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For saleReduced £10k (−11.1%) on 18 JulListed 414 days
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NW0709 - The plot is situated off the A702 approx. 1 mile from the scenic village of Thornhill where there are local amenities including excellent schools, shops and pubs.
The site area is 1160 square metres, 0.28 acres.
It was part of the existing garden of the Old Virgin Hall manse and is mainly level with a slight decline to the rear which is bordered by a mature beech hedge.
It benefits from a due south orientation and views down the valley. To the North/rear of the site is an open field which is part of the Buccleuch Estate.
To the West is a private garden and the East boundary adjoins the Old Manse garden. With a new lay-by formed, there will be direct access to the site.
Mains services of electrical, water and Open reach are adjacent to the site with minimal connection distances. Drainage would be a private treatment plant with a soakaway.
The site has expired planning in principle consent, Ref: 21/1549/PIP dated 21 March 2021 for a 4 bedroom 11/2 storey house with a separate garage and surface car parking and garden.
The nearest primary and secondary schools is Wallace Hall Academy based in Thornhill and is highly regarded .
Thornhill has a wide range of amenities including retail outlets such as clothing boutiques, cafes, hotels/pubs, food stores, a post office, a pharmacy, an ironmonger, an electrical retailer, gift shops and hairdressers.
There is also a garage and a small backstreet filling station. The village also has public toilets and a small cottage hospital. Thornhill is just over an hour from Glasgow (61 miles).
There are also various close transport links including Dumfries (16 miles). The Dumfries Train Station provides links to Carlisle and Glasgow.
Major Bus links can also be accessed in Dumfries from the Loreburn Centre, Whitesands or Burns Statue. The M6 and M74 networks are accessible at Moffat, Gretna and Lockerbie.
Dumfries town centre (16 miles South ) offers several major supermarkets, shops, a shopping centre, schooling, a university campus, a range of restaurants and recently built state of the art hospital.
The region is renowned for its outdoor pursuits, beaches, leisure facilities, social events, festivals and history with close links to Rabbie Burns and JM Barrie.
For access to the Home Report please email nicola. or call Nicola on . The seller reserves the right to sell at any time and is not obliged to set a closing date.
In the event of a Closing Date being set, the seller is not obliged to accept the highest or any offer.
Prior to consideration of any offer, interested parties will be expected to provide proof of the source of funds and we will also require proof of buyer ID conforming to HMRC requirements for anti-money laundering purposes.
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