CROOK COTTAGECROOK OF BALDOON, KIRKINNER, NEWTON STEWART

View over Baldoon towards Crook Cottage

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CROOK COTTAGE, CROOK OF BALDOON, KIRKINNER, NEWTON STEWART

A striking ‘off-grid’ detached property situated on the edge of an RSPB Nature Reserve.

Wigtown 3.4 miles ■ Newton Stewart 9.2 milesStranraer 28 miles ■ Dumfries 58 miles

Acreage 0.38 acres

■ One Reception Room. Three Bedrooms

■ Solar Panels

■ Garden

■ Patio

■ Parking

■ Outbuilding

SITUATIONCrook Cottage is situated in a unique location, surrounded by open countryside, overlooking the RSPB Crook of Baldoon Nature Reserve. The Galloway Hills form the backdrop and on a clear day the Cumbrian Mountains can also be seen in the distance, adding to the natural beauty of the area. Wigtown, Scotland’s Book Town, approximately three miles from Crook Cottage, holds the annual Wigtown Book Festival, and is home to many bookshops and cafes, with the famous Bladnoch Distillery located just outside the town. Newton Stewart offers a wide range of shops and offices, including a leisure centre, primary schools, a secondary school plus two supermarkets

DESCRIPTION This off-grid property is ideal for those looking for a quiet country retreat, with environmentally friendly features, set in stunning surroundings. Five sets of French doors open in to the property maximising the view and allow light to flood in to this modern cedar clad building. As soon as you enter the open plan Sitting Room/Kitchen your eyes are drawn to the lagoons visible from both sets of French doors, where lapwings, golden plovers, marsh harriers, pink foot, egrets, ducks and swans, regular visitors to the Reserve, fly in to and off the water. French doors opening in to two of the three bedrooms ensure the sound of bird calls and the beauty of the surrounding area can be appreciated from dawn until dusk. Bedroom 2, a triple aspect room with views to the front, side and rear of Crook Cottage could be utilised as a Living Room, Study or Hobby Room, depending on requirements.

The design of Crook Cottage is simple and minimalistic, the bright open uncluttered space makes the property a very peaceful place to be.

The Shaker style Kitchen has an LPG gas oven and hob, plus an integrated fridge and freezer. The washing machine and Worcester Greenstar boiler are in the Utility Room, which also serves as a Boot Room. A ceiling light above the oak staircase brings natural light in to the hallway and first floor landing.

Crook Cottage power is supplied by photovoltaic systems, solar panels situated at the rear of the property with a peak output of 2.85kw, the outbuilding houses the solar inverter, eight S480 Rolls batteries and a SDMO Technic 6500E generator, which will automatically start up if the battery level falls below 45%. The new owner will receive a quarterly RHI payment from Ofgem, calculated at 16p per unit. Extra insulation, above government guidelines, was built in to the property to increase energy efficiency.

Crook Cottage is double glazed throughout and sits under a Cumbrian Slate pitched roof, with small areas of flat roof above the first floor French doors. Mains water is piped from the neighbouring farm, the meter, located by the fence in the front garden, is read and invoiced by the farmer.

The water level on the Reserve is controlled on the flat lagoons by sluices. If the water level rises the sluices are opened allowing the level to drop and eliminates the risk of flooding. A number of walks start and finish within a few yards of the Cottage, ideal for a leisurely stroll at any time of the year.

Crook Cottage would be ideal for those who would like to be kinder to the environment, either as a country home, or a rural retreat for holidays, away from the pressure of busy lives.

ACCOMMODATIONGround Floor: Open plan Kitchen/Sitting Room, Hall, WC, Utility Room/Boot Room.

First Floor: Master Bedroom en–suite, Bedroom 2, Shower Room, Bedroom 3.

GARDEN The garden is mainly laid to lawn, with a number of raised vegetable beds, flower borders, compost storage area, greenhouse and small orchard. The patio, at the front of the property, is accessed from both sets of French Doors providing the perfect place to dine al fresco on a summer’s evening. All birds are encouraged to visit and nest around Crook Cottage, numerous bird boxes in the garden provide accommodation and shelter for these very important guests.

OUTBUILDING (3m x 4.9m)Of breeze block construction with a pitched slate roof and double doors. Provides storage for garden tools and equipment, as well as the batteries and equipment connected to the photovoltaic panels.

IMPORTANT NOTES1 These particulars are intended to give a fair and overall description of the property. If any points are relevant to your interest, please ask for further information, prior to viewing. Prospective purchasers are advised to seek their own professional advice. 2 Areas, measurements and distances are given as a guide. Photographs depict only certain parts of the property. Nothing within the particulars shall be deemed to be a statement as to the structural condition, nor the working order of services and appliances. 3 These particulars shall not be binding on our clients whether acted on or otherwise, unless the same is incorporated within a written document, signed by our clients or on their behalf, satisfying the requirements of Section 3 of The Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995. 4 Closing Date - A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through lawyers to Galbraith, in writing, will be advised of a closing date, unless the property has been sold previously. The Seller will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any offer and has the right to accept an offer at any time or withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs incurred by interested parties. 5 Offers - Formal offers in the acceptable written Scottish Legal Form should be submitted to the local Galbraith office per these sale particulars, through a Scottish Lawyer, confirming; if an offer is in relation to the whole, or a specific lot, or a combination of lots, and if the offer is subject to the sale of a property, together with proof of funding and Identification. 6 Third Party Rights and Servitudes The subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves in all respects thereof.

SERVICES, COUNCIL TAX AND ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE(S)

Property Water Electricity Drainage Heating Council Tax EPC

Crook Cottage Mains Solar Septic Tank Gas central heating Band F C70

DIRECTIONS Follow the A714 from Wigtown to Bladnoch, after approximately 1 mile turn left at the sign for Penkiln Sawmill and continue, without turning off the road, until you see Crook Cottage on your right, just immediately before the entrance to the Crook of Baldoon Nature Reserve.

POST CODEDG8 9AQ

SOLICITORSMcCormick and Nicholson66 Victoria StewartNewton StewartDG8 6DD

Tel: 01671 402813

FIXTURES AND FITTINGSNo items are included unless specifically mentioned in these particulars.

ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) REGULATIONS Please note that under the 2017 AML regulations we are legally required to carry out money laundering checks against purchasers. To enable us to complete these checks purchasers will need to provide along with their offer either:

a) originals of primary (eg a passport) and secondary (eg current council tax or utility bill) ID; or

b) copies of such primary and secondary ID certified and dated by the purchasers’ solicitors as true copies along with written confirmation from the purchasers’ solicitors that they accept that we will be relying on this copy ID for AML purposes.

Failure to provide this information may result in an offer not being considered

MORTGAGE FINANCE Galbraith has an alliance with FOX Private Finance, a brokerage with a bespoke approach to funding. Through their relationships with retail, commercial and private banks they can assist with securing a mortgage to suit your circumstances. For further information please contact Matthew Griffiths, based in their Edinburgh office, on 0131 510 9251 Email: mg@foxprivatefinance.com

Crook Cottage

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Ordnance Survey Licence No. 01100031673

NOT TO SCALE

View from bottom of garden