Boat Green, Hannay Street, Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, DG7

Situation
Boat Green sits down a quiet lane at the heart of Gatehouse of Fleet. Located in the Fleet Valley National Scenic Area and designated a UNESCO Biosphere, Gatehouse has a good range of local facilities including a primary school, hotels, chemist, doctor’s surgery, restaurants, coffee shops, post office/general store and a small supermarket. A wider range of services can be found in the nearby towns of Kirkcudbright and Castle Douglas.
The harbour town of Kirkcudbright is known as Scotland’s Artists’ Town, having strong connections and history with the renowned Glasgow Boys. Today it thrives as a popular destination town with gallery, museums, restaurants, individual shops and a wonderful community spirit. Primary and secondary schooling is available in the town. Castle Douglas is designated the region’s Food Town and is home to a wide variety of boutique shops and businesses. Again, primary and secondary schools are situated in the town.
The region is famed for its outdoor sporting opportunities including mountain biking at the various Seven Stanes forest centres, fishing and shooting on the stunning lochs, hillsides, coast and rivers, golf at numerous courses including Gatehouse itself and further afield the championship course at Southerness, and equestrian pursuits. There are also picturesque sandy beaches within close proximity to Gatehouse at Sandgreen and Mossyard.
Communications to the region are good with motorway connections north and south available at Moffat, Lockerbie and Gretna. There are mainline train stations in Lockerbie and Dumfries, with connections to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester and London. Glasgow and Edinburgh airports are each around 2 hours by car.

Description
A rare opportunity to acquire this unique three-bedroom home, tucked away down a quiet lane in the very heart of the charming Gatehouse of Fleet. Deceptively spacious throughout, the property offers far more accommodation than first meets the eye, blending character with practicality to create a warm and inviting space. Positioned on the banks of the river and within easy reach of local amenities, shops and cafes, the location perfectly balances peacefulness with everyday convenience. Inside, the home reveals well proportioned rooms filled with natural light, offering flexible living ideal for families, professionals or those seeking a tranquil retreat. The layout flows easily, with a real sense of space and comfort. Entrance via the opening double doors to an inviting tiled hallway, with two reception rooms, one to either side and a staircase. The living room with wood burning stove has an attractive dual aspect, with windows to the front and side of the property. The dining room, with a window to the front a large built-in cupboard and antique corner cupboard sits adjacent to the attractive breakfast kitchen, which has the desirable feature of an Aga at its heart. The kitchen also has a range of fitted units and a large custom-built glass-fronted cupboard, together with sink and adjacent dishwasher. Space for a table or portable island if required, with additional space for a full-sized fridge-freezer.
The utility room provides further storage and cloak space, with a door to the rear directly accessing the shared pend. The ground floor bedroom has a delightful outlook over the side of the property and to the river and has additional storage space. The bathroom, with an abundance of storage cupboards on the approach and a full-sized bath completes the accommodation offering to the ground floor.
The attractive staircase leads to the first floor with bathroom and shower over bath. Two further bedrooms, both with storage cupboards to either side of the landing, the principal looking out over the side garden and river. Further useful storage space within the roof space, accessed via low doors to either side of the stairs.
The property benefits from a further two sizeable, terracotta-tiled garden rooms sitting below, which were historically used for housing a cow, but have in recent years been utilised as potting sheds and storage for garden machinery, With relevant permission these could perhaps be incorporated to enhance the accommodation space.
Offering deceptively spacious and adaptable accommodation space over two levels, with the option to incorporate the garden rooms on the lower ground level, subject to planning, Boat Green offers a unique opportunity to purchase a characterful riverside residence in a desirable town location.

Furnished images within the listing are provided by the client , taken early 2026. The property is now unfurnished.

Accommodation
Ground Floor:
Entrance Staircase Hall. Living Room. Dining Room. Bathroom. Utility Room. Kitchen. Bedroom
First Floor:
Bedroom. Bathroom. Bedroom.
Lower Ground (accessed externally)
Garden Rooms x 2

Garden
The garden is in two parts. To the front an area of paving, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the peaceful surroundings and beyond this a lawn divided by a central path and planted flower beds.. Steps then lead down to a sunken courtyard, a sheltered and private spot to relax and directly accessing the garden rooms on the lower ground. Steps rise to an area of lawn and terraced levels on the banks of the river, enjoying a beautiful outlook.

History
The original property was built and tenanted before 1841. The name of Victoria Cottage first appears in the 1901 census when it was rented by William Sinclair, a tailor’s cutter from Edinburgh. It was then rented by Gatehouse Episcopal Church for their priests, before being purchased by the celebrated Edinburgh artist, Alick Sturrock in 1926. Victoria Cottage was originally in Boatgreen Street; the name of Hannay Street first appeared in the 1891 census.

EPC Rating = D