Equestrian property for sale

Oakfield offers an excellent development opportunity to transform 10 acres of well situated agricultural land into a thriving and profitable equestrian holiday accommodation business. The site currently has planning permission for the erection of two holiday lodges, two glamping pods, two caravan pitches and change of use of the static caravan to a reception/welfare unit. The site is situated only a few miles from Dumfries Town Centre.

The Land

The land is available as a whole. With roadside access, the land is stock proof and generally well fenced throughout. Planning was granted for a steel frame agricultural shed, with corrugated steel sheet walls and roof. The shed has been constructed and is currently being used as stables. There is a static caravan on the land which has planning permission to be used as an office/welfare unit. The caravan is serviced by LPG gas. The solar panels are not included in the sale.

Planning

There is planning consent for the erection of an agricultural shed (Ref: 21/1148/DPA). Furthermore, the current owner envisioned transforming the site into an equestrian holiday centre and planning permission was granted in January 2025 for it’s change of use with Dumfries and Galloway Council. More details can be found on their website and using Reference: 21/1518/FUL.

More details of the planning is available on request.

Location Summary

The area offers wonderful sporting and recreational opportunities and is well known for its mild climate and long growing season. There are numerous lochs and rivers locally providing fishing as well as salmon and sea trout fishing on some of Dumfriesshire’s larger rivers such as the Nith and Annan.The area is perfect for cycling and mountain biking and is an idyllic location for walkers with numerous coastal walks, and hill walking in the nearby Galloway Hills and Forest. The property is well placed for access to Dumfries town centre and several facilities to include schools, shops, restaurants and sporting facilities. The railway station is a short distance away and both Glasgow and Edinburgh are easily accessible by car and train. Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary and the Crichton Campus are a short drive away.

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General Remarks & Stipulations

Tenure and Possession: The Heritable (Scottish equivalent of Freehold) title is offered for sale with vacant possession upon completion.

Matters of Title: The property is sold subject to all existing servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of such servitude rights and others.

Planning: (Ref: 21/1148/DPA) and (Ref: 21/1518/FUL)

Services: Oakfield is not currently connected to any services. There is planning consent for the installation of a soakaway. Interested parties should make their own enquiries.

Sporting and Mineral Rights: Mines and mineral rights are included in so far as they are owned

Viewings: Strictly by appointment through the sole selling agents, C&D Rural. Tel[use Contact Agent Button].

Offers: Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents. The owner reserves the right to sell without imposing a closing date and will not be bound to accept the highest, or indeed any, offer. All genuinely interested parties are advised to instruct their solicitor to note their interest with the Selling Agents immediately after inspection.

Money Laundering Obligations: In accordance with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 the selling agents are required to verify the identity of the purchaser at the time an offer is accepted. All offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds.

Local Authority: Dumfries & Galloway Council, English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2DE. Tel.:[use Contact Agent Button].

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