A jaw-dropping mansion in Dumfries and Galloway has gone up for sale at the same price as many properties in Edinburgh of a similar or smaller size. It features almost 15 acres of stunning garden grounds and flexible and opulent accommodation.
Burnfoot House is a magnificent Victorian country home tucked away in a peaceful rural setting near the burgh of Langholm. The house is listed with Fine & Country for offers over £1.4 million, a lower price than many properties in cities such as Edinburgh. One three-bedroom duplex in the Scottish capital is currently on the market through ESPC at a fixed price of £1.6 million.
Property Features and Grounds
Burnfoot House itself is spread out across 14 acres and is comprised of the main residence, five stone-built holiday cottages, a detached double garage, and garden grounds. There is also one mile of mixed single and double bank fishing on the River Esk, which is home to sea trout and salmon.
According to Fine & Country, the property previously belonged to the Duke of Buccleuch in the 18th century and it also has strong links with the Malcolm family. The latter travelled extensively around Asia and one family member, Stephana, is even credited with introducing curry to Scotland in the 1780s according to the agents.
Interior Highlights
Stepping into the main house, a timber front door leads into a spacious porch and a dramatic pillared reception hall. The hall features original flagstone floors, high ceilings, and a solid timber staircase that rises to the first floor.
The ground floor features four reception rooms, including a drawing room with high ceilings, a dual aspect with tall sash windows, a 'captain’s stove' within a mantelpiece, and ornate ceiling cornices. There is also a large library with scenic tall windows, built-in bookshelves, and a fireplace, as well as a formal dining room and a snug-slash-study.
The kitchen and breakfast room has solid wood cabinetry with granite work surfaces, underfloor heating, and a Lacanche range cooker. Completing the ground floor are a pantry, a utility area, a cloakroom-slash-toilet, and a store.
Upper Floors
The first floor is accessed from the grand front hallway. The highlight is the master bedroom with a modern en-suite bathroom including a shower and tub. Also on this floor are five other sizeable double bedrooms, one with its own en-suite shower room. Each bedroom enjoys high ceilings and huge windows with lush views, and there are two family bathrooms and a laundry room.
A secondary staircase leads to the top floor, which Fine & Country states could act as its own self-contained unit, including a kitchen, a sitting room, a dining room, two other flexible reception rooms, an office, a store cupboard, and a bathroom.
Gardens and Grounds
The sellers state that the gardens surrounding Burnfoot House have been well maintained over the years. The grounds include a terrace for outdoor dining and entertaining, a woodland area, a small paddock, and various lawns. There is also an orangery where peaches and grapes are grown.
For more details and images of Burnfoot House, see the property listing on the Fine & Country website.
