Welcome to Dumcrieff House, Moffat, a charming and spacious detached type home with 9 bed in the DG10 9QW area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band .
This classic property was built before 1919 and has a reported internal area of 503 internal square metres
in a neighborhood known for its allure and prestige.
This home stands out for its value and character -
with a market valuation of £1,320,000 and a rental potential of £8,580 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
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"Detached residence in own private grounds in the historic southwest of Scotland. An ideal family home, wedding venue or boutique hotel. Four reception rooms, nine generous bedrooms and six bathrooms. River fronted paddock to front offering equestrian potential.
Location
A Georgian county residence set on an elevated site surrounded by private grounds circa 12 acres with open south facing views over a level enclosed paddock and the Moffat Water valley with fine views over the pastoral landscape beyond from the principal reception rooms and bedrooms.
The substantial property has been used as a private family house and as an exclusive use let, the property has potential as a wedding venue or as boutique hotel in a wonderful setting and many individualised unique selling points including development of the river fronted paddock.
A feature of this fa ade is the three bay advanced and pedimented central section with a balustraded loggia with Doric columns at ground floor level and a balcony above. The roof is of piended design with graded slates and lead and zinc coverings.
Lying on the Moffat Water, it was a centre of the wool trade and a spa town. Moffat is around 59 miles to the southeast of Glasgow, 51 miles to the south of Edinburgh, 21 miles to the north of Dumfries and 44 miles to the north of Carlisle.
The town is held to be the ancestral seat of Clan Moffat. The Devil‘s Beef Tub near Moffat was used by the members of Clan Moffat and later the members of Clan Johnstone to hoard cattle stolen in predatory raids.
Nestling in the heart of Southern Scotland, Moffat is a vibrant, bustling town. Lying less than a mile from the A74 M , an attractive town, and a Conservation Area with a rich heritage and history and a thriving cultural, creative and musical scene.
The town is surrounded by beautiful countryside and a range of activities including walking the Grey Mares tail, sailing at St Marys and Earshaig Lochs and both the Southern Upland Way and Annandale Way are nearby.
Moffat itself offers a range of local amenities including the highly rated Moffat academy, restaurants public houses, golf course and local parks.
A comprehensive programme of renovation of the house has been conducted since 2008 with the aim of creating a family home of the highest quality which combines the elegance of the house‘s Georgian provenance with the comfort and of contemporary living.
The services to the house have been substantially improved, including upgrading of the electrical system and plumbing, installation of a new high pressure hot water system.
The layout and proportions of the accommodation are well suited to modern family living. Internal features include original decorative cornices and ceiling roses in the reception rooms and main bedrooms, ornate marble and timber fireplace surrounds.
Built on the site of Dumcrieff Estate and Tower, which was granted to the Murray Family by the Duke of Albany, son of King James II of Scotland in 1482, the original portion of the house in its current guise dates from 1684.
Purchased by Sir John Clerk in 1727, the house was extended and the estate and parkland were laid formally to create the grounds and gardens of today.
Having passed through a number of different notable families, the property was purchased by Dr John Rogerson personal physician to Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia, as his retirement property. Dr Rogerson commissioned and built the existing mansion house in the classical style popular at the time which is now category B listed by Historic Scotland.
Contents All contents including furniture, Persian rugs, crystal chandeliers and garden equipment is available for sale by separate negotiation.
Directions
From Junction 15 on the M74, follow the A701 into Moffat.
On entering the main portion of the town turn right on to the A708.
Follow this for approximatly 600 metres and turn right onto Old Carlisle Road.
Follow this for 1.25 miles and the gate house and entrance to the estate is on the left.
Glasgow 60 miles
Edinburgh 55 miles
Carlisle 40 miles
Description A Georgian county residence set on an elevated site surrounded by private grounds and south facing views over the xx acre paddock and the Moffat Water valley with fine views over the pastoral landscape beyond from the principal reception rooms and bedrooms.
The substantial property has been used as a private family house and as a wedding venue, the property has potential to extend the current wedding venue business or as boutique hotel in a wonderful setting and many individualised unique selling points including development of the river fronted paddock.
A feature of this fa ade is the three bay advanced and pedimented central section with a balustraded loggia with Doric columns at ground floor level and a balcony above. The roof is of piended design with graded slates and lead and zinc coverings.
