Delightful Galloway Cottage enjoying a peaceful rural location set in approximately 1.25 acres of gardens and woodland. Would be well suited to off grid living.

HOW TO GET THERE

Travelling west from Dumfries towards Stranraer on the A75, do not take the turn to the left for Twynholm, but instead continue on the A75 and take the right turn marked “Glengap”.  Continue up this road where just after a right hand bend one will see the sign for “Mains of Twynholm”, with the head of a Clydesdale horse on the sign.  Take this turn to the right and continue down the concreted farm road until you reach Mains of Twynholm Cottage, the first cottage on the right hand side of the farm road.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Mains of Twynholm Cottage enjoys an excellent rural location, surrounded by pasture, it has uninterrupted views to the Cumbrian Hills

and no neighbours in close proximity. Whilst convenient for the A75, it is far enough away from the road to be free of traffic noise.  The only vehicles passing the cottage itself are those going to and from the farm at the end of the farm road.

The Cottage itself benefits from uPVC Double Glazing, PHV Solar Panels, Air Source Heat pump central heating as well as a new wood burning stove in the well-proportioned sitting room with a lovely outlook over the garden.

Situated in grounds extending to approximately one and a quarter acres, most of which is easily maintained, but also offers real opportunity for the keen gardener.  The property benefits from a wonderful, cut flower garden, healthy orchard (apple, pear, plum, cherry) and includes a woodland/wildlife area with a burn running through it.   Tucked away at the bottom of the garden there is a delightful shepherds hut with a wonderful decking area to enjoy the views, kites, swallows and hares.

Twynholm is an active and friendly community with the village hall hosting many popular events.  There are very good amenities for a village of this size including a primary school, village shop, garage, and two hotels.

The cottage is very convenient for Kirkcudbright which is an attractive harbour town situated on the banks of the River Dee.  The town itself is of historic and architectural interest with its ancient High Street, Tolbooth Arts Centre, Stewartry Museum and numerous galleries.  Long frequented by Artists, Kirkcudbright was home to the renowned artist, E.A. Hornel, one of the “Glasgow Boys” who lived in nearby Broughton House, now in the care of the National Trust for Scotland.  Artistic tradition is maintained today by a flourishing colony of painters and craft workers which has led to Kirkcudbright being named the “Artists Town”.

The south-west of Scotland is a genuinely rural area with its gentle rolling landscape, mild climate and dramatic coastline.  The area has a good range of sport and outdoor activities with opportunities to take shooting in the area, fishing on the nearby rivers and of course golf.  The Solway is also a popular yachting destination and Scotland’s only Blue Flag Marina is only a short walk away.

ACCOMMODATION

CONSERVATORY                                       16’2” x 8’9”                           (4.95m x 2.68m)
Whilst the cottage has a “front door”, the conservatory is the first room reached and in practice is the way that access is taken to and from the cottage.  The lower wall is solid to approximately 3’ in height with wooden framed glazed panels above and a polycarbonate sloped roof.  There is space and plumbing for a washing machine, built-in cupboards, and a wide shelf.  Diwashwasher.  Vinyl floor.  A six pane glazed door opens to:

KITCHEN                                                     11’9” x 6’7”                           (3.59m x 2.03m)
Light well laid out kitchen benefits from a number of fitted kitchen units with cream doors and a pine effect laminate work surface.  Belfast style sink set beneath the window which opens to the conservatory.  Fully integrated fridge, built-in new world single oven and grill, built-in electric hob with built-in cooker hood over, tiled splash-backs.  Tiled floor. Door leading to:-

SITTING ROOM                                         14’3” x 12’11”                       (4.36m x 3.96m)
This is a lovely bright front facing room has two large UPVC double glazed windows.  Cassette roller fly screen.  This room enjoys lovely uninterrupted views over the garden and farmland beyond.  There is a newly installed multi-fuel stove set on a granite hearth with a red brick surround and re-lined chimney.  Curtain rails.  Fitted Carpet.

HALL                                                             15’2” x 3’                               (4.65m x 0.94m)
A UPVC glazed exterior door leads from the hall to the front garden.  There is a hatch over giving access to the attic space.  Radiator, laminate floor.

DOUBLE BEDROOM                                 11’10” x 8’10”                       (3.63m x 2.70m)
A UPVC double glazed window provides a lovely outlook over the front garden.  Cassette roller fly screen. Extensive built-in wardrobes along one wall incorporating hanging space and shelving.  Laminate floor.  Curtain rail.

SECOND BEDROOM                                  11’5” x 10’ (maximum)        (3.48m x 3.06m)
Good Sized double bedroom with large UPVC double glazed window to rear. Casette roller fly screen.  Radiator, laminate floor.  Curtain rail.  Central heating controller.

BATHROOM                                                6’9” x 6’9”                             (2.07m x 2.06m)
Contemporary shower room consisting of modern vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and WC.  Back lit bathroom mirror.  Large walk in shower with mains shower. Wood effect Respatex wall panelling.  Heated towel rail/radiator.

OUTSIDE

OUTBUILDING                                           32’8” x 17’1”                         (10m x 5.22m)
The bespoke designed stable block is timber built and has a pitched roof finished with corrugated sheet.  A veranda area providing covered hard standing runs along the front.  Two full sized, fully lined loose boxes.  One currently used for log storage and hen house.  Feed/storage area.  Heated tack room with electricity and sockets to all areas.  3’ overhang.  This building could be used for other purposes. Solar Panels.

Storage Area
To the side of the property is a timber clad storage room accessed via the garden through a wooden glazed door.  This useful storage room has a vinyl flooring and houses the newly installed Speedmatic whisper pump.

POLYTUNNEL                                             25’4” x 9’10”                         (7.72m x 3.02m)
Productive polytunnel,

GARDEN SHED
There is a wooden garden shed measuring 8’ x 6’ and with pitched felt roof.

GARDEN
The front elevation of the cottage benefits from a newly laid driveway to the front door. Further on, adjacent to the access road is a good sized area of hard standing providing parking for several vehicles.  Both a pedestrian and a vehicle gate open to the grounds of the cottage where there is further extensive hard standing.  The grounds of the cottage wrap around the property and to the north a sizeable area of garden ground beyond the wooden outbuilding and deciduous woodland.

The pretty cottage garden wraps around the cottage with mature shrubs and trees and seating areas to enjoy the views over to the Cumbrian Hills and the sea.

At the very bottom of the garden is a substantial shepherds hut with decking area looking over to the Cumbrian Hills.

Shepherds Hut
The interior of this ‘Shepherds’ hut complete with internal wiring to sockets and lights and an external hook-up for a generator.  This would make an ideal home office, or air bnb rental to provide supplementary income or of course a wonderful area to relax and unwind taking in the surrounding countryside.

PLANNING PERMISSION
The current owners of Mains of Twynholm Cottage have been granted planning consent for an extension to the South East elevation of the cottage under planning reference 22/2012/FUL.  This planning approval gives permission for the addition of another bedroom, en-suite, mezzanine area, lounge and dining area and larger kitchen space.