* Freehold
* Farmhouse (3 bedrooms, 1 reception room)
* Traditional courtyard steading
* Livestock shed
* About 131 acres (53 hectares) in total
* Annan 10 miles
* Lockerbie 14 miles
* EPC Rating = F
A compact amenity and grassland farm with an outstanding outlook towards the
Solway Coast
Description
Gallhills Farm originally comprised part of the Springkell Estate and features
a charming sandstone farmhouse typical of the estate style, with an adjoining
range of traditional outbuildings. It is a compact livestock holding situated
at about 135 metres above sea level, with outstanding views across the
surrounding countryside and towards the Solway Firth. Gallhills is a versatile
property which will appeal equally to the farming, equestrian and lifestyle
markets.
Farmhouse and Steading - Gallhills Farmhouse sits centrally within the land
holding and is attached to a range of traditional outbuildings formed around a
central courtyard which is utilised for parking. Dating from 1897, the
farmhouse has a pleasant sandstone facade with a date stone set above the
front door, and benefits from a south eastern aspect with unrivalled view
across the surrounding countryside towards the Solway Firth. The accommodation
is presented over two floors, and would benefit from modernisation. A doorway
from the courtyard opens into a small hall off which the kitchen, shower room
and living room are located. A second hallway (also accessed via the front
door) accesses the downstairs bedroom and stairwell. Upstairs there are two
further bedrooms. Whilst of a modest size (approximately 114 sq m floor area),
the footprint of the house could be extended into the range of traditional
buildings adjoining to increase the accommodation, subject to obtaining the
necessary consents.
The traditional steading is useful for garaging, storage and stabling, whilst
a more modern portal framed building (25m x 14. 6m) providing straw bedded
courts with a central feed passage is slightly off lying from the courtyard.
Farmland - Gallhills comprises a good quality grassland holding sitting within
a ring fenced block accessible via a private track leading from the public
road on the north eastern boundary. All fields can be accessed internally. The
land extends to approximately 131. 24 acres (53. 11 hectares) and is almost
entirely Class 4 according to the James Hutton Institute Land Capability for
Agriculture map and has traditionally been used or grazing and mowing
purposes. A high voltage power line crosses the holding, with two towers
located on the land. A high pressure gas pipeline and a Scottish Water main
also pass through the farm. The land is registered for Basic Payment but no
entitlements are held by the sellers.
Location
Gallhills is situated in rural Dumfriesshire, near to the village of
Eaglesfield where there is a local village shop, pub, bowling green and
primary school. The farm is also conveniently located for the larger towns of
Annan (10 miles) and Lockerbie (14 miles) both of which provide a good range
of amenities including secondary schooling. Lockerbie is a market town with a
reasonable range of supermarkets, independent shops, banking and professional
services as well as hotels, restaurants, a golf course and a train station on
the West Coast Mainline.
Dumfries (30 miles) is the region’s largest town with a broader range of
facilities including a hospital and university campus.
This area of the region sits within close proximity to the English border,
with Carlisle being only 19 miles away and providing all the services to be
expected of a city and also home to the independent day school, Austin Friars.
Communication links in the area are excellent with railway stations in Annan,
Lockerbie and Carlisle. The M74, linking the north and south by road, lies
about 6 miles to the south. The nearest international airports are at
Newcastle (72 miles) and Glasgow (about 90 miles). Cairnryan lies about 102
miles to the west and is the main ferry terminal for Northern Ireland with
services to both Larne and Belfast.
Dumfriesshire is a genuinely rural area of Scotland well known for dairy and
livestock farming, as well as unspoilt countryside and the backdrop of the
Solway Coast. The rolling landscape, extensive woodland and unspoilt coastline
provide many opportunities for outdoor pursuits. Country sports in the area
include fishing on the nearby rivers Annan and Nith, as well as pheasant and
partridge shooting on surrounding estates. The quiet country roads are popular
with walkers and cyclists, and there is golf on local courses at Lochmaben,
Powfoot, Lockerbie and Dumfries. There are livestock markets at Dumfries,
Lockerbie and Carlisle.
Acreage:
131. 24 Acres
Directions
From Lockerbie, join the A74(M) heading southbound towards Carlisle. Exit at
Junction 20 and turn left at the roundabout following the B7076 towards
Eaglesfield village. Continue through the village and follow the road as it
curves right past the entrance to Springkell and crosses a bridge. After the
houses on the left, take the following left hand turning signposted Gair.
After approximately 2 miles, turn right (signposted Solwaybank). Take the next
right hand turning (approximately 0. 7 miles) and follow the road a further 0. 6
miles. The turning to Gallhills is on your right hand side. The postcode is
DG14 0XZ.
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Additional Info
Viewing - Strictly by appointment with Savills. Given the potential hazards of
a working farm, we request you take care when viewing the property, especially
around the farmyard.

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