Barnhourie Farm, Colvend, Dalbeattie, Kirkcudbrightshire, DG5 4PU

The property

Located just off the A710 coast road on the edge of Sandyhills, Barnhourie Farm is located a few miles from Colvend, a delightful village with a restaurant, church, shop and primary school. Sandyhills is approximately 6 miles from Dalbeattie, 12 miles from Castle Douglas, the "Galloway Food town", and 21 miles south west of Dumfries. Sandyhills Beach is one of the best sandy beaches on the Solway Coast and is a short walk away from the property. There are lovely coastal and cliff top walks to the villages nearby including Rockcliffe and at Kippford. The area provides excellent outdoor activities such as yachting at Kippford, 18 hole golf courses (Colvend Golf Course and a short drive to a Championship course at Southerness), fishing in lochs and rivers, the 7 Stanes mountain bike trails and walks in the nearby Dalbeattie and Mabie Forests. There is a Wildlife Reserve at Mersehead on the Solway Coast and a Deer Park nearby. Four bedroom detached house, set within substantial 2.77 acre private garden grounds. Barnhourie Farm benefits from double glazing, except where specified and Calor Gas central heating. The property has an annexe with its own entrance which is utilised by the current owner for storage but could be developed for a variety of uses such as separate accommodation for elderly relatives, a teenager or as holiday let accommodation, subject to obtaining the necessary permissions. The rooms are bright and generously proportioned. Outside, the extensive garden is laid mainly to lawn and includes 29 mature oak trees, one of which is over 450 years old. A double garage, wood stores and large parking area with space for several vehicles complete the accommodation on offer. Barnhourie Farm offers an ideal opportunity for those wishing to experience a semi-rural lifestyle, whilst still being close to local town centres and all they have to offer.