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The rare opportunity to acquire 20.76 acres (8.4
hectares) of bare land situated on the outskirts
of the market town of Dumfries. The land has
good access to local services and the Galloway
countryside.
- Popular edge of town location
- Easy access to the Solway AONB and coastline
- Development potential
*Closing Date - 2nd August 2023 at Noon*
The Land at Priestlands extends to 20.67 acres (8.4ha) of quality grazing land on the edge of Dumfries. The land is split into 3 field enclosures with access taken directly from the public road. The fields are fenced with post and wire and the boundaries are in a stock proof condition.
The land is close to the settlement boundary of Dumfries and in proximity to an area identified for housing stock. It is assumed there maybe future development potential. Any prospective purchasers should contact the relevant authorities for planning advice.
The land is predominately south facing with good sized, regular shaped fields, all with direct access to the main road. The land is predominately south facing with good sized, regular shaped fields, all with direct access to the main road. The land is of predominately of grade 3.1 on the James Hutton Institute Classification for agriculture and is in excellent condition. The land benefits from a right of access over the road running along the southern boundary to Priestlands Farm.
The site is located within the popular cultural hub and university town of Dumfries with good access to local services and amenities and easy access to the river Nith, the Solway coastline and Galloway countryside. Dumfries is well served with an array of independent shops, and several large supermarkets, leisure businesses, golf course and community facilities.
Dumfries is well situated for the transport network with the M74/M6 affording quick access to Glasgow, Edinburgh and Carlilse. The nearest train station is in the centre of Dumfries and there are excellent bus links throughout the town.
The site is within the catchment area for a number of primary and secondary schooling facilities. Dumfires has good access to further education hosting the University of the West of
Scotland, alongside a variety of other further education facilities.
This area enjoys a varied and picturesque landscape, from the rugged undulating hills and moorland and forests of the Galloway uplands to the sandy bays, beaches and salt marshes of the Solway coastline. The area is nationally renowned for its natural heritage including the Galloway Forest Dark Sky Park, the Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere and the Solway Firth designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty AONB.
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