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 ***
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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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- 2026-07-18
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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
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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Green space
Walking trail
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
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- 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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