3 bed detached house for sale in Laurieston

Architect designed detached country cottage located in quiet rural location making for an idyllic escape to the country. Ramerish Retreat is a beautifully converted form stable which has been thoughtfully designed and renovated throughout to a high standard. This delightful home offers bright spacious accommodation throughout ideal for modern living. Situated in the Galloway Forest Dark Sky Park in a rural location between Gatehouse of Fleet and Laurieston within the UNESCO Galloway Biosphere, this delight home is ideal for those looking for peace and tranquility. The garden and surrounding area is visited by a variety of wildlife and birds. Ramerish Retreat was once the stable block for Lochenbreck Spa Hotel. This building and area is steeped in history and is documented to have attracted the poet Robert Burns and the artist Malcolm Maclachlan Harper. Many forest walks from the doorstep and Lochenbreck loch less than 1/2 a mile away. The current owners operate Ramerish Retreat as a successful 5 star self-catering holiday let, lots of additional information can be found on the Ramerish Retreat website. The property would also be suited as a permanent home. The property has a short term lets license which has been granted by Dumfries and Galloway Council which may be transferable to any new owner should they wish to continue as a holiday let. Castle Douglas is a thriving Galloway market town, lying approximately 18 miles south-west of Dumfries, but only 9 miles from Ramerish Retreat, and enjoying an enviable range of shops and other facilities in a town now promoted as a "Food Town". The town also has a wide range of facilities including excellent primary and secondary schools, modern Health Centre, supermarkets and a thriving community run theatre, The Fullarton, nearby. The Dumfries and Galloway Region is renowned for its beautiful countryside with rolling pastures broken by stone dykes and amenity woodland with a rugged coastline. Benefiting from the Gulf Stream, the general climate is mild and there are consequently many beautiful gardens nearby including the National Trust Gardens at Threave.