Summary - SWALLOW COTTAGE, CROOKS, DUMFRIES DG2 8EY
3 bed 1 bath Land
Rare 360‑acre holding with versatile steading and strong development potential.
Productive sheep unit with modernised versatile steading buildings
Extensive holding: 359.58 acres including silage, grazing, merse, woodland
Farmhouse unoccupied ~10 years — requires complete renovation throughout
One traditional barn roof partially collapsed; some outbuildings need repair
Merse area is SSSI/SAC/SPA — stocking restrictions apply to those fields
Good field sizes, post and ryelock fencing and practical internal access
Vendor open to alternative lotting; lot 1 available as farmhouse + 19.5 acres
Mobile signal average; broadband fast; tenure details not provided
Greenmerse Farm is a substantial, productive sheep holding extending to 359.58 acres in a quiet Dumfries and Galloway setting. The steading has been recently extended and modernised, offering large, versatile agricultural buildings suitable for lambing, silage storage, cattle or equestrian conversion. Much of the land is good grazing and silage ground, with notable woodland and merse areas that support conservation and natural-capital opportunities.
The traditional two‑storey farmhouse sits north‑east of the steading and has been empty for around ten years. It requires complete renovation and any purchaser should make their own enquiries with the local planning authority before undertaking redevelopment. One traditional barn has a partially collapsed roof and several older outbuildings will need repair or demolition, so allow for significant refurbishment costs.
Part of the merse is designated SSSI, SAC and SPA and is subject to stocking restrictions; this protects environmental value but limits stocking density on those fields. The vendor is open to alternative lotting, so the holding could be acquired as a whole or in parts to suit an expanding farm business, conservation buyer or lifestyle purchaser seeking large acreage and long-term development potential.
Practical attributes include direct farm and road access to fields, post and ryelock fencing, and good internal access. Mobile signal is average but broadband is fast. The farm lies under 6 miles from Dumfries and New Abbey, providing access to schools, hospital services and university campuses while retaining a remote, rural character.
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