Main Street, DG8

The Isle of Whithorn is a charming and picturesque harbour village located on the stunning Machars Peninsula, approximately 3 miles south-east of Whithorn. Rich in maritime heritage and coastal beauty, the village was once a true island before being connected to the mainland by a causeway in the late 18th century. Today, it offers a peaceful and welcoming community centred around its attractive working harbour, where fishing boats and pleasure craft can often be seen. The area is renowned for its historical significance, with nearby attractions including the ruins of St Ninian's Chapel, St Ninian's Cave, and the Iron Age roundhouse and fort remains near the lighthouse. Surrounded by spectacular coastal scenery, the village is a haven for walkers, wildlife enthusiasts, sailors and outdoor adventurers, while the nearby Whithorn Trust Discovery Centre provides fascinating insight into the region's rich early Christian heritage. Combining history, natural beauty and a relaxed coastal lifestyle, the Isle of Whithorn remains one of Dumfries and Galloway's most desirable seaside locations.


Council Tax Band: E

Tenure: Freehold

EPC Energy Efficiency Rating: E

EPC Environmental Impact Rating: C


This charming mid-terraced three-bedroom property is situated in the popular harbour village of Isle of Whithorn and offers spacious accommodation over two floors. Rich in character, the home retains many original features including exposed stone walls, fireplaces, tiled floors and traditional fittings, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout. The property benefits from partial double glazing, solid fuel central heating, generous living space, and a private garden with decking, vegetable plots and mature planting. Combining period charm with practical family accommodation, this attractive home enjoys a desirable location within easy reach of the village harbour and coastal surroundings.


Ground Floor Accommodation

Entrance Hall
A glazed hardwood entrance door opens into a welcoming hallway featuring original tiled flooring. There is a wall-mounted cupboard housing the electricity meters, an understairs storage cupboard, and a further built-in cupboard containing the water tank. Staircase to the first-floor accommodation.

Kitchen (4.40m x 3.50m)
A bright south-west facing kitchen with a charming Dowling multi-fuel stove set within a stone surround and complemented by a feature stone wall. The kitchen is fitted with a good range of base units, shelving, generous hardwood worktops, and a traditional Belfast sink. Integrated appliances include two built-under electric ovens with an electric hob above. Space and plumbing are provided for a washing machine. Additional features include a wooden pulley, two shelved alcoves, original quarry-tiled flooring, and a radiator.

Games Room (4.36m x 3.10m)
A versatile reception room with a south-west facing window, open fireplace with wooden mantelpiece, and a shelved alcove.

Bathroom (3.65m x 2.45m)
Partially tiled and fitted with a coloured suite comprising WC, wash hand basin, bidet, bath, and walk-in shower area with mains-powered shower. Vertical radiator.

Cloakroom (1.66m x 0.80m)
Fitted with WC and wash hand basin.

Dining Room (4.80m x 3.75m)
An attractive dining room featuring a Dowling multi-fuel stove with stone surround, original tiled flooring, feature stone walls, two built-in storage cupboards, and an east-facing window.

Lounge (4.90m x 2.70m)
A cosy reception room enjoying views over the garden through three north-east facing windows. Features include exposed wooden ceiling beams, painted wooden flooring, and two feature stone walls. Electric panel heater installed, with pipework already in place should a radiator be preferred.

Rear Porch (2.28m x 1.50m)
Access to the garden is provided via a glazed uPVC door. The porch houses the solid-fuel boiler, which supplies both central heating and hot water, with an immersion heater available as an alternative. Tiled flooring.

First Floor Accommodation

Landing
South-east facing window and radiator.

Bedroom 1 (4.64m x 3.72m)
Spacious double bedroom with south-east facing window, feature stone fireplace with open fire, two alcoves (one shelved), and radiator.

Bedroom 2 (4.33m x 3.55m)
Dual-aspect room with south-west and north-east facing windows. Features an original fireplace surround, built-in storage cupboard, and radiator.

Bedroom 3 (4.35m x 2.90m)
South-west facing window, original fireplace surround, built-in shelved alcove, and hardwood door leading to the dressing room.

Dressing Room (2.80m x 1.23m)
South-west facing window, radiator, and hatch providing access to the attic.

Garden
A private and well-established garden, predominantly laid to lawn and complemented by a raised decking area, vegetable plots, apple trees, and a variety of mature shrubs.

Outbuildings
* Wooden shed
* Two log stores


SERVICES
Mains supplies of water and electricity. The property is connected to the mains drainage system. Solid fuel central heating.

NOTE
Genuinely interested parties should note their interest with the Selling Agents in case a closing date for offers is fixed. However, the vendor reserves the right to sell the property without the setting of a closing date should an acceptable offer be received.