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5 bedroom detached house for sale

Glenquicken Estate - Whole, Creetown, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland, DG8
£4,450,000

Our Summary

  • Half of the roe deer at Glenquicken are within the aspen forest, with potential to shoot more
  • There is also potential for more grazing land to be planted subject to the necessary consents and permissions
  • Within the Long Term Forest Plan (LTFP) boundary, there is circa 16 hectares of open space with potential for additional planting
  • Under permitted development rights, Dumfries and Galloway Council have confirmed that no prior approval is required for the erection of an extension to an existing agricultural/forestry building to form a tree cell lab, welfare room, store and greenhouse
  • The planning reference for this is 22/1831/DPA with all documents available to view online at the Dumfries and Galloway Planning Portal
  • Deer control is required to protect woodland from browsing and stripping damage, but the sporting could be developed further
  • There are currently no fertiliser or pesticides in use and there is scope to develop this organic approach further
  • • Craigneuk Steading – pre 1700s ruinous farmstead steading within the forest where there is lapsed planning permission for a Retreat Centre

Description

Glenquicken Estate is a 2,500-acre upland estate in South West Scotland, situated 2.5 miles east of Creetown, a town with amenities including shops, pubs, and a holiday park. The estate is surrounded by the Galloway Hills and offers stunning views, as well as opportunities for hill walking, mountain biking, trout and salmon fishing, and shooting. The estate is home to a unique Swedish Match hybrid aspen forest, which is a rare and valuable asset. The forestry at Glenquicken Estate is managed for commercial purposes, with an approved Long Term Forest Plan in place. The estate also features a 19th-century Swedish timber-built house, known as Glenquicken House, which has been sustainably built and is powered by renewable energy sources. The house offers comfortable accommodation over two floors, with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Overall, Glenquicken Estate is a unique and special property that offers a range of opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts and those looking for a sustainable and peaceful lifestyle.