House For Sale £160,000
The property
A well presented traditional white stone Galloway cottage formerly housing the local blacksmith, set in the pretty hamlet of Prestonmill between the coastal villages of Kirkbean and Southerness, within walking distance of unspoilt beaches. The single storey split level property consists of a kitchen/diner, living room with multi fuel burning stove and sea views, two double bedrooms, family bathroom and rear porch with loft space running the length of the property. There is a generous garden area to the rear and front of the property with off-road parking to the side. Ideally suited to professionals, retirees, small families or but to let investors. Viewing is essential to appreciate all this life-style property has to offer new owners looking for a cosy base from which to explore the glorious Solway coast.
The accommodation
Access to the property is through the rear door into the kitchen/diner with the first of two double bedrooms off to the side and lounge, family bathroom, hallway and other double bedroom beyond. The kitchen comprises a range of base and wall units complemented by worktops and tiled splashback. There is a single bowl sink and drainer, electric oven and hob with extractor and ample space for a range of domestic appliances with a generous dining area. The cosy lounge is dual aspect with picture windows providing lots of natural light and stunning sea views to the rear. There is a feature fireplace with large multi fuel burning stove and tiled hearth. From the lounge the hallway leads to the family bathroom and further bedroom with access to the attic and rear porch with door opening onto the outdoor space.
Finishing off outside there is a good-sized garden to the rear of the property and further garden to the front. There is a wood-store, shed and lawned area with established shrubbery. There is off-road parking for a number of vehicles to the front and side with gated access to the rear garden. Boundaries are formed by
transport, schools & amenities
The nearest primary schools are Kirkbean Primary and Colvend, both held in excellent local regard. Dumfries & Galloway offers a selection of secondary schools with Dalbeattie High School being the nearest. The hamlet of Prestonmill is approximately 1 mile from the holiday village of Southerness. Kirkbean is a also a mile away, a tranquil village, surrounded by farmland with the prominent Criffel Hill as a backdrop. Enjoy pleasant walks and a meal at the nearby Steamboat Inn, Carsethorn or just a mile away at the 4-star, Cavens Country House Hotel, Kirkbean. 5 minutes' drive away, is New Abbey, a hugely popular tourist village which has won the best small village in Scotland award within the last few years and is a highly-desired area to live in. Benefiting from a village shop, a public house/restaurant, an award-winning Abbey Cottage Tearoom, other 'Historic Scotland' properties and a highly-regarded doctor's surgery plus the famous, historical ruins of Sweetheart Abbey, the village offers a peaceful and picturesque living environment. Dumfries town centre is attractive and can be reached within a 20-minute drive and offers a combination of good shopping facilities and historic buildings. Dumfries is also the home of a substantial college and university campus located within beautiful grounds overlooking the town and has three golf courses.A regular local bus, servicing the town centre, stops in the immediate vicinity within the village and for further-afield transport links, Dumfries train station provides regular services to Glasgow and all points south, as does the bus station situated on the Whitesands by the River Nith. There are regular and quick train connections to Edinburgh from the small town of Lockerbie, just a few miles away. Lockerbie also has a regular bus service with Dumfries. The M6 and M74 road networks are accessible nearby at Moffat, Gretna and Lockerbie. The surrounding area offers glorious countryside and historic sites with easy access to the beautiful coastline and a range of sporting and country pursuits including sailing, horse riding, mountain biking, fishing, golf and fine coastal, hill and woodland walks. The unspoilt beauty of this south west corner of Scotland is the perfect antidote to the hurly burly of modern life. Here there are deserted beaches, magnificent forests, rugged moors and beautiful lochs, all unblemished and untouched by tourism. But Dumfries and Galloway is not only perfect for chilled-out holidays, if you want a bit more action you can also find a range of activities and sports, from walking and cycling to golf and fishing. To the west of the region is the quiet market town of Newton Stewart on the banks of the River Cree. This is a popular area for walkers and cyclists with open rolling countryside and close by to the Galloway Forest Park. In contrast with gentle scenery of the Solway Firth the Galloway Hills to the north has beautiful moors, mountains, lakes and rivers, with at its heart the Galloway Forest Park, some 150,000 acres of forest land with waymarked trails that are ideal for trekking and cyclists. Formal gardens and country parks can be found throughout this area, the foremost of which is Threave Garden and Castle just south of Castle Douglas along the shores of Loch Carlingwark, renowned for its horticultural gardens and woodland covering some sixty acres. To the north of the town Loch Ken provides for more strenuous activities such as waterskiing, sailing and windsurfing. To the south are the sandy coves and estuarine mudflats of the Solway Firth. The charming coastal resort of Kirckcudbright sits halfway along the coast and was once a busy shipping port but now has a more tranquil atmosphere. Further east the Colvend coast has some lovely stretches of coastline and coastal villages providing moorings for visiting yachts and boat hire. Inland on the River Nith, Dumfries is the region’s largest town and a great base from which to explore the whole area. The town is also renowned for its associations with Robert Burns who spent the last five years of his life here
Home report
The home report can be accessed via the Yopa website.
