13 St. Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4AA

7 Bed House - Terraced with 3 Reception Rooms

Sale history

£350,000 in October 2021

The property

A fine granite faced townhouse most recently used as offices by Williamson & Henry but with the benefit of recent planning permission for change of use to return the property to a dwelling house. 13 St Mary Street is a well-proportioned granite fronted townhouse located in the centre of Kirkcudbright in an enviable position overlooking the Soaperie Gardens which adjoin the Parish Church. The property retains many original features and is rich in character with high ceilings, ornate cornicing and ceiling roses, deep skirting boards, panelled wooded doors, iron balustrade and wooden banister, and sash and case windows with working wooden shutters to many windows. Given its recent use as offices it also benefits from telephone points and computer points to nearly all rooms, a burglar alarm system and a fire alarm system. Some of the rooms have built-in desks and it will be for the purchasers to retain these or remove them as they see fit. The property was originally built in or around 1870 as a private dwellinghouse and was augmented many years later by a rear extension of stone, built to house a back stair which leads to the second floor. Its use altered in 1967 to offices and purchasers may continue to use the building for office purposes. There is, however, recent planning permission to change the use to a dwellinghouse. To quote from the recent planning application "the light touch of the change of use to offices means that it is straightforward for the property to be used as a dwellinghouse with no changes to the historic fabric". It is acknowledged, however, that expenditure will be required; an example, the provision of a new kitchen (the original kitchen became the cashroom). It represents an interesting and rewarding opportunity to acquire a townhouse of real character and, in the context of a dwelling house, of significant potential. Its excellent location is complemented by a lovely rear garden and, adjoining that rear garden, a single garage (the last in a row of five) accessed from Mews Lane over and across a concreted yard. The titles relating to 13 St Mary Street include that part of the concreted yard lying closest to the garden of 13 St Mary Street, as far as the near side of the garages. They also confer a right of access for both pedestrian and vehicular purposes over the concreted yard to and from Mews Lane and therefore, if desired, parking for additional vehicles could be formed in the current garden and on this area of concreted yard exclusively owned. It is our understanding that, as 13 St Mary Street is currently not a residential property, purchasers would not be liable to the Additional Dwelling Supplement of Land and Buildings Transaction Tax on purchase, even if they already own another dwelling. However, purchasers should seek advice from their own Solicitor about Additional Dwelling Supplement and confirm the position with them. Kirkcudbright is an attractive harbour town situated on the banks of the River Dee. The town itself is of historic and architectural interest with its ancient High Street, Tolbooth Arts Centre, Stewartry Museum and numerous galleries. Long frequented by artists, Kirkcudbright was home to the renowned artist, EA Hornel, one of the "Glasgow Boys". This tradition is maintained today by a flourishing colony of painters and craft workers which has led to Kirkcudbright being named the "Artists' Town". Kirkcudbright enjoys a wide variety of mainly family owned shops, pubs, hotels and restaurants, whilst offering a wide range of facilities, including its own golf course, marina, swimming pool and an active summer festivities programme, including its own Jazz Festival and Tattoo. Garden Fully enclosed garden, walled to each side, and accessed directly from the property and from Mews Lane. Large vegetable patch area currently filled with onion, broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, runner beans, gooseberries, strawberries. Large gravel patio area to one side with mature shrubs and further bordered garden to rear. Rear wooden gate giving access to the concreted yard leading to Mews Lane. Single garage in a row of five.

  • Entrance Vestibule

    2.35 m X 1.71 m / 7'9" X 5'7"

    Original tiled flooring with inset door mat. Metal cabinets housing fire alarm and intruder alarm. High ceilings with ceiling cornicing. Ceiling light and smoke detector. Obscure glazed door with glazed panels around leading to:-

  • Main Hall

    5.37 m X 2.42 m / 17'7" X 7'11"

    The lovely hallway has a number of original features including the cornice and architraves. It has a carpeted attractive staircase with iron balustrade and wooden banister, and is well lit through a window over the mid landing. Doors leading off to the main reception rooms and rear hall.

  • Front Reception Room (Right)

    4.2 m X 4.05 m / 13'9" X 13'3"

    Light bright room overlooking the Soaperie Gardens. Original ceiling cornicing. Picture rail. Large wooden sash and case window with wooden shutters and vertical blinds. Cast iron radiator. Built-in wall cupboards. Built-in reception counter. Carpet. LED spot lights. Original cast iron fireplace painted white with wooden surround and mantel.

  • Front Reception Room (Left)

    5.41 m X 4.93 m / 17'9" X 16'2"

    This well-proportioned room has been used as a meeting room and with its high ceilings and original cornicing would make an ideal sitting room. Three fixed bookcases. Original fireplace with tiled hearth, wrought iron grating, marble/alabaster surround and mantel. Large wooden sash and case window with wooden shutters and vertical blinds enjoying outlook across St Mary Street to the Soaperie Gardens. Carpet. Cast iron radiator.

