Auchnotteroch Farm Cottage, Leswalt, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, DG9

CLOSING DATE SET FOR WEDNESDAY, 30 September 2026 AT 12 NOON.

**CLOSING DATE WEDNESDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER @12 NOON**

Situation
Auchnotteroch Farm Cottage is situated in rural Wigtownshire, less than three miles from the village of Leswalt and approximately five miles from coastal Portpatrick.
Leswalt is a quiet rural village which lies between Stranraer and Portpatrick, it has a number of local amenities, including a primary school, shop, Leswalt Parish Church and community run Aldouran Wetland Garden, a hidden gem, where you will find an abundance of wildlife and quiet walks just on the edge of the village. Portpatrick offers a range of local amenities, including shops, a primary school, a church, a putting green, and several beachfront hotels and restaurants. During the summer months, visitors and residents alike can be found dining al fresco while admiring the stunning coastal scenery. The village is also home to the Portpatrick RNLI Lifeboat, which can often be seen launching from the harbour for both rescues and training exercises.
Stranraer, the nearest town, benefits from a secondary school, primary schools, hospital (Galloway Community Hospital), supermarkets, shops, offices, hotels, restaurants, and the Ryan Leisure Centre and Theatre.

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. There are also numerous golf courses nearby including Stranraer Golf Club at Creachmore and Dunskey at Portpatrick.

Communications in the area are good; there is a regular bus service and trains to Ayr and Glasgow are available from the station in Stranraer. Trains also run from the regional centre of Dumfries, 75 miles to the east
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.
Domestic and international flights are available at Prestwick Airport, 57 miles north, and Glasgow and Edinburgh Airports, 90 and 135 miles respectively. Motorway links and trains are available at Lockerbie, 88 miles east, and Kilmarnock, 69 miles north.


Description
Auchnotteroch Farm Cottage is a charming country property situated within the beautiful rural landscape of Wigtownshire, offering a rare opportunity to embrace a quieter pace of life and enjoy a more self-sufficient lifestyle.
Extending to approximately 1.48 acres , the property provides an appealing combination of cottage accommodation, woodland, paddock, orchard and a range of useful outbuildings. The previous owners made the most of the grounds, growing fruit and vegetables, producing their own jam and honey with the assistance of resident bees, and keeping chickens for fresh eggs. The property therefore offers considerable scope for those seeking a rural lifestyle with the opportunity to develop the grounds to suit individual interests.
The cottage itself has considerable character and rustic charm, while requiring a degree of modernisation and upgrading. The accommodation is flexible and could readily be adapted to meet the requirements of the new owner.
The front door opens into a reception room/bedroom, a bright double-aspect room with a wood-burning stove and fitted cupboards above the entrance to the shower room. This versatile room could be utilised in a variety of ways, including as an additional sitting room, home office, occasional bedroom or hobby space. A shower room, fitted with a corner shower, is accessed from this room.
The sitting room is another attractive double-aspect room, enjoying good levels of natural light and featuring a wood-burning stove set above a slate hearth, providing a cosy focal point. An inner hallway leads from the sitting room, with further access from the side entrance, and provides access to the kitchen and bedroom.
The kitchen is fitted with a gas cooker and has space and plumbing for white goods. A wall-mounted Worcester gas boiler provides central heating, with the property benefiting from an LPG gas supply.
The bedroom has wooden flooring and enjoys pleasant views towards the paddock to the rear.
A particularly useful feature of the property is the former garage, now utilised as a workshop. Well equipped with workbenches, shelving and power points, it provides an excellent space for a range of hobbies, projects or rural pursuits. A wood-burning stove ensures the workshop can be used throughout the year. The building has a pitched tiled roof and concrete floor.
Beyond the workshop are a greenhouse and timber shed, measuring approximately 3.7m x 2.4m, together with a further smaller outbuilding measuring approximately 2.87m x 1.88m. This building has a pitched roof and double doors opening to the front. There are also a number of additional timber sheds, storage areas and potting sheds within the grounds.
The grounds are a particular attraction and offer considerable potential for gardening, smallholding or simply enjoying the surrounding countryside. Double gates from the road provide access into the woodland and paddock. The woodland contains a variety of mature trees, including horse chestnut, sycamore and beech, and provides a haven for wildlife. Red squirrels are frequent visitors, adding to the appeal of this peaceful setting.
The paddock includes apple and conifer trees together with fruit-growing cages, while the orchard to the side of the cottage contains apple and pear trees and raised beds, providing an excellent foundation for those wishing to continue or expand the property’s productive garden.
Auchnotteroch Farm Cottage represents an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a small rural property with land and outbuildings, offering the potential to create a self-sufficient lifestyle in a peaceful countryside setting.
The property could make an attractive permanent rural residence, holiday let or lifestyle retreat, subject to any necessary consents, and offers considerable scope for the new owner to put their own stamp on both the cottage and grounds.
Accommodation
Entrance to reception/bedroom area. Shower Room. Sitting Room. Kitchen. Bedroom

Garden (and Grounds)
Double timber gates open from the public road into the grounds, providing direct access to a private parking area situated between the cottage and workshop.
The garden extends from the front of the cottage around to the side, where there is a useful log store, LPG gas tank and access into the established orchard. The orchard provides a lovely feature of the grounds, with a variety of mature fruit trees and scope for further cultivation.
To the side of the workshop, a pathway leads through the trees towards the roadside double gates, with a separate gate providing access into the paddock. Within the paddock, the grass has been maintained to create a walkway leading towards the timber outbuildings, providing convenient access while retaining the natural character of the grounds.
The combination of established garden, orchard, woodland and paddock creates an attractive and versatile setting, with considerable potential for those wishing to enjoy a rural lifestyle and make further use of the land.

EPC Rating = F