Place of Worship in Newton Stewart

Monigaff Parish Church, Minnigaff, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway DG8 6SH
  • Property Type: Place of Worship
  • Contract Type: Unconditional with Variable Fee

Guide Price* £89,500+ plus fees

Property Description

A superb opportunity to acquire Monigaff Parish Church, which has planning approved for a single dwelling and offers unique and substantial potential to add significant value once converted. Monigaff Parish Church in Minnigaff, a former Church of Scotland. The church is a B Listed building built in 1836 to a gothic revival design by William Burn. Of interest are the two cross slabs one possibly dating from the 8th century (Irish influence) stained glass windows by Wailes of Newcastle and Ballantine of Edinburgh et al: organ, one of the first in SW Scotland by Bryceson of London, 1872 ruins of 13th / 14th century church and two gravestones from the 17th century; William Stewarts sarcophagus site of Motte and Bailey castle.

Draft Sales Details

These sales details are awaiting vendor approval.


Tenure

Freehold

Auction Details: The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of Auction Event and is being sold as Unconditional with Variable Fee (England and Wales). Binding contracts of sale will be exchanged at the point of sale. All sales are subject to SDL Property Auctions’ Buyers Terms. Properties located in Scotland will be subject to applicable Scottish law. Auction Deposit and Fees: The following deposits and non- refundable auctioneer’s fees apply:
  • 5% deposit (subject to a minimum of £5,000)
  • Buyer’s Fee of 4.8% of the purchase price for properties sold for up to £250,000, or 3.6% of the purchase price for properties sold for over £250,000 (in all cases, subject to a minimum of £6,000 inc. VAT). For worked examples please refer to the Auction Conduct Guide.
The Buyer’s Fee does not contribute to the purchase price, however it will be taken into account when calculating the Stamp Duty Land Tax for the property (known as Land and Buildings Transaction Tax for properties located in Scotland), because it forms part of the chargeable consideration for the property. There may be additional fees listed in the Special Conditions of Sale, which will be available to view within the Legal Pack. You must read the Legal Pack carefully before bidding. Additional Information: For full details about all auction methods and sale types please refer to the Auction Conduct Guide which can be viewed on the SDL Property Auctions’ home page. This guide includes details on the auction registration process, your payment obligations and how to view the Legal Pack (and any applicable Home Report for residential Scottish properties). Guide Price & Reserve Price Each property sold is subject to a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price will be within + or – 10% of the Guide Price. The Guide Price is issued solely as a guide so that a buyer can consider whether or not to pursue their interest. A full definition can be found within the Buyers Terms.

Auction Details

Date 27th November 2025

Venue National Property Auction
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Lot Information

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Monigaff Parish Church, Minnigaff, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway DG8 6SH