Barbuie Estate offers a unique opportunity nestled on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Moniaive, approximately eight miles from Thornhill. This tranquil location combines the advantages of rural living with convenient access to local amenities and educational institutions. Families will find peace of mind knowing there is a primary school located in Moniaive and Wallace Hall Academy in Thornhill, complete with transportation services for students. Thornhill itself caters to various recreational interests, featuring an 18-hole golf course, health services, shops, and other essential facilities.
Moniaive boasts a vibrant community known for its arts and crafts scene, hosting annual festivals that celebrate local talent. Everyday conveniences are within reach, including a general store, café, post office, pub, and an acclaimed restaurant. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the surrounding countryside that offers abundant opportunities for hill walking and mountain biking while enjoying the diverse wildlife that inhabits the area.
The property itself is a Georgian Category C listed farmhouse dating back to the mid-18th century. Barbuie House is set amidst expansive garden grounds that include wooded areas and a charming walled garden. A noteworthy feature of this estate is its sustainability; it generates much of its own heat and power through renewable energy systems already in place.
The main residence retains numerous period details while benefiting from recent renovations which include updated electrical wiring. Its flexible layout includes well-proportioned rooms, allowing new owners to further enhance the interior to their taste. The extensive outdoor space features multiple amenities: a pond with a jetty suitable for recreational use, extensive parking options, and several outbuildings that could serve various purposes or be converted into additional living spaces.
Among these outbuildings is a two-storey barn offering substantial redevelopment potential—ideal for creating guest accommodations or an office space subject to necessary planning permissions. Additionally, Barbuie Cottage—a detached 1½ storey traditional cottage—complements the estate with its own private gardens and versatile living spaces.
For those interested in investment potential, opportunities abound within this estate's land holdings exceeding 877 acres, currently managed under seasonal grass lets which can provide immediate returns. The existing renewable energy installations—including biomass boilers and hydroelectric turbines—are generating income while also offering cost savings on energy consumption.
With further exploration into agricultural possibilities such as fish breeding or forestry management—which have been previously investigated—the estate stands poised for growth in various sectors. Together with the nearby cities of Dumfries and Glasgow accessible within reasonable travel times along major transport routes, Barbuie Estate
