Tonderghie Cottage, Whithorn, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, DG8

SITUATION
Tonderghie Cottage enjoys a secluded setting in a peaceful and tranquil location near the Isle of Whithorn, with easy access to the coastal path leading to St Ninian’s Cave and the Whithorn Way, offering over 155 miles of scenic walking and cycling routes. The nearest village is the small fishing village, the Isle of Whithorn, which has an active sailing club, a rowing club, bowling green, St Ninians Hall which also offers a number of activities and classes and has a tearoom and gift shop. The Steam Packet Inn, a hotel and restaurant situated by the harbour. A variety of boats both fishing and leisure, sailing in to and out of the harbour and there are mooring facilities for visiting yachts and a purpose-built slipway.

Nearby Whithorn (3.7miles) is known as the ‘Cradle of Christianity in Scotland’, being the place St Ninian arrived at in the AD390’s after studying in Rome and built the first Christian church in Scotland. Whithorn is an attractive village with local amenities including shops, café, pharmacy, primary school, veterinary surgery, doctors’ surgery and garage providing both repairs and fuel. A bus service is provided to transport children from the Isle of Whithorn to Whithorn Primary School and Douglas Ewart High School in Newton Stewart.
Historic interest has increased in the village following the construction of an Iron Age roundhouse which portrays how people in Galloway lived in the fifth century BC. St Medan’s Golf Club, a challenging nine-hole course based around a coastal Iron Age fort, is approximately 9.5 miles away.

Newton Stewart, approximately 21 miles north offers a wider range of shops and offices, including a leisure centre, cinema, three primary schools, Douglas Ewart High school and three supermarkets. Wigtown, Scotland’s National Book Town, around 15.8 miles north, holds the annual Wigtown Book Festival, and is home to many bookshops and cafes, with the famous Bladnoch Distillery located just outside the town.


DESCRIPTION
This beautifully presented 3 bedroom cottage blends timeless charm with contemporary comfort, set in a peaceful rural location with sea views. Entering via a front porch/boot room and opening to the impressive bright & spacious open plan living, dining and kitchen area designed for both relaxed family life and entertaining. A warm and inviting space with a wood burning stove on a custom-made hearth with a striking backdrop of an exposed stonework wall offering a delightful feature. Numerous windows capture the views of both countryside and sea views towards Isle of Man beyond whilst also drawing in the natural light. The kitchen is thoughtfully laid out with modern fittings, quality worktops and ample storage, all connected with the dining and living space ideal for gatherings and everyday living. The property offers three well-proportioned bedrooms, two on the ground floor. The modern fitted spacious bathroom, with walk in shower completes the ground floor accommodation. The first floor, accessed via a beautifully crafted staircase, provides the third bedroom with Velux window allowing light. With storage space aplenty, with thoughtful design utilising the spaces. The mezzanine level adds a unique architectural feature, overlooking the main living space and providing a versatile area ideal for a home office, reading nook or additional guest accommodation space if required.

The cottage is surrounded by open countryside with an elevated position allowing uninterrupted landscape views stretching towards the sea, offering a delightful setting. The garden is spacious, mainly laid to lawn and bound by a dry-stone wall. A delightful summer house occupies an elevated site within the grounds with coastal views and space for additional sheds or parking area if required.

Tonderghie Cottage has been renovated to a high standard by the current owner, the craftmanship and finishing touches throughout contribute in abundance to the charm and style on offer. A unique opportunity to purchase a charming rural coastal retreat perfect as a permanent residence, holiday home or countryside escape.


ACCOMMODATION
Ground Floor: Front Porch. Open Plan Living/Dining/Kitchen. Bathroom. Bedroom. Bedroom.

First Floor: Seating area/Home Office. Bedroom.

GARDEN (AND GROUNDS)
A generous garden predominantly laid to lawn with potential for the potential owner to adapt to suit their specific needs and wants. Currently an area for Garden shed and attractive summerhouse, the perfect spot to relax and absorb the far-reaching views. The garden is fully enclosed by dry stone wall with railings to the front. A wood store and tool shed provide additional outdoor storage space.
A small area of the dyke is in need of repair, a contractor has been instructed and repair will be carried prior to completion.

SERVICES, COUNCIL TAX AND ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE(S)
Water Electricity Drainage Tenure Heating Council Tax EPC Broadband Mobile
Private Mains Septic Tank Freehold Oil Central Heating Band C x FTTP YES
*Fibre To The Premises
FLOOD RISK
Flood maps of the area can be viewed at


ACCESS/THIRD PARTY RIGHTS OF ACCESS/ SERVITUDES ETC
The track to the front is a public road, some vehicles do use this although not a ‘made’ track.
The parking area is not owned by Tonderghie Cottage, but the owners of the cottage have a right to park on this area.

DIRECTIONS
From the B7004 take the turning signposted for Tonderghie & Arbrack Farms. Continue along this track until you reach Tonderghie House directly in front, at this point take a right and follow the track around, over the cattle grid passing buildings on left, turn left shortly after and continue up to Tonderghie Cottage.
POST CODE DG8 8HZ

WHAT3WORDS
To find this property location to within 3 metres, download and use What3Words and enter the following 3 words:
tailwind.dirt.scanning

SOLICITORS
Murray Beith Murray
3 Glenfinlas Street
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH3 6AQ

VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with the Selling Agents.

HEALTH & SAFETY
Appropriate caution should be exercised at all times during inspection particularly in reference to any livestock present and working machinery and equipment near the property.

EPC Rating = E