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COULD this picturesque property have one of the most enviable locations in Scotland? Situated on the shores of Loch Doon, 23 miles from Ayr, Craigmalloch Lodge commands stunning views across the loch over the Galloway Hills. Loch Doon is around seven miles long and forms the gateway to the Galloway Forest Park, which has been officially designated as the fourth Dark Sky Park in the world.
The stone-built property has been run as an activity centre for the last two years, catering for bell tent camping and outdoor activities for small groups.
In addition to the house, there are two shower blocks, a garage/store (with power), and a slipway into the loch for small boats and canoes.
Internally, the one-level accommodation comprises utility/laundry, large, fitted kitchen – with integrated appliances, eight-hob LPG range cooker with electric oven, shelved pantry and space for dining furniture – and an attractive wood-floored sitting room with a stone fireplace/woodburning stove, one-and-a-half height ceiling with exposed pine rafters, door to the gardens, and views over the loch.
There are three good-sized bedrooms
(one with built-in wardrobes), and last but not least, a family bathroom with bath and separate large shower cubicle. Craigmalloch Lodge is approached from a single-track public road and a driveway leading to a gravelled parking area to one side of the property.
Facing south-east, the gardens extend to just over half-an-acre and are mainly lawn with a gravelled area and slipway for boats.
The rural East Ayrshire setting is picture postcard worthy and far from the madding crowd, yet easily accessible with amenities