Dornal Farm, Barrhill, Girvan, South Ayrshire, KA26

Situation
Dornal Farm occupies a pleasant rural setting close to the border between South Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway, approximately 6 miles from the village of Barrhill which has an active local community and provides a range of everyday amenities including a primary school (with nursery provision), doctor’s surgery, village shop, local inn, village hall and children’s play park. Barrhill also benefits from a railway station on the Glasgow South Western Line.

The coastal town of Girvan lies approximately 19 miles north of the property and offers a wider range of services including secondary schooling at Girvan Academy, supermarkets, a post office, healthcare facilities and a variety of shops and leisure amenities.

The county town of Ayr, situated approximately 40 miles north of Dornal, offers an extensive range of retail, professional and recreational facilities. Ayr is home to Scotland’s premier racecourse, hosting the annual Scottish Grand National Festival, and provides a wealth of leisure pursuits including golf, swimming, ice skating and ten-pin bowling. Higher and further education facilities are also available, including the University of the West of Scotland’s Ayr Campus.

Dornal is well placed for access to the wider road network, with the A714 providing connections south to Newton Stewart (13 miles) and north to Girvan, where links can be made to the A75 and A77 trunk roads respectively.

Rail services are available from Barrhill, Girvan and Ayr, with regular connections to Glasgow and the wider national rail network. Glasgow Prestwick Airport lies approximately 42 miles to the north, while Glasgow Airport is approximately 79 miles away. Ferry services to Northern Ireland operate from Cairnryan, around 30 miles to the south. Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city, is approximately 74 miles away and offers extensive retail, commercial and transport facilities.

Description
Dornal Farm is an attractive small residential estate extending to approximately 84 acres occupying a wonderfully secluded and scenic setting, framed by the hills, forests and lochs of the renowned Galloway Forest Park. The property enjoys a rare sense of peace and privacy whilst remaining readily accessible, being just 15 minutes from Barrhill and less than 30 minutes from the market town of Newton Stewart.

At the heart of the estate is Dornal House, a charming traditional two-storey residence constructed of whinstone and sandstone beneath a slate roof. Adjoining the house is a self-contained one-and-a-half storey annexe, providing flexible accommodation for extended family, guests or potential ancillary use. Historically, Dornal House formed the original shooting lodge on neighbouring Drumlamford Estate, with the current owners purchasing it in the mid-1990s.

Attached to the annexe are a range of traditional stone buildings which complete an attractive courtyard setting to the rear of the house. These buildings offer considerable potential for further development or alternative uses, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. One of the outbuildings is used as for entertaining, fitted with log burner.

Dornal House and the annexe are south-facing and overlook delightful stone walled woodland gardens rich in wildlife, with views extending across the extended grounds to Loch Dornal beyond.
Situated on the opposite side of the quiet no-through public road is a detached two-bedroom cottage together with the remainder of the estate’s farmland, adding further versatility and appeal to this unique rural property. The cottage was converted and extended into a residential property by the current owners in 1996 and provides useful secondary accommodation, with holiday let potential subject to the necessary consents.

Dornal House
Dornal House is approached from the courtyard area where an entrance vestibule provides onward access to both the main house and the annexe, via a shared boiler/utility room (with shower and WC facilities). The main farmhouse kitchen features a double oven Aga in navy blue, whilst the lounge boasts many features including ornate cornicing and ceiling rose, and an Adam style fireplace surround with firebox inset. Double doors lead from the lounge into a large Victorian style conservatory. A smaller every day living room has a wood burning stove in an inglenook fireplace with timber surround. There is also a further bedroom on the ground floor which could be used as an office, with en-suite shower room attached completing the ground floor accommodation. The impressive staircase with white balusters and a dark wood handrail leads to the first floor where there are 3 bedrooms and a shower room.

Annexe
The annexe is a self-contained residence, capable of being occupied independently from the main house, offering excellent flexibility for extended family living, guest accommodation, or potential income generation. Converted from the original stone steading, the property provides spacious accommodation arranged over two floors.

From the courtyard there are double doors (set within a sandstone archway) which enter a hallway where there is a charming seating nook located beneath a modern timber staircase. The ground floor comprises a well-appointed dining kitchen with French doors opening to the garden. The generous lounge also features double doors to the garden as well as a large wood-burning stove with floral tiles and timber surround. There is a large billiard’s room, featuring a wood burning stove with tiles and timber surround and a single door accessing the garden. Finally on the ground floor is a sauna with adjoining shower room and WC. Upstairs, there are two attractive double bedrooms, both benefiting from en-suite bathroom and shower room facilities.

The annexe adjoins the courtyard barns, presenting further potential for extension or reconfiguration, subject to the necessary planning consents and approvals.

Outbuildings
In addition to the above, the property is further complemented by an impressive range of traditional stone and slate outbuildings, including an L-shaped courtyard range retaining the characterful original cart shed openings and enclosed former byres. One of the byres has been internally lined with timber and fitted with a wood-burning stove, creating a versatile heated space ideal as a workshop, studio, entertaining venue or atmospheric party room.

Together, these buildings provide extensive ancillary accommodation and exceptional scope for further development, diversification or lifestyle use.

Garden (and Grounds)
Both the house and the annexe benefit from generous, beautifully established garden grounds, enclosed by traditional drystone walls and thoughtfully divided by a mature hedge to provide privacy while maintaining a sense of cohesion. Pillared entrance gates lead to the side of the house, where a gravelled parking area provides ample space for vehicles.

The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn and enhanced by an attractive variety of mature trees and shrubs, creating a delightful woodland garden atmosphere that attracts an abundance of wildlife, including red squirrels. The south-facing grounds enjoy excellent levels of natural light throughout the day and take full advantage of the picturesque views across the farmland towards Loch Dornal.

Within the grounds of the main house, a paved terrace provides an ideal setting for outdoor dining and entertaining, while a pond with an adjacent garden room offers a peaceful retreat. A charming rose garden and a selection of formal flower beds, planted with an array of flowering shrubs and perennials, add further colour and interest throughout the seasons.

Overall, the gardens provide an exceptional outdoor environment, combining privacy, beauty and biodiversity in a highly attractive rural setting.

Dornal Cottage
Located to the north of the public road, Dornal Cottage is a charming traditional stone cottage, converted from former kennels in the late 1990s. The main door enters a bright sunroom before accessing the large dining kitchen. The living room features an open fireplace with floral tiles and timber surround, as well as double doors leading to the garden. There are two bedrooms each benefitting from en-suite bathroom/shower room facilities.

Garden (and Grounds)
Externally there is a gravelled parking area and lawned garden area to the front.

The Land
The farmland at Dornal Farm extends to about 33.28 Ha (82.23 Acres) in total including roads, yards, buildings and loch areas. The land is presented in four distinct parcels, both north and south of the public road. The land has been classified as grades 4.1, 4.2 and 6.3 by the James Hutton Institute for Soil Research and rises from 120m to 160m above sea level. The land has not been grazed in some time and is currently is an ungrazed condition. . Access is taken from the U028 adopted public road (which leads from the B7027 but is a “no through road”. There is fishing for two rods on Loch Dornal included in the sale.

Method of sale
Dornal is offered for sale as a whole.

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