning Solway Firth views. Popular with walkers, nature lovers and holidaymakers, the area offers a relaxed seaside lifestyle with beautiful coastal scenery on your doorstep. With its lighthouse, golf course, and easy access to nearby towns such as Dumfries and Castle Douglas, Southerness is an ideal location for those seeking a quiet coastal setting with plenty of natural beauty. There are many places worth visiting, none more so than Southerness. Southerness is home to the famous Golf course of the same name, the redundant lighthouse, and also the John Paul Jones hotel, named after the founder of the United States Navy, who was born nearby in Kirkbean.
The beach is located next to a caravan park which has leisure facilities including a swimming pool and arcade. There is a deactivated lighthouse (the second oldest in Scotland) which is open to view during the summer. The 18 hole Southerness Golf Course welcomes visitors. The beach is connected to 2 footpaths. Southerness has a large, shallow, sandy beaches on both sides of the rocky next to the village and to the west extend out to the vast Mersehead Sands exposed at low tide. The beaches are located next to a holiday park but their size allows visitors enough space even on the busiest days. Southerness is a small village constructed in the 1760s adjacent to a lighthouse erected to warn sailing ships of the dangerous rocky outcrops on the approach to Dumfries. The promontory was once called Saulterness, meaning salt makers point, after the saltpans which produced the salt which was used for preserving food. The village has a long history as a sea bathing resort and now has a large holiday park with associated facilities.
Auction Details
29 January 2026, 10am-3pm
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, Plot of Land in Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway, DG28AZ
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Maryport Station11.9 miles
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