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Favourite fixer-upper

18 June 2021

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Nestled just outside of the village of Kirkinner, Dumfries and Galloway, is North Balfern Farm Barn, a stone-built property which was once part of a larger farm steading and now has planning permission to become a two-bedroom abode.

This property is on sale for £175,000 and is marketed by G M Thomson & Co, Dumfries, via OnTheMarket.

The perfect project for anyone looking to develop their dream home in a desirable rural location, current planning permission allows for the barn to consist of an open plan kitchen, lounge and dining area, a family bathroom, utility room, and two well-sized bedrooms after renovation.

While part of the current roof has been re-slated, no further work has begun meaning there is still the potential for new owners to put their unique stamp on this desirable barn conversion. Alongside the main barn, a spacious outbuilding with access to electricity is lined with concrete flooring and finished with a wood-burning stove is also available and is currently used to store vehicles. The current owners have also developed an open plan timber-built cabin fit for use as temporary accommodation while renovation work takes place and is complete with a kitchen, living area, double bed, composting toilet, and shower. Electricity is also connected to the cabin while a gas hob, wood-burning stove and oven complete the offerings of the space.

As well as there being great potential inside the property, outside, the barn sits within 1.38 acres of well-maintained land which is currently divided into allotments, chicken coups and paddocks for two horses.