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13 bed detached house for saleLangholm, Dumfries And Galloway DG13
13 beds
5 baths
5 receptions
EPC Rating: E
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Freehold
About this property
Category B Listed mansion House (in need of refurbishment)
Two additional cottages
Walled garden with glasshouses
13 acres of woodland
Private whilst accessible location
EPC Rating = E
A Category B Listed mansion house with a charming courtyard, two cottages and a walled garden set within 17 acres.
Description
Arkleton house
Dating from the mid to late 19th century, this Scots Baronial mansion is believed to have been constructed in two principal phases, with the greater part attributed to circa 1884 and thought possibly to be the work of Andrew MacQueen. The property presents as a large asymmetrical country house, rising to three and four storeys with additional attic accommodation.
The accommodation is presented over three floors plus basement and attic, as shown on the accompanying floor plans. The ground floor has a range of bright and elegant reception rooms including entrance hall, sitting room, bar, library and shooting room along with a dining kitchen with an aga range, pantry cupboard and utility / boot room and a cloakroom and bedroom.
There are 13 further bedrooms between the first and second floors with six bathrooms (two of which are en suite) and a grand drawing room.
An indoor swimming pool was added in circa 1984 although the building has fallen into a state of disrepair in recent years, the swimming pool is no longer in use nor the building safe to enter.
The accommodation is completed by integral garages and stores within the basement level and a splendid billiard room.
Arkleton House presents a rare opportunity to acquire a traditional Scottish residence of significant character and heritage value. As a refurbishment project, it offers the chance to restore and enhance an impressive rural home.
The house enjoys views across the surrounding rolling countryside of Ewesdale yet benefits from privacy and amenity from the surrounding trees. There are many original features throughout the interior of Arkleton including moulded cornicing, window shutters, original Victorian bathrooms, panel doors and ornate fireplaces all of which could be thoughtfully refurbished to maintain their historic integrity.
Gardens & grounds
The driveway leading to Arkleton House is flanked by mature trees, rhododendrons and azaleas, providing a burst of colour in May and June. There is a lawned area to the west of the house and the rest of the grounds are woodland with pathways beside the Arkleton Burn.
The walled garden is situated a short distance from the main house and adjoins Gardener’s Cottage. It is Category B Listed. The enclosure features two lean-to glasshouses, potting sheds and a MacKenzie & Moncur greenhouse. Original design elements such as circular beds, borders, walkways and pond can still be identified and could easily be restored.
Situated to the west of the main house is the former courtyard and stables which are Category C Listed and date back to 1884. The cobbled courtyard is entered through an archway with stepped gable above. From the courtyard, there is access to the Garage Cottage, the former stables (now used as general storage), stores and a studio area. There is a platform enjoying views over the Arkleton Burn.
Gardener’s cottage
Situated on the roadside to the north west boundary, this charming brick and slate cottage has an Arts and Crafts appearance with accommodation over two floors, as shown on the accompanying floor plans. There are three reception rooms, a kitchen, shower room, three bedrooms and bathroom. From the family room, French doors open into the walled garden. To the rear of the cottage there is ample parking and a range of outbuildings utilised for general storage.
Garage cottage
Set to the rear of Arkleton House, Garage Cottage forms part of the original courtyard and stables. The accommodation is over two floors and comprises a kitchen, separate dining room, sitting room, two bedrooms, shower room and third bedroom/study.
Location
Langholm 5 miles, Carlisle 26 miles, Edinburgh 76 miles, Glasgow 101 miles (All mileages are approximate)
Arkleton House is situated in a rural location close to the Borders town of Langholm, within Dumfries and Galloway, south Scotland. This picturesque pocket of Dumfriesshire is unspoilt yet accessible, with the nearby A7 providing links with Carlisle to the south, the Scottish Borders towns of Hawick, Selkirk and Galashiels to the east and also Edinburgh, which lies 76 miles to the north. The A74(M) is about 18 miles away providing access into west central Scotland, Glasgow being about 101 miles north. Train stations can be found in Carlisle (26 miles south), providing direct links to London and Glasgow/Edinburgh via the West Coast Main Line, and Lockerbie (23 miles west).
The town of Langholm lies at the foot of the Ewes valley and is considered the first of the Borders towns, despite technically being in Dumfriesshire. It offers a range of local facilities such as a supermarket, fuel station, medical practice and post office, as well as nursery, primary and secondary schools. Further afield, Carlisle has a wide range of professional services and shopping facilities. Private schooling is available near Carlisle at Austin Friars School and the preparatory school of St Mary’s is located in Melrose (39 miles), and there are also many private schools in and around Edinburgh (76 miles).
