Balwherrie Cottage, Leswalt, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, DG9

Situation
Balwherrie Cottage is a charming country cottage situated within the countryside on the Rhins of Galloway peninsula. It is 1.5 miles from Loch Ryan waterfront and 1.8 miles from Soleburn Garden Centre. Logan Botanic Gardens, Scotland’s most exotic garden, is approximately 18 miles to the south and has a variety of tropical plants which flourish in the warmer climate as a result of the Gulf Stream prevalent in this part of the region. The Mull of Galloway, Scotland’s most southerly point, is just 26 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.

Leswalt is the nearest village situated 1.8 miles south of Balwherrie Cottage and hosts a range of village amenities including shop and primary school. Stranraer, which is the closest town, is 4 miles away and hosts a range of supermarkets, schools, a local hospital, and a train station providing trains which connect to Ayr, Prestwick International Airport and Glasgow. Cairnryan is located 10 miles by car to the east of the property around Loch Ryan where two ferry operators run regular services to Northern Ireland.

For travel south, Dumfries is located 78 miles to the east of Balwherrie Cottage, and Carlisle is around 111 miles. Dumfries provides trains to Carlisle, with Carlisle being connected to trains running from through from Glasgow Central to London Euston several times per day. The M6 southbound can be joined at Gretna approximately 100 miles from the property. Prestwick Airport is 63.7 miles to the north, Glasgow Airport 95 miles north, Edinburgh Airport 129 miles north east, and Newcastle Airport 165 miles to the east.

Description
Balwherrie Cottage is a charming country cottage set in the Rhins of Galloway peninsula. With countryside views and a short distance from the coast and local amenities, Balwherrie Cottage creates a balance of idyllic rural living and convenience. Internally, the property has been tastefully modernised to a high standard, in keeping with the nature of the property. The cottage is a bungalow and flows from kitchen to dining room through to the living room. The kitchen has been fitted with a multifuel stove, creating a cosy atmosphere in colder months, with ample space for a small dining table and armchair. The fitted kitchen includes built in fridge freezer, with undercounter washing machine and wine cooler, which has plumbing for a dishwasher if preferable. The front door to the property is via the current dining room, however the glass external kitchen door to the side of the property is used by the current owners as their main entrance. The living room has been fitted with a gas stove fuelled by LPG bottles which are located at the rear of the property. Beyond the living room is two double bedrooms, a bathroom and a shower room which are all accessed from a hallway. The master bedroom benefits from direct access to a patio via a glazed external door.

The cottage previously had three bedrooms, one of which has been converted into a shower room with modern electric shower, this could be converted back to a bedroom if desired, as there remains a large bathroom with thermostatic shower over bath. The stone cottage walls create deep windowsills throughout the property, adding to the charm. There is ample parking for multiple cars, both in front of the cottage and to the side. There are three external double electricity sockets, one to the side and rear of the Cottage and one at the top of the driveway, along with an external water spigot.

Accommodation
Ground Floor: Kitchen. Dining Room. Living Room. Hallway. Bathroom. Shower Room. Bedroom 2. Master Bedroom.

Garden (and Grounds)
Outside, the cottage garden wraps around the property, providing different areas to enjoy. To the east of the house is a flourishing border with many perennial species thriving and steps leading beyond to an elevated lawn. To the west of the property, the garden has an elevated seating area with views across the countryside and a small grazing area. The outbuildings include two stables, a workshop and a storage area, which are serviced with mains electricity with its own consumer unit and is supplied via an armoured cable from the Cottage. They also have a mains water and a Wi-Fi connection from the house. Beyond the outbuildings there is a gated driveway. The current owners keep two small ponies in the stables, however, the outbuildings would be suitable for other uses and subject to the necessary consents, could provide an opportunity for ancillary accommodation. There is no additional land available with the sale.

The outbuildings include:
Stables – approx. 29m2
Flat roof and constructed of block walls, there are two internal loose box stables within.
Workshop & Store Room – approx. 17m2
Adjacent to the stables is an outbuilding with two internal room, a store/tack room which has also previously been used as kennels, and a workshop. This building has a tin roof, block and timber clad walls.

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Post Code
DG9 0QU

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