2 Blair Terrace, Portpatrick, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, DG9

SITUATION
2 Blair terrace is situated in the heart of Portpatrick, across the road from the local putting green and less than a three-minute walk from the harbour and picturesque beach front. The Southwest of Scotland is well known for its mild climate, and abundance of recreational and leisure activities in unspoilt and incredibly varied countryside and beaches. Within Portpatrick there are a number of shops including a post office, a primary school, church, and putting green. There are numerous beachfront hotels and restaurants, where in the summer you will find people dining al fresco as they admire the stunning sea view. Portpatrick RNLI Lifeboat is launched from the harbour and can be seen going out to sea for both rescues and training days. There are good walking opportunities, including walks to Sandeel Bay and Lairds Bay, and from Portpatrick you can take a short walk up to Dunskey Castle, a 16th century ruin, set around a small bay with cliffs forming the backdrop. For the more adventurous hill walkers you can walk the Southern Upland Way, with Portpatrick providing the start or end point in the West. Stranraer is the nearest major town, less than 8 miles from 2 Blair Terrace, where there is a secondary school, primary schools, hospital (Galloway Community Hospital), supermarkets, shops, offices, hotels, restaurants, and a train station. The port of Cairnryan, just over 6 miles from Stranraer, has two ferry operators running passenger and freight services to Northern Ireland. There are a number of golf courses in the area including Dunskey Golf Club, within walking distance, Stranraer Golf Club, Wigtownshire County Golf Club and the famous Turnberry Golf Course is approximately 43 miles from Portpatrick.

DESCRIPTION
Constructed in the late 19th century this sympathetically renovated 2 storey villa is now a stunning home with a contemporary feel, ideal for more modern family living. The period features of the property have all been preserved, including high ceilings and ornate cornicing. The entrance vestibule, with original tiled flooring, also serves a cloakroom with hanging space for outdoor clothing. The entrance vestibule leads into the hallway which opens to two reception rooms. The principal room, a formal sitting room, benefits from a bay window, opening the views and flooding the space with natural light. This room also has an open fire and recessed bookcase. The second reception room is currently an informal living room/playroom but offers a flexible space and could be utilised as a home office or fifth bedroom, depending on the needs and requirements of the new owners. A modern ground floor shower room is also accessed from the main hall.

The open plan kitchen/dining room and sun room is the hub of this home, a social space for dining, relaxing and entertaining guests. Cooking facilities are provided by a Hotpoint induction hob, and integrated Hotpoint combination microwave oven and Beko oven and grill. Further integrated items include a dishwasher, fridge and freezer. The sunroom is a well-lit room, triple aspect with polycarbonate roof and side door which provides access to the garden behind. The utility room adjacent has space and plumbing for white goods, an additional sink and draining board and double cupboard housing the Grant boiler and hot water tank. In addition there is a WC Cloakroom and access to a small patio area and garden behind.

Stairs lead to a half landing with Bedroom 3, currently a delightful twin room, overlooking the garden area and a modern bathroom, tiled throughout with a power shower. The stairs continue to the second floor with a further three bedrooms and shower room.

The bright and spacious master bedroom has a bay window, reflecting the bay window on the ground floor below, framing the 180-degree views and filling the room with natural light. Bedroom 4 adjacent also has views to the front and could be utilised as a study/hobby room. Bedroom 2 completes the accommodation, a charming double room with fitted cupboard offering hanging space.

Between the property and the garden there is a strip of gravel/pathway, approximately 4.35m wide, within the boundary of 2 Blair Terrace. There is a pedestrian right of access over the pathway which continues behind all the properties in Blair Terrace.

This spacious family home is currently a very popular holiday let, ideal for all ages and family sizes, providing a coastal retreat in a very popular seaside village.

ACCOMMODATION
Ground Floor: Entrance vestibule, Sitting Room, Living Room/Office/5th Bedroom, Shower Room Open plan Kitchen/Dining and Sun Room. Utility Room. WC Cloakroom.

First Floor: Master Bedroom, Shower Room, 3 further Bedrooms, Bathroom.

GARDEN
There is ample outdoor space for relaxing at 2 Blair Terrace, the garden is an enclosed space opposite the property, fenced off to ensure privacy. Artificial grass ensures this is a low maintenance garden, where you can relax and dine alfresco during the warmer months.


DIRECTIONS
On entering Portpatrick continue on Main Street, turning right on to Dinvin Street, before you reach the ‘T’ junction at the beach front. Continue along Dinvin Street then turn left on to Blair Terrace, parking is available across the road from the property.

POST CODE DG9 8SY

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EPC Rating = D