Picture yourself standing on the south-facing stone terrace of an 18th-century Georgian farmhouse as the Dalwhat Water winds through 900 acres of your own Scottish countryside. The morning mist lifts over rolling pastures where sheep graze beneath ancient oaks, while your biomass boiler and hydroelectric turbine quietly generate all the power you need. This is Barbuie Estate, where historic architecture meets modern sustainability on one of Scotland's most substantial private landholdings, just 8 miles from Thornhill in the heart of Dumfries and Galloway. Whether you envision weekend escapes from Glasgow (70 miles), a working agricultural venture, or a multi-generational family retreat with rental income potential, this 585-square-meter estate offers possibilities as vast as its acreage. The Category C listed Barbuie House anchors the property with 10 bedrooms across three floors, complemented by a self-sufficient cottage, a development-ready hilltop residence, and extensive stone outbuildings awaiting conversion. With planning permission already secured for an eco pod by the private loch, renewable energy systems generating income through index-linked tariffs, and sporting rights included, this estate presents a rare opportunity to own a slice of Scottish heritage while benefiting from 21st-century sustainability. Surrounded by the prestigious Buccleuch and Queensberry estates yet accessible via the M74 motorway, Barbuie delivers the isolation serious countryside enthusiasts crave without sacrificing connectivity to urban centers. Step through the part-glazed front door into the generous entrance hallway of Barbuie House, and you immediately sense the balance this property strikes between period authenticity and practic ... click here to read more
