4-bedroom detached house · DG8 0HG
For saleListed 412 days
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About
Hillcrest is located in a central position of the village of Kirkcowan. The property dates back to around the mid to the late 1900's and first began life as the village police station.
In recent years the property has been utilised as a long-term private let and offers accommodation over two floors.
No' 2 Main Street would benefit from some cosmetic upgrading, however, provides a blank canvas for any potential purchaser.
Hillcrest benefits from four-bedroom accommodation, kitchen, lounge, two bathrooms and a utility room along with generous enclosed garden grounds to the rear making this a safe haven for children and pets.
The village offers a post office, general store, hotel, doctors surgery, primary school, a village hall and is served by a regular bus service.
Kirkcowan is the perfect location for exploring further afield as well as fishing the location is perfect for walkers and cyclists, it is surrounded by miles of quiet country lanes as well as being close to Kirroughtree and the renowned 7stanes mountain bike trails.
Not forgetting the golfers as there is a great choice of golf courses close by.
Explore the beautiful gardens in the area and with its stunning coastline there are many rocky coves, sandy beaches and quaint villages to enjoy.
Explore the wonders of the Galloway Forest Park, Britain's largest forest park with three hundred square miles of wild beauty just waiting to be explored.
The park boasts tranquil valleys, rugged rock faces, forest, moorland, lochs and ancient woodland alongside a huge diversity of wildlife including red and roe deer, wild goats and many birds of prey.
Value & comps
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Returns
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About Hillcrest, 2 Main Street, Kirkcowan, DG8
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