Glenvallagh Cottage,

• A charming 3 bedroom bungalow with extensive landscaped garden grounds, and an area of woodland, located in a quiet rural situation.
• 3 Reception Rooms. 3 Bedrooms. Solar Panels & Air Source Heat Pump. General Purpose Shed/Workshop. Parking.
• About 5.2 acres
• POST CODE DG9 0RP
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SITUATIONGlenvallagh Cottage is situated in a peaceful rural location, approximately 3 miles from the village of Leswalt and just over a mile from Lochnaw Castle, a 16th century tower house located by the loch, which is now a private residence, Leswalt, a quiet rural village which lies between Stranraer and Portpatrick. Leswalt has a number of local amenities, all within walking distance, including a primary school, shop, Leswalt Parish Church and community run Aldouran Wetland Garden, a hidden gem, where you will find an abundance of wildlife and quiet walks just on the edge of the village. Stranraer benefits from a secondary school, Stranraer Academy, a number of primary schools, hospital (Galloway Community Hospital), supermarkets, shops, offices, hotels, restaurants, and the Ryan Leisure Centre and Theatre. Both curling and horse riding are very popular in the area, nearby Stranraer & District Riding Club offers training and holds regular events, and curling is available at the North West Castle Hotel. There are also numerous golf courses nearby including Stranraer Golf Club at Creachmore, Dunskey at Portpatrick and is only 36 miles to the famous Turnberry Golf Club. Stranraer has a marina located at the southern end of Loch Ryan, and hosts an annual Oyster Festival to promote the wonderful Loch Ryan oysters and other local food and drink. The Loch also hosts major sporting events including the Skiffie Worlds, which will again take place in Loch Ryan in 2025. Communications in the area are good, there is a regular bus service and trains to Ayr and Glasgow are available from the station in Stranraer. The Port of Cairnryan is just over 6 miles from Stranraer and two ferry operators run passenger and freight services to Northern Ireland both Larne & Belfast. The port of Cairnryan, just over 6 miles from Stranraer has two ferry operators running passenger and freight services to Northern Ireland. Trains to Ayr and Glasgow are available at Stranraer, Trains also run from the regional centre of Dumfries, 75 miles to the east. Domestic and international flights are available at Prestwick Airport, 57 miles north, and Glasgow and Edinburgh Airports, 90 and 135 miles respectively. Motorway links and trains are available at Lockerbie, 88 miles east, and Kilmarnock, 69 miles north.DESCRIPTIONGlenvallagh Cottage offers an escape to the country, a detached rural property with a well maintained garden and a few acres of amenity woodland. Double doors open into the garden room, a room with wall to wall windows offering views over the garden and allowing natural light to flood in. The double aspect kitchen adjacent is a galley style kitchen and cooking facilities are provided by a Neff electric hob, Bosch Pyrolytic oven and a microwave combination oven which includes, conventional cooking, microwave, fan and combination. Integrated items include a dishwasher, fridge and freezer. There is space and plumbing for additional white goods in the garden room. The kitchen opens directly to an open plan dining room and sitting room, a sociable area ideal for family meals and gatherings.The sitting room has a multi-fuel stove, with a plentiful fuel supply from the woodland. French doors open to the garden, ideal during the warmer months for barbeques and dining alfresco. All three bedrooms are accessed from the hall, bedrooms 2 and 3 have fitted cupboards and the family bathroom in between has a ‘P’ shaped bath with shower over. The spacious master bedroom has a bay window to the front and a concealed en-suite shower room. Disguised as fitted bedroom units the doors open to an en-suite shower room with WC and a wash hand basin. The entrance vestibule at the front of the property is currently an office, which suits the vendor’s requirements.Air source heating has been installed at Glenvallagh Cottage, the property has also had cavity insulation throughout. In addition 16 solar panels have been installed on the roof and Scottish Power pay 12p per unit generated each quarter. Glenvallagh Cottage has a private water supply fitted with UV filters which is tested regularly and serviced annually. The well is situated in the woodland adjacent to Glenvallagh Cottage. The vendors arrange for the registered septic tank to be emptied on a three year basis. The 3.74 acres of amenity woodland is across the road from the house and garden, please refer to the site plan. The woodland contains a variety of tree species including beech, birch, sycamore, horse chestnut and fir trees. Glenvallagh Cottage is a delightful rural property offering a lifestyle package of continued appeal. GENERAL PURPOSE SHED/WORKSHOP (11.8m x 9.56m)Of breeze block construction with rock wool insulation between the walls and plastic coated sheets. Sliding doors, concrete floor and strip lighting. A kitchen area with sink and drainer, hot and cold water supply, space for white goods. A log burning stove has also been installed adding warmth when required. The roof height is 4.26m at the front sloping to 3.66m at the back. ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor: Entrance Vestibule, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Garden Room, Master Bedroom with en-suite Shower Room, Bedroom 2, Bathroom. Bedroom 3.Proposed Wind FarmThe Revised Larbrax Wind Farm is a revision of the consented Larbrax Wind Farm, an onshore wind farm on the North Rhins Peninsula in Wigtownshire, with up to 4 turbines. The edge of the site is approximately 1.7 miles from Glenvallagh Cottage and the timeline is as follows: Late summer 2024 - Anticipated date of planning submission to Dumfries and Galloway Council. 2025 Anticipated date of planning decision. 2027 Construction to commence, if approved. More information can be found on the following link: https://larbraxwindfarm.co.uk/GARDEN (AND GROUNDS) The garden wraps around this idyllic country escape and has been divided up in to sections including the main area of lawn and carefully planted borders attracting a variety of wildlife. There is also a walled garden, an orchard and an area for bringing on new plants. 2 greenhouses with a water supply to one and electricity supply to both. In addition there is a wood store and 2 timber sheds, (2.43m x 1.83m) providing storage for garden tools and equipment and a third timber shed is used as a workshop and houses a log splitter and circular saw, for chopping the firewood for the multi-fuel stove. Two of the three sheds have power. A burn flows through the garden to the north side and a small bridge is in place allowing access to the ground beyond. Glenvallagh Cottage is surrounded by an array of vibrant colours and a variety of species from small border plants to substantial mature shrubs including a range of rhododendron, a number of hydrangea. The grounds have been well maintained over a number of years and the hard work is reflected in the beauty of the grounds surrounding Glenvallagh Cottage. DIRECTIONS Enter the village of Leswalt and after the church turn left on to the B7043, signposted for Portpatrick and continue for approximately 2.6 miles. Turn left on to the B738 for approximately 0.3 miles and Glenvallagh Cottage is situated on your right. POST CODE DG9 0RP WHAT3WORDSTo find this property location to within 3 metres, download and use What3Words and enter the following 3 words:/// submerge.agreeable.tripped