Detached house for sale in Telford Manor House, Beattock, Moffat, Dumfriesshire DG10

Impressive Manor House in prime Dumfriesshire setting.

Description
Telford Manor House is a striking a-Listed detached character property which occupies a commanding position just outside the pretty village of Moffat. The property was built by the famous engineer Thomas Telford in 1822, who was commissioned to design a post house half way between Carlisle and Glasgow. The property presently offers substantial self-catering accommodation in a flexible layout which can accommodate up to 26 guests.

In its current configuration this impressive period property offers 11 double bedrooms over three levels. The lower ground floor can be used as independent self-contained accommodation, with its own external access. The ground floor offers the main entrance hall and reception rooms, with a large dining kitchen and spacious living room. The property has retained a number of its original period features including cornicing, fine staircase and balustrade. The is also owners accommodation comprising of 2 bedrooms, en suite, family bathroom, kitchen and lounge with its own separate access.

The location close to Moffat and excellent transport links makes this property an ideal stop off point for tourists travelling north and south; a great benefit to the business. The layout is hugely flexible and the potential to continue with the success of the existing business or to develop it according to a buyer’s wishes, make this a very attractive opportunity. The entire contents as viewed are included in the sale.

The property owns the adjoining courtyard where there are ample parking spaces available with additional guest parking to the front of the house.

There are an additional three mews cottages within the courtyard which can also be made available, subject to further negotiation.

Location
Moffat is a picturesque and popular tourist town in Dumfries & Galloway offering a wide range of shops and professional services including hotels, restaurants, leisure centre and golf course, along with nursery, primary and secondary education all provided on one campus. As a former spa town, Moffat grew in importance in the Victorian era and many wealthy buyers from Glasgow and Edinburgh purchased substantial villas in the town with many of these townhouses still in existence today. There are plentiful walks along the riverside and excellent opportunities for country sports in the area, with tennis, golf, shooting and fishing available locally and hill walking in the nearby Annandale and Queensberry Hills with links to the Southern Upland Way. Dumfries, 25 miles to the south, is an active town which provides a wider range of facilities, including a hospital, a range of shops, supermarkets, sports clubs and further professional services. Carlisle, which also offers a variety of amenities, is 41 miles to the south. The M74, the main route between England and Scotland, is close to Moffat and provides a motorway connection both north to Glasgow and south to the M6, Carlisle, Penrith, central and southern England. There are railway stations at Dumfries, Lockerbie and Carlisle. Glasgow is about 54 miles to the north, while Edinburgh is 53 miles to the northeast and can be reached by the A701 or via the A702 through Biggar.

Square Footage: 6,429 sq ft





Additional Info
Council Tax Band - Business Rates