A comprehensive programme of renovation of the house has been conducted since 2008 with the aim of creating a family home of the highest quality which combines the elegance of the house‘s Georgian provenance with the comfort and of contemporary living.
The services to the house have been substantially improved, including upgrading of the electrical system and plumbing, installation of a new high pressure hot water system.
The layout and proportions of the accommodation are well suited to modern family living. Internal features include original decorative cornices and ceiling roses in the reception rooms and main bedrooms, ornate marble and timber fireplace surrounds and mantels, timber panelled walls, doors and original working shutters, brass door fittings, flagstone floors and a cantilevered principal staircase with cast iron spindles.
With regard to the modernisation of the house, the kitchen has been fitted with hand made Neptune wall and floor cabinets, a slate tiled floor and high quality fittings. Within the reception hall and drawing room, a wood burning stove has been fitted whilst there are contemporary light and sanitary fittings.
Entrance Hall17‘7 x 9‘7 5.36m x 2.92m . Beech flooring, doors from the front. Plaster coving and ceiling rose with picture rail and French Doors to the Receptopn Hall with ornate windows.
Reception Hall27‘11 x 24‘1 8.5m x 7.34m . Beech flooring with panelled framework to walls. Fireplace with wood burning stove. Cantilever staircase off through archway to reach the first floor. Feature pillars and sash windows with views to the rear.
Drawing Room19‘10 x 16‘1 6.05m x 4.9m . Beech flooring, three sash windows with shutters, radiator and fire place with wood burning stove.
Snooker Room24‘ x 17‘11 7.32m x 5.46m . Open fireplace, panelled walls, two sash windows with shutters, Beech flooring, ornate ceiling rose and fitted cupboard with display shelving.
Dining Room24‘5 x 16‘ 7.44m x 4.88m . Beech flooring, open fireplace, two sash windows with shutters. Ornate ceiling rose and two radiators.
Rear Hall Beech flooring. Radiator. Steps down to the cellar and the rear starcase to the first floor.
Games Room18‘ x 12‘3 5.49m x 3.73m . Beech flooring, built in cupboards, open fireplace, sash windows with shutters, built in shelving, ornate ceiling rose and coving.
Utility Room10‘ x 8‘6 3.05m x 2.6m . Plumbed for washing machine and tumble drier. Tiled flooring. Radiator. Sash window. Freestanding, plumbed in, stainless steel industrial sink. Cupboard housing meters.
Kitchen16‘7 x 16‘3 5.05m x 4.95m . With a range of bespoke units incorporating a Belfast style sink with mixer taps. Two sash windows with shutters. Tiled flooring. Space for range cooker and dishwasher.
Celler Area Accessed via stairs from the rear hall. Former game larders and separate boiler room.
Ground Floor Bedroom17‘7 x 12‘2 5.36m x 3.7m . A large double with sash windows, Beech flooring, picture rail, coving and ceiling rose. Built in shelving and radiator.
Ground Floor Bathroom13‘4 x 5‘7 4.06m x 1.7m . Tiled with a fitted three piece suite comprising low suite WC, wash hand basin and shower cubicle. Radiator.
First Floor Landing Feature domed cupola above the cantilever staircase from the ground floor.
Bedroom 120‘2 x 16‘5 6.15m x 5m . Two sash windows with shutters and central door leading to balcony with views over garden and front paddock. Marble fireplace with wood surround. Picture rail and coving.
Bedroom 217‘8 x 16‘4 5.38m x 4.98m . Corner aspect. Sash windows with shutters. Open fireplace with marble surround. Picture rail and coving. Ensuite bathroom.
Ensuite Bathroom11‘3 x 9‘11 3.43m x 3.02m . Tiled flooring. With a fitted four piece suite comprising low suite WC, wash hand basin, bidet and freestanding slipper bath. Sash windows and radiator. Ensuite to Bedroom 2 with door to the hallway.
Bedroom 318‘5 x 17‘10 5.61m x 5.44m . Picture rail and coving. Open fire with marble surround. Sash windows with views to the front. Doors to the hallway and Bedroom 4.
Bedroom 418‘ x 12‘3 5.49m x 3.73m . Cast iron fireplace with wooden surround. Coving and picture rail. Sash windows with shutters. Doors to the hallway and Bedroom 3.
