Kirkdale Estate Lodges, Carsluith, DG8 7DY

Exceptional cedar holiday lodges for sale in exclusive coastal location with stunning sea views.

Description Kirkdale Estate Lodges is an exclusive coastal site for a maximum of eight privately owned lodges in an exquisitely natural landscaped environment with spectacular sea views.

There are only a final two plots remaining offering a very rare opportunity to purchase a holiday lodge on this breathtaking coastline.

There are two final spaces remaining with an option for a lodge to be purchased and delivered in a suitable timeframe.

Each lodge has uninterrupted sea views and includes all appliances, a high end log effect gas fire, generous decking and a glass fronted balcony.

The lodges are designed by Island Leisure, one of the UK’s premier lodge manufacturers and built to BS3632 full residential specification.

The footprint of each lodge stands at 13.6m x 6.1metres (plus a 3metre decking with glass balcony) with the option of three bedrooms or two bedrooms plus study and a choice of interior finishes to suit, sample designs are available.

Each lodge purchase includes the security of a 30 year site licence.

The accommodation for the lodge for sale shown in this brochure offers three bedrooms with two bathrooms, utility room and stunning open plan kitchen/dining/living room.

There is a king-size master bedroom plus two additional twin bedrooms (or one twin and a study).

The master bedroom has an en-suite with generous walk-in shower and the second bathroom has a bath with shower over.

There is a separate practical utility room with additional sink, washer/dryer and storage cupboard for coats.

To the front of the lodge is a beautiful open kitchen/dining/living room – with sea views and direct access to a large south facing 3 metre decking area with glass fronted balcony looking out to sea.

Two private parking spaces are situated at the rear of each lodge. **Fibre broadband can be connected to the property alongside gas and electricity.

A high spec glass fronted log effect gas fire has been installed into the sitting-room.

There will be an option for an electric car trickle charging point.** Accommodation Ground Floor: Entrance/utility room. Kitchen/Dining/Living. Master Bedroom En Suite. Bedroom two. Bedroom three.

Bathroom. Decking and glass fronted Balcony. External Garden space which includes two car parking spaces.

A decking area to front of the property with glass fronted balcony provides a stunning space to entertain friends and family or simply unwind with the spectacular outlook.

The access road from the main road and to the rear of the lodges has been planted with birch, cherry & native woodland trees.

Planning The permissions for the development state that the lodges must not be the sole or main residence of the occupier.

The lodges are not permitted for sub-letting but can be offered to friends & family. Site fees £3,950 pa plus VAT at the prevailing rate.

Fees include pitch fee, grounds maintenance, cutting and strimming of plot surrounds, maintenance of park infrastructure, water and drainage charges, gas and electrical infrastructure.

Site insurance is included also.

Owners responsibility Gas safety check, individual lodge insurance, rates where applicable (currently not applicable), refuse collection, fees (Kirkdale Estate will organise collections) and lodge utility bills.

Wi-fi High speed fibre wi-fi is available direct to premises up to 300mb. Car charging points Trickle chargers can be fitted by owners request to lodges at owners cost.

Fixtures and fittings Lodges can be purchased furnished or unfurnished. Unfurnished lodge Please note - the fixed price of £245,000 is for an unfurnished lodge.

Unfurnished lodges include all appliances – hob, integrated fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher and integrated washer/dryer.

High end log effect gas fire also included as well as decking and glass fronted balcony. Furnished lodges Owners can choose to opt for a fully furnished lodge at an additional charge.

The photographed lodge in this brochure is fully furnished.

Location Situated on a beautiful secluded stretch of coast on a private Estate in the shadows of historic Carsluith Castle, the lodges are south facing with views over the stunning Solway Firth and Wigtown Bay Nature Reserve.

There are two SSSIs (Site of Special Scientific Interest) directly adjacent to the site: One protects the rare and ancient woodland and the other the estuary and beach.

SSSIs form a set of nationally important natural areas in the UK. Each lodge will look straight out to sea with a terrace and glass-fronted balcony offering unrivalled sea views.

Owners can enjoy listening to the waves and watching the stars at night.

From the Kirkdale Estate lodges you can directly access the private shoreline, offering milelong beach walks along the beautiful coast, providing an everchanging outlook.

Galloway Forest Park is only a few miles away, offering exceptional mountain biking, walking and stargazing opportunities.

The Forest Park received Gold Tier Dark Sky Park Status from the International Dark Sky Association due to the exceptional quality of the night sky.

The Wigtown Bay Nature Reserve is the largest in Britain, offering sea fishing and birdwatching opportunities in addition to the wonderful sea views.

The magnificent Galloway Forest Park, on the Visit Scotland 2022 Must See List, is also close by. The Fleet Valley National Scenic Area is similarly nearby.

Situated around picturesque Gatehouse of Fleet, the valley rises from the coast up to the Clints of Dromore and Cairnsmore of Fleet National Nature Reserve, offering spectacular walks for all abilities amongst stunning scenery.

Enjoy remote walks around the beautiful Water of Fleet Viaduct, where Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps was filmed. Kirkdale Estate Lodges are perfectly positioned to enjoy all the best of the region.

Castle Douglas (Food Town), Kirkcudbright (Artist’s Town) and Wigtown (Book Town) are all within approximately 15–20 miles of the lodges.

The small town of Gatehouse of Fleet and the village of Creetown are within around6 and 2 miles respectively, offering many facilities including shops, cafés, restaurants, hotels, a doctors’ surgery and a library.

Tennis, golf, fishing, horseriding and endless beautiful walking opportunities can all be found nearby.

Golf courses range from the local 9hole course (around 5–6 miles away) to the beautiful links at Glenluce or the championship course at Southerness.

Clay shooting days and activities can be accommodated at the Forrest Estate too. Galloway Activity Centre on Loch Ken, offering many water activities, is approximately 20–25 miles away.

Kirkdale Estate is a private coastal estate, well positioned in southwest Scotland, with Glasgow and Edinburgh approximately 90–120 miles away.

Square Footage: 893 sq ft Directions Directions From the A75, travelling west. The site can be accessed turning left into the main Carsluith Castle and Oakhill Café and Deli entrance.

Continue west through the courtyard to reach the private access road to the lodges.

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Before Additional Info Annual Site Fee - £3,950 + VAT Includes: Pitch fee and grounds maintenance, infrastructure maintenance, water and drainage, gas, electrical infrastructure and site insurance.

Private water supply Electricity - Mains Drainage - Septic Tank lpg gas central heating