Hillcroft, Braefield Road, Portpatrick, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, DG9

SITUATION
Hillcroft enjoys an elevated position overlooking the highly sought-after seaside village of Portpatrick, with spectacular views across the village and the North Channel.

Portpatrick offers a range of local amenities, including shops, a primary school, a church, a putting green, and several beachfront hotels and restaurants. During the summer months, visitors and residents alike can be found dining al fresco while admiring the stunning coastal scenery. The village is also home to the Portpatrick RNLI Lifeboat, which can often be seen launching from the harbour for both rescues and training exercises.

The area is renowned for its excellent walking opportunities. Scenic routes include paths to Sandeel Bay and Lairds Bay, as well as a short walk to Dunskey Castle, a dramatic 16th-century ruin set against a backdrop of cliffs. For more adventurous walkers, Portpatrick marks the western start (or end) of the famous Southern Upland Way.

Stranraer, located less than eight miles from Hillcroft, is the nearest major town and provides a wider selection of amenities, including both primary and secondary schools, the Galloway Community Hospital, supermarkets, shops, restaurants, hotels, offices, and a railway station. Just over six miles further is the port of Cairnryan, where two ferry operators offer passenger and freight services to Northern Ireland.

The region is also popular with golfers, with several courses nearby, including Dunskey Golf Club—just a short walk from Hillcroft—as well as Stranraer Golf Club, Wigtownshire County Golf Club, and the world-renowned Turnberry Golf Course, approximately 43 miles away. Curling and horse riding are also well established in the area, with facilities such as the Stranraer & District Riding Club and the curling rink at North West Castle.

DESCRIPTION
Tucked away in the heart of the picturesque village of Portpatrick, Hillcroft is a charming three-bedroom bungalow set on a generous plot. This unique property combines coastal beauty with comfort and versatility—equally ideal as a thriving holiday let, a second home by the sea, or a welcoming family residence.

From the moment you step inside, you’re greeted with breathtaking sea views that stretch from the kitchen, sitting room and patio—on a clear day, reaching all the way to the Mountains of Mourne.

The spacious double-aspect sitting room is the perfect place to unwind, with French doors opening onto a raised patio where you can dine al fresco, entertain friends, or simply absorb the views and watch the boats in the distance. A wood-burning stove adds warmth and atmosphere on cooler evenings. Double doors flow seamlessly into the bright kitchen/dining room, where natural light floods the space. Well-equipped with a Lamona hob, integrated Beko oven and grill, Beko dishwasher, Zanussi washing machine, and a freestanding fridge/freezer, the kitchen is both practical and welcoming. A side door leads directly into the garden, with ramped disabled access for convenience.
The hallway opens onto three comfortable bedrooms, each with fitted wardrobes, along with additional hallway storage. The property also features a modern shower room with Mira electric shower, and there is a separate cloakroom with WC adjacent.

Externally, Hillcroft continues to impress. Ample off-road parking accommodates several vehicles, while a useful shed beneath the patio houses the Worcester boiler for the oil fired central heating, and provides secure storage for wood for the wood burning stove, bikes, tools, and outdoor equipment. There is further storage space extending the full size of the property below Hillcroft, some of which has height restrictions due to the topography of the site.

Hillcroft is fully furnished and equipped and offered as a complete turnkey investment, there is an option to continue the established website and continue existing bookings and marketing.

Whether you’re seeking a peaceful coastal retreat, a family home, or a business opportunity in one of Scotland’s most desirable coastal villages, Hillcroft is a rare find offering endless possibilities.

ACCOMMODATION
Ground Floor: 3 Bedrooms, Shower Room, WC Cloakroom. Sitting Room, Kitchen/Dining Room.

GARDEN
Hillcroft garden has a variety of positive attributes, with shelter and privacy from the boundary wall behind the property and either side of the private entrance an array of mature shrubs flourish in the sea air, including hydrangeas and cordylines. There is a small area of lawn, low maintenance rockeries, and steps lead up to the patio from the garden, and to the side entrance opening into the kitchen.


DIRECTIONS
As you enter Portpatrick continue on Main Stret and take the first exit on your right to Braefield Road and continue up the hill past Braefield House, Hillcroft is the second property on your right. Alternatively, as you enter Portpatrick turn right on to Heugh Road for 0.4 miles, then turn left on to Braefield Road, Hillcroft is the first property on your left.

POST CODE: DG9 8TA

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EPC Rating = D