Riding has always been a focal point for the local community, with the Buccleuch and Liddesdale hunts nearby as well as the tradition of Borders Common Ridings. The Langholm common riding is in July and celebrates the town’s history and tradition. The rideouts involve hundreds of participants riding out of the town and along its borders.
The wider area offers a wealth of outdoor activities. The Border Esk and the Tweed rivers are nearby, and the Teviot, Annan and Nith also offer fishing in close proximity. There are many golf courses in the area, including a scenic nine hole course at Langholm and a championship course at The Roxburghe near Kelso (approx. 40 miles). Many local estates let out driven pheasant, partridge and grouse shooting of the highest quality.
Newcastleton Forest is nearby and home to one of the renowned ‘7 Stanes’ mountain biking centres which span the south of Scotland. The forest itself stretches to the English border where it meets the Kielder Forest and Reservoir, making it part of the largest forest in Britain. The Lake District National Park is also within easy reach offering wonderful routes for both walkers and cyclists.
Acreage:
17.07 Acres
Directions
From the south, exit the M74 at Gretna, taking the A6071 to Longtown at which point you join the A7 signposted for Langholm and Hawick. Continue through Langholm on the A7 toward Hawick and after approx. 4.5 miles take a right on to a tree-lined private lane signposted for Arkleton. Follow this road east and the property will be at the end of this lane.
Postcode: DG13 0HL
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Additional Info
history
Arkleton House sits in the Ewes Valley, a landscape steeped in centuries of Borders history. The property’s roots can be traced back to medieval times, with early records linking it to the Fraser family in the 13th century and later to the notorious Armstrong clan during the era of the Border Reivers. Part of the present house is believed to have been built in 1676 by Walter Elliot, whose initials remain inscribed in the stonework, marking the start of nearly 300 years of Elliot family ownership. Renovated in the 19th century into a Scots baronial home, Arkleton has witnessed a rich tapestry of heritage – from feudal charters and reiving raids to Victorian elegance – making it a property of rare historical significance.
Sir John Higgs purchased Arkleton Estate in 1964 and split his time between Arkleton and his home in Oxfordshire until the late 1980s from which point the house was rented to a management training company until the early 1990s, when it reverted back to a residential property.
Approached via a shared road off the A7, and then its own private, gated driveway, Arkleton House stands in an elevated position above mature gardens and is surrounded by its own woodland. To the rear of the house the original stable courtyard comprises a three bedroom cottage, adjoining stores and workshops. Garden Cottage is passed at the entrance gates to Arkleton House and is adjoined by the walled garden and glasshouses.
Description
Arkleton house
Dating from the mid to late 19th century, this Scots Baronial mansion is believed to have been constructed in two principal phases, with the greater part attributed to circa 1884 and thought possibly to be the work of Andrew MacQueen. The property presents as a large asymmetrical country house, rising to three and four storeys with additional attic accommodation.
The accommodation is presented over three floors plus basement and attic, as shown on the accompanying floor plans. The ground floor has a range of bright and elegant reception rooms including entrance hall, sitting room, bar, library and shooting room along with a dining kitchen with an aga range, pantry cupboard and utility / boot room and a cloakroom and bedroom.
There are 13 further bedrooms between the first and second floors with six bathrooms (two of which are en suite) and a grand drawing room.
An indoor swimming pool was added in circa 1984 although the building has fallen into a state of disrepair in recent years, the swimming pool is no longer in use nor the building safe to enter.
The accommodation is completed by integral garages and stores within the basement level and a splendid billiard room.
Arkleton House presents a rare opportunity to acquire a traditional Scottish residence of significant character and heritage value. As a refurbishment project, it offers the chance to restore and enhance an impressive rural home.
The house enjoys views across the surrounding rolling countryside of Ewesdale yet benefits from privacy and amenity from the surrounding trees. There are many original features throughout the interior of Arkleton including moulded cornicing, window shutters, original Victorian bathrooms, panel doors and ornate fireplaces all of which could be thoughtfully refurbished to maintain their historic integrity.
Gardens & grounds
The driveway leading to Arkleton House is flanked by mature trees, rhododendrons and azaleas, providing a burst of colour in May and June. There is a lawned area to the west of the house and the rest of the grounds are woodland with pathways beside the Arkleton Burn.
The walled garden is situated a short distance from the main house and adjoins Gardener’s Cottage. It is Category B Listed. The enclosure features two lean-to glasshouses, potting sheds and a MacKenzie & Moncur greenhouse. Original design elements such as circular beds, borders, walkways and pond can still be identified and could easily be restored.
