Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire

Property for sale in Castle Douglas

Nestling between the Galloway hills and forests to the north and the sweeping beaches of the Solway Firth to the south, the historic market town of Castle Douglas has always been at the heart of local agricultural and commercial life. Today the town continues to flourish and, from Michelin starred restaurants to home baking, from the largest of farms to the smallest of market gardens, fish from the sea and beef from the hills, it is easy to see why Castle Douglas has been designated a Food Town. The estate agents in Castle Douglas say the town has a pleasant feel, with a quieter and more rural base than Dumfries. There is a good selection of property for sale in Castle Douglas, including traditional period cottages, detached bungalows, modern family homes and semi detached town houses. Many of the properties benefit from views of the Galloway hills.

Amenities for properties in Castle Douglas

Most of the activity within the town of Castle Douglas centers on the main high street - King Street, with its distinctive red sandstone clock tower, where there is a selection of quality food shops, including delicatessens, fishmongers, butchers and grocers, and a Tesco's. Families considering Castle Douglas property will discover the town has schooling for children of all ages, a library and art gallery, a golf course and a swimming pool. The Galloway coast is well known for its sandy beaches and network of coastal and inlands paths which are a haven for walking, cycling, horse riding and bird watching. There are nature reserves at Cairnsmore and Wigtown Bay.

Transport for Castle Douglas

If you are travelling by car and searching for houses for sale in Castle Douglas, the town is accessible via the A75. The nearest railway station is in Dumfries, where services operate to Glasgow and Edinburgh. Prestwick Airport with its links to the rest of the UK and mainland Europe can be reached in a little over an hour by road.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Castle Douglas, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas to search for property for sale in Dalbeattie, Kirkcudbright and Newton Stewart.