A well presented traditional white stone Galloway cottage formerly housing the local blacksmith, set in the pretty hamlet of Prestonmill between the coastal villages of Kirkbean and Southerness, within walking distance of unspoilt beaches. The single storey split level property consists of a kitchen/diner, living room with multi fuel burning stove and sea views, two double bedrooms, family bathroom and rear porch with loft space running the length of the property. There is a generous garden area to the rear and front of the property with off-road parking to the side. Ideally suited to professionals, retirees, small families or but to let investors. Viewing is essential to appreciate all this life-style property has to offer new owners looking for a cosy base from which to explore the glorious Solway coast.
The accommodation
Access to the property is through the rear door into the kitchen/diner with the first of two double bedrooms off to the side and lounge, family bathroom, hallway and other double bedroom beyond. The kitchen comprises a range of base and wall units complemented by worktops and tiled splashback. There is a single bowl sink and drainer, electric oven and hob with extractor and ample space for a range of domestic appliances with a generous dining area. The cosy lounge is dual aspect with picture windows providing lots of natural light and stunning sea views to the rear. There is a feature fireplace with large multi fuel burning stove and tiled hearth. From the lounge the hallway leads to the family bathroom and further bedroom with access to the attic and rear porch with door opening onto the outdoor space.
Finishing off outside there is a good-sized garden to the rear of the property and further garden to the front. There is a wood-store, shed and lawned area with established shrubbery. There is off-road parking for a number of vehicles to the front and side with gated access to the rear garden. Boundaries are formed by
transport, schools & amenities
The nearest primary schools are Kirkbean Primary and Colvend, both held in excellent local regard. Dumfries & Galloway offers a selection of secondary schools with Dalbeattie High School being the nearest. The hamlet of Prestonmill is approximately 1 mile from the holiday village of Southerness. Kirkbean is a also a mile away, a tranquil village, surrounded by farmland with the prominent Criffel Hill as a backdrop. Enjoy pleasant walks and a meal at the nearby Steamboat Inn, Carsethorn or just a mile away at the 4-star, Cavens Country House Hotel, Kirkbean. 5 minutes' drive away, is New Abbey, a hugely popular tourist village which has won the best small village in Scotland award within the last few years and is a highly-desired area to live in. Benefiting from a village shop, a public house/restaurant, an award-winning Abbey Cottage Tearoom, other 'Historic Scotland' properties and a highly-regarded doctor's surgery plus the famous, historical ruins of Sweetheart Abbey, the village offers a peaceful and picturesque living environment. Dumfries town centre is attractive and can be reached within a 20-minute drive and offers a combination of good shopping facilities and historic buildings. Dumfries is also the home of a substantial college and university campus located within beautiful grounds overlooking the town and has three golf courses.A regular local bus, servicing the town centre, stops in the immediate vicinity within the village and for further-afield transport links, Dumfries train station provides regular services to Glasgow and all points south, as does the bus station situated on the Whitesands by the River Nith. There are regular and quick train connections to Edinburgh from the small town of Lockerbie, just a few miles away. Lockerbie also has a regular bus service with Dumfries. The M6 and M74 road networks are accessible nearby at Moffat, Gretna and Lockerbie. The surrounding area offers glorious countryside and historic sites with easy access to the beautiful coastline and a range of sporting and country pursuits including sailing, horse riding, mountain biking, fishing, golf and fine coastal, hill and woodland walks. The unspoilt beauty of this south west corner of Scotland is the perfect antidote to the hurly burly of modern life. Here there are deserted beaches, magnificent forests, rugged moors and beautiful lochs, all unblemished and untouched by tourism. But Dumfries and Galloway is not only perfect for chilled-out holidays, if you want a bit more action you can also find a range of activities and sports, from walking and cycling to golf and fishing. To the west of the region is the quiet market town of Newton Stewart on the banks of the River Cree. This is a popular area for walkers and cyclists with open rolling countryside and close by to the Galloway Forest Park. In contrast with gentle scenery of the Solway Firth the Galloway Hills to the north has beautiful moors, mountains, lakes and rivers, with at its heart the Galloway Forest Park, some 150,000 acres of forest land with waymarked trails that are ideal for trekking and cyclists. Formal gardens and country parks can be found throughout this area, the foremost of which is Threave Garden and Castle just south of Castle Douglas along the shores of Loch Carlingwark, renowned for its horticultural gardens and woodland covering some sixty acres. To the north of the town Loch Ken provides for more strenuous activities such as waterskiing, sailing and windsurfing. To the south are the sandy coves and estuarine mudflats of the Solway Firth. The charming coastal resort of Kirckcudbright sits halfway along the coast and was once a busy shipping port but now has a more tranquil atmosphere. Further east the Colvend coast has some lovely stretches of coastline and coastal villages providing moorings for visiting yachts and boat hire. Inland on the River Nith, Dumfries is the region’s largest town and a great base from which to explore the whole area. The town is also renowned for its associations with Robert Burns who spent the last five years of his life here
Home report
The home report can be accessed via the Yopa website.
