Knockoudie, Kirkcolm, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland, DG9

SITUATION
Knockoudie is situated in a rural location just over a mile from the small coastal village Kirkcolm, on the north east coast of the Rhins of Galloway peninsula.
Kirkcolm, a quiet village approximately one mile from the shores of Loch Ryan, has a primary school, church, bowling club and a number of designated walking routes including Corsewall Estate’s woodland walks and coastal paths. Although there is no shop at present, there is a church, Community Hub & Café open on designated days where you have a cup of tea or coffee with locals, and a small hotel/public house.

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, Stranraer. There are also numerous golf courses nearby including Stranraer Golf Club, approximately 4 miles from Kirkcolm, and Dunskey Golf Club in Portpatrick, less than twelve miles from Kirkcolm. Stranraer, the nearest town, is just over eight miles from Knockoudie where there is a secondary school, primary schools, hospital (Galloway Community Hospital), supermarkets, shops, offices, hotels, restaurants, and a train station. The port of Cairnryan, just over 6 miles from Stranraer and directly across Loch Ryan from Kirkcolm, has two ferry operators running passenger and freight services to Northern Ireland.

DESCRIPTION
Knockoudie is a charming residential property surrounded by open countryside situated on a spacious plot with generous parking space, an outbuilding including additional attic and a separate garage/workshop. This property has recently been refurbished throughout and improvements include rewiring, new boiler, 60mm insulation, new kitchen and bathroom suite. An attractive offering presented in true turn key condition.
The porch opens to the double aspect open plan sitting room and dining room, flooded with natural light from all four windows. A Dowling Stove set in a stone fireplace provides a focal point in the sitting room and other features include wooden ceiling beams and flooring.

The kitchen adjacent was renewed in 2023 and cooking facilities are provided by an integrated Hoover electric oven and grill, microwave and induction hob. In addition, there is an integrated dishwasher and space for an American style fridge/freezer. Bedroom 3 and a spacious family bathroom with a ‘P’ shaped bath with shower over and two wash hand basins complete the ground floor accommodation offering.

Stairs lead to the first floor landing opening to Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2 and a shower room, all three rooms have stunning views over the surrounding countryside and Loch Ryan beyond.

Double doors open to a 1.5 storey outbuilding with space and plumbing for white goods, offering great flexibility, with the potential to create an office or studio either on the ground floor or first floor, depending on the needs and requirements of the new owner.
Knockoudie benefits from reduced electricity costs, aided by the 10 self-cleaning solar panels situated on the roof, the solar panels were installed in May 2023 and currently in a contract with Octopus. The property sits under a tiled roof and has oil fired central heading, with the new external Grant boiler is covered by a 10 year warranty.

This spacious home is within a very popular rural area, ideal for a family, couple or investment potential and offers the opportunity to work from home, living within a short distance from a small village and just over 8 miles from the nearest town.

OUTBUILDING

Garage/Workshop
(6.5m x 6.5m)
Box profile construction with steel frame general purpose shed, with concrete floor, separate pedestrian entrance and electric roller door. The vehicle ramp can be included in the sale if the new owner would like it to remain in situ.

ACCOMMODATION
Ground Floor: Porch, Sitting Room/Dining Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 3, Bathroom

First Floor: Bedroom 1, Shower Room, Bedroom 2

GARDEN
Double gates open to the gravel parking area at Knockoudie, there is an area of lawn behind the property and a low maintenance front garden predominately covered in gravel with a small patio.

DIRECTIONS
From Stranraer follow the A718 for 1.7 miles then take the 3rd exit at the roundabout signposted for Kirkcolm and stay on the A718 for 3.6 miles. Continue through the village of Kirkcolm and onto the B738 for 1.3 miles, Knockoudie is straight in front of you at the junction signposted for Corsewall.

POST CODE DG9 0PA

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