Old Manse, Lewis Street, Stranraer, DG9

An opportunity arises to acquire an impressive 7-bedroom detached townhouse, originally serving as a former manse. The property has been meticulously maintained and is in excellent condition throughout, offering a blend of timeless character and contemporary conveniences.

Within the property, many fine period features adorn the interior, showcasing the craftsmanship and attention to detail that went into designing this home. The most generous family accommodation is spread over three levels, providing ample space for comfortable living and entertaining.

The heart of the home lies in the bespoke, hand-made kitchen with abundant floor and wall-mounted cabinets and solid oak worktops. The delightful bathroom offers a tranquil space to unwind, while the convenience of a ground floor shower room adds practicality to the home.

The property benefits from gas central heating, a wood-burning stove in the main lounge and a mixture of original sash & case windows and modern double-glazed equivalents. Outside, the well-maintained garden grounds offer a peaceful retreat, ideal for enjoying the outdoors in privacy. Off-road parking adds to the convenience of this property, allowing for easy access for residents and guests alike.

While the property's historical significance and distinctive features are undeniable, its true allure lies in the potential it holds for prospective buyers seeking a residence that effortlessly combines character with modern amenities.

In conclusion, this magnificent townhouse presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of history while enjoying the comforts of contemporary living. With its superb condition, period features, and expansive family accommodation, this property is sure to delight those seeking a unique and distinguished home.

Porch

The property is accessed by way of a wooden storm door. Etched glass interior door with matching side panels. Terrazzo tiled floor.

Hallway

The terrazzo-tiled hallway provides access to the ground-floor accommodation and the wrought iron balustraded staircase to the upper levels.

Lounge

A spacious main lounge with a bay window to the front. There is an original fire surround housing a wood-burning stove: stripped pine flooring and period cornice.

Dining Room

A further reception room to the front with a period feature fire surround and hearth. Stripped pine flooring and period cornice.

Sitting Room

A reception room to the rear overlooking the rear garden. Stripped pine flooring and period cornice.

'Dining' Kitchen

The kitchen is fitted with a range of bespoke, hand-made floor and wall-mounted units with solid oak worktops incorporating a Belfast sink. Varnished, stripped pine flooring.

Utility Room

A most useful utility room to the rear with plumbing for an automatic washing machine, plumbing for a dishwasher, under counter space for a tumble dryer and gas hob. Tiled flooring.

Shower Room

A ground-floor shower room comprising a WHB, WC and corner shower cubicle. The gas-fired central heater boiler is located here.

1st Floor Landing

The split, first floor landing provides access to bedroom accommodation, the bathroom and a WC.

Bathroom

The pine-lined bathroom is fitted with a WHB, bath and corner shower cubicle.

WC

Pine-lined and fitted with a WC.

Bedroom 1

A former drawing room which is now used as a master bedroom. There is an original fire surround and period cornice.

Bedroom 2

A further bedroom to the front with original fire surround and period cornice.

Bedroom 3

A bedroom to the rear with stripped pine flooring and period cornice.

Bedroom 4

A further bedroom to the rear with an original fire surround, stripped pine flooring and period cornice.

Bedroom 5

A 2nd floor bedroom with window to the side.

Bedroom 6

A further 2nd floor bedroom with window to the side.

Bedroom 7

A single bedroom to the front which could also be used as an office for home working.

Garden

The property is set amidst its own area of well-maintained garden grounds. The front has been laid out to lawn with mature shrubs and trees, set within a low-level wall with wrought iron railings. The enclosed rear garden has also been laid out to lawn with mature shrubs and trees.