Originally two cottages, the property has been combined to create a cosy home full of character, with two bedrooms, kitchen, sitting room, garden room, bathroom and shower room, as well as a studio room in the attic. One of the bedrooms and the shower room are situated on the ground floor, offering the potential for lateral living.

Marion Currie of Galbraith in Castle Douglas said: “This is a great opportunity to acquire a versatile village home in the heart of the beautiful Glenkens area, renowned for its tranquillity, hills, forests and the dark skies designation. The real surprise with this property is the garden, which is beautifully landscaped, much larger than would be expected and offers complete privacy and lovely patio areas for eating outside in the summer months while enjoying the views over the garden and the hills beyond. This is a wonderful home in a great location.”

The garden at 33-35 Kirkland Street is accessed from the rear of the property through the sitting room and garden room doors. There are two patio areas leading to a large lawn, which leads all the way down to the rear boundary. To the sides of the lawn there are beautiful herbaceous beds and a large pergola, packed with mature shrubs and plants which provide year-round interest. The garden has been lovingly created and tended over the years. Two useful stone built stores sit adjacent to the patio outside the sitting room.

The historic village of St John’s Town of Dalry is situated on the Southern Upland Way, Scotland’s coast-to-coast long distance walking route. There are also several national cycling routes in the area including mountain biking trails in the nearby Galloway Forest Park and Ae Forest. The Galloway Forest Park is the centre of the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere and Britain’s First Dark Sky Park, which provides phenomenal views of the stars. Loch Ken is renowned for its water pursuits, water skiing, sailing and fishing tournaments.

33-35 Kirkland Street is for sale through Galbraith for offers over £240,000.