Meikle Float Cottage Sandhead DG9 9LF www.gapinthemarket.com Paddock to rear of house and view over surrounding countryside Meikle Float Cottage, Sandhead

Situated amidst delightful rural surroundings, Meikle Float Cottage is a detached property with paddock extending to approximately 1 acre and occupies a secluded position surrounded by open farmland.

The single storey cottage was built circa 1850s and provides accommodation all on one level comprising: Entrance Porch glazed on two sides with timber/glass entrance door and timber/glass door to kitchen. The Kitchen has a window to front overlooking garden and open countryside and is fitted with a good range of base and wall mounted cabinets with ample worksurfaces and inset 1 1/2 bowl sink. Built-in appliances include electric oven, hob and extractor hood over. Space and plumbing for washing machine and door to hall. The L-shaped hall gives access to living room, 3 bedrooms and bathroom and has a built-in cupboard housing electric meters and hatch to attic. The living room has a window to front and door into rear porch. There is a feature stone fireplace housing open coal fire. The rear porch is glazed on two sides with tiled flooring and door to rear garden. Bedroom 1 has a window to rear and is a double room with built-in wardrobe with sliding doors. Bedroom 2 has a window to rear and has a built-in shelved cupboard. Bedroom 3 also has a window to rear. The bathroom has a window to front and has tiled flooring and fittings which comprise wc, wash hand basin and bath with mixer shower over.

Central heating is by way of Oil . Windows are mostly double glazed in uPVC casements.

The garden ground surrounds the entire property and extends to provide a paddock extending to approximately 1 acre. To the front of the property the garden is mostly laid to lawn for ease of maintenance with vegetable plot and concrete driveway providing ample off-road parking. To the side and rear of the Entrance Porch property the garden is also in lawn with patio area, timber sheds and greenhouse.

This three bedroom cottage is set in an ideal location for those looking for a change of life style or holiday home, excellent scenery, clean air and no traffic congestion. Viewing is highly recommended.

The property is situated approximately ten miles from and three miles from the coastal village of Sandhead which stands on the northern shore of – a beautiful expanse of water ideal for sea angling, sailing, windsurfing and wildlife watching with a sandy beach extending to several miles long. The village offers a range of local amenities including primary school, shop, hotel and restaurant, village shop, doctors surgery and bowling green. A wider range of amenities can be found at Stranraer including secondary and primary schooling, a general hospital, a variety of independent and multiple retailers, leisure centre with swimming pool and a number of hotels and restaurants. At Stranraer Harbour there is a railway station affording connections north to Ayr, Prestwick Airport and Glasgow. There are ferry connections at to Northern Ireland.

There are many attractions that this corner of offers which include: gardens open to the public including Logan Botanic Garden and Gardens; Galloway Forest offering exceptional walking and cycling and boasting its designation as the first Dark Sky park outside the U.S.A. There are many beautiful coastal walks to be enjoyed, stone circles and ancient ruins along with an RSPB reserve to visit. There are other sporting opportunities such as salmon and trout fishing on the district’s numerous lochs. Sea angling is available both on rocks along the coastline and by boat from nearby , Stranraer and . The village of has a delightful harbour as its focal point and in Portpatrick there are a number of bars and restaurants and also an 18 hole golf course. Portpatrick is the starting point along the Southern Upland Way. There are numerous golf courses these being at Stranraer, Glenluce, Newton Stewart and many more in Ayrshire including the internationally renowned links at Turnberry. Kitchen Ayr approx 61 miles. Prestwick approx 64 miles. Dumfries approx 74 miles. Carlisle approx 111 miles.

Living Room Directions From Stranraer follow signpost A77 for Portpatrick/ continue on A77 passing junction for and here road is signposted A716 Sandhead/Drummore. Proceed on, passing through village of at crossroads (Milmain Farm) turn right. Take second right and carry on to crossroads. Turn left at crossroads and Meikle Float Cottage is on left. Kitchen 11’4” x 8’5”

Living Room 13’10” x 11’9” widening to 14’3” Anti Money Laundering Regulations An important change came into force on 26th June 2017 in connection with Money Laundering, Terrorist Bedroom 1 10’5” x 8’3” Financing and Transfer of Funds (information on the payer) Regulations which now require us as selling agents to conduct due diligence not only on our client (the sellers) but also on purchasers. We are required by law to Bedroom 2 10’ x 8’3” ask purchasers to provide identification at the point of making an offer. Identification required is proof of identity (such as a passport or driving license) and a formal item of correspondence confirming the purchasers Bedroom 3 12’1” reducing to 8’5” x 7’10” present address such as a utility bill, council tax notice, bank/credit card statement, mortgage statement or reducing to 6’ HMRC correspondence. Identification is required in order for the transaction to proceed.

Bathroom 8’1” x 5’6” General Comments Home Report is available on request. Dimensions are approximate and floor plan is not to scale Mains water and electricity. Drainage is to a septic tank.

Offers Offers should be submitted to the agents in writing through a solicitor. Interested parties are advised to register their interest formally through their own solicitor. Should a closing date for offers be set only those parties who have registered interest formally will be notified. Prospective purchasers are advised that the vendor reserves the right to accept any offer at any time.

Council Tax: Band C EER: Band E (48) Floor plan pending Viewing By appointment only. Contact the agents, G♦A♦P, t: 01776 700060 e : [email protected]

We have attempted to make our sales details as accurate as possible from the information we have about this property. If there is any point which is of particular importance please contact our office and we will endeavour to check the information. We would advise this course of action if prospective purchasers are travelling some distance to view the subjects of sale. All dimensions and distances etc are approximate and photographs are intended only to give a general impression. Floor plans are schematic and not to scale. Systems are untested and appliances are sold as seen. Prospective purchasers should make their own investigations and obtain their own reports as they think necessary The contract to sell will be based only on the concluded missives. These particulars and any other correspondence or discussions will not form part of the contract. If we can be of further assistance please do not hesitate to contact us.

Pre-sale Appraisal: If you are considering moving we would be delighted to carry out a pre-sale appraisal of your existing property. For full details contact one of our branches.

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Bedroom 3 Bathroom Garden to front and view over open farmland Name Plate Front Elevation

Garden to side and rear Rear Elevation View to front of property over surrounding farmland Vegetable Plot

Girvan 01776 700060 01465 713498 44 Hanover Street [email protected] Stranraer Newton Stewart www.gapinthemarket.com DG9 7RP 01671 402104 [email protected] [email protected]