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About
The Old Lifeboat House was designed in 2009, built around the first Kirkcudbright Lifeboat Station dating from 1862.
The original stone structure has been retained and extended with modern features to form a high quality individual home, set in its own ground, in the heart of Kirkcudbright.
This beautifully presented property provides spacious, light-filled, flexible accommodation arranged over two floors and features oak wood finishes throughout, stone tiled flooring and downlights.
It has double glazing, gas under floor heating on the ground floor (radiators on the first floor) and solar panels.
The ground floor accommodations comprises an entrance vestibule with walk-in cloaks cupboard opening in to an inviting hall with walk-in larder, utility room and WC.
An impressive open-plan lounge/dining/kitchen with mezzanine balcony is ideal for family living and an attractive sun lounge with original exposed stone wall and open staircase leads to the upper floor.
A guest bedroom and adjoining wet room complete the ground floor.
The first floor provides a spacious master bedroom with dressing room and en-suite shower room, a second dressing room with "Jack and Jill" bathroom adjoining a third double bedroom.
A stand-out feature is the mezzanine room which provides direct access to a small roadside terrace and south-facing balcony with attractive open views to the Park.
The property is approached by a gated tarmac driveway/parking area which leads to an attractive balcony-covered front entrance and carport.
This is a wonderful opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented, unique family home.
The property enjoys a sheltered, sunny position, surrounded by mature banking, adjacent to the Hope Dunbar Park and Barhill Woods, with a pleasant outlook, generous parking and easy access to the town centre.
Kirkcudbright is an attractive harbour town in picturesque Galloway, situated on the banks of the River Dee, offering a blend of artistic heritage, medieval history and scenic coast.
It enjoys a wide variety of shops, pubs, hotels, restaurants, cafes and numerous galleries.
Local facilities include a primary and secondary school, bowling green, golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool, marina and other recreational pursuits. Viewing Tel: EPC Rating EPC rating: B
Value & comps
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