Torthorwald Church, Torthorwald, Dumfries And Galloway

Property
Torthorwald Church is a charming, detached B listed property occupying an elevated position on the south-eastern edge of the village of Torthorwald. Constructed circa 1782 and extended in the late 19th and 20th centuries, the property extends to approximately 2,343 sq. ft and comprises a traditional worship space together with ancillary accommodation including a vestry, kitchen, accessible toilet, entrance hall and lower ground floor boiler room. The building is arranged in a T-plan formation and retains a wealth of traditional architectural features including arched windows, stained-glass elements, timber pew seating, decorative cornicing, a bellcote, slate roofs and original stone detailing. The church enjoys an attractive setting within the historic village cemetery and benefits from views towards Dumfries and the Solway Coast.

Services
The property is understood to benefit from mains electricity and water supplies. Drainage is believed to be via a septic tank. Space heating is provided by an oil-fired boiler serving radiators and radiant heating pipes, whilst hot water is supplied by an electric water heater.

Planning
The B listed property is currently used as a church and is understood to benefit from Class 10 (Non-Residential Institutions) planning use. The property may offer potential for a variety of alternative uses, subject to obtaining all necessary planning consents and approvals.
The property contains war memorials which the sellers reserve the right to remove.
Potential future uses may include community, cultural, educational, leisure or residential conversion, subject to detailed investigation and the relevant statutory consents. Purchasers should make their own enquiries with the Local Planning Authority regarding proposed uses.

EPC Rating – G

Local Area
Torthorwald is a small and attractive village situated approximately 4.5 miles east of Dumfries. Dumfries is the principal town within Dumfries & Galloway and provides an extensive range of shopping, leisure, educational and professional services. The town benefits from strong transport links via the A75 trunk road, connections to the M74 motorway network and rail services linking to the wider national network. The village occupies an elevated position overlooking the surrounding countryside and benefits from a peaceful rural setting whilst remaining conveniently accessible. Nearby amenities include a village hall, public playing fields, play park, hotel, vehicle repair garage and the historic ruins of Torthorwald Castle.