Thornbank, Old Port Road, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, DG9
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- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
3
- SIZE
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Key features
- An attractive and spacious family home in popular residential area.
- Acreage 0.3 acres.
- 2 reception rooms . 4 bedrooms (1 en suite)
- Garden. Integral Garage and Garden Shed.
- Extensive Parking
Description
SITUATION
Thornbank is situated on the Old Port Road, on the edge of town as the road continues to join the A77 near Portpatrick. This bright spacious family home is within walking distance of Belmont Primary School and just a short drive to supermarkets (Lidl 0.3 miles) and a wide range of amenities.
Stranraer benefits from a secondary school, Stranraer Academy, a number of primary schools, hospital (Galloway Community Hospital), supermarkets, shops, offices, hotels, restaurants, and the Ryan Leisure Centre and Theatre. Both curling and horse riding are very popular in the area, nearby Stranraer & District Riding Club offers training and holds regular events, and curling is available at the North West Castle Hotel. There are also numerous golf courses nearby including Stranraer Golf Club at Creachmore, Dunskey at Portpatrick and is only 36 miles to the famous Turnberry Golf Club. Stranraer has a marina located at the southern end of Loch Ryan, and hosts an annual Oyster Festival annually to promote the wonderful Loch Ryan oysters and other local food and drink. The Loch also hosts major sporting events including the Skiffie Worlds, which will again take place in Loch Ryan in 2025. Communications in the area are good, there is a regular bus service and trains to Ayr and Glasgow are available from the station in Stranraer. The Port of Cairnryan is just over 6 miles from Stranraer and two ferry operators run passenger and freight services to Northern Ireland both Larne & Belfast.
DESCRIPTION
Thornbank is one of two striking red brick residential properties on the Old Port Road, with extensive parking and an integral garage. The front doors opens in to the main entrance vestibule, which has a convenient fitted cupboard with shelving and hanging space for outdoor clothing. The entrance vestibule leads into the hallway which opens into all accommodation. There are two reception rooms, a sitting room, the principal room, a double aspect room with natural light flooding the room, and views of the garden. This room also has an integral colour changing electric fire with remote control. The second reception room is currently utilised as a dining room but offers a flexible space depending on the needs and requirements of the new owner. The kitchen adjacent also provides a double aspect room, with windows to the front and French style doors opening to the garden and patio at the rear. The modern and spacious kitchen benefits from a quartz worktop and breakfast bar island, with a built-in wine cooler. There are a range of high gloss fitted units complimented by the feature bright orange splashback. Cooking facilities are provided by the Neff electric hob, double oven and grill. The kitchen opens to the utility room, with space and plumbing for white goods and the Worcester Gas Boiler for the central heating. Access from the utility room to the WC. Cloakroom, integral garage, and garden.
The master bedroom has fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room, and two further ground floor bedrooms have fitted wardrobes. A family bathroom with a corner bath and shower completes the ground floor.
An oak staircase leads to the first floor, with one bedroom, loft storage space and a generous space, currently used as a games room, but this well-lit area is a very flexible space and could be reconfigured to the specific need of the buyer.
Thornbank sits under a tiled roof, has double glazing throughout and has generous off-street parking to the front of the property. A property type and location of continued appeal within the harbour town of Stranraer.
ACCOMMODATION
Ground Floor: Entrance Vestibule, Kitchen, Utility Room, WC Cloakroom, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Master Bedroom with en suite Shower Room, Bedroom, Bathroom, Bedroom.
First Floor: Bedroom, Family Space/Games Room.
GARAGE (5.85m X 3.44m)
Roller door, window, power and lighting.
GARDEN
The garden is mainly to the rear of Thornbank, with a small amount of lawn adjacent to the parking area at the front. Paving continues around the property and extends into a patio area outside the kitchen, ideal for socialising with friends and family. A wooden ranch style fence provides privacy and forms the boundary. A small timber shed situated in the parking area provides storage space for garden tools and equipment.
DIRECTIONS
From Lewis Street in Stranraer (A718) turn on to Belmont Road and continue for approximately 0.5 miles, at the junction follow the road round to the left, then turn right, on to the Old Port Road, Thronbank is the second property on your left.
POST CODE DG9 7FD
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- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
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Thornbank, Old Port Road, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, DG9
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Stranraer Station1.1 miles
About the agent
Providing outstanding local knowledge, an international client base and 14 offices across Scotland and Northern England, Galbraith is uniquely placed to handle the sale, purchase and letting of residential property throughout Scotland & Northern England. Whether a castle or cottage, townhouse or rural property, sporting estate, farm, land or development, we specialise in top quality residential property.
Galbraith operates with over 200 staff in Aberdeen. Ayr, Blagdon, Castle D
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