Main Street, Barrhill KA26

Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 5 - Bathrooms: 3

Agent: AB & A Matthews - Newton Stewart Phone: 01671 324954

<p>A truly distinctive and characterful family home, this impressive five-bedroom detached property offers generous and highly versatile accommodation arranged over two floors, set within approximately 1.5 acres of established grounds. Ample private parking and a range of useful outbuildings add to its appeal. The ground floor provides a welcoming entrance porch, spacious lounge with feature fireplace and wood-burning stove, a wonderfully unique Harry Potter-inspired sitting room with built-in bar, a large contemporary kitchen with central island and breakfast bar, separate dining room, utility room, WC and rear porch. Upstairs, there are five well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite facilities, a family bathroom, separate WC and a versatile home office. The attic is also partially floored, providing further valuable storage space.</p><p><br/></p><p>Outside, the property enjoys generous garden grounds extending to all sides, with a gravelled driveway providing ample off-road parking, areas of lawn and a selection of outbuildings including a substantial workshop, storage room, summer house and wood store. The property also benefits from solar panels, with electricity generated being exported to the grid, together with an air source heat pump. Adding further appeal, the property benefits from fishing rights on the River Duisk, offering a rare opportunity to enjoy the surrounding picturesque countryside from your own doorstep. The gardens and surrounding grounds attract a variety of wildlife, while the rural setting offers wonderfully dark skies, with the Northern Lights occasionally visible on clear nights. Combining spacious accommodation, character features and excellent lifestyle potential, this exceptional home is ideally suited to a wide range of purchasers seeking something a little different.</p><p><br/></p><p>The surrounding area is particularly attractive to those who enjoy outdoor pursuits, with excellent opportunities for walking, cycling, fishing and exploring the surrounding woodland and countryside. The River Duisk is a notable feature of the wider area, while the nearby Galloway Forest Park provides an extensive landscape for outdoor recreation and renowned dark-sky experiences. Barrhill benefits from bus and rail connections, providing useful public transport links to surrounding towns and communities. The railway station offers services on the scenic Glasgow–Stranraer route, with connections to Ayr, Glasgow and Stranraer. Local facilities include a primary school, village shop and community amenities, with a wider range of shops, schools and services available in nearby Girvan and Stranraer. For modern living, the village also benefits from full-fibre broadband availability and 5G mobile coverage in the area, making Barrhill an increasingly attractive location for home working, streaming and staying connected, while retaining the peace, wildlife and exceptional night skies of a rural setting.</p><p><br/></p>