Detached house for sale in Carsluith, Newton Stewart DG8

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The property

Delightful deceptively spacious well-presented detached dormer bungalow offering flexible accommodation layout with currently two double bedrooms, lounge, formal dining-room, kitchen/breakfast room, family shower room and conservatory on the ground floor and upstairs two further double bedrooms both with ensuite facilities, situated in the historic coastal hamlet of Carsluith with its own 16th Century castle, 3 miles from Creetown, with glorious views across Wigtown Bay, the surrounding coastal landscape and the Galloway hills. Outside there are extensive garden grounds offering approximately three acres with summer house/workshop/studio, landscaped cottage gardens, orchard, potential polytunnel area, private driveway, garage and off-road parking for a number of cars and motor home if required. Planning Permission for the erection of a separate dwelling was previously granted. The property benefits from double glazing and gas-fired central heating throughout as well as excellent broadband and has in the past operated as a successful Bed & Breakfast business which could easily be re-instated. Ideally suited to growing and extended families, professionals and retirees, the property would make an ideal permanent or stunning holiday home, providing an attractive peaceful base from which to explore the nearby unspoilt coast and countryside of rural Galloway and Wigtownshire. The flexible accommodation layout could be reconfigured to suit any modern family living/working arrangements with a range of options for home-working. The property is presented in turn-key condition. Viewing essential to appreciate all this enviable property has to offer both inside and out.

Accommodation

The front door to the property opens into the welcoming entrance porch providing access to the lounge to the front of the property on the left and the formal dining-room to the front on the right, both with exceptional seascape vistas. The two downstairs double bedrooms, family shower room and kitchen with porch/conservatory off, are to the rear of the property, all with delightful garden views. From the ground floor hallway the staircase leads to the upper level accommodation comprising two double bedrooms both with ensuite shower rooms. The bright and spacious lounge is dual aspect offering a choice of coastal and garden views. The second reception room, currently configured as a dining-room, is similarly dual aspect with fabulous views across the bay. The kitchen offers ample space for informal daily family dining and comprises a range of fitted base and wall cabinets with wooden work surfaces and contrasting tiled splash-back. There is an electric oven with gas hob and extractor hood, twin Belfast sinks and an intreated dish-washer? With ample space for further free-standing kitchen appliances including fridge/freezer. There is additional utility/laundry room space in the detached store to the rear of the property. From the kitchen there is access to the conservatory/rear porch and rear garden area beyond. Dishwasher. The downstairs main bedroom is a generous double with a series of fitted wardrobes and ornamental feature fireplace (non-operational). The second downstairs double bedroom is currently used as a home office but could easily be reconfigured as a bedroom if required. The downstairs family shower room is newly refurbished and has a modern three-piece white suite with walk-in shower enclosure, vanity storage unit with wash hand basin inset, toilet and tiled finishings. On the upper floor there are two further double bedrooms, one large and the other medium size, both with Velux windows and views. Both also have private ensuite facilities offering shower enclosure, contemporary wash hand bowl with storage underneath and toilet.
Finishing off outside, there are extensive wraparound garden grounds surrounding the property, extending to approximately three acres. The property is located on an elevated site, which is partially terraced and predominantly laid in grass, with planted shrubs.
There are mature trees within the grounds and part of the old A75 is used as the lower level shared access, with a stone chipped track/driveway leading to the dwelling. There is a greenhouse, garage on the lower level and multi-purpose summer-house/workshop offering a range of possible options for use and/or further development. Boundaries to the property are formed by drystone walls, timber fences and post & wire fences.

Transport, schools & amenities

The nearest primary school and pre-school nursery provision are in Creetown with alternatives available in Minnigaff, Newton Stewart with the nearest secondary school being Douglas Ewart High School in Newton Stewart with school transport available. Creetown is a small seaside town of historic significance dating back to 1500s, off the A75 major transport route at the head of Wigtown Bay with spectacular coastal and mountain range views. The closest commercial centre is the bustling Galloway town of Newton Stewart, the gateway to the spectacular Galloway Forest Park (Scotland’s first Dark Sky Park) with native red deer and wild goats, picnic sites, hill and forest trails and tranquil lochs. Newton Stewart has a wide range of local amenities including a modern health centre, pharmacies, banks, Post Office, supermarkets, cafes, pubs, hotels, restaurants, library, cinema and the Merrick Leisure Centre with gym, swimming pool and fitness suite. As well as visiting the area’s historical sites you can enjoy cycling through the nature reserve literally on the doorstep and wider Machars area on marked cycle routes. There are opportunities for eating out and shopping at a number of locations throughout the area including Newton Stewart, Gatehouse of Fleet and Wigtown. The surrounding area offers a wide range of country pursuits including sailing, horse riding, mountain biking, fishing, bird watching and numerous coastal and woodland walks. Wigtown the Book Town’s annual literary festival attracts celebrity authors and international visitors. Stranraer is the hub for the largely​ rural area of Wigtownshire offering a wide variety of shops including major supermarket chains, services and businesses which provide visitors and local people alike with friendly, personal service. There is a leisure centre with swimming pool, gym and cinema. There is a good choice of cafes, bars and restaurants as well as the lovely marina undergoing redevelopment. The region is renowned for its outdoor pursuits, beaches, leisure facilities, social events, festivals and history. Some of the quieter country roads are popular for walkers and cyclists, and there is golf on local courses in Stranraer, Portpatrick, Wigtown, Monreith, Newton Stewart, Gatehouse of Fleet, Colvend, Dalbeattie, Kippford and Southerness. The coastline to the south of the region offers excellent sailing and sea fishing, and there are safe anchorages at Port William and the Isle of Whithorn. The popular Logan Botanic Garden is short drive away and attracts many visitors annually as an outpost of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh. There are a number of world famous craft distilleries in the area including Bladnoch, at over 200 years old, one of the oldest whisky distilleries in Scotland. Communication links in the area are good with railway stations from Barrhill to Ayr (50 miles) and Dumfries (35 miles). The M77, linking the area to Glasgow and central Scotland is also accessed at Ayr. The nearest international airports are at Prestwick (about 53 miles) and Glasgow (about 87 miles). Prestwick has regular flights to an increasing number of international destinations. Cairnryan lies about 35 miles away and is the main ferry terminal for Northern Ireland with services to both Larne and Belfast. Coach services link to Manchester airport, Birmingham and London Victoria. Dumfries town centre offers several major supermarkets, popular High Street shops, shopping centre, schooling, college and university campus (with satellite campus in Stranraer), a range of bistros and medical facilities. A brand new state of the art regional hospital is situated just off the A75 on the outskirts of town.

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