  • Rear Reception Room (Right)

    4.22 m X 3.59 m / 13'10" X 11'9"

    Wooden sash and case window with original shutters and vertical blinds overlooking rear garden. Cast iron Ingelnook fireplace with wooden surround and mantel with ornate mirror above. Wall lights. Wooden bookcases. Carpeted. Picture rail. Cast iron radiator. Built in desk. Hanging strip lights.

  • Rear Reception Room (Left)

    4.9 m X 3.64 m / 16'1" X 11'11"

    The original kitchen for the property prior to its conversion to offices. Accessed by two steps down from main hallway. Carpet. LED spotlights. Wooden sash and case window with deep windowsill facing the rear, with cupboard housing boiler underneath. Feature curved ceiling. Built-in wall and floor cupboards. Tall larder style wall cupboard. Doorway leading to:-

  • Room 1 (Rear)

    5.12 m X 4.12 m / 16'10" X 13'6"

    Large bright room. Cast iron radiator and further radiator. Large wooden sash and case window with original wooden shutters overlooking rear garden. Cupboard. Large cast iron ornate fireplace with wooden surround and mantel. Cornicing.

  • Room 2 (front)

    5.33 m X 4.86 m / 17'6" X 15'11"

    Large wooden sash and case window with original wooden painted shutters overlooking St Mary Street. Cast iron radiator and modern radiator. Original marble/alabaster fireplace with cast iron grate and tiled hearth and surround with ornate mirror above. Wall lights. Cornicing

  • Room 3 (Front)

    4.19 m X 4.05 m / 13'9" X 13'3"

    Large bright room. Large wooden sash and case window with wooden painted shutters overlooking St Mary Street. Original tiled fireplace with cast iron insert and wooden mantel. Carpet

  • Room 4 (rear)

    Cast iron radiator. Large wooden sash and case window with wooden painted shutters. Strip light. Original cast iron fireplace and grate with tiled surround and brass ironmongery. Carpet.

  • Bathroom

    2.55 m X 2.13 m / 8'4" X 7'0"

    White W.C and bath. White wash hand basin with hot water tap above. Ceiling light. Vinyl floor

  • WC

    2.04 m X 1.29 m / 6'8" X 4'3"

    White sink with hot water heater above. White W.C. Small wooden sash and case window. Concrete painted floor.

  • Rear Corridor / Hall

    5.16 m X 0.97 m / 16'11" X 3'2"

    Leading to the rear staircase, the strong room and rear garden. Sash and case obscure glazed window and further sash and case window overlooking rear garden. Wooden door leading to rear garden with ramped access.

  • Strong Room

    4.11 m X 3.38 m / 13'6" X 11'1"

    Safe type door. Concrete floor. Brick walls. Ceiling lights. Smoke alarm. Electric Heater. Freestanding antique Chatwoods London safe which will be included in the sale or, if purchasers request, will be removed prior to the date of entry.

  • Basement

    Exceptionally large basement, split in to 4 distinct areas with built-in shelving. Smoke detectors. Electric points and lighting. Electric meter and water meter. Wooden doorway from basement leading to steps up to St Mary Street

  • First Floor

    A spacious bright landing, well-lit from the large window halfway up the stairs leading from the ground floor. Carpeted. High ceiling. Cornicing. Doors leading off to four well-proportioned rooms, which would make ideal bedrooms or further living accommodation. Toilet

  • WC - First Floor

    2.2 m X 1.88 m / 7'3" X 6'2"

    Cloakroom / Storage area (2.20m x 1.80m) Stainless steel heated towel rail. Vinyl floor.

  • WC Area

    1.94 m X 0.99 m / 6'4" X 3'3"

  • Second Floor

    The rooms on the second floor all have partially coombed ceilings.

  • Landing

    2.12 m X 1.48 m / 6'11" X 4'10"

    Carpeted. Door leading to rear staircase and landing, with a wooden sash and case window overlooking rear garden and Mews Lane beyond. A carpeted staircase with wooden handrail continues to the second floor.

  • Second Floor Hallway

    4.32 m X 1.25 m / 14'2" X 4'1"

    Radiator. Obscure glazed window overlooking stairwell. Carpet.

  • Room 1 (2nd Floor)

    4.11 m X 3.61 m / 13'6" X 11'10"

    Front and Rear facing - Sash and case windows to front and rear. Two Radiators. Built-in cupboard with shelving. Carpet. Tiled fireplace

  • Kitchenette

    2.63 m X 2.35 m / 8'8" X 7'9"

    Stainless steel sink with drainer and built-in kitchen cupboard underneath and to side. Two wooden sash and case windows to the front. Two full height built-in storage cupboards with shelving. Vinyl flooring.

  • Room 2 (2nd floor)

    4.48 m X 4.02 m / 14'8" X 13'2"

    Radiator. Fireplace with tiled surround and wooden mantel and hearth. Carpet.

  • Room 3 (2nd Floor)

    3.6 m X 2.9 m / 11'10" X 9'6"

    Fireplace with tiled hearth and surround with wooden mantel. Wooden sash and case windows with deep windowsill and storage underneath overlooking rear. Radiator. Carpet

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