Summary - Balcary Bay House, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas DG7 1QZ
20 bed 20 bath Guest House
Expansive beachfront property with strong redevelopment and hospitality potential.
Direct beach access with panoramic Solway and Cumbrian Mountain views
Over 17,800 sq ft across four floors; 20 bedrooms, 20 bathrooms
Historic 17th-century house with strong period features throughout
2008 extension exists; further expansion possible but requires planning consent
Commercial council levy £6,300 pa; Council Tax Band G (expensive)
Private drainage; mains electricity and water—further details available
Area classed as remoter agricultural community; local area deprivation high
Maintenance and consenting work likely for significant renovations
Balcary Bay House is a rare coastal estate offering over 17,800 sq ft of adaptable space on the Solway Coast. Set directly on Balcary Bay, the property combines dramatic sea and mountain views with private beach access, extensive formal lawns, terraces and plentiful off-street parking. Its 20 bedrooms and 20 bathrooms across four floors suit continued hospitality use or conversion to a high-end private residence.
The house retains significant period character — high ceilings, carved stone fireplaces, ornate staircases and vaulted cellars — while also providing practical facilities: a professional kitchen, bar, sauna complex and a timber yoga room. A 2008 single-storey extension exists and architects have outlined further improvement schemes; additional floors or alterations will require local consents.
Key commercial considerations are clear and factual: the property currently carries a commercial council levy of £6,300 pa that can be reviewed if business use ceases, and Council Tax sits at Band G. Services include mains electricity and water with private drainage. Mobile signal is average though broadband is fast; the wider area is classified as remoter agricultural communities and recorded as very deprived for area indices.
This is a strong proposition for investors or operators seeking a distinctive coastal hotel, serviced accommodation or a substantial family estate with development upside. Buyers should budget for ongoing maintenance and consenting work for extensions or reconfiguration, and factor in the elevated service and tax charges when assessing returns.
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