Kings Grange House, Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway, DG7

Substantial period country house set in mature grounds of around 18 acres

Description

Situated amidst the tranquil beauty of the Galloway countryside and within around 18 acres of its own formal gardens and grounds, Kings Grange House is a truly exceptional country residence offering a rare opportunity to acquire a magnificent family home within a stunning natural setting.

Built in 1863 and accessed via a scenic, dual entrance, tree-lined driveway, this beautiful country house offers great period charm and retains a wealth of original features including decorative oak wood panelling, a grand stone staircase with an intricately crafted wood balustrade, a domed skylight and decorative cornicing. The accommodation spans 8,990 square feet over two levels, with an additional extensive basement level. The property begins with a welcoming entrance porch which opens into a generous reception hall, complete with a formal seating area. The principal reception rooms are thoughtfully positioned at the front of the house to maximise the stunning rural views and there is also a sizeable study off the hall with log burner and fireplace.

The elegant music/sitting room is bright and spacious, with dual aspects and a bay window overlooking the grounds. From here double doors lead into a formal dining room which is flooded with natural light from its own bay window and, like the reception hall, has rich oak panelling. The heart of the home is the lovely country kitchen which is light and airy and an inviting place for family meals. The kitchen is well appointed with a range of wall and floor mounted cabinetry, a cream AGA and plenty of space for a dining table. A sunlit conservatory is positioned off, overlooking the elegant stone terrace and providing another option for dining while looking out onto the expansive gardens. A magnificent room used as a library is accessed past the sunroom and is a splendid option for large scale entertaining. Additional practical spaces include an office with gun room, a utility room, WC and cloakroom.

The galleried first-floor landing leads to seven generously proportioned double bedrooms. The principal bedroom boasts a spacious dressing room and an en suite bathroom, while one other bedroom also features an en suite. A family bathroom with a three piece suite and a second family bathroom with a laundry room service the remaining bedrooms. Also on this level is an additional reception room with sink facilities, offering flexible space as an office, gym, or commercial opportunity.

Gardens and grounds
The gardens are a testament to the vision and drive of the current owners and are celebrated within Scotland’s Garden Scheme, having been lovingly designed with colourful herbaceous borders, beds, rockeries and lawns which come alive in spring with displays of snowdrops, daffodils and narcissi. The gardens are enclosed by mature trees and shrubs, offering privacy yet with breathtaking views over the rolling countryside of southwest Scotland.

A charming attached annexe/cottage can be accessed externally and offers versatile guest accommodation with conservatory, kitchen, shower, WC and double bedroom.

Additional features include three paddocks and two fields, comprising around 11.5 acres of the estate; each have their own water supply and are ideal for equestrian pursuits or hobby farming; there is a range of outbuildings including two stables within a corral, a spacious covered sheep pen, a large secure (2m high) chicken pen with coop and feed shed, a machine store and a roofed log store. There is a kitchen garden with a fruit cage and a greenhouse. There is an orchard containing apple, pear, plum and cherry trees and gooseberry and blackcurrant bushes. The grounds also feature around 3.5 acres of managed deciduous woodland containing mature trees including oak, beech, copper beech, sycamore, horse-chestnut, silver birch and yew; there are also a few coniferous trees including specimen sequoia.

Kings Grange owns approximately 600m of single bank fishing rights over the River Urr.

Sustainable energy measures are incorporated with solar panels and a 10kw wind turbine positioned on site.

Location

Kings Grange lies in a secluded position in the heart of the beautiful Kirkcudbrightshire countryside around 4 miles outside the market town of Castle Douglas.

The area is well known for its rolling rural landscape, with agriculture and forestry making up a large proportion of the local economy. Famed for its mild climate and unspoilt landscapes, Kircudbrightshire provides a diversity of sporting and recreational opportunities. The Galloway Forest Park and surrounding countryside offers shooting, stalking, trout and salmon fishing as well as hiking, cycling and mountain biking. In addition, the Solway Coast provides a wealth of opportunities including sandy beaches, marinas (with safe anchorages at Kippford and Kirkcudbright) and water sports. The area is also excellent for the keen golfer with a championship links course at Southerness and a variety of other reputable courses across the region.

The nearby village of Springholm (3 miles) has a village shop and a primary school, whilst Castle Douglas is a designated Food Town and has a wide selection of independent shops as well as supermarkets, leisure facilities, restaurants, health, banking and professional services. There are further primary and secondary schools in Castle Douglas and Kirkcudbright, or private schooling is available near Carlisle at Lime House School and Austin Friars St Monica’s School.

Despite its rural situation, the A74(M), the main route between England and Scotland, is only about 29 miles to the east and provides a motorway connection both north to Glasgow and south to Carlisle, and onwards to central and southern England. The nearest railway station is 17 miles to the east in Dumfries. The international airports of Glasgow (85 miles), Edinburgh (97 miles) and Newcastle (105 miles) are all accessible, as is Glasgow Prestwick (58 miles).

Square Footage: 8,990 sq ft


Acreage: 18.88 Acres

Additional Info

Private water - well
Oil fired combi-boiler
Private drainage - septic tank
Solar panels
Wind turbine