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20 bedroom detached house for sale
Solway Coast, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire
£1,150,000
Solway Coast, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire
£1,150,000
Our Summary
- In 2008, the property had a single storey extension with the possibility of a second floor (subject to permissions) with bay views if desired
- The property offers an exciting opportunity for a wide range of uses and improvement schemes, which have already been advised on by architects, subject to all the necessary consents and relevant permissions required
- On the basement level is a vaulted cellar with a combed ceiling and wide range of versatile store rooms, with good potential for repurposing and conversion for several uses
- Previously extended and would lend itself to further expansion and development
Description
Balcary Bay House is a 17th-century country house that has been converted into a hotel and is now being sold as a residential dwelling. The property has a rich history, having been built in 1625 and originally serving as a private residence, gin smuggling station, and later a hotel. The house offers over 17,000 square feet of living space and is arranged over four floors, with stunning views of the coast and mountains. The property features a range of elegant living spaces, including formal dining rooms, a drawing room, and a kitchen, as well as 17 bedrooms and several bathrooms. The grounds are extensive, with a private beach, formal lawns, and planting, and the property also features a yoga room and infra-red sauna complex. The house is situated in a prime position in Balcary Bay, with easy access to the village of Auchencairn and the market town of Castle Douglas. The property offers a wide range of potential uses and improvement schemes, subject to the necessary consents and permissions.