Summary - Dalton Church and Hall, Dalton, Lockerbie DG11 1DS
1 bed 1 bath Place of Worship
Characterful Gothic Revival church and hall with large grounds and conversion potential.
B‑listed Gothic Revival church with vaulted painted ceiling and tall arched windows
Attached single‑storey hall with kitchen, toilet and off‑street parking
Gas central heating with two relatively new boilers in cellars
Large grounds and adjacent graveyard; strong countryside views
Permitted B uses include nursery, museum, gallery, library without change consent
Other uses (theatre, cinema, retail, residential) need listed/planning consents
EPC: Church E, Hall D — energy efficiency and retrofit likely required
Located 4 miles from Lockerbie; very deprived rural area with average connectivity
A striking B‑listed Gothic Revival former church and attached hall set in generous rural grounds, four miles south of Lockerbie. The main sanctuary features vaulted ceilings, painted art detail and tall arched windows that create a dramatic interior; gas central heating and two relatively new boilers give the building basic operational services. The adjacent single‑storey hall contains a kitchen, one toilet and off‑street parking, making it immediately useful for community or commercial activity.
The property offers clear conversion potential: permitted uses without change‑of‑use consent include crèche, nursery, day centre, educational uses, museum, art gallery or public library. Other uses such as theatre, cinema, entertainment venue, retail or residential conversion may be achievable but will require listed‑building consents and planning approvals. The exterior is weathered but broadly sound, with traditional stone elevations and slate roofs intact.
Important constraints are factual and material. The building is B‑listed, so any alterations will face heritage controls and potentially significant costs. EPC ratings are E for the church and D for the hall, indicating lower energy efficiency. The site sits in a very deprived rural area with average mobile and broadband speeds and limited local amenities; the nearby graveyard is maintained by the local authority but remains adjacent to the plot. Tenure is unknown and prospective buyers should verify services and statutory consents.
This is a rare opportunity for an investor, community group or buyer seeking a character property with scenic countryside frontage and sizeable grounds. It will suit those prepared to navigate listed‑building requirements and to invest in refurbishment to unlock community, cultural or commercial potential.
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