SITUATION <br />Owl Cote and The Bird’s Nest is situated just yards from the shores of Carrick Bay, around 5 miles from Gatehouse of Fleet. Carrick shore is a picturesque sandy beach with safe swimming and is suitable for sailing, windsurfing and canoeing. Gatehouse of Fleet is a popular small town and has a good range of local facilities including hotels, bank, chemist, doctor’s surgery, coffee shops, postal service and two small supermarkets. A wider range of shops and services can be found in the towns of Kirkcudbright and Castle Douglas. Kirkcudbright is known as The Artists’ Town, having attracted a number of 19th Century artists including E A Hornel, whose home Broughton House is now in the care of The National Trust. Castle Douglas is designated Dumfries & Galloway’s Food Town, and is home to a high number of independent shops and businesses, as well as a thriving livestock market.<br /><br />DESCRIPTION <br />Owl Cote is a wonderful stone cottage created from a former byre, completely renovated in 2011. On the first floor there is a 10’ balcony with glass balustrading leading from the airy sitting room from which to enjoy stunning views of Carrick Bay, a third bedroom and a well-appointed dining kitchen. The ground floor boasts the master bedroom with en suite bathroom and a door to the terrace, as well as the second bedroom which has an en suite shower room. A separate WC, and entrance porch complete the internal accommodation. A log burner keeps the sitting room warm and welcoming during colder months, supplementing the oil fired central heating. The bathrooms have electric underfloor heating and heated towel rails.<br /><br />The Bird’s Nest is a cosy bothy retreat for 2 featuring open plan living area, kitchen area, bedroom and en suite bathroom. It has wall mounted radiators and a heated towel rail in the bathroom. A small stove lends a cosy touch for colder nights. <br />(NB. The wardrobe doors are specifically excluded from the sale.)<br /><br />Both properties are currently run as holiday lets, and offer amazing breaks away from the stresses and strains of life. The surroundings are wonderfully restorative and whether kept for private use or let out, Owl Cote and The Bird’s Nest offer the buyer a rare chance to acquire a lifestyle envied by many.<br /><br />The properties are both sold fully furnished and equipped, however the seller reserves the right to remove certain items prior to completion. See the section ‘FITTINGS, FIXTURES AND MOVEABLES’ below.<br /><br /> EPC Rating = C<br /><br />