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£75,000

189 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7

Key Features

  • Prime Property Auctions is excited to bring to market this exceptional Commercial Development Opportunity with Planning Permission, located within a prime location in Castle Douglas.
  • Property was previously a dentists surgery and has been recently granted planning permission to convert the first floor into a 3-bed dwelling and the second floor into a 2-bed flatted dwelling.
  • If converted, both properties could potentially achieve a combined rental income of £1400-£1500 pcm, generating an annual income of £16,800-£18,000 or a gross yield of 18% at a guide price of £100,000
  • *** 43, Carlingwark Street, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, DG7 1HD Sold for £205,000 in June 2024, 12, Miller Place, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, DG7 1HJ Sold for £175,276 in November 2022
  • If converted, property could achieve a GDV of circa £375,000 subject to degree and spec of renovation. *** FANTASTIC POTENTIAL RETURN ON INVESTMENT ***

Description

Prime Property Auctions is excited to bring to market this exceptional Commercial Development Opportunity with Planning Permission, located within a prime location in Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire.

Property was previously a dentists surgery and has been recently granted planning permission to convert the first floor into a 3-bed dwelling and the second floor into a 2-bed flatted dwelling, 24/0177/FUL. *** SURE TO APPEAL TO A SHREWD DEVELOPER ***

If converted, both properties could potentially achieve a combined rental income of £1400 - £1500 per calendar month, generating an annual income of £16,800 - £18,000 or a gross yield of 18% if achieved at a guide price of £100,000. *** SUPERB POTENTIAL YIELD ***

*** 43, Carlingwark Street, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, DG7 1HD Sold for £205,000 in June 2024, 12, Miller Place, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, DG7 1HJ Sold for £175,276 in November 2022 ***

If converted, property could achieve a GDV of circa £375,000 subject to degree and spec of renovation. *** FANTASTIC POTENTIAL RETURN ON INVESTMENT ***

Prime Property Auctions is excited to bring to market this exceptional Commercial Development Opportunity with Planning Permission, located within a prime location in Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire. **GUIDE OF £100,000***

Property was previously a dentists surgery and has been recently granted planning permission to convert the first floor into a 3-bed dwelling and the second floor into a 2-bed flatted dwelling, 24/0177/FUL. *** SURE TO APPEAL TO A SHREWD DEVELOPER ***

Proposed property on the first floor comprises: Entrance hallway, kitchen, 3 double bedrooms, a bathroom and a lounge.

Proposed property on the second floor comprises: Entrance hallway, lounge, kitchen/diner, bathroom, 2 spacious bedrooms, with ample storage space throughout. *** SURE TO APPEAL TO A SHREWD DEVELOPER ***

If converted, both properties could potentially achieve a combined rental income of £1400 - £1500 per calendar month, generating an annual income of £16,800 - £18,000 or a gross yield of 18% if achieved at a guide price of £100,000. *** SUPERB POTENTIAL YIELD ***

If converted, property could achieve aGDV of circa £375,000 subject to degree and spec of renovation. *** FANTASTIC POTENTIAL RETURN ON INVESTMENT ***

Sales Evidence:

*** 43, Carlingwark Street, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, DG7 1HD Sold for £205,000 in June 2024, 12, Miller Place, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, DG7 1HJ Sold for £175,276 in November 2022 ***

This lot is open to immediate offers. Should you wish to offer NOW, you can do so via our “OFFER NOW” button on our website.

This property is offered at a fantastic price to ensure an Auction sale.

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Location:

Castle Douglas is a picturesque market town nestled in the heart of Dumfries and Galloway, in southwest Scotland. Known as the "Food Town" due to its rich agricultural heritage and vibrant local produce scene, Castle Douglas offers a charming blend of rural tranquillity and lively community life. Situated just 18 miles southwest of Dumfries and close to the beautiful Solway Coast, this town provides an idyllic setting for those seeking a peaceful yet connected lifestyle.

The town is family-friendly, with a strong sense of community and excellent educational facilities. Castle Douglas High School and several well-regarded primary schools serve the area, ensuring that children receive a quality education close to home. The town also has a variety of clubs and organisations, from sports teams to arts groups, fostering a vibrant community spirit.

Transport links in Castle Douglas connect the town to the wider region with ease. The A75, part of the Euroroute E18, runs through the town, providing direct road access to Dumfries, Stranraer, and beyond. Regular bus services link Castle Douglas with nearby towns and cities, while Dumfries offers rail connections to Glasgow and Carlisle.

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Date Posted
2026-07-18

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Castle Douglas Primary School638 metres
    Pupils
    344
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Gelston School2.3 miles
    Pupils
    39
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Crossmichael School3.4 miles
    Pupils
    90
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Hardgate School4 miles
    Pupils
    68
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Dalbeattie Primary School4.1 miles
    Pupils
    249
    Type
    Non-denominational

Secondary

  • Castle Douglas High School0.7 miles
    Pupils
    549
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Dalbeattie High School4.1 miles
    Pupils
    347
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Kirkcudbright Academy8.8 miles
    Pupils
    414
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Dalry Secondary School15 miles
    Pupils
    21
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • North West Community Campus15 miles
    Pupils
    302
    Type
    Non-denominational

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Castle Douglas, Castle Douglas168 metres
Co-op Castle Douglas Superstore, Castle Douglas206 metres
Tesco Castle Douglas Superstore, Castle Douglas773 metres

GP surgery

Castle Douglas Medical Group0.8 miles

Pharmacy

Castle Chemist192 metres

Green space

Public Park Or Garden244 metres

Walking trail

Threave Estate263 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Dumfries Rail Station16 miles

Nearest bus stop

Hall80 metres

Typical drive times

Dalbeattie11 min · 6.5 miles
Kirkcudbright15 min · 9.4 miles
Castle Douglas1 min · 0.2 miles
Carlisle (city)1 hr 9 min · 51 miles
Gatehouse of Fleet19 min · 14 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From SEPA flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Not shown on SEPA's flood mapsLower risk

Surface water

No mapped surface water riskLower risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)

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