The Old Schoolhouse, Newton Stewart, Galloway, DG8 6RB

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The Old Schoolhouse - A charming Granite/Whinstone Detached House on the edge of Galloway's "Dark Sky Park". Daytime one can enjoy the picturesque countryside whilst the night sky is a hidden treasure, the starscape on clear black nights being simply magical.

Historically the original Schoolhouse is believed circa 1840's when early maps show the School and nearby Toll House, in the late 1960's it closed to pupils and became the "Old" Schoolhouse. Challoch is approx' 2.5 miles from Newton Stewart which is a focal point for Wigtownshire.

Set amidst charming larger mature private gardens, attracting a wide variety of bird life & resident red squirrel, also enjoying delightful open countryside views. The property has been extensively upgraded by the current owners over their 18 years, featuring 6 flexible Main Apartments over 2 levels with further development potential (subject to acquiring planning permission etc). The original Detached Stable/Coach House sits on the edge of the circa quarter acre gardens, currently an external store/workshop/garage (this requires work).

A private driveway with granite gateposts leads onto the original playground, encircling the property allowing one to drive around the house - the extended parking space will perhaps be of attraction to those with multiple cars/a boat/motorhome etc ...all having been accommodated in the past.

The comfortable well proportioned accommodation, circa 2000 sq ft, comprises 3 public rooms & 3 bedrooms over 2 levels, with undeveloped attic above the Old School Classroom. Access is via either the original main door/entrance vestibule to the front or the practical side/rear entrance where the school children used to hang their coats. The original Schoolhouse was L-shaped with thick granite walls & deep windows whilst a single storey extension was later added to the rear.
In particular, featuring a substantial/striking open-plan bay windowed lounge/dining room with extensive deep windowing providing views of the surrounding tree-lined gardens whilst a bespoke multi-fuel stove fire with substantial period fire surround provides added warmth, the dining/kitchen is open-plan to the rear featuring an extensive array of stylish oak fronted kitchen units/contrasting worktops including breakfast bar & an integrated extra wide Neff 5 ring "induction" hob with hood over & Neff eye-level double oven/grill plus washing machine, separate tumble dryer, fridge & separate freezer, whilst the dining area is adjacent - windows in both areas overlooking the rear gardens/playground. A comfortable family/tv room sits at the gable end of the house - again featuring a bespoke multi-fuel stove fire with timer fire surround. 3 bedrooms are provided - the main bedroom on the on the ground floor with 2 further bedrooms on the upper floor. A stylish 4 piece bathroom (Villeroy & Boch semi-pedestal wash-hand basin & wc) is also located on the ground floor with larger shower cubicle & bath.

The specification includes both gas (lpg) central heating with a modern Worcester Bosch boiler & double glazed windows throughout. Additional heating is available if required from the bespoke multi-fuel fires in the lounge/dining & family/tv rooms. EPC - E. A security alarm system is featured. Services are mains water & electricity with a private septic tank located within the gardens of the property. The original stable & adjoining coach house are currently used as storage/workshop areas (some upgrading required however serviceable). Extensive parking is available within the tarmacadam playground.

To view, please telephone BLACK HAY ESTATE AGENTS direct - blackhay.co.uk The Home Report can be requested from BLACK HAY ESTATE AGENTS. If you wish to discuss your interest in this particular property - please get in touch with our Estate Agency Director/Valuer Graeme Lumsden - blackhay.co.uk