Former Parton Estate Sawmill -Lot 2

Parton Estate, Parton, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, DG7 3NB

Offers Over £50,000

1.66 acres

  • **CLOSING DATE FRIDAY 25TH OCTOBER 12 NOON**
  • FOR SALE AS A WHOLE AND IN TWO LOTS
  • Lot 1 (Woodland) - 28.53 ha (70.49 acres)
  • Lot 2 (Former Estate Sawmill) - 0.67 ha (1.66 acres)
  • High Amenity Interest
  • Mixed conifer and broadleaf woodland
  • Former Estate Sawmill provides possible development opportunity subject to necessary consents

SITUATIONParton Estate Woodlands forms part of the original Parton Estate. The mixed woodland lies on the north side of Loch Ken, and north of the A713 between Castle Douglas and St John’s Town of Dalry. The market town of Castle Douglas lies approximately 6 miles to the east of Parton Estate Woodland & Sawmill and benefits from many local businesses. Dumfries, the regions principal town is located 23 miles east, and hosts a wide range of amenities, higher education facilities and the region’s main hospital.DESCRIPTIONParton Estate Woodlands provide the opportunity to purchase a mixed amenity woodland with close access links to Castle Douglas and the A75. The property has a high amenity interest, with the opportunity to develop the former estate sawmill into a residential property, subject to the necessary consents being obtained. THE WOODLAND – LOT 1Parton Estate Woodlands (Lot 1) extends to approximately 28.53 hectares (70.49 acres) and all lies to the north of the A713. The land rises from approximately 60m to 160m above sea level at its highest point. There are various accesses into the woodlands. The woodland is predominantly comprised of mixed conifer and mixed broadleaf throughout, with around 7.94 hectares of sitka spruce. The woodland also hosts two ponds which supply water to the neighbouring properties. LOT 2 – THE FORMER SAWMILLLot 2 comprises the Former Estate Sawmill, which is a unique building which is of stone construction with unique sandstone features. The building is currently used for storage and has tin roof. It is a set adjacent to already converted former Estate buildings. The Former Sawmill is set within its own grounds extending to 1.66 acres (0.67 hectares). The small woodland surrounding the Former Sawmill is predominantly mixed conifer. The building has an established separate electricity supply, but other services would need to be connected from nearby supplies. METHOD OF SALEParton Estate Woodlands is offered for sale as a whole or in two Lots.SERVICES, COUNCIL TAX AND ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE(S)The Former Sawmill (Lot 2) has an its own electricity supply. Other services, such as water and drainage would need to be installed by a purchaser. The ponds set within the woodland supply neighbouring residential properties.What3Words Location: https://w3w.co/logic.enacts.shoulders