The Stell, Kirkcudbright, DG6

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An immaculately presented detached four/five bedroom house dating back to 1927, uniquely designed and built by the renowned architect William A MacKinnell (1871-1940), the County Architect, as his private family residence, commanding an unrivalled elevated position offering outstanding uninterrupted panoramic views to the working harbour of Kirkcudbright and beyond.
The property is situated on the edge of the exclusive development of The Stell, with a small number of unique individually designed properties. The property has been meticulously and sympathetically restored and upgraded to an exacting standard over the last five years and is presented in immaculate turn-key condition with contemporary decor throughout. It is offered for sale as a family home for permanent residential or holiday use, set in 1.4 acres of garden and woodland grounds providing endless opportunities for further development and space for poly tunnels, summer house and outdoor leisure facilities with an abundance of outdoor dining and entertaining space, boasting stunning views of the picturesque surroundings, only one mile from the historic Artists’ town of Kirkcudbright with its working harbour and numerous art galleries.

The property benefits from oil-fired central heating and double glazing throughout and retains many original and unique features including beamed ceilings, 1920s decorative lighting, secret cupboard and individually designed bedroom door-knockers. The fully flexible accommodation layout currently comprises on the ground floor a sumptuous lounge with feature fireplace and Clearview wood-burning stove, formal dining-room, kitchen/diner with pantry and utility room off, a study/home office offering potential use as a fifth downstairs bedroom if required and guest cloakroom. On the upper floor there are four generous double bedrooms, one with a full-size ensuite bathroom and a family bathroom.
Outside there is a newly built 52m2 double garage incorporating the same unique design features as the main house to blend in seamlessly, a well-equipped workshop, stores, large shed with adjoining log store and driveway parking for multiple vehicles including motor home if needed. The 1.4 acre site includes well-established and maintained varied garden grounds with woodland beyond. The property offers an ideal opportunity to relocate to a glorious spot close to the spectacular bays of Kirkcudbrightshire and would make an ideal home for families and extended families. Viewing is essential to appreciate all this property has to offer both inside and out.

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ACCOMMODATION

Access to the property is through the welcoming covered entrance porch to the front opening into the main hallway providing access to the lounge with bow window offering stunning views to Kirkcudbright harbour towards the Solway Firth and feature fireplace, the twin aspect formal dining-room providing splendid entertaining space also boasting a feature fireplace, the kitchen/diner with walk-in pantry, utility and boiler room, study or snug which could be used as a home office or fifth bedroom and guest cloakroom. From the lounge and kitchen the distinctive staircase leads to the upper floor spacious landing area leading to four double bedrooms and family bathroom. The kitchen area comprises a range of modern bespoke fitted wall and base cabinets with block wood work surfaces and tiled splash-back. There is a stainless steel sink and drainer unit, an induction hob with triple electric ovens beneath, integrated dish-washer and fridge. The bright and spacious dining area is perfect for everyday family meals and morning coffee. The separate utility room features twin Belfast sinks and provides plumbing and space for laundry appliances and freezer. The downstairs guest cloakroom has a toilet and wash hand basin. On the upper floor two of the four large double bedrooms are to the front of the property and two to the rear. The largest is dual aspect with spectacular coastal and rural views and has a full-size ensuite three-piece bathroom with Burlington sanitary fittings including a Carron bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and toilet. The three other double bedrooms also offer unrivalled views. A curious feature of the first floor accommodation are the individually crafted bedroom door-knockers each of a different design. The family bathroom comprises a four-piece white suite, again of Burlington design with rolltop bath, shower enclosure, pedestal wash hand basin with mirror and feature lighting, toilet, heated towel rail and storage.

Finishing off outside, the property occupies a generous 1.4 acre plot with extensive driveway and off-road parking for multiple vehicles. There is a detached double garage with twin Hormann remote controlled doors, electric car charging point and a loft providing further storage space, a workshop, brick built, timber and log stores as well as a polytunnel and space for additional outbuildings as required. The gravelled driveway surrounds the property with gated entrance to the rear courtyard. There are expansive lawned areas to the front and side of the property with woodland to the rear. There is a choice of secluded seating areas from which to enjoy the views as well as the wide variety of planted shrubs thriving in the mild microclimate of the region. The boundaries to the property are denoted by a combination of stone wall, hedge, brick and rendered wall and pot and wire fencing.

TRANSPORT, SCHOOLS & AMENITIES

The nearest nursery pre-school provision, primary and secondary schools are in Kirkcudbright (1 mile). The local bus route is close by. A wide range of individual shops, supermarkets, restaurants, pubs, hotels, offices, doctors and dentists is available in Kirkcudbright, the Artists’ town, along with a community swimming pool and the newly refurbished Kirkcudbright Galleries arts centre with its own coffee shop and exhibitions, celebrating the town’s links with the renowned Glasgow Boys artists’ colony. Kirkcudbright is a picturesque harbour town situated on the River Dee, surrounded by glorious coastline with holiday centres at Brighouse Bay, Borgue, Sandgreen and Auchenlarie with spectacular sunsets and views of the Murray Isles. Historic Kirkcudbright hosts annual arts festivals, summer activities programme, its own Tattoo with Ceilidh, jazz and traditional music events and the Kirkcudbrightshire County Show. It boasts a cookery school and award-winning dining experiences including The Auld Alliance and Selkirk Arms Hotel, while Castle Douglas, the region’s Food Town is 9 miles away. A Dark Space Plantarium opened in the summer of 2021 created by Kirkcudbright Development Trust transforming in the old Johnston’s Free School building (which had been rebuilt in 1933 by W A MacKinnell himself). This state-of-the-art visitor attraction will ‘inform and educate people of all ages celebrating the majesty and infinity of space, the wonders of science and the magic of the nearby Dark Skies Park.’ A broader range of amenities, plus a university campus and new hospital is available in the regional capital of Dumfries, some 26 miles away. The South West of Scotland is well-known for its mild climate, attractive unspoilt countryside and the diversity of sporting and recreational pursuits. There are good hill walking opportunities in the nearby Galloway Hills and cycling along the newly-designated cycle routes, as well as the Seven Stanes mountain bike routes in the Galloway Forest Park. There are varied sporting opportunities such as trout and salmon fishing on the regions numerous lochs and rivers. For golf enthusiasts, there is the championship course at Southerness and several other courses nearby, including Kirkcudbright, Cally Palace, Castle Douglas, Dalbeattie, and New Galloway. Beautiful Loch Ken has a popular sailing centre with a number of water sports and activities available. The Solway coast is also popular with sailors with both Kippford and Kirkcudbright having safe moorings. The National Trust for Scotland has a wonderful garden and house at Threave Estate which provides training for a number of horticulture students each year and a modern Visitor Centre with an excellent café and shop. The picturesque town of Gatehouse of Fleet is 7 miles away, set in a recognised National Scenic Area on the edge of the magnificent Galloway Forest Park, Scotland’s first Dark Skies Park. Communications within the area are very good. There is a mainline railway station in Dumfries and Lockerbie, providing excellent links to both the north and south. The M74 motorway network can be reached in about an hour and there are regular flights to other parts of the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe from Prestwick Airport which is about one hour’s drive to the North. Edinburgh and Glasgow airports can be reached in around two hours.

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