Killumpha House, Port Logan, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, DG9

Situation
Killumpha House is situated on the Rhins of Galloway Peninsula, one mile from Port Logan, between Luce Bay and the North Channel, both of which can be seen from the garden and garden room.

Port Logan is a small coastal village with a bell tower and causeway designed by Thomas Telford, and a short distance from Logan Botanic Gardens, Scotland’s most exotic gardens which thrive due to the warming, temperate effects of the Gulf Stream. Further south, Drummore is the nearest village with a range of amenities including a primary school, church, shop, bowling club, doctors’ surgery, fire station, harbour, coastguard station, a hotel and restaurants. Sandhead, approximately 7 miles north has a primary school, doctors’ surgery, hotel and restaurant, shop and a seven-mile stretch of golden sands.

Stranraer, located less than fifteen miles from Killumpha House is the nearest major town and provides a wider selection of amenities, including both primary and secondary schools, the Galloway Community Hospital, supermarkets, shops, restaurants, hotels, offices, and a railway station. Just over six miles further is the port of Cairnryan, where two ferry operators offer passenger and freight services to Northern Ireland.
The Rhins of Galloway Peninsula has some stunning coastal walks divided in six designated routes on the Mull of Galloway Coast Path, an 83-mile circular coastal trail with beautiful scenery along the sheltered waters of Loch Ryan to the windswept cliffs of the Mull of Galloway.

Curling and horse riding are also well established in the area, with facilities such as the Stranraer & District Riding Club and Terally Equestrian Centre, 0.5 miles from Killumpha House. Terally Equestrian Centre has an indoor arena, livery, stables, all year grazing and a BHS qualified instructor. Curling sessions are available at the North West Castle, Stranraer.

Description
Killumpha House began life as an impressive tower house dating back several centuries. The name derives from the Gaelic “Cill Ionchadha”, meaning “Church of Saint Imchada”, an early Irish saint. Historical records indicate that Andrew Agnew and his family resided here in 1652, with his son, Alexander Agnew of Killumpha, becoming laird around 1680.

Over the centuries, the original tower has been sympathetically extended through the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, creating a remarkable and secluded country house that successfully combines historic character with modern comforts. The historic listing specifically covers the square-plan tower, which has been incorporated into this this stunning rural residence.

Approached via a gated driveway, the property enjoys a wonderful sense of arrival. Mature rhododendrons, laburnums and established shrubs line the drive, providing privacy and a warm welcome, particularly in late spring when vibrant displays of colour illuminate the approach.
The driveway opens onto a generous parking area and two entrance vestibules. One, featuring a solid timber arched door, leads directly into the kitchen, while the second provides a more formal entrance to the principal reception rooms. Architectural features throughout include crenellated detailing above the entrance vestibules, bay windows, decorative garden walls and roofline features, together with harled pepper-pot bartizans projecting from the upper corners of the original tower, all contributing to the property’s distinctive character and historic charm.
The heart of the home is the spacious dining kitchen, fitted with bespoke solid oak cabinetry, granite worktops and a matching oak island. A separate fitted sideboard enhances the dining area. Cooking facilities include an oil-fired Aga with two ovens and hotplates, complemented by an electric Aga module incorporating two ovens, a grill and a four-ring electric hob. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, microwave and fridge freezer.

Filled with natural light, the kitchen benefits from an open fire and flows seamlessly into the magnificent garden room through double doors. This more recent addition provides a striking contrast to the historic architecture while blending harmoniously with the original building. The triple-aspect garden room enjoys spectacular views across the surrounding countryside, framed by vaulted windows. Exposed solid oak beams and four Velux roof windows enhance the sense of space and light. Designed for year-round enjoyment, the room features a multi-fuel stove as well as a Worcester Bosch air-conditioning unit providing both heating and cooling.
A further set of doors opens directly onto a patio terrace, creating an ideal space for outdoor dining, entertaining and relaxation while enjoying the surrounding gardens.

Adjacent to the kitchen are a useful home office and a generous walk-in pantry, which provides plumbing and space for laundry appliances, a traditional pulley drying system and extensive storage.

The principal hall leads into the living room, occupying the ground floor of the original tower. Deep stone walls, recessed storage cupboards and a substantial stone fireplace housing a multi-fuel stove create a wonderfully atmospheric space. Two further reception rooms comprise a formal dining room and an elegant sitting room, both enjoying front-facing bay windows and open fireplaces. The dining room also benefits from a serving hatch to the kitchen and an internal window, allowing additional natural light to flow through from the entrance vestibule.
Killumpha House is a house designed for both family life and entertaining. Whether hosting gatherings in the dining kitchen and garden room or more formal occasions in the dining and sitting rooms, the accommodation offers exceptional flexibility. Beyond the sitting room is a delightful reading room, featuring exposed beams, timber flooring, windows on three sides and direct access to the garden, providing a peaceful retreat within the home.

