5 Main Street, Kirkinner, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, DG8

For sale by Online Auction. 23rd of September 2026.

Town & Country Property Auctions present this unique Kirkinner opportunity former pub house currently used as a home with commercial status and significant future potential!

Description
5 Main Street, Kirkinner, Newton Stewart, DG8 9AN

Projected end value £180,000
Guide Price: £95,000

Former Public House Unique Conversion Opportunity Commercial Unit with Residential Use

Town & Country Property Auctions are delighted to present 5 Main Street, Kirkinner, a unique property offering a rare opportunity to acquire a former public house currently utilised as a residential dwelling whilst retaining its commercial status.

This substantial property offers flexible accommodation and significant potential for a variety of future uses, subject to any necessary consents. Whether an investor is looking to continue residential occupation, explore commercial opportunities, establish a creative workspace, or investigate mixed-use potential, this property presents an exciting proposition within the Dumfries & Galloway market.

The property was formerly operated as a public house and is currently being lived in as a residential home. However, prospective purchasers should note that the property remains classified as a commercial unit, creating a wealth of opportunities for those looking to maximise its future potential.

The spacious accommodation provides a versatile layout suitable for a range of uses and could appeal to investors, developers, business owners, creatives, or owner-occupiers seeking a unique property with future development potential.

Former public house currently utilised as a residential dwelling
Retains commercial unit status
Flexible accommodation with multiple potential uses
Rare opportunity within a desirable rural location
Excellent redevelopment and value-add potential
Suitable for investors, developers, business owners, and creatives
Potential live-work opportunity
Ideal for studio, workshop, gallery, or creative business use
Unique property offering significant future potential

Situated within the village of Kirkinner, the property enjoys a peaceful setting within Dumfries & Galloway whilst remaining accessible to Newton Stewart and the wider region. The area is popular with tourists, outdoor enthusiasts, and those seeking a rural lifestyle, benefiting from attractive countryside surroundings and access to local amenities.

Kirkinner is also becoming increasingly recognised for its thriving creative community. The surrounding area has attracted artists, makers, ceramicists, printers, writers, and designers who have successfully transformed former commercial properties into studios, workshops, galleries, and creative workspaces. The commercial status and adaptable layout of 5 Main Street make it particularly well suited to buyers looking to create a studio, workshop, exhibition space, creative hub, or live-work environment.

The property also benefits from its proximity to Wigtown, Scotland's National Book Town, a renowned cultural destination attracting writers, artists, publishers, and visitors from across the UK. The area's established creative culture offers a unique opportunity for buyers looking to become part of a vibrant and growing artistic community.

Developers
Commercial investors
Lifestyle business operators
Mixed-use investors
Residential conversion projects (subject to consents)
Portfolio investors
Artists and creatives
Studio or workshop operators
Gallery or exhibition space owners
Live-work business operators

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial former public house with commercial status and flexible future potential within one of Dumfries & Galloway's most characterful and creative locations.

Legal Pack
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Auction Information
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Pre Auction Offers Are Considered
The seller is open to considering pre-auction bids, providing interested purchasers with the opportunity to secure the property before the auction date. Any acceptable offer received may result in the property being sold prior to auction, offering a keen buyer the chance to guarantee their purchase and avoid competitive bidding on auction day.