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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · DG7 2DT
For saleListed 133 days
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About
Owl Cote is situated just yards from the shores of Carrick Bay, around 5 miles from Gatehouse of Fleet.
Carrick shore is a picturesque sandy beach with safe swimming and is suitable for sailing, windsurfing and canoeing.
Gatehouse of Fleet is a popular small town and has a good range of local facilities including hotels, chemist, doctor’s surgery, coffee shops, postal service and two small supermarkets.
A wider range of shops and services can be found in the towns of Kirkcudbright and Castle Douglas.
Kirkcudbright is known as The Artists’ Town, having attracted a number of 19th Century artists including E A Hornel, whose home Broughton House is now in the care of The National Trust.
Castle Douglas is designated Dumfries & Galloway’s Food Town and is home to a high number of independent shops and businesses, as well as a thriving livestock market.
Description Owl Cote is a wonderful stone cottage created from a former byre, completely renovated in 2011.
On the first floor there is a 10’ balcony with glass balustrading leading from the airy sitting room from which to enjoy stunning views of Carrick Bay, a third bedroom and a well-appointed dining kitchen.
The ground floor boasts a spacious master bedroom with stylish en suite bathroom and a door to the terrace, as well as the second bedroom which has an en suite shower room.
A separate WC, and entrance porch complete the internal accommodation. A log burner keeps the sitting room warm and welcoming during colder months, supplementing the oil-fired central heating.
The bathrooms have electric underfloor heating and heated towel rails. The house is currently run as a very successful holiday let, offering amazing breaks away from the stresses and strains of life.
The surroundings are wonderfully restorative and whether kept for private use or let out, Owl Cote offers the buyer a rare chance to acquire a lifestyle envied by many.
Accommodation Ground Floor: Entrance Porch. Hall. Master Bedroom En Suite. WC. Bedroom 2 En Suite First Floor: Dining Kitchen. Bedroom 3. Sitting Room.
Balcony Garden Gates open to a gravel sweep leading past Owl Cote and ending in a parking area adjacent to the outside store.
To the front of Owl Cote is an area enclosed by dry stone dyke which is home to a delightful terrace underneath the glass balustrade balcony.
Direct access to the terrace can be taken from the master bedroom. Mature shrubs and plants form colourful screening for the terrace.
To the side, steps lead up to a delightful decking area with lovely views towards the bay, suitable for all sorts of outside entertaining and relaxation. Onwards from this is a drying green.
To the rear is an enclosed area with a pond, surrounded by mature trees and shrubs. A detached shed provides useful storage for further garden furniture, bikes etc.
There is a right to park two cars in the courtyard area immediately outwith the boundary of Owl Cote. EPC Rating = C
Value & comps
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About Owl Cote, Carrick Shore, Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries & Galloway, South West Scotland, DG7
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