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Agent: Davidson & Robertson - Currie Phone: 0131 268 8381
An excellent opportunity to acquire a potential development site in the popular town of Castle Douglas with excellent links to Dumfries, Stranraer and Newton Stewart.<br/><br/>Extending to 17.79 acres (6.94 hectares)<br/><br/>Allocated housing site within the Dumfries and Galloway Local Development Plan (CSD.H3)<br/><br/>Close to the A75<br/><br/>Offers and expressions of interest are invited from developers, and/or investors, or strategic promoters for an option agreement, joint venture, promotion or purchase.<br/><br/> Situation<br/>Castle Douglas is situated in the southwest of<br/>Scotland, in the Dumfries and Galloway region. It lies approximately 18 miles west of Dumfries. The town is easily accessible via the A75, making it well-connected to nearby towns and the wider region. The land itself lies to the north east of the town centre.<br/><br/>Dumfries - 18 miles<br/>Newton Stewart - 30 miles<br/>Carlisle - 51 miles<br/>Stranraer - 55 miles<br/><br/>Access<br/>Access to the land can be taken directly from Ernespie Road.<br/><br/>What3words:<br/>Entrance to land – ///<a target="_blank" href="https://what3words.com/leaps.transfers.feasting">leaps.transfers.feasting</a><br/>Middle of land – ///<a target="_blank" href="https://what3words.com/evidently.garden.neatly">evidently.garden.neatly</a><br/><br/>Nearest Postcode: DG7 1LD<br/><br/>Directions<br/>From Dumfries head west on the A75, following the signs for Castle Douglas. Continue along the A75 for approximately 17 miles. At the Allanton Roundabout take the exit onto the A745 sign posted to Castle Douglas. Follow the A745 for approximately 1 mile until reaching Ernespie Road. The land is located on the left hand side.<br/><br/>To reach the land from Stranraer head east on the A75, following the signs for Castle Douglas. Continue on the A75 for approximately 55 miles to reach the town of Castle Douglas. As you approach Castle Douglas continue on the A75 to reach the Allanton roundabout, take the exit onto the A745 sign posted to Castle Douglas. Follow the A745 for approximately 1 mile until reaching Ernespie Road. The land is located on the left<br/>hand side.<br/><br/>Description<br/>The land off Ernespie Road extends to approximately 17.79 acres (6.94 hectares) and is predominantly grass, currently used for livestock grazing.<br/><br/>It benefits from scenic views of the surrounding<br/>countryside, excellent roadside access off Ernespie<br/>Road and is allocated for housing in the Dumfries<br/>and Galloway Local Development Plan, presenting opportunity for future residential development.<br/><br/>The land is adjacent to the A745/Ernespie Road, to the west of the land is a Tesco Superstore and associated carparking, and to the south of the land is Station Yard Industrial Site. The site is well screened from Ernespie Road with a row of trees.<br/><br/>The land benefits from a great location within<br/>proximity to Castle Douglas, a popular 18th Century market town containing a wide range of local amenities and attracting a high level of tourists.<br/><br/>Planning & Development<br/>The site has been allocated for housing within the<br/>Dumfries and Galloway Local Development Plan<br/>as follows CSD.H3 East of Ernespie Road (130 units allocated up to 2029). Prospective purchasers should make their own investigations into the planning consents and all relevant information including looking at the local authority planning portal and Local Development Plan. It is recommended that those interested seek appropriate professional advice.<br/><br/>It may be that other uses for the site could be looked into and prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries accordingly and any such use would be dependent on obtaining the relevant permissions.<br/><br/>Viewing<br/>By strict appointment with the Selling Agents:<br/>Davidson & Robertson Ltd. Telephone:[use Contact Agent Button] /[use Contact Agent Button] or via [use Contact Agent Button] When viewing potential purchasers shall hold a copy of these sale particulars and notify the Selling Agents prior to viewing. For your own personal safety, please be aware of any potential hazards when viewing.<br/><br/>Offers and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Regulations <br/>Formal offers, in the acceptable Scottish form, should be submitted through a Scottish Solicitor to the Selling Agent. Under The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 we are required to carry out money laundering checks on purchasers. To facilitate this and to proceed promptly with submitting an offer, the following documentation must be provided to us in advance (i.e. prior to or alongside the formal offer submission): <br/>- Valid proof of identification <br/>- Proof of current address <br/>- Evidence of purchase method (e.g., Mortgage in Principle, Proof of Funds) <br/>Upon verbal acceptance of an offer, we require to verify the purchaser’s identity and use an online verification service provider to do so. We cannot enter a business relationship with a purchaser until they have been identified. Failure to provide required identification may result in an offer not being considered.<br/><br/>Broadband/Mobile signal <br/>We understand that broadband & mobile reception is available. Buyers are advised to visit OFCOM website for an indication of supply and speeds: //checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/broadband-coverage and carry out their own further due diligence.<br/><br/>
