A former sawmill and wood store creating a bespoke development opportunity in a rural location near to the Scottish Border
Formerly part of the Springkell Estate, Burnfoot Sawmill buildings are thought to date back to 18th and 19th centuries, situated within an idyllic location on the edge of the policy grounds, close to the Kirtle Water and partially surrounded by estate woodlands. The buildings including courtyard and off lying wood shed are Category B listed. Burnfoot Sawmill has been subject to a pre-planning enquiry with Dumfries and Galloway Council (ref. 23/0267/HLE) which has concluded a favourable view for a future planning application/consent for redevelopment of the buildings into residential use, providing an excellent development opportunity. A copy of the pre-application enquiry advisory report can be obtained from the selling agents.
Lot 1 - The main sawmill buildings comprise of the former sawmill and ancillary buildings. The western elevation of the courtyard and former sawmill date to 1732 but have been extended over the years. The building is constructed into the hill and is rubble-built with ashlar dressings; mainly whitewashed walls, slate roofs, and a loft storey. There is a metal constructed lean-to on the side of the building in the middle of the courtyard. The eastern elevation, thought to date back to the early 19th century, boasts two levels and two threebay houses, which have been unoccupied for a long period of time. The east and west elevations are joined on on the southern elevation by an implement shed with 5 lintelled tall (circa 10' high) cart bays and a gate which fills the gap from the west building. The buildings sit within approximately 1.21 acres. They are connected to electricity and to water.
Lot 2 - The former wood store is made up of three wooden walls and one brick with a slate roof. There is a lean to on the front of the building which has a tin roof. The wood store sits within approximately 0.46 acres.
Please note that lot 2 will not be sold before lot 1.