A shower room and secondary entrance vestibule complete the ground floor accommodation. The half hexagon vestibule features an attractive stained-glass door, allowing light to filter into the main hall, while original floor tiles and a solid timber door further enhance its character.
A staircase rises to a half landing where the principal bedroom suite is located. This includes a spacious bedroom overlooking the garden room, gardens and surrounding countryside, a bathroom with roll-top bath and shower above, and an adjoining open area ideally suited as a dressing room.

The staircase continues to the upper landing, where a hatch provides ladder access to the turret room at the top of the tower. A charming stone archway leads into a generous room with an open fireplace and window, offering considerable flexibility as a studio, office, hobby room or additional reception space. Subject to the necessary consents, an internal staircase could potentially be introduced from the double-aspect tower bedroom below to provide easier access.

The second floor is completed by two further bedrooms. One enjoys attractive views to the front of the property, while a small landing with fitted storage cupboards leads to a shower room and a spacious double-aspect bedroom.

Built around the original tower house, Killumpha House offers a seamless blend of historic architecture and contemporary living. The layout is both practical and versatile, providing spaces suited to modern family life, home working and entertaining.

The property also benefits from a number of environmentally conscious improvements, including fifteen solar panels (4kW), which help reduce energy costs while generating an income through the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) scheme of approximately £2,000 to £2,500 per annum.

The slate, lead and flat roofs were renewed approximately fifteen years ago and are carefully maintained. The house has also been rewired, reflecting the considerable investment made by the current owners, who have continued to enhance and care for the property throughout their ownership. Oil-fired central heating is provided by a Turco boiler housed within an external boiler room.

The gardens behind enjoy uninterrupted views across the surrounding countryside, with no planting to obscure the outlook. The setting is particularly special, with sunrises visible over the Luce Bay side of the Rhins of Galloway peninsula and sunsets beyond Port Logan towards the North Channel. This exceptional outlook, combined with the property’s rich history, character and comfort, creates a truly remarkable country home.

Accommodation
Ground Floor: Entrance vestibule. Kitchen/dining room. Garden Room. Office. Pantry. Living Room. Dining Room. Shower Room. Entrance Vestibule. Sitting Room. Reading Room.
First Floor: Master Bedroom. Bathroom. Bedroom. Shower Room. Bedroom. Bedroom.
Top Floor: Turret Room

Outbuildings
The outbuildings include a barbeque area, garage, stables, workshop, garage and general storeroom.

Barbeque Area (6.24m x 2.41m)
An open fronted brick built shed, (2.41m x 2.3m) with seating area.

Garage (6.02m x 5.5m)
With roller door, power, concrete flooring, shelving, pedestrian entrance and two windows.

Storeroom (4.6m x 3.44m)
With car fuel tank and wood store, shelving, sliding door and power.

Stables (4.63m x 4.5m)
With sliding door opening to fenced yard behind, power and water.

Workshop ( 6.65m x 4.6m)
Storage units, shelving, side window, workbench and storage space for garden tools and equipment.

Garden and grounds
Killumpha House enjoys a wonderfully private setting, discreetly tucked away and entirely hidden from the public road. Mature woodland and established shrubs provide excellent shelter and seclusion, creating an immediate sense of tranquillity on arrival.

The beautifully maintained gardens have been thoughtfully designed to complement the architectural character of the house. Viewed from above, the walled garden reveals a distinctive Celtic cross-shaped pathway linking the principal elevation of the house with the gardens beyond, creating a striking and unique feature within the landscape.

The gardens are richly planted with an impressive variety of shrubs, trees and flowering plants, ensuring year-round interest and colour. Benefiting from the mild climate of this part of south-west Scotland, a number of species flourish, including Cordyline australis and the vibrant blue blooms of echium. Seasonal displays begin with carpets of snowdrops, followed by bluebells and daffodils throughout the woodland. In late spring, the driveway and parking area are transformed by spectacular displays of azaleas, rhododendrons and laburnums, providing a colourful and memorable approach to the house.

A charming herb garden is conveniently positioned beside the kitchen, offering fresh produce close at hand for everyday cooking, and a pond with a water feature and stocked with fish, is situated in the garden behind.

To the rear of the barbecue shed, a greenhouse provides an ideal environment for propagation and cultivation. Beyond, a sheltered lawn is bordered by a variety of mature trees before extending to a larger area of grassland. This area contains several apple trees, which are fenced for protection, and was formerly utilised as a pony paddock with direct access from the stables. Woodland paths lead onwards through the trees to a gate opening into the paddock beyond.

Land
The paddock extends to approximately 1.223 acres and offers excellent amenity and grazing potential. Access is straightforward, with ample space beside the woodland entrance gate for manoeuvring and reversing a trailer. A second field gate provides access from the roadside boundary.

The paddock benefits from a water supply connected to a field trough and is well suited to a variety of equestrian, smallholding or recreational uses, subject to individual requirements.

Directions
From the village of Ardwell continue on the A716 for approximately 3.5 miles, turn right on to a single-track road for approximately 0.6 miles and the entrance to Killumpha House is on your right.

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Fixtures and Fittings
Curtains and carpets are included in the sale, and most of the furniture is available to purchase by separate negotiation.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment with the Selling Agents.

EPC Rating = E