Kilarden, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, DG9

Beautifully renovated five-bedroom family home set within a secluded walled garden.

Description

Nestled within approximately two acres of grounds, Kilarden House is an exquisite original property built in 1992 and fully renovated by the current owners in 2020. This unique home is set at the end of an impressive driveway within its own botanical walled garden, expertly designed by the curator from the renowned Edinburgh Botanical Gardens.

The interior of Kilarden boasts an impressive array of high-quality finishes and a thoughtful layout filled with natural light. The accommodation begins entering through a welcoming entrance vestibule with large family room off, complete with dual aspects, feature fireplace and panoramic bay windows overlooking the landscaped gardens.

The open plan kitchen features a bespoke design crafted by Riddle and Coghill of Edinburgh, with stunning Silestone counters, an island for casual dining, a Belfast double kitchen sink and premium in-built appliances including a drinks fridge and a Quooker hot tap. The sitting area is well-positioned with multi-fuel wood burner and patio doors leading out to the gardens.

The property has five bedrooms, with spacious master suite including a luxurious en-suite shower room and a dressing room. Both the ensuite and main family bathroom feature elegantly tiled floors, luxurious granite-topped vanity units and power showers featuring rain shower heads. The high-end finishes continue throughout and include English Limestone flooring in the entrance and kitchen area, as well as traditional Karndean flooring in the hall and fifth bedroom. Additional highlights include an attic space with Stira stairs and a handy utility room with stylish WC.

The house sits within a generously sized plot within its own woodland, creating a secluded setting within which the historical walled garden is positioned. There is space within for parking multiple vehicles and a range of additional outbuildings set within the grounds.

Location

Kilarden is situated approximately 3 miles from Stranraer in Dumfries and Galloway.

Stranraer is the main town in west Galloway and provides a range of business services, supermarkets, shops, local community hospital, marina, leisure facilities, primary and secondary schooling and a railway station providing services north to Ayr (63 miles) and Glasgow (99 miles). There are a number of local golf courses at Portpatrick, Stranraer and Glenluce and more famously Turnberry (48 miles), Prestwick and Royal Troon (72 miles) which have all hosted The Open Championship. Ferry services to Northern Ireland (Larne and Belfast) operate from Cairnryan, only 6 miles north of Stranraer. In addition to the train and ferry links at Stranraer and Cairnryan, the nearest international airports are at Prestwick (72 miles) and Glasgow (104 miles). The A75 and A77 trunk roads are accessible from Stranraer and provide easy access to Glasgow, Carlisle (110 miles) and Edinburgh (144 miles)

Square Footage: 2,398 sq ft


Acreage: 2 Acres