Owl Cote, a stunning three-bedroom reconstructed barn house in Dumfries and Galloway, is now on the market for offers over £520,000. The property lies less than a one-minute walk from the golden sands of Carrick Bay, approximately five miles from Gatehouse of Fleet. Originally a cattle byre, the building was completely renovated in 2011 and now serves as a popular holiday let.
Prime Coastal Location
The listing states: "Owl Cote 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 offers local amenities including hotels, a chemist, doctor's surgery, coffee shops, postal service, and two small supermarkets. The property is also a short drive from Kirkcudbright, known as the 'Artist's Town', and Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway's Food Town.
Unique Interior Design
Inside, the barn features a bright beach theme of blue and white paint across both floors. On the first floor, a 10-inch outdoor glass balcony at the front offers views over Carrick Bay, accessible through patio doors from the upstairs sitting area, which also includes a cosy wood burner. The top floor houses a modern kitchen with a dining area and a spare smaller bedroom. A glass-panelled staircase leads to the ground floor, which features a spacious master bedroom with an en suite bathroom and door to the outdoor terrace, a second bedroom with en suite shower room, another bathroom, and an entrance porch. Electric underfloor heating and heated towel rails are installed throughout.
Outdoor Features
Outside, the property includes a gravel sweep leading to a parking area, an enclosed terrace under the glass balcony accessible from the master bedroom, a decking area for social gatherings with bay views, a drying green, and an enclosed area with a pond surrounded by mature trees and shrubs. A detached shed provides storage for garden furniture and bikes. The property is marketed by Galbraith.
