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Lot 2 Field & Woodland Ecclefechan, Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire DG11 3ED Agricultural Land & Woodland
Features
• Suitable for livestock grazing
• Located at edge of semi-rural village • Adjacent to Junction 19 of A74(M)
Description
The subjects comprise an agricultural field and woodland area, forming an irregular shaped site with a gradual downward slope from west to east.
Access is provided via a single field gate, over the roadside verge, located within the western boundary. Boundaries are set out in traditional timber post and wire livestock fencing.
The Ecclefechan Burn runs north to south through the woodland area.
We note from the interactive National Soil Map of Scotland that the site is formed by land with a variety of capability grades, ranging from 3.1 (crop production) to 6.2 (grazing).
Location
Lockerbie, with a population of circa 4,200, is a traditional market town within the Dumfries & Galloway region of south west Scotland, offering a range of national and local services. The regional capital of Dumfries, with a population of circa 33,000, lies approximately 13 miles to the west.
Ecclefechan is a semi-rural village located around 7 miles to the south east of Lockerbie and is bypassed by the A74(M).
The subjects are located at the northern edge of the village, immediately adjacent to Junction 19 of the motorway, with direct access from the B725.
Surrounding properties include residential dwellings, haulage yards / vehicle workshops, a filling station and public recreational grounds.
Site Area
From reference to online mapping software, we estimate that the subjects extend to a total site area of 2.468 Hectares (6.10 Acres), or thereby, being split as follows:
Field: 1.367 Hectares (3.38 Acres) Woodland: 1.101 Hectares (2.72 Acres).
*Guide Price £25,000 plus VAT (plus fees if applicable)
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Planning
The site is covered by the Dumfries & Galloway Local Development Plan II which was adopted on the 3rd October 2019. Within said Plan the subjects have no specific zoning.
Auction Type
Unconditional Sale - THERE ARE NO BUYER'S FEES ON THIS LOT. Being sold on behalf of: