Property Description
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Our analysis
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 £1,560,000 and a rental potential of £10,140 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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Additional analysis
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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.
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