Laffah Cottage, Wellhouse, Kirkcolm, Stranrarer, DG9

SITUATION
Laffah Cottage is situated on the northern tip of the Rhins of Galloway peninsula, just 2.5 miles from the village of Kirkcolm, a rural village approximately one mile from the shores of Loch Ryan. The village has a primary school, church, bowling club and a number of designated walking routes including Corsewall Estate’s woodland walks and coastal paths. Although there is no shop at present, a Community Hub has been formed by the Community Trust where it is possible have a cup of tea or coffee with locals. Events are arranged at The Hub for all members of the community including kids’ crafts, quiz nights, jewellery making and a brass band night, to name but a few, and staff are on the premises five days week.

Stranraer benefits from a secondary school, a number of primary schools, hospital (Galloway Community Hospital), supermarkets, shops, offices, hotels, restaurants, and the Ryan Leisure Centre and Theatre. Stranraer has a marina located at the southern end of Loch Ryan and hosts an annual Oyster Festival to promote the wonderful Loch Ryan oysters and other local food and drink. The Loch also hosts major sporting events including the Skiffle Worlds. Both curling and horse riding are very popular in the area, nearby Stranraer & District Riding Club offers training and holds regular events, and curling is available at the North West Castle, Stranraer.

This area of southwest Scotland is home to some beautiful scenery, with numerous coastal villages around Loch Ryan and Luce Bay, and the nearby Galloway Forest Park offers walks and mountain bike trails and is part of the UK’s first Dark Sky Park, giving it breath-taking views of the night sky.

Communications in the area are good, trains to Ayr and Glasgow are available from the station in Stranraer. The Port of Cairnryan is just over 6 miles from Stranraer and two ferry operators run passenger and freight services to Northern Ireland both Larne & Belfast.

DESCRIPTION
Laffah Cottage is a charming country property set in an elevated position, enjoying open views over the surrounding countryside. The property takes its name from a much-loved retired racehorse, who shared the stables and paddock with his companion, Donkey.

The main entrance opens into a welcoming hallway with polished Spanish stone flooring, which continues through to the kitchen. The well-proportioned farmhouse-style kitchen is dual aspect, allowing an abundance of natural light to flood the room, and is fitted with a gas cooker, space and plumbing for white goods and a striking black polished stone worktop.

From the hall, a stable door leads to a covered entrance at the front of the property, reinforcing the cottage’s equestrian character. The principal reception room is a spacious sitting room, also dual aspect, with views across the surrounding countryside. Features include a fitted wall unit, recessed bookshelves, and an open fire with a polished natural stone surround.

The property provides three bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room with polished Spanish stone walls and flooring, designed in a contemporary wet room style, along with fitted wardrobes providing excellent storage. The second bedroom is bright and airy with views to the front, while the third bedroom, currently used as a home office, includes an en-suite WC. The family bathroom is fitted with polished German marble tiling to floor and half-height walls and includes a useful airing cupboard.

To the rear, the property enjoys views over the garden and stables, with the layout allowing for convenient day-to-day management of livestock.

Outbuildings comprise two well-appointed stables, both with automatic water drinking bowls, lighting, and concrete flooring, along with a tack room fitted with saddle racks and shelving. A general store provides additional storage and offers direct access to the garage/workshop, which is equipped with a workbench, shelving, and an up-and-over door.

The paddock is fenced and there is direct access from the paddock to the stables. The raised banking within the paddock was thoughtfully created to allow Donkey to watch for Laffah returning from ride outs with his owner.

Laffah Cottage presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a well-maintained country home with equestrian facilities, offering a lifestyle suited to those seeking rural living with practical amenities.

ACCOMMODATION
Ground Floor: Bedroom with en-suite Shower Room. Bathroom. Bedroom. Kitchen. Bedroom with en-suite WC. Sitting Room

Stables 3.45m x 2.9m and 3.45 x 2.95m
Tack Room 3.45m x 2.26m
Store 3.46m x 3.43m with sliding door and access to garage/workshop.
Garage/Workshop 4.94m x 3.46m

Water
Laffah Cottage has mains water supply, metered by the neighbouring farm and invoiced.

GARDEN AND GROUNDS
The garden at Laffah Cottage has been thoughtfully designed for low maintenance, featuring a lawned area alongside mature shrubs and trees. A small orchard with fruit-bearing trees adds character and charm, while a wooden fence neatly separates the garden from the adjoining paddock.

DIRECTIONS
Drive through the village of Kirkcolm and continue on the B738 for approximately 1.2 miles, then turn left where it is signposted for Portpatrick B738 and Leswalt (B798). Continue for a further 0.8 miles then turn right and follow the road for approximately 0.4 miles, Laffah Cottage is directly in front of you.

POST CODE
DG9 0PY

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EPC Rating = E