The Moorings, Broadstone Road, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, DG9

SITUATION
The Moorings is situated in an elevated position on Broadstone Road, a quiet sought after location in Stranraer with a single row of properties, just on the water’s edge of Loch Ryan. A slipway opposite The Moorings provides the perfect place to launch a small boat.

Stranraer benefits from a secondary school, primary schools, hospital (Galloway Community Hospital), supermarkets, shops, offices, hotels, restaurants, and the Ryan Leisure Centre and Theatre. 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 Skiffle Worlds. 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. This area of southwest Scotland is home to some beautiful scenery, with numerous coastal villages around Luce Bay, and the nearby Galloway Forest Park offers walks and mountain bike trails and is part of the UK’s first Dark Sky Park, giving it breath-taking views of the night sky.
Communications in the area are good, 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
The Moorings is an exceptional American Art Deco style property, built in 1936, A fine example of its type with flat roofs, curved edges, first floor balconies and wood finishings throughout retained, including the original wooden door between the entrance porch and the main hall. The Moorings features in The Scottish Thirties book, providing an introduction to architecture, published in 1987. The property has been meticulously and thoughtfully well maintained over the years, the principal rooms to the front elevation are beautifully appointed and well-lit, with natural light aplenty reflecting the stunning setting.

Double arched front doors open in to the entrance porch, with access to a modern WC/Cloakroom and the main hall where two vibrant stained glass windows illuminate the space. The well-equipped kitchen, designed by Newcastle Furniture Company, has a commercial sink with insinkerator and a range of integrated appliances. A gas Aga with two hot plates at the heart provides the primary cooking source, in addition to a two-ring electric hob. A central island with granite work top also houses an integrated self-cleaning combination oven/microwave and a water filtration system. The kitchen has a tiled floor with underfloor heating. Being open plan to the breakfast room, providing a delightful reception and entertaining space. This double aspect room has French doors opening to the patio and views over the Loch to the front. The windows and doors are fitted with electric internal integrated blinds, the blinds are solar powered and battery storage allowing continued use.

The accommodation offers a fine balance of reception and entertaining space on the first-floor level. The charming study/music room has a gas fire set within an archway on a recessed wall, wooden flooring and a window overlooking the garden. This room provides an excellent adaptable space which could be utilised to suit the buyer’s needs.

The dining room is a fine entertaining space with a picture window framing the breathtaking views and capturing the variation across all seasons. An an integrated gas fire provides a focal point in the room and extra warmth, if required, when entertaining guests.

Continuing through to the spacious triple aspect sitting room, with a wood burning stove, garden views and double doors to the conservatory, offering exceptional panoramic sea views, with a flooding of natural light throughout daylight hours. A door opens from the conservatory to the garden adjacent.

An Art Deco style staircase leads to the second floor, with four bedrooms and a family bathroom. The spacious master bedroom opens out to a balcony, a peaceful place to relax and unwind and to absorb the views from sunrise to sunset. The en-suite shower room has a vanity unit with twin sinks, and a shower unit. Bedroom 2 has a window overlooking the balcony next door, views across the Bay and a fitted cupboard and Bedroom 3 access to a balcony and a fitted cupboard.

The modern family bathroom with both a bath and shower is tiled throughout and filled with natural light. Bedroom 4 completes the accommodation, overlooking the garden behind, with a fitted wardrobe and a walk in airing cupboard next door.

The Moorings has gas central heating with hive, the boiler is situated externally in the ‘boiler house’ behind the kitchen.

This warm, welcoming family home is a stunning town residence, offering the best of both worlds, close proximity to amenities and schools with the space and views of a country setting.

ACCOMMODATION
Ground Floor: Garage and Store Room

First Floor: Entrance Porch. WC Cloakroom. Kitchen. Breakfast Room. Study/Music Room. Dining Room. Siting Room. Conservatory.

Second Floor: Master Bedroom with en-suite Shower Room. Bedroom 2. Bedroom 3. Bathroom. Bedroom 4.

GARDEN
On arrival at The Moorings there are two gated driveways, the second driveway could be used to store a boat or second vehicle. Steps lead up to the front door and garden, with planted borders, lawn, and mature shrubs and trees specially selected for their coastal location. A windmill palm and cabbage tree cordyline provide an almost tropical feel in amongst more familiar species in including camellia, acers and rhododendron. To the rear of the property stepped paving leads to an area of lawn, with a steep incline, and variety of trees including a well-established eucalyptus. A small wooden shed and wood store provide outdoor storage space. Hedges line the boundary providing both shelter and privacy.

GARAGE (7.74m x 3.48m)
The integral garage and separate store room can be accessed from within the property via stairs from the main hall. The garage has a roller door at ground level, rear window, water supply, electricity and a concrete floor.

DIRECTIONS
In Stranraer travel on the A717 along Market Street on to Sheuchan Street and continue until Broadstone Road is signposted on your right. The Moorings is approximately 0.3 miles along this road on the left.

POST CODE
DG9 0EX

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EPC Rating = D