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Property for saleBank Street, Wigtown, Newton Stewart DG8
About this property
A rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a charming and characterful commercial unit with adjoining owner’s accommodation, situated in the heart of Wigtown, Scotland’s renowned National Book Town.
Commercial Premises – Approx. 1001sqft
Residential Accommodation – Approx. 1023sqft
Full of warmth, personality and quirky appeal, this well-established property offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to combine business and lifestyle in one of Dumfries and Galloway’s most distinctive and popular visitor destinations.
The ground floor commercial premises, most recently used as a coffee shop and bookshop, enjoyed a loyal local customer base together with significant seasonal trade from visitors to the area. The property is particularly well placed to benefit from Wigtown’s famous annual literary festival, a ten-day autumn event which attracts around 30,000 visitors to the area, creating a significant boost in footfall and trading opportunities.
To the rear is a delightful secluded garden, providing an attractive outdoor seating area and an additional space for the new owners to utilise during the warmer months. The property is offered with vacant possession, providing the new owner with the opportunity to take the property in their own direction.
On the first floor is a newly renovated apartment arranged over two levels, providing flexible and highly desirable accommodation for an owner-operator. The apartment comprises two good-sized bedrooms, comfortable living accommodation and a wood-burning stove, creating a warm and cosy retreat. It also benefits from its own private garden, offering a peaceful outdoor space away from the activity of the property below.
The apartment is currently operated as a holiday let, with the necessary arrangements already in place, offering the potential for an additional income stream. Alternatively, it could provide excellent owners’ accommodation, allowing the purchaser to live above their business and fully embrace the lifestyle opportunity this property presents.
Outside, the property benefits from two separate walled garden areas. The apartment enjoys its very own private entrance, enclosed garden and patio area, while additional gates lead to a substantial rear walled garden with pond, established fruit trees and mature shrubs.
Combining a versatile commercial space in a location with strong visitor trade, outdoor space and beautifully renovated accommodation, this is a particularly interesting opportunity for someone seeking a change of lifestyle or a business with scope to develop further. The property offers considerable flexibility, whether continuing with the previous theme of a café/bookshop concept, developing the food and beverage offering, expanding the retail side, or simply enjoying the opportunity to live and work in one of Scotland’s best-known literary towns. A truly characterful property with bags of charm, genuine lifestyle appeal and excellent potential for its next owner.
Electricity Supply: Sp Energy Networks
Water Supply: Scottish Water
Sewerage: Scottish Water
Broadband / Mobile Coverage: Full 4G coverage, limited 3G and 5G.
By appointment through McEwan Fraser Legal on Dumfries McEwan Fraser Legal are open 7 days a week: 8am - Midnight Monday to Friday & 9am - 10pm Saturday & Sunday to book your viewing appointment.
Commercial Premises – Approx. 1001sqft
Residential Accommodation – Approx. 1023sqft
Full of warmth, personality and quirky appeal, this well-established property offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to combine business and lifestyle in one of Dumfries and Galloway’s most distinctive and popular visitor destinations.
The ground floor commercial premises, most recently used as a coffee shop and bookshop, enjoyed a loyal local customer base together with significant seasonal trade from visitors to the area. The property is particularly well placed to benefit from Wigtown’s famous annual literary festival, a ten-day autumn event which attracts around 30,000 visitors to the area, creating a significant boost in footfall and trading opportunities.
To the rear is a delightful secluded garden, providing an attractive outdoor seating area and an additional space for the new owners to utilise during the warmer months. The property is offered with vacant possession, providing the new owner with the opportunity to take the property in their own direction.
On the first floor is a newly renovated apartment arranged over two levels, providing flexible and highly desirable accommodation for an owner-operator. The apartment comprises two good-sized bedrooms, comfortable living accommodation and a wood-burning stove, creating a warm and cosy retreat. It also benefits from its own private garden, offering a peaceful outdoor space away from the activity of the property below.
The apartment is currently operated as a holiday let, with the necessary arrangements already in place, offering the potential for an additional income stream. Alternatively, it could provide excellent owners’ accommodation, allowing the purchaser to live above their business and fully embrace the lifestyle opportunity this property presents.
Outside, the property benefits from two separate walled garden areas. The apartment enjoys its very own private entrance, enclosed garden and patio area, while additional gates lead to a substantial rear walled garden with pond, established fruit trees and mature shrubs.
Combining a versatile commercial space in a location with strong visitor trade, outdoor space and beautifully renovated accommodation, this is a particularly interesting opportunity for someone seeking a change of lifestyle or a business with scope to develop further. The property offers considerable flexibility, whether continuing with the previous theme of a café/bookshop concept, developing the food and beverage offering, expanding the retail side, or simply enjoying the opportunity to live and work in one of Scotland’s best-known literary towns. A truly characterful property with bags of charm, genuine lifestyle appeal and excellent potential for its next owner.
Electricity Supply: Sp Energy Networks
Water Supply: Scottish Water
Sewerage: Scottish Water
Broadband / Mobile Coverage: Full 4G coverage, limited 3G and 5G.
By appointment through McEwan Fraser Legal on Dumfries McEwan Fraser Legal are open 7 days a week: 8am - Midnight Monday to Friday & 9am - 10pm Saturday & Sunday to book your viewing appointment.
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