South View, Blackcraig, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, DG8

SITUATION
Blackcraig is a small hamlet on the edge of the Galloway Forest Park, the largest forest in the UK, and just under two miles from the market town of Newton Stewart.

Newton Stewart, known as the Gateway to the Galloway Hills, has a number of primary schools, the Douglas Ewart High School, Merrick Leisure Centre, a museum, three supermarkets, a post office which offers all postal and banking services, a cinema, and a wide range of shops, offices, businesses, hotels and restaurants. The area is well known for outdoor pursuits and sports. Kirroughtree Visitor Centre is situated approximately 1.7 miles from South View and is part of the Seven Stanes range of mountain biking trails. Fishing, shooting, curling, golf and equestrian facilities are all readily available throughout the area.
The Galloway International Dark Sky Park was the first forest in the UK to achieve dark sky status, and with the designation as a gold tier Dark Sky Park, Galloway Forest Park enjoys some of the best views and conditions for stargazing. Trains to Ayr and Glasgow are available at Stranraer, about 24 miles from Newton Stewart, and ferries to Northern Ireland sail from nearby Cairnryan. Trains also run from the regional centre of Dumfries, 46 miles to the east. Domestic and international flights are available at Prestwick Airport, 50 miles north, and Glasgow and Edinburgh Airports, 85 and 106 miles respectively. Motorway links and trains are available at Lockerbie, 59 miles east, and Kilmarnock, 61 miles north.


DESCRIPTION
South View is a striking property, nestled into the rock face within the small settlement of Blackcraig, enjoying far reaching views over the surrounding countryside to the horizon beyond. The property layout has been set up with capturing the views at the forefront, the first floor sitting/dining room has a substantial bay window and two sets of French Doors opening to the front, and patio to the side, where you can sit and absorb the landscape.

South View can be accessed from both ground floor level and first floor level. Steps lead to the main front door, opening to the hallway and all accommodation. The kitchen has fitted floor & wall units with a curved edge design and integrated items include a fridge/freezer and dishwasher. A Lamona double oven and grill and four ring gas hob provide cooking facilities. There is a back door to the garden from the kitchen and a side door opening to the sitting/dining room, ideal for dining and entertaining guests. The sitting room is undoubtedly at the heart of this rural retreat, a place to gather, dine, admire the views, open the French doors and relax on the patio or just sit overlooking the front garden and relax.

The master bedroom, a room filled with natural light and 180-degree views enjoyed from the triple aspect. The Master also benefits from fitted wardrobes and en-suite shower room with power shower. The bathroom adjacent has a jacuzzi style bath. Bedroom 2 has views to the front of the property, fitted wardrobes, and an en-suite shower room with a Mira electric shower.

The ground floor has a further bedroom/reception room, a flexible space to fit in with the needs and requirements of the new owner. A utility room and shower room complete the accommodation and create the possibility of an annexe for multi-generational living, a space for teenagers or elderly parents to have as their own. The utility room has a sink and drainer, washing machine and hanging space for outdoor clothing.

16 ground mounted solar panels situated above the property are perfectly placed to catch the sun and provide an annual income of approximately £2000 per year and reduced energy costs.

South View is an escape to the country, a rural residence within a small hamlet, just two miles from the nearest town. Nestled on the edge of the Galloway Forest Park this property provides the very best of both worlds, all the amenities at close hand, yet within a dark sky park offering extensive views and beautiful night skies.


ACCOMMODATION
Ground Floor: Bedroom 3/Reception Room. Shower Room. Utility Room. Garage

First Floor: Sitting Room. Kitchen/Dining Room. Bathroom. Master Bedroom with en-suite Shower Room, Bedroom 2, with en-suite shower room.

INTEGRAL GARAGE (6m x 5m)
With concrete floor. Roller door. 2 side windows. Direct access to the utility room.

GARDEN (AND GROUNDS)
South View is set back from the road, with a rock face backdrop providing shelter and privacy. The landscaped garden is well maintained with a small lawn and perfectly manicured borders, bursting in to flower in spring. Azaleas, heather and a weeping willow flourish at the front of the property alongside a number of planters all in bloom and behind the property garden is terraced, with many of the plants growing on the rock face native to the area, including the bright yellow gorse bushes.
To the left of the property there is an area of gravel with a greenhouse and space to bring on plants. The incline continues to above the property where the solar panels are situated, a stunning view can be enjoyed from this level.

DIRECTIONS
Blackcraig is accessed directly from the A75, less than 2 miles from Newton Stewart. At the ‘Y’ junction in Blackcraig take the road on the left, on an incline, and South View is on your left.

POST CODE DG8 7AL

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EPC Rating = B