DESCRIPTION
Creaganfois is a sizeable property of stone construction enjoying stunning far reaching views over the Galloway Hills. A fine balance of reception rooms and bedrooms provide an abundance of space for family life and entertaining family and friends. The key reception rooms have open fires and are all situated to the front of the house with south facing views. To the rear of the house is the L shaped kitchen/dining space with oil fired Aga. Two staircases lead to the first floor with all 6 bedrooms enjoying views of varying aspects, supported by two bathrooms with potential to add another bathroom/en suite should the purchaser wish (subject to planning consents). Although now in need of some maintenance and routine works Creaganfois offers a highly desirable rural property and location.

GARDEN
Extending to about 2.75 acres in all, the garden creates a beautiful setting for the property. Approached via driveway with two large lawns and a pond on approach, whilst the driveway leads to the front of the property/garage with parking for a number of vehicles. To the rear of the property is an area of mixed woodland which leads to the studio. The garden is mid project and won’t be completed and so will require some time & works.

DIRECTIONS
On reaching St John’s Town of Dalry turn right in the centre of the village onto the A702 towards Moniaive. Follow road out of the village, turning first left onto a private road just beyond the village. Follow this road past the first house, turning right into Creaganfois House.
POST CODE DG7 3TU

SITUATION
Creaganfois occupies a beautiful site within generous garden grounds offering far reaching south westerly views looking over the Galloway Hills. The grounds extend to about 2.75 acres and the property is within walking distance of the village. St John’s Town of Dalry is a thriving village with community events and activities, and includes a Parish church, garage with small supermarket, shop, post office, 2 hotels including the very highly regarded Clachan Inn and both primary and secondary schools. New Galloway is located about 3 miles away at the northern end of Loch Ken and is home to Kells primary school, The CatStrand Community and Arts Centre, Glenkens Medical Practice, a hotel, tearoom and village shop.

A broader range of facilities can be found in Castle Douglas, which is known as Dumfries and Galloway’s Food Town and has many local individual shops and businesses providing a varied selection of gifts, foods and services. There are both primary and secondary schools in the town along with supermarkets, health services, veterinary services and a thriving livestock market and golf course.

Dumfries is the principal town in the area, and provides a wider range of schools, shops, retail outlets, and other services including the region’s main hospital, the Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. Also in Dumfries there is the Crichton Campus providing further education courses.

The South West of Scotland is well known for its mild climate, attractive unspoilt countryside and the diversity of sporting and recreational pursuits, and is a popular tourist destination. There is good hill walking opportunities in the Southern Uplands as well as the nearby Galloway Hills, and cycling along some of the new designated cycle routes as well the Seven Stanes mountain bike routes, including Ae Forest and the Galloway Forest Park. The Galloway Forest Park which is known for its beauty and tranquillity, is the centre of the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere and is home to Britain’s First Dark Sky Park, which provides astronomers with phenomenal views of the stars. Loch Ken is renowned for its water pursuits, water skiing, sailing, fishing and many others, and The Galloway Activity Centre (just a short distance away) offers a variety of learning courses.

EPC Rating = F