Location

Dumfries and Galloway is the most southerly region in Scotland, providing the gateway to both England and Northern Ireland. The region incorporates the traditional counties of Wigtownshire, Kirkcudbrightshire and Dumfriesshire, the former two being collectively known as Galloway. It has a rich history in agriculture and forestry, covering a magnificent landscape stretching from the western and southern coastlines to the southern upland ranges of hills including the Merrick and Cairnsmore of Fleet and incorporating the Galloway Forest Park.

Monreith Estate is located near to Port William, a small coastal village on the eastern shore of Luce Bay with a range of local services including a general store and post office, primary school, garage, bowling green, multi-use games area, doctor's surgery and a café. Wigtown, Scotland's National Book Town, is about 10 miles from the property and boasts more than a dozen bookshops along with an annual book festival taking place every autumn.

Newton Stewart is the largest town in the area, located about 18 miles to the north by road, where there is secondary schooling, leisure and sports facilities and a wider range of business services, supermarkets and shops. The town also serves as the gateway to the Galloway Forest Park which covers a vast and sparsely populated landscape stretching to the north and east and is one of only a handful of parks in the western world to have official Dark Sky status. There is a visitor centre at Kirroughtree where one of the world class 7stanes mountain bike destinations is located, featuring a variety of green, blue and red graded trails for mountain biking or walking.

Wigtownshire is a genuinely rural area of Scotland, well known for dairy and livestock farming with rolling landscapes, extensive woodlands and an unspoilt coastline. Country sports in the area include fishing on the nearby rivers Bladnoch and Cree, as well as pheasant and partridge shooting on surrounding estates. The country roads are popular with walkers and cyclists, and there are local golf courses at Monreith (2 miles), Wigtown and Newton Stewart. Cairnsmore of Carsphairn and the Merrick provide two challenging climbs for hiking enthusiasts whilst the Southern Upland Way runs 214 miles from Portpatrick on the west coast to Cockburnspath on the east coast of Scotland. The coastline offers excellent sailing and sea fishing, with safe anchorages at Port William, Garlieston and the Isle of Whithorn.

The nearest railway stations are in Stranraer (25 miles), Barrhill (35 miles) and Dumfries (63 miles). The A75 can be accessed at Newton Stewart, linking to the M74 (about 84 miles) to the east. The nearest international airports are at Prestwick (about 68 miles) and Glasgow (about 99 miles). Cairnryan lies about 29 miles to the west and is the main ferry terminal for Northern Ireland with services to both Larne and Belfast.

Description

Historical Note - The Maxwell Family

The Maxwell family is a historically significant Scottish lineage, with origins dating back to the 12th century. The family held various estates and titles, including the barony of Caerlaverock. Members of the Monreith branch have been involved in political, military and literary spheres. Notable individuals include Sir Herbert Maxwell, a Member of Parliament and author, and Gavin Maxwell, a naturalist and writer known for Ring of Bright Water. Monreith House and Estate reflect the architectural, horticultural and familial history of the region and remain associated with the Maxwell family's legacy.

Kennels Cottage forms part of Monreith Estate (described more fully under other listings). It is offered as an additional sub lot to the main estate sale.

Set within the policy grounds of Monreith Estate, Kennels Cottage is located on the north edge of the White Loch of Myrton and has been recently renovated and extended to comprise a four bedroom property with open plan dining kitchen/family room and separate sitting room with dual aspect patio doors maximising the views and natural light.

On the ground floor there is a bedroom with en suite shower room which can also be separately accessed from the entrance hall. The open plan dining kitchen has ample space for an additional seating area, but also has an open passage to the sitting room. A double sided wood burning stove serves both the family room and the sitting room.

Upstairs there are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom with three piece suite and separate shower.

The property benefits from LPG fired central heating and double glazing. Drainage is to a private septic tank.

Externally there is a group of former outbuildings which are included with the cottage but are in poor condition.

Directions

Monreith Estate is located in southwest Scotland, and can be accessed easily from the north and east. From Glasgow, head south on the M77 towards Kilmarnock/Ayr, thereafter continuing along the A77 to Girvan. Just south of Girvan, take the exit for the A714 (Newton Stewart). On reaching Newton Stewart, follow the A714 south towards Wigtown. After approximately 5 miles turn right on to the B7085 (signposted Whithorn) and after a further 3 miles turn right on to the B7085. Continue for around 6.5 miles, before bearing right (on a sharp hairpin bend), then take the next left on to the cottage track (there is a LPG gas tank at the entry). Our advice is to park here and walk in as the track has some potholes.

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