Bedroom 517‘10 x 16‘4 5.44m x 4.98m . Corner aspect with sash windows with shutters. Former fireplace. Coving and picture rail. Ensuite.
Ensuite Shower Room11‘8 x 10‘9 3.56m x 3.28m . With a fitted three piece suite comprising low suite WC, wash hand basin and shower cubicle. Radiator and sash windows with shutters. Cast iron fireplace. Door to hallway.
Bedroom 616‘2 x 11‘7 4.93m x 3.53m . Corner aspect with sash windows and shutters. Cast iron fireplace. Picture rail and coving.
Bedroom 717‘ x 14‘11 5.18m x 4.55m . Sash windows with shutters. Picture rail and coving. Marble fireplace. Ensuite.
Ensuite Bathroom16‘10 x 6‘7 5.13m x 2m . Tiled with marble flooring. Sash windows. With a fitted five piece suite comprising low suite WC, wash hand basin, bidet, Jacuzzi style bath and separate shower cubicle.
Bedroom 818‘6 x 13‘11 5.64m x 4.24m . Fireplace with marble surround. Picture rail and coving. Corner aspect with sash windows with shutters. Ensuite.
Ensuite Shower Room11‘5 x 9‘11 3.48m x 3.02m . With a fitted three piece suite comprising low suite WC, wash hand basin and shower cubicle. Fireplace with grate. Sash windows with shutters.
Shower Room13‘11 x 3‘11 4.24m x 1.2m . With a fitted three piece suite comprising low suite WC, wash hand basin and shower cubicle. Sash windows. Marble flooring.
2nd floor 6 former maid‘s rooms and large attic storage areas
Grounds Approached by a driveway through mature woodland, the house sits on an elevated site above the River Moffat.
Surrounded by formal lansdscaped gardens, with mature, well stocked beds and borders, the house faces down its own level, well drained paddock which runs alongside the river.
History Built on the site of Dumcrieff Estate and Tower, which was granted to the Murray Family by the Duke of Albany, son of King James II of Scotland in 1482, the original portion of the house in its current guise dates from 1684.
Purchased by Sir John Clerk in 1727, the house was extended and the estate and parkland were laid formally to create the grounds and gardens of today.
Having passed through a number of different notable families, the property was purchased by Dr John Rogerson personal physician to Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia, as his retirement property. Dr Rogerson commissioned and built the existing mansion house in the classical style popular at the time which is now category B listed by Historic Scotland.
Contents All contents including furniture, Persian rugs, crystal chandeliers and garden equipment is available for sale by separate negotiation.
Tenure The property is offered for sale Freehold with Vacant Possession being given on completion.
Sporting & Mineral Rights The sporting and mineral rights are included in the sale in so far as they are owned.
Important Notice H&H land & estates Ltd for themselves and for the Vendor or Lessors of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that
i the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending Purchasers or Lessees and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract;
ii all descriptions, dimensions, areas references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other detail are given as a guide only and without responsibility and any intending Purchasers or Tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves, by inspection or otherwise, as to the correctness of each of them;
no employee of H&H land & estates Ltd has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property nor is any such representation or warranty given whether by H&H land & estates Ltd. Or the Vendors or the Lessors of this property.
iii The making of any offer bid for this property will be taken as an admission by the intending Purchaser that s he has relied solely upon his own personally verified information, inspection and enquiries.
iv The photographs depict only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photographs.
v Where any reference is made to planning permissions or potential uses, such information is given by H&H land & estates Ltd in good faith. Prospective Purchasers should make their own enquiries with the Local Planning Authority into such matters.
vi The Vendors reserve the right to amalgamate, withdraw or exclude either of the Lots shown at any time and to generally amend the particulars or method of sale.
vii The property is sold subject to reserve s .
viii H&H land & estates Ltd reserve the right to sell privately without imposing a closing date and do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any offer.
These particulars have been prepared in accordance with The Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations to give a fair overall view of the property.
Burdens The property is sold subject to all rights including rights of way, whether public or private, rights of light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights, obligations and easements, quasi easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether or not constituted in the title deeds or referred to in these particulars. The Purchasers will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of such burdens and for further details are advised to contact Seller‘s Solicitor.
Services
Mains electric and water are connected. Draininge to a septic tank. Oil powered heating."
