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The Rotchell, Corbelly Hill, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, DG2

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£275,000
Galbraith, Castle Douglas
PROPERTY TYPE

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Key features

  • Desirable cleared development site within a popular residential area of Dumfries
  • Acreage 0.45 acres (0.18 hectares)
  • Far reaching views over the town and countryside beyond
  • Planning in Principle for two dwelling houses or for one larger dwelling (subject to permission)
  • Full documentation on D & G Planning Website - Planning reference 23/2398/PIP (Granted 1st July 2024)
  • Appealing location with excellent communication links
  • Services to the site

Description

SITUATION
The site is situated in a highly attractive residential area in an elevated location within Dumfries. Situated within easy walking distance of the town and its amenities and easy reach of the A75 and the Dumfries bypass for links east and west of the region and connections to the Motorway to the North & South. Dumfries is the principal town in the area, and provides a wide range of schools, shops, retail outlets, and many other services including the Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, which is just a short distance from The Rotchell.

DESCRIPTION
A prime development opportunity situated in a highly desirable and well established town location. The site previously housed The Rotchell Hotel, this has now been entirely cleared and offers a very rare opportunity to purchase development space measuring just under 0.5 acres, within the town itself. The site occupies a prominent position within the heart of the town, benefiting from far reaching views over the town and countryside beyond and immediate access to a wide range of amenities. Services to the site, having previously been a hotel.

Permission for two properties in principle but could also lend to one larger build, subject to the approval of detailed plans.
The site is offered for sale as a whole only and following completion of sale it will be the responsibility of the purchaser to proceed through the required planning stages.

FLOOD RISK
Flood maps of the area can be viewed at

ACCESS/THIRD PARTY RIGHTS OF ACCESS/ SERVITUDES ETC
Gartmore to the rear of the site has a right of access over the drive.
POST CODE
DG2 7SQ

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SOLICITORS
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LOCAL AUTHORITY
Dumfries & Galloway Council
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
No items are included unless specifically mentioned in these particulars.

VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with the Selling Agents.

ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) REGULATIONS
Please note that under the 2017 AML regulations we are legally required to carry out money laundering checks against purchasers. Upon verbal acceptance of an offer, we require to identify the purchaser for Anti-Money Laundering purposes. Our service provider ‘First AML’ will contact the purchaser to gather the required identification documents. An information sheet is available from the selling agent on request. We are not able to enter a business relationship with a purchaser until they have been identified

Failure to provide required identification may result in an offer not being considered.

HEALTH & SAFETY
Appropriate caution should be exercised at all times during inspection particularly in reference to any livestock present and working machinery and equipment on the property.

IMPORTANT NOTES
1 These particulars are intended to give a fair and overall description of the property. If any points are relevant to your interest, please ask for further information, prior to viewing. Prospective purchasers are advised to seek their own professional advice. 2 Areas, measurements and distances are given as a guide. Photographs depict only certain parts of the property. Nothing within the particulars shall be deemed to be a statement as to the structural condition, nor the working order of services and appliances. 3 These particulars shall not be binding on our clients whether acted on or otherwise, unless the same is incorporated within a written document, signed by our clients or on their behalf, satisfying the requirements of Section 3 of The Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995. 4 Closing Date - A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through lawyers to Galbraith, in writing, will be advised of a closing date, unless the property has been sold previously. The Seller will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any offer and has the right to accept an offer at any time or withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs incurred by interested parties. 5 Offers - Formal offers in the acceptable written Scottish Legal Form should be submitted to the local Galbraith office per these sale particulars, through a Scottish Lawyer, confirming; if an offer is in relation to the whole, or a specific lot, or a combination of lots, and if the offer is subject to the sale of a property. Upon verbal acceptance of an offer, we require to identify the purchaser for Anti-Money Laundering purposes. Our service provider ‘First AML’ will contact the purchaser to gather the required identification documents. An information sheet is available from the selling agent on request. We are not able to enter a business relationship with a purchaser until they have been identified. 6 Third Party Rights and Servitudes The subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves in all respects thereof. 7. In line with current trends in technology, some properties marketed by Galbraith, may have installed CCTV or other such recording devices. These devices are installed, held and maintained entirely at the discretion of the Owner of the property. 8. Photographs taken in February 2026.



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Particulars

The Rotchell, Corbelly Hill, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, DG2

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Dumfries Station0.7 miles
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About Galbraith, Castle Douglas

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About Galbraith

Galbraith is a leading independent Estate Agency with a progressive and dynamic approach when it comes to selling houses. Our passion is the delivery of results for you with repeat business and recommendation a testament to the service we offer.

Providing outstanding local knowledge, an international client base and 13 offices across Scotland and Northern England, Galbraith is uniquely placed to handle the sale, purchase and letting of residential property throughout Scotland and Northern England. Whether a castle or cottage, townhouse or rural property, sporting estate, farm, land or development, we specialise in top quality residential property.

Galbraith operates with over 200 staff in Aberdeen, Ayr, Blagdon, Castle Douglas, Cupar, Edinburgh, Elgin, Hexham, Inverness, Kelso, Penrith, Perth & Stirling and has long-established reputations for providing outstanding service in estate agency sales and lettings, farm and estate sales and acquisitions, commercial property, rural management, building surveying, architectural and building services, renewable energy and forestry.

Our professional and personal service is based upon our desire to provide a service that is sought after by property owners, tailoring our service to suit individual needs and requirements all too often brushed aside by agents whose only goal is to secure a signed contract. Galbraith's proactive approach ensures that selling, buying or letting a property is a stress free experience to be enjoyed.

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