1 Kipp Lodge, Kippford, DG5

Rarely available to the market and presented in immaculate condition, this three bedroom, two bathroom Norwegian wooden style lodge is nestled in stunning countryside surroundings aside the renowned Kippford Wildlife and Nature Reserve.

Situated in a private landscaped development on the periphery of the highly popular sailing village of Kippford, Bluebell Lodge boasts particularly bright and modern accommodation creating a luxury holiday home or successful rental in an unrivalled setting. Attractive to cash buyers due to the wooden construction.

Furnished and equipped to a high standard, the lodge sleeps up to six guests with a decked balcony to sit back and with a glass of wine and enjoy spectacular sunsets over the amazing Galloway Hills.
The Lodge is currently used for holiday lets and will be sold fully furnished for the letting market.

The property briefly comprises of a fantastic open plan lounge/dining room starting with the welcoming living and dining space showcasing the rustic timber interior and double window aspect bathing the room in natural light. This is laid with plush neutral carpeting complemented by two sets of patio doors to the large enclosed balcony offering a cosy ambiance to relax with a glass of wine.
A modern kitchen is well fitted with the convenience of base and wall units, worktop space and integrated appliances including an electric double oven, electric hob and space for free-standing microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.
The spacious main double bedroom benefits from a king size bed, ample fitted bedroom storage and a stylish en-suite shower room. The second bedroom is an excellent sized twin room whilst the third can easily accommodate adult size twin beds.
Completing the interior is the main family bathroom fitted with bath & overhead shower, WC and wash hand basin.

The beautifully lush landscape is a real feature of this stunning lodge with the decked terrace perfectly positioned for seating to take in the unrivalled open aspect views across the lawned grounds and woodland.

Private parking for up to 3 cars is accommodated in the gravelled driveway.

The property is less than 2 hours drive from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Newcastle. A world away yet so close to home!
A short walk from the lodge finds you at the attractive waterfront of the picturesque sailing village of Kippford, with its unique cockle beaches.
The area is designated for its Outstanding Natural Beauty and abundant wildlife. Become active – get close to nature (see red squirrels, deer, badgers, foxes, rabbits, red kites, owls, woodpeckers etc) or sit, relax on the balcony and listen to the birdsong. Explore the variety of walks from your doorstep, ranging from coastal paths to cliff top walks, forest trails to designated nature trails. The Jubilee Path, a circular walk across National Trust land to Rockcliffe, being a firm favourite for all. Or, for a more strenuous activity, jump on your bike and head into Dalbeattie Forest with its world class 7Stanes mountain bike trails and MTB skills development area.
A short, 5-minute drive finds you at a couple of local beaches at Rockcliffe and Sandy Hills Bay, where memories are created building sand castles and exploring rock pools. The area offers a stunning coastal drive through interesting sleepy villages, past historical abbeys (Sweetheart Abbey and Dundrennan Abbey) and castles (Threave Castle and Castle Maclennan) and close to various wildlife and nature reserves such as RSPB at Mersehead, Red Kite centre at Loch Ken and the WWT at Caerlaverock (not forgetting its impressive castle!).
Local family attractions are generally ’farm based’, and all are within a 30-minute drive. These include making your own ice cream at Cream o’ Galloway (ice cream farm plus other activities), making and enjoying delicious chocolate at The Cocoa Bean, having fun getting mucky on slides then feeding animals at Mabie Farm Park, a soft play and outdoor fun at Dalscone Farm or outdoor play areas at Ernespie Farm. Beach 1 mile. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant 500 yards.