Situated to the west of the main house is the former courtyard and stables which are Category C Listed and date back to 1884. The cobbled courtyard is entered through an archway with stepped gable above. From the courtyard, there is access to the Garage Cottage, the former stables (now used as general storage), stores and a studio area. There is a platform enjoying views over the Arkleton Burn.
Gardener’s cottage
Situated on the roadside to the north west boundary, this charming brick and slate cottage has an Arts and Crafts appearance with accommodation over two floors, as shown on the accompanying floor plans. There are three reception rooms, a kitchen, shower room, three bedrooms and bathroom. From the family room, French doors open into the walled garden. To the rear of the cottage there is ample parking and a range of outbuildings utilised for general storage.
Garage cottage
Set to the rear of Arkleton House, Garage Cottage forms part of the original courtyard and stables. The accommodation is over two floors and comprises a kitchen, separate dining room, sitting room, two bedrooms, shower room and third bedroom/study.
Location
Langholm 5 miles, Carlisle 26 miles, Edinburgh 76 miles, Glasgow 101 miles (All mileages are approximate)
Arkleton House is situated in a rural location close to the Borders town of Langholm, within Dumfries and Galloway, south Scotland. This picturesque pocket of Dumfriesshire is unspoilt yet accessible, with the nearby A7 providing links with Carlisle to the south, the Scottish Borders towns of Hawick, Selkirk and Galashiels to the east and also Edinburgh, which lies 76 miles to the north. The A74(M) is about 18 miles away providing access into west central Scotland, Glasgow being about 101 miles north. Train stations can be found in Carlisle (26 miles south), providing direct links to London and Glasgow/Edinburgh via the West Coast Main Line, and Lockerbie (23 miles west).
The town of Langholm lies at the foot of the Ewes valley and is considered the first of the Borders towns, despite technically being in Dumfriesshire. It offers a range of local facilities such as a supermarket, fuel station, medical practice and post office, as well as nursery, primary and secondary schools. Further afield, Carlisle has a wide range of professional services and shopping facilities. Private schooling is available near Carlisle at Austin Friars School and the preparatory school of St Mary’s is located in Melrose (39 miles), and there are also many private schools in and around Edinburgh (76 miles).
Riding has always been a focal point for the local community, with the Buccleuch and Liddesdale hunts nearby as well as the tradition of Borders Common Ridings. The Langholm common riding is in July and celebrates the town’s history and tradition. The rideouts involve hundreds of participants riding out of the town and along its borders.
The wider area offers a wealth of outdoor activities. The Border Esk and the Tweed rivers are nearby, and the Teviot, Annan and Nith also offer fishing in close proximity. There are many golf courses in the area, including a scenic nine hole course at Langholm and a championship course at The Roxburghe near Kelso (approx. 40 miles). Many local estates let out driven pheasant, partridge and grouse shooting of the highest quality.
Newcastleton Forest is nearby and home to one of the renowned ‘7 Stanes’ mountain biking centres which span the south of Scotland. The forest itself stretches to the English border where it meets the Kielder Forest and Reservoir, making it part of the largest forest in Britain. The Lake District National Park is also within easy reach offering wonderful routes for both walkers and cyclists.
Acreage:
17.07 Acres
Directions
From the south, exit the M74 at Gretna, taking the A6071 to Longtown at which point you join the A7 signposted for Langholm and Hawick. Continue through Langholm on the A7 toward Hawick and after approx. 4.5 miles take a right on to a tree-lined private lane signposted for Arkleton. Follow this road east and the property will be at the end of this lane.
Postcode: DG13 0HL
what3words: ///intersect.veal.plans
Additional Info
history
Arkleton House sits in the Ewes Valley, a landscape steeped in centuries of Borders history. The property’s roots can be traced back to medieval times, with early records linking it to the Fraser family in the 13th century and later to the notorious Armstrong clan during the era of the Border Reivers. Part of the present house is believed to have been built in 1676 by Walter Elliot, whose initials remain inscribed in the stonework, marking the start of nearly 300 years of Elliot family ownership. Renovated in the 19th century into a Scots baronial home, Arkleton has witnessed a rich tapestry of heritage – from feudal charters and reiving raids to Victorian elegance – making it a property of rare historical significance.
Sir John Higgs purchased Arkleton Estate in 1964 and split his time between Arkleton and his home in Oxfordshire until the late 1980s from which point the house was rented to a management training company until the early 1990s, when it reverted back to a residential property.
Approached via a shared road off the A7, and then its own private, gated driveway, Arkleton House stands in an elevated position above mature gardens and is surrounded by its own woodland. To the rear of the house the original stable courtyard comprises a three bedroom cottage, adjoining stores and workshops. Garden Cottage is passed at the entrance gates to Arkleton House and is adjoined by the walled garden and glasshouses.
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