Millhouse Court, Creetown, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, DG8

Situation
Millhouse Court sits in a generous site around 0.5 miles from the small seaside town of Creetown, incorporating both coast and country. Sunsets on the Solway Firth are spectacular.

Creetown has a village shop/outreach Post Office, Primary school, Pub /Restaurant and Cairnsmore Health Centre and Dispensary, and sits adjacent to the A75. With a broader range of shops, schools and services in Newton Stewart (6.3 miles distant) and Castle Douglas (26 miles distant). Newton Stewart is a market town on the River Cree known as the Gateway to the Galloway Hills, has a number of primary schools, the Douglas Ewart High School, Merrick Leisure Centre, a museum, three supermarkets, a post office which offers all postal and banking services, a cinema, and a wide range of shops, offices, businesses, hotels and restaurants.

Scotland’s Book Town Wigtown, approximately 12 miles from Millhouse Court, is renowned for its vibrant literary scene and hosts the internationally acclaimed Wigtown Book Festival each September. The town also offers a primary school, a variety of independent shops, bookshops, and welcoming cafés. The area is also well known to artists and offers scope for work in all mediums.

Millhouse Court is approximately one hour from the M74 motorway network by road and there are railway stations in both Dumfries and Lockerbie. Prestwick Airport with its regular flights to other parts of the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe is about 58 miles distant, and Glasgow International Airport is about 90 miles distant. Regular National Express Bus Service running to Ireland and London – passes through nearby Creetown daily.

Description
Millhouse Court is set within a small cluster of properties in a peaceful rural location. A private driveway leads to a gated entrance, where electric gates open into an extensive courtyard, creating an immediate sense of arrival and privacy. This striking stone building, formerly a traditional farm steading, has been comprehensively refurbished to create an impressive and spacious family home, blending character with contemporary living.
The front door opens into a welcoming hall, flowing seamlessly into a dining area spanning the full width of the property, with stairs rising to the first floor. The living room forms one of two principal reception spaces, complemented by a superb party/games room—an ideal space for entertaining, complete with seating area, cinema wall, bar and pool table. A cloakroom, conveniently positioned with direct garden access, includes a WC and fitted storage for outdoor clothing. This could be adapted to provide annexe accommodation, with relevant permission.

The kitchen/dining room is the heart of the home, featuring solid granite worktops which extend to a central island, in addition to a gas hob and storage cupboards and drawers. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, Whirlpool double oven, grill and microwave combination oven. There is generous space for dining, while a multi-fuel stove provides both a focal point and additional warmth. A separate utility room offers space and plumbing for white goods, along with practical shelving.
An inner hall on the ground floor leading from the dining area leads to a home office, which could be utilised as a bedroom, shower room and two bedrooms. The office and first bedroom overlook the courtyard and front garden, while the principal ground floor bedroom benefits from an en-suite bathroom with bath and separate shower. Fitted cupboards provide excellent storage and house controls for the heating. Heating is supplied by a biomass system, with a Klover PB 35 boiler located externally within a timber shed, adjacent to a 4-tonne wood pellet hopper.

The first floor is bright and airy, illuminated by six Velux windows. The principal bedroom features a dressing room and walk-in wardrobe, one of these spaces could be adapted to provide an en suite and is positioned next to a stylish, fully tiled bathroom with roll-top bath and separate shower. Two further bedrooms, one with its own walk-in dressing room, complete the upper floor.

Outbuildings enhance the property’s versatility, offering a workshop and adjoining tool shed for storage or hobby use.

Millhouse Court is an exceptional home, successfully combining a traditional exterior with a modern, sociable and highly functional interior. Enjoying a tranquil rural setting yet located just minutes from Creetown and its amenities, it is ideally suited to those seeking a country lifestyle with the convenience of nearby services.

Accommodation
Ground Floor: Entrance Dining Hall. Living Room. Kitchen/Dining. Utility Room. Reception/Games Room with Bar. Boot Room/Utility. W.C. Shower Room. Office/Bedroom. Bedroom. Bedroom with Shower En-Suite.
First Floor: Landing. Bedroom. Bedroom. Bathroom. Master bedroom with dressing room.

Workshop (7 x 3.5m)

Adjoining: Tool Shed (2.5m x 2m)

Outdoor Store.

Grounds
The grounds wrap round Millhouse Court which not only enhance the privacy of the property but provide great scope for the purchaser to adapt to suit their specific needs. To the front of the property there is a large area of lawn over two levels. Together with two attractive seating areas, ideal for relaxing and dining as a family or with friends. The driveway leads down from the lane and via a controlled gate, leads directly to the parking area at the front/side of the property.

General Remarks and Information
Tenure Local Authority Council Tax EPC
Freehold D & G Band G Band F 30

Residents pay an annual fee to the “Barholm Community” for maintenance of the communal grounds & garden space. Currently £180 p.a.

Access
There is a right of access to the storage shed under the neighbouring property, this is currently where the communal lawnmower is housed.

Directions
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Post Code: DG8 7EN

EPC Rating = D