Description:
Forest Moor is a charming three-bedroom detached property built Circa 1880 and extended in 1990’s, with accommodation over two floors. The property is situated in a quiet rural location, with uninterrupted views over open farmland and stands in approximately 2.4 acres of extensive gardens and woodland. Over the years Forest Moor has been upgraded to provide a spacious and comfortable family home, benefiting from LPG heating and Dowling Stove. There is ample off-road parking for several vehicles.
The village of Kirkinner offers a village convenience store, Primary School, Bowling Green and playground. The market town of Newton Stewart is situated approximately 10 miles north, where you will find all local amenities. Wigtown is located some 4 miles distance and was officially designated Scotland’s National Book Town in 1998 and is home to a wide range of book shops. The annual Wigtown Book Festival takes place over 10 days and offers more than 200 events for adults, children and young people including literature, music, film, theatre, arts and crafts. The Machers Peninsula has stunning coastal walks, harbours and sandy beaches. The area is steeped in history and the landscape is a haven for birdwatchers. The Galloway Forest Park, is also located nearby, and is one of the most attractive and peaceful areas of South West Scotland with its rugged and beautiful scenery and quiet roads. The forest park is an ideal centre for a range of outdoor activities including walking, mountain biking, world famous 7 stanes cycling routes and fishing.
Directions
From the A75 take the A714 turning onto the B7005 signposted to Whithorn. On reaching Bladnoch cross the bridge over the River Bladnoch continuing on the A746 through Kirkinner village. Forest Moor is the second entrance on the right after the B7004 turn off to Garlieston.
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Accommodation:
Accommodation comprises:- Ground Floor: - Entrance Porch. Hall. Lounge. Dining Room. Study. Conservatory. Kitchen. Utility Room. First Floor: - 3 Bedrooms. Bathroom
Particulars:
GROUND FLOOR ACCOMMODATION
Entrance Porch - 2.00m x 1.60m
South and east facing windows. Hardwood glazed entrance door and original stone flooring. Glazed door to hall.
Hall - 1.80m x 1.00m
Original stone flooring.
Lounge - 5.65m x 4.35m
North east and south west facing windows. Feature stone wall with inset Dowling Stove and alcove with built-in shelving. Solid oak flooring. Stairs giving access to first floor accommodation. Understairs cupboard. Fitted shelving. Two radiators.
Dining Room - 4.20m x 3.54m
North east and south east facing windows with original shutters. Feature stone built fireplace (which would be suitable for addition of wood burner), wooden fire surround and stone hearth. Radiator.
Study - 3.80m x 2.55m
North east facing window and south west glazed door giving access to garden. Radiator.
Conservatory - 4.80m x 3.00m
Bright and airy room overlooking garden grounds. Polycarbonate roof. Glazed door to garden. Radiator.
Kitchen - 4.90m x 2.50m
North east and two north west facing windows. Fitted with a good range of pine fronted wall and floor units, ample work surfaces and inset 1 ½ bowl stainless steel drainer sink. Space for slot in cooker with chimney style extractor fan above. Tiled flooring. Feature ceiling wooden beams. Radiator.
Utility Room/Cloakroom - 3.50m x 2.80m
North west and south west facing windows. Belfast sink, fitted shelving, and space and plumbing for washing machine. Wall mounted electric meters. LPG combi boiler. Hatch to loft storage. Hard wood glazed stable door to garden. The cloakroom comprises white WC and wash hand basin.
FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION
Landing
Two south west facing windows. Hatch to attic. Radiator.
Master Bedroom - 4.80m x 3.80m
South west, south east and north east facing windows. Built-in shelved and hanging cupboard. Bamboo laminate flooring. Two radiators.
Bedroom 2 - 3.90m x 3.90m
L-shaped room with north east facing window. Built-in shelved and hanging cupboard. Fitted carpet. Radiator.
Bedroom 3 - 2.83m x 2.45m
North east and north west windows. Built-in storage cupboard. Bamboo laminate flooring. Radiator.
Bathroom - 3.37m x 1.90m
L-shaped bathroom which is partially tilled and fitted with a white suite comprising WC, wash-hand basin, bath and shower cubicle with mains shower. Heated ladder style towel rail. Radiator.
Garden
Forest Moor stands in approximately 2.4 acres of beautiful mature landscaped garden ground with a variety of shrubs, trees, including a variety of Tulip Trees (former National Collection), Camellias, Magnolias and Conifers. The south end of the garden is planted with native woodland trees, vegetable plot and fruit garden. The gardens offer a variety of colour and all year-round interest with walkways, pretty courtyard and sitting areas. To the west of the garden is access to bluebell wood (owned by Forestry Land Scotland). Cherries, apricots, and grape vines grow in the three greenhouse and polytunnel. Ample off-road parking for several vehicles.
OUTBUILDINGS
Detached garage (5.00m x 3.00m) up and over door.
Stone built barn/workshop (7.30m x 5.00m) with concrete floor and slate roof. Power and light laid on.
Cellar (4.20m x 2.60m) accessed from the garden with power and light laid on.
3 Greenhouses.
2 Garden Sheds.
Potting Shed and outside tap.
Car Port (currently used as woodstore).