Detached house for sale in Minnigaff, Newton Stewart DG8

The property Delightful fully refurbished spacious detached three double bedroom traditional Galloway stone cottage dating back to 1870s, occupying a generous plot, situated in a semi-rural location area on the edge of the popular small town of Newton Stewart, hub for the Machars, close to the Galloway Forrest Park Cairnsmore National Nature Reserve and Dark Skies, with stunning views and access to the Southern Uplands local peaks including Cairnsmore, The Merrick and Lamachan.

The property features a cosy lounge/diner with log-burning stove, newly installed kitchen, three double bedrooms, one on the ground floor with ensuite shower room, upstairs family bathroom and ample storage. Outside there are delightful wraparound gardens with patio, sun terrace, lawned area, two sheds, one with power, log store and off-road parking all with panoramic views to the surrounding open countryside. The property has been fully refurbished with new floors, windows, doors, plumbing and decoration throughout, benefitting from double glazing and gas-fired (combined boiler) central heating. Ideally suited to small families, professionals and retirees, the property would make an ideal permanent or 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 living/working arrangements. The property is well-presented and offered to the market in truly turn-key condition. Viewing is essential whether virtually or in person to appreciate all this enviable property has to offer both inside and out.

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accommodation The front door to the property opens into the welcoming hallway providing access to the lounge on the right with kitchen beyond and to the first of three double bedrooms to the front on the left, with its own full-size ensuite shower room, while on the upper floor there are two further double bedrooms and stylish, modern family bathroom. Both bathrooms are newly installed. The comfortable sitting-room has views to the front of the property, a feature fireplace with log-burning stove and plenty of space for both everyday family dining as well as more formal entertaining. The brand new solid oak kitchen comprises a range of base and wall units with contrasting work surfaces and splash-back.

There is a stainless steel sink and drainer unit, an electric hob with extractor hood, integrated eye level double oven and grill, integrated fridge/freezer and dish-washer as well as plumbing for a washing machine and tumble drier. The ground floor double bedroom could offers potential use as a second reception room if required with its feature fireplace with slate hearth and unique hand-craft Dowling stove, as well as a new ensuite shower room with shower enclosure, wash hand basin and storage unit and toilet. On the upper floor there are two spacious double bedrooms, the larger offering fitted wardrobes and both with stunning scenic views. The stylish upstairs family bathroom comprises a modern three-piece white suite including a bath with mixer shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and toilet with textured stone effect tiling finish. Finishing off outside, There are garden grounds to the front and rear of the dwelling. The front garden has stone chipped path with grass lawn and planted shrubs/borders. There is a stone chipped parking area to the side. The rear garden is a stone chipped drying area/paths, grass lawn and small flagstone seating/patio area. Adjacent to the back door from the kitchen is a fabulous outdoor dining space. There are two sheds as well as a covered log store. Boundaries are defined by timber fences, hedges, dry stone and block walls.

Transport, schools & amenities The nearest primary school and pre-school nursery provision are in Minnigaff, Newton Stewart with the nearest secondary school being Douglas Ewart High School in Newton Stewart with school transport available. Kirroughtree is a small rural hamlet off the A75 major transport route 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 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, shooting 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 (45 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 20 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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