FOR SALETHE MILL FORGEKIRKPATRICK FLEMING, LOCKERBIE, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG11 3BQ Offers around £1,500,000 – Feuhold
THE MILL FORGE, KIRKPATRICK FLEMING – NEAR GRETNA GREEN
The Mill Forge, created from a selection of 18th Century
former farm buildings, is an atmospheric, hotel and
wedding venue close to the famed (over a little over 2
miles distant) Gretna Green – Scotland’s wedding
“capital”. Whilst The Mill operates as an hotel, for leisure
and/or corporate guests, it is as that special wedding
venue that the bulk of the business emanates. The Mill
Forge is a superb rural complex that can host the full
wedding ceremony and post wedding celebrations but with
the proximity to Gretna Green, couples can have the
traditional “Blacksmith’s Anvil” ceremony there and their
reception at The Mill.
A valuable feature of The Mill Forge is the ease of
accessibility. The M74 is close by and junctions for both
north and south-bound traffic are within a few hundred
meters of The Mill. Plus of course, the scenic aesthetic
beauty of the surrounding countryside is a joy to explore –
whether the rolling countryside of Dumfries and Galloway,
the fun of the Solway Coast, the many Scottish Border
towns and the Lake District National Park – are all
accessible on The Mill’s doorstep.
Since acquiring the property in 1989, the sellers have
carefully developed the various buildings and properties,
retaining the rural and country atmosphere and ambience.
The Mill Forge offers many facets to suit all tastes. With
retirement looking, however, and family pursuing other
non-related interests, the decision has been taken to sell.
This offers a wonderful opportunity to acquire a well-
established hotel/exclusive use/wedding venue
complimented with an excellent private house for resident
proprietors.
SUMMARY
• Superb rural, hotel and wedding complex close to Gretna Green
• An atmospheric and romantic venue very easily accessible from nearby M74
• 33 bedrooms; function rooms; bar; “chapel”; feature gardens
• Includes 3-bedroom private house and 7 acres
• Established business; turnover c.£1.17m (net); av. no. 510 weddings/year
THE MILL FORGE, KIRKPATRICK FLEMING – NEAR GRETNA GREEN
THE MILL FORGE, KIRKPATRICK FLEMING – NEAR GRETNA GREEN
THE MILL FORGE, KIRKPATRICK FLEMING – NEAR GRETNA GREEN
THE PROPERTY
With parts of the original property dating from the 18th and
19th Centuries (an Historic Scotland Category B Listed
Building) entry and they of course provide the core
character to the property and business. The Mill Forge is
spread over an expansive area of courtyards, with
adjoining gardens and paddock field. The main entrance,
from the public road, leads in to the main car park area
(40+). The accommodation comprises briefly as follows:
PUBLIC AREAS
Central to the property is the Round House in which is
housed the main Bar, with access to a Terrace Bar, plus
the Bar Lounge adjoining. The main Function Room (90) at
ground floor level created from the original “mill round”;
adjoining Party Room (36) and on the first floor the
Breakfast Room (70). Towards the rear of the site is The
Forge “chapel” (60), ideal for holding wedding ceremonies.
LETTING BEDROOMS
A total of 33 letting bedrooms (5 bridal suites, 13 double, 1
twin, 2 single, 12 family) all of which have full en suite
facilities.
The bedrooms are situated in three locations; bottom
courtyard – 9 bedrooms; middle courtyard - 6 bedrooms;
top courtyard – 18 bedrooms.
SERVICE AREAS
Within the main Round House, there is a range of service
areas including the full commercial kitchen, prep/pot wash
area, walk-in chill, laundry, stores etc. To the rear of the
car park is the main reception and office which includes a
private office and additional storage areas. Separate
maintenance building. Separate laundry shed.
PRIVATE HOUSE
To the front of the site, and adjoining the bottom courtyard,
is a two storey private house for resident owners which
has accommodation of 2 public rooms; kitchen/dining
room; utility room/store room; 3 bedrooms; 3 bathrooms.
STAFF ACCOMMODATION
2 x staff chalets – located to the rear of the site.
OUTSIDE
Included with The Mill Forge is a total of 7 acres which
includes the steading & courtyard complex and the
adjoining paddock field. A feature alongside the steading
complex are the delightful gardens, ideal for wedding
photographs where there is a pergola and a “kissing gate”.
Also featured around the site, are the old mill wheel, a red
telephone box and the old forge. There is ample car
parking, throughout the site, in three main areas.
SERVICES
Dumfries and Galloway Council – 0303 333 3000.
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. LPG gas.
Oil-fired central heating which also heats the hot water.
Wi-Fi throughout.
LICENCE
Premises Licence
WEBSITE
www.themill.co.uk
TRADE
Trading accounts for the year ended 31 December 2018
show a total turnover of £1,169,549 (net of VAT), which is
similar to the previous year. On average, The Mill Forge
hosts 510 weddings per year.
Trading accounts will be made available to genuinely
interested purchasers, preferably after viewing the
property.
PRICE
Offers around £1,500,000 are invited for the “freehold”
(heritable feuhold/outright ownership) properties complete
with goodwill and trade contents (accordingly to
inventory), excluding personal items. Stock at valuation.
OFFERS
All offers should be submitted to Colliers International with
whom purchasers should register interest if they wish to
be informed of closing dates.
EPC
The Mill Forge has Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
ratings of F – G.
Individual EPCs for each building are available upon
request.
FINANCE
Colliers International is able to assist prospective
purchasers by introducing sources of finance if required.
Whilst we do not charge the buyer for this service, we may
receive an introductory commission from the lender or
broker involved.
THE MILL FORGE, KIRKPATRICK FLEMING – NEAR GRETNA GREEN
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FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information or to arrange an inspection of the property, please contact:
Alistair Letham
Tel: 0131 240 7570 / 07836 341710
Email: [email protected]
Colliers International
1 Exchange Crescent
Conference Square
Edinburgh
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TO VIEW
All viewings MUST be organised through the vendors’ agents who are acting with sole selling rights.