Dalton Burn, Dalton, Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire, DG11 1DT | Property for sale | Savills
4,146 sq ft(385.18 sq m)
Offers over £750,000(€855,158)

Dalton BurnDalton, Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire, DG11 1DT

  • Sale Agreed

Key features

  • Beautiful detached former manse.
  • Five bedrooms, Three bathrooms.
  • Set within a peaceful countryside setting near the small village of Dalton.
  • Offered with approximately 13.8 acres of farmland, ideal for grazing and mowing.
  • A further 22 acres adjoining the property is available by separate negotiation (Lot two).

Former manse with beautiful gardens in idyllic countryside location with stabling and paddocks.

About this property

  • Dalton Burn is a beautiful, substantial detached period manse which formerly served the nearby Dalton Kirk (which is located in the village itself). The house is stone built with a pitched slate roof and is presented over three floors with a basement.

    From the gravel parking area a solid timber front door gives entry into a tiled vestibule from which a part glazed door leads into the reception hall where there is a woodburning stove and seating area.

    The ground floor accommodation is all accessible from the hall including the light and modern kitchen/breakfast room which has windows on three sides. There are a range of cream coloured floor and glazed wall units with granite style worktop, double Belfast sink and a matching central island with a small stainless steel sink inset. A black four oven AGA provides cooking facilities with a timber mantle over.

    The sitting room is dual aspect and has a wood burning stove with timber mantlepiece surround. The large drawing room opens out into a south facing sun room and features an open fireplace with marble effect surround.

    The dining room is dual aspect and again has an open fireplace with timber surround and an alcove which is partly shelved with cupboards below.

    A WC completes the ground floor accommodation.

    There are three bedrooms on the first floor, the principal having a dressing room attached. There is also a shower room and a family bathroom.

    The second floor has a further two bedrooms (with coombed ceilings), and a shower room. The basement provides a large utility/laundry room, WC and a generous home office with French doors to the garden. There is also a range of sizeable storage cupboards.

    Outside
    There is a gravel parking area to the front (north) of the house by the main door adjacent to a range of mature trees and established shrubbery with areas of lawn and grass paddocks. Here there is also a long stone and slate barn which provides garaging and dry storage and could equally be used for kennelling, workshops or horses. A purpose built shelter in the adjacent field to the west provides two loose boxes for horses or sheltered storage for machinery. The gardens to the south of the property are enclosed by a well established hedge which provides a private and sheltered area of lawn with herbaceous borders and shrubbery.

    Farmland
    Dalton Burn is offered with approximately 13.8 acres of farmland, ideal for grazing and mowing.

    A further 22 acres adjoining the property is available by separate negotiation, as shown labelled "Lot 2" on the sale plan.

    Outbuildings
    Traditional stone buildings with garaging and storage
    Field shelter with 2 loose boxes for horses

    Garden, grounds and paddocks
    Approximately 13.8 acres (with potential to buy a further 22 acres grazing land)

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Dalton Burn is an outstanding smallholding in a desirable and accessible area, which will suit equestrian buyers or even those who wish to keep some livestock. An opportunity not to be missed!

Kay PatonProperty agent

Local information

  • Dalton Burn sits within a peaceful countryside setting near the small village of Dalton, with a beautiful open aspect over surrounding gardens and farmland. Accessibility is excellent with the M74 nearby and railway stations at Lockerbie (West Coast mainline), Dumfries, Annan and Carlisle. The nearest international airports are at Newcastle, Glasgow and Edinburgh, all within about 80 miles and providing a variety of flights to domestic and international destinations. Ferry links to Ireland operate from Cairnryan (86 miles).
  • From Dumfries head east on the A75 (signposted Carlisle). After approximately 13 miles turn left into Carrutherstown village and then turn right following signs for the B725 and follow this road to Dalton village. Once entering the village turn left at the junction (following the B7020/Lochmaben) and exit the village. Take the first left and after crossing a stone bridge the driveway for Dalton Burn is immediately on the left - follow the driveway to the parking area in front of the house. The postcode is DG11 1DT. What3words: submits.soon.essay.
  • Lockerbie (6 miles) provides a full range of services to the local community including shops, a supermarket, chemist, banks, hotels and a post office. There is also an ice rink, squash courts and a bowling club. Dumfries and Carlisle provide a wider variety of services. The nearest primary school is at Carrutherstown (1.5 miles) with secondary schooling in Lockerbie, whilst private education is available in Carlisle.
  • Southwest Scotland, with its rolling landscapes, extensive woodlands and unspoilt coastlines, provides a wealth of opportunities for outdoor pursuits including hiking, sailing, golf (with nearby courses at Powfoot, Lochmaben, Lockerbie, Dumfries and Southerness), mountain biking (Dalbeattie) and country sports including shooting on local estates and fishing on the rivers Annan, Nith, and Border Esk.

Additional information

  • Services: Mains water and electricity. Drainage to private septic tank. Central heating from oil fired boiler. Oil fired AGA for cooking.
  • Fixtures and Fittings: Carpets and curtains are included in the sale. Some light fittings may be excluded.
  • EPC Rating: E
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: G