Kirroughtree House Hotel, Heron Way, Newton Stewart, Scotland, DG8 6AN

Property Details: • Type: Ask agent • Tenure: N/A • Floor Area: N/A

Key Features: • Former 17 Bed Country House Hotel • Situated within c.8 acres of Private Grounds • Vacant Property • Redevelopment Potential (STPP) • Christie Finance Available, Subject to Status • Energy Rating G • Christie & Co Ref: 6846686

Location: • Nearest Station: Barrhill Station • Distance to Station: 15.5 miles

Agent Information: • Address: Whitefriars House, 6 Carmelite Street, London, EC4Y 0BS

Full Description: DescriptionA unique opportunity to acquire a property set within its own private grounds within a picturesque setting offering various options for development. The property could be reopened as a hotel with the right amount of investment or alternatively could be converted to residential, self-catering apartments or other uses (STPP). Our client has owned the property since 2012 and is now retired. Kirroughtree House Hotel was the family seat of the Heron Family from the 14th or 15th Century, until the 1880s. It is also believed that the house had connections with both James Boswell and Robert Burns, each of who stayed there as guests during the late 18th Century.LocationThe property is situated in Newton Stewart, a town within Dumfries and Galloway, southwest Scotland. It lies on the banks of the River Cree and is often referred to as the "Gateway to the Galloway Hills". The town is accessed via the A75 which connects Dumfries to Stranraer, Glasgow is around 80 miles north with Edinburgh 105 miles north east of Newton Stewart. There are several bus routes in operation via Dumfries and Stranraer, the closest train station is located at Barrhill which primarily serves the route between Glasgow Central and Stranraer.Ground FloorThe ground floor of the property includes two dining rooms and a spacious lounge to the left, as you enter. To the right is a commercial kitchen with full extraction, lounge bar, customer toilets and an additional bedroom. There is also a small office which forms as part of the main reception.Fixtures & FittingsAll fixtures and fittings are included within the sale, a full inventory will be provided after a sale has been agreed.Letting AccommodationBasement Five en suite letting rooms, customer toilet, laundry room and ample storage.First FloorSeven en suite letting rooms. Second FloorFive en suite letting rooms.A staircase is situated in the centre of the property proving access to all floors.NOTE: Unfortunately there are no internal bedroom photographs - viewing is therefore highly recommended.External DetailsA detached 17th Century country house of stone construction with a pitched and slated roof. There is a private driveway to the property which leads from Heron way, and sits within c.8 acres of private woodlands. The ground to the rear could easily be utilised as a car park with minimum investment going forward.The OpportunityThis building presents a fantastic opportunity for any new owner to create a destination in the stunning south of Scotland. As a former hotel, the building lends itself to the possibility of being restored back to its original use. The tourist market in the south of Scotland continues to grow and has been boosted further by the 'staycation' holiday maker. The existing character throughout the property and private grounds may also be of interest to wedding venue operators.The building, up until 2019, had been used as a successful hotel, exclusive use, wedding and spiritual centre. It could once again be re-opened for continued use however, would require a full restoration and refitting.Due to the outdoor space and surrounding woodland, the building may also be of interest to outdoor activity companies catering for groups or school hires. The possibilities with a building as flexible in purpose as this are substantial and varied, the surrounding land has many development opportunities with the adjacent lodge park being a potential source of customers.StaffThe property is being sold with vacant possession and therefore TUPE will not apply.Trading HoursThe property is currently vacant.Business RatesConfirmation of actual Rates payable will need to be obtained from the local Authority due to being vacant.Energy Performance CertificatesEPC 1