The Smithy High Street, New Galloway, DG7 3RN

Summary

‚òThe Smithy‚ is a charming ‚òchocolate box‚ cottage with an adjoining commercial property lying on the southern bank of the Mill Burn, a focal point in the heart of New Galloway.This unique cottage is of stone construction under a slate roof. It is a 1Ω storey property with beautiful landscaped private gardens to the rear with ample parking to the front of the property. The property has been extended to form an additional lounge and a separate workshop, latterly converted into the cafe/restaurant and shop. The Smithy CottageThis turn-key property is an established and popular holiday let. The flexible accommodation over two floors provides a spacious 3-bedroom cottage in immaculate order. The fitted kitchen opens onto the dining area with easy access to the gardens and a useful external utility area. The spacious lounge is ideal for entertaining, and the principal bedroom has glorious views over the splendid gardens. Within the gardens are apple trees, berries, herbaceous flower beds and a sheltered decked area, projected over the burn. There are multiple seating areas and open views over the rolling fields beyond. The front garden area provides additional seating, delightful flower beds and generous parking. The accommodation comprises of: Ground Floor: Hallway with storage cupboard, under stair storage, generous lounge with patio doors to the rear gardens, a shower room with WC and WHB, and an open plan living/dining/fully fitted kitchen area with patio doors to the garden and a solid fuel stove with fire surround. First Floor: Landing, two front facing double bedrooms, family bathroom (bath with electric shower over, WC & WHB),and a principal bedroom with a seated bay window with patio doors leading to a raised patio in the private garden. The private garden grounds are elevated and attractively landscaped including mature trees, with a patio seating area and a decked seating area with pergola overlooking Mill Burn. There is private car parking to the front of the property on a stone chipped driveway off the High Street. The cottage extends to a gross internal floor area of 128 sqm (1,378 sqft), or thereby. The property has an EPC rating of C (71) and is noted under Council Tax Band D. Mains water and electricity are connected. The heating system is oil fired with radiators to all rooms plus a solid fuel burning stove. The cottage has the benefit of a short-term letting licence, which expires in September 2026. The vendors advertise via cottages.com reference UK45960, with strong occupancy levels especially during the summer months, with rental rates averaging around £100 per night.

Key Points

Location

High Street is the main road in New Galloway, forming part of the A712, and is a mixed commercial and residential locale. The Royal Burgh of New Galloway is an idyllic countryside village located within the Kirkcudbrightshire area of the Dumfries and Galloway region, in south west Scotland. The village lies on the periphery of the Galloway Forest, recently confirmed as Scotland‚s next National Park, and is close to Loch Ken making New Galloway a good base for walking, fishing, golf and water sports. The village has good local amenities including a medical centre, primary school, local and community shops, a pub and eateries. New Galloway lies on the A712, around 25 miles and 45-minute drive time west of Dumfries via the A75, and 14 miles north of Castle Douglas with a 22-minute drive time.