Gothic church for sale near Kirkcudbright in Dumfries and Galloway
Former Church of Scotland property on the edge of the Dumfriesshire village of Borgue, with potential for conversion or development
Borgue Church is a traditional church building in a rural location in Dumfries and Galloway. The church is of Gothic design and dates from its initial construction phase in the early 19th century.
The internal accommodation of the church houses three individual seating areas consisting of wooden pews and a timber floor leading to the apse. To the left of the main entrance is an office and w.c. facilities.
Accommodation
The internal accommodation of the church houses three individual seating areas consisting of wooden pews and a timber floor leading to the apse. To the left of the main entrance is an office and w.c. facilities.
Ground Floor: Church, office, entrance hall and WC – 3131 sq. ft.
Basement: 149 sq. ft.
Total: 3280 sq. ft.
Services
The property is connected to mains supply for electricity and water whilst we assume drainage is connected to the main sewer.
Grounds
The subjects for sale consist of the church building and the ground on which the church is built. The surrounding grounds forming a graveyard are owned by the local authority and any interested parties are advised to contact the local authority for more details.
Location
The church is situated within a rural location approximately two miles west of the B727 within the village of Borgue. The church building itself is located in an elevated position, overlooking the village with views out to the Galloway Hills and the Solway Firth.
Borgue is a small village situated approximately five miles south west of Kirkcudbright. The Parish of Borgue, including the rural hinterland, has a population of about 350 and the village itself about 250.
Kirkcudbright, known as the ‘Artists Town’ is situated on the Solway Coast which is located approximately ten miles west of Castle Douglas, 28 south west of Dumfries and approximately six miles south of the A75.
Planning
The subject property comprises part of a Category B Listed Building and falls within Class 10 of the Town & Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997. In addition to its current use, it could be used, as a crèche, day nursery, day centre, educational establishment, museum or public library without the necessity of obtaining planning permission for change of use. The property may be suitable for redevelopment for residential use subject to the necessary consents being obtained but interested parties are advised to satisfy themselves as to the position as no warranty is given by the Seller as to this. Please contact the planning department of Dumfries and Galloway on 0303 333 3000.
