Monkshood Cottage, High Ardwell, Ardwell, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, DG9

Situation
Monkshood Cottage is situated in a rural setting on the Rhins of Galloway peninsula, between Ardwell Bay (North Channel) on the west and Luce Bay on the east. The nearest small village is Ardwell, less than 2 miles distant and Sandhead, with a number of local amenities, is 3.4 miles from Monkshood Cottage. Sandhead hosts a primary school, shop and post office, Doctor’s surgery, well established hotel and restaurant, church, bowling club, football pitch, park and community garden. Stranraer is the nearest town where there is a large secondary school, primary schools, hospital (Galloway Community Hospital), supermarkets, shops, offices, hotels and restaurants. The Ryan Centre within Stranraer town centre is a multi-purpose leisure facility offering a wide range of activities and events including leisure pool, health suite, games hall, theatre which provides a year-round programme of shows and productions.

Logan Botanic Gardens, Scotland’s most exotic garden, is approximately 5.3 miles distant and a variety of tropical plants flourish here in the warmer climate, a result of the Gulf Stream prevalent in this part of the region. The Mull of Galloway, Scotland’s most southerly point, is just 13.7 miles distant, where you can visit the Lighthouse and Exhibition, walk around the RSPB Scotland nature reserve, and enjoy food and drink at Scotland’s most southerly coffee house.
Dumfries and Galloway has some of the most enviable walks in Scotland, the official starting point of the Southern Upland Way is at Portpatrick, just 10 miles from Monkshood Cottage. Sandhead Circular Walk and the Mull of Galloway Trail are popular walks and there are a number of designated paths near the property.

Curling, golf and horse riding are also very popular, Stranraer & District Riding Club offers training and holds regular events. Curling is available at the North West Castle Hotel, Stranraer and there are numerous golf courses in the area including Dunskey Golf Club, Stranraer Golf Club and Wigtownshire Golf Club.

Communications in the area are good, there is a regular bus service and trains to Ayr and Glasgow are available at Stranraer and the port of Cairnryan, just over 6 miles from Stranraer, there are two ferry operators running passenger and freight services to Northern Ireland.

Description
Monkshood Cottage is a charming country cottage set amidst beautiful open countryside on a peaceful single-track road, just one mile from the picturesque shores of Ardwell Bay. Combining traditional character with thoughtfully enhanced accommodation, the property offers a rare opportunity to enjoy tranquil rural living close to the coast.
Constructed in traditional stone, the cottage has been sympathetically extended to include a delightful triple-aspect garden room with double doors opening directly onto the garden. Bathed in natural light, this inviting space enjoys lovely views over the surrounding gardens and creates a seamless connection between the indoors and outdoors. Mature cabbage palms (Cordyline australis), flourishing in the mild Gulf Stream climate, lend the gardens an attractive subtropical feel.
The garden room flows naturally into the well-appointed kitchen, which also enjoys views towards Ardwell Bay. Fitted with an integrated double oven and grill, microwave, gas hob, fridge/freezer and dishwasher, the kitchen also provides space and plumbing for additional appliances.

Adjacent to the kitchen, the welcoming sitting room features a multi-fuel Portway stove set within a stone fireplace, creating a warm and comfortable focal point. Open plan to a separate dining area, this versatile space is ideal for entertaining family and friends. Formerly configured as a third bedroom accessed from the hall, the dining area could readily be reinstated as additional bedroom accommodation, subject to the requirements of the purchaser. The accommodation continues with a shower room, a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, and a bright dual-aspect principal bedroom, also benefitting from fitted wardrobes.

Externally, doors from the garden room open onto a patio terrace, perfectly suited for al fresco dining or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings and abundant local wildlife. The gardens, extended in 2007, have been beautifully maintained and thoughtfully designed to create a relaxing and secluded retreat. A greenhouse, raised beds and vegetable garden offer excellent opportunities for those seeking a more self-sufficient lifestyle.

Monkshood Cottage benefits from reduced electricity costs, contributed to from the 10 solar panels situated on the roof, currently in a contract with Octopus, and air source heating, powered by a ‘Samgsung’ heat pump.

Whether as a permanent family home, a peaceful rural escape or a holiday letting opportunity, Monkshood Cottage represents a delightful property in a particularly scenic coastal and countryside setting.

Accommodation
Garden Room. Kitchen. Living/Dining Room. Shower Room. Bedroom. Bedroom

Garden
The gardens at Monkshood Cottage offer a delightful blend of tropical planting and traditional cottage garden charm, thoughtfully designed to provide colour, texture and interest throughout the seasons. Winding pathways weave through a rich variety of mature plants and shrubs, creating a sense of tranquillity, privacy and discovery within the garden.

Benefitting from a greenhouse and timber garden shed, the grounds are well suited to keen gardeners and those wishing to embrace a more self-sufficient lifestyle. In addition, a further seating area positioned on the lawn between the garden and the adjoining field provides a wonderful spot for al fresco dining or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings during the long summer evenings.

Covered External Store (7.92m x 0.8m)
Between the property and the wall behind a useful covered outside storage space has been created, with a door at either end.

Timber Garage (5.32m x 3.67m)
Concrete floor. Double doors. Side Window. Shelving. A wood store beside the garage store provides log storage, for the multi-fuel stove.

Timber garden Shed (2.24m. x 1.85m)
With power and shelving.

Directions
From the A75 turn left on to the B7084 and follow the signs to Sandhead, continue past the coastal village Sandhead, passing the local primary school on your left then on the A716, then take the first right, where it is signposted for ‘Kirkmadrine Stones’ and continue for approximately 2 miles, Monkshood Cottage is on your right.

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Post Code: DG9 9PF

EPC Rating = C