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Solway Coast, Castle Douglas... 20 bed 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 with a rich history, originally built in 1625 as a private residence for a wealthy Laird. The property has undergone various transformations, serving as a gin smuggling station, private residence, bed and breakfast, and hotel. With over 17,000 square feet of living space, the house features four floors, including a basement level with a vaulted cellar and versatile store rooms. The ground floor boasts elegant living spaces with fine period features, including two formal dining rooms, a drawing room/library, and a central sitting room. The property also includes four bedroom suites, a bar, and a store on the ground floor, as well as 17 further bedrooms with modern en-suite bathrooms on the first and second floors. The property sits on a prime position on Balcary Bay, with direct beach access, stunning coastal and mountain views, and established grounds. The property offers a wide range of uses and improvement schemes, subject to necessary consents and permissions.