A stunning mill conversion in Dumfries and Galloway, which made it to the finals of Scotland’s Home of The Year last year, has gone on the market. The gorgeous former grain mill has been a passion project for current owners Mark Paterson and Carol-Ann Brown, who have spent three years creating the stunning house with incredible high-end interiors.
The three-bedroom property, which is found in the village of Haugh of Ur close to Castle Douglas, wowed the judges on the BBC Scotland TV show with its mix of modern and traditional stone exteriors and striking urban black interiors.
The internally exposed trusses, huge windows, wall mural, bespoke shelving and open plan with mezzanine floor all appealed to the judging panel, and architect Micheal Angus in particular, who described the design as "exquisite".
The mill, which is surrounded by a beautiful garden and borders Spottes Burn with its historic bridge, has been put on the market for offers over £750,000.
The polished concrete and screel floors in the main reception were created by a father and son team working on site for a month to create the stunning effect, while Brown and Paterson also created the black and copper walls in the upstairs rooms.
Featuring an open plan kitchen, dining and entertaining space, the build also comes with an additional plot and outside seating spaces.
Speaking about the site, Estate agent Galbraith, who are looking after the sale, said: "Spottes Mill is ideally located to explore the picturesque rolling Galloway hills – home to the UK’s first Dark Sky Park and one of the best places to stargaze in Europe as well as 5 of the 7stanes world-class mountain biking centres.
"Galloway has some of the best sporting estates in Scotland offering a full range of country sports including shooting and fishing as well as providing easy access to the Solway Coast – a Special Area of Conservation comprised of coastal dunes and salt marshes ideal for sailing and kayaking."
Speaking about the building itself, they said that it has an interior design that "epitomises urban cool" and was built using a mixture of the original and locally reclaimed stone as well as new granite, western red cedar and sharp modern steel and glass.
Galbraith added: "Cross over the 18th century Spottes Bridge and you are met by a view of this unique oasis of exceptional design.
"As you enter through Spottes Mill’s simple glass door you are drawn through the short hallway by enticing glimpses of the interesting features and vistas that reveal just a little of the bold interior that awaits. Make your way through to the open plan dining, kitchen and entertainment space and your eyes won’t rest as carefully designed subtle details, materials, lighting and level changes create open but distinct separate areas that give a great sense of comfort, warmth and calm.
"The stunning double height living space with its full-height mural and towering corner window allows the whole house to be bathed in beautifully warm dappled light."
Featuring steel cabling, a solid fuel stove with open flue, underfloor and air source heating and triple glazing, the property is also home to a striking mural painted by graffiti artist and tattooist Mark Gorrie.
According to Galbraith, Spottes Mill provides a "rare opportunity" to purchase a truly exquisite property in a beautiful countryside location in the heart of Dumfries and Galloway.
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