'2KS' is a newly built house (2024), nestled in an elevated position, offering breathtaking views over the Urr estuary, within the village of Kippford. The house is designed to maximise natural light and views.
Ideally situated in the heart of the village, the property is just a short stroll from two pubs, each serving food, as well as ‘The Ark'; a delightful family run cafe and tea room. The attached shop sells some groceries and gifts and also ice creams, takeaway sandwiches and drinks.
We, the owners, live in the village and use this house when our extended family and friends visit. The rest of the year, we take bookings via this website.
Accessed via a private road, opposite the public slipway and jetty, with pretty shell covered beaches along the length of the estuary. The property provides parking for 3 cars and there is plenty of space in the driveway and garden for paddle boards, kayaks and bikes. The garden is enclosed and 1-2 well behaved dogs are welcome. There is a lawned area and patio with tables and chairs from Easter to October
The ground floor entrance hall has plenty of room for coats and boots and leads to an inner hallway that connects the upper and lower levels via two short staircases. This floor also includes a utility room as well as a small study area. There is WiFi throughout the house.
The top floor is a bright, open-plan living space designed to make the most of the beautiful estuary views. Cathedral-style windows flood the area with natural light, and watersports and wildlife on the estuary can be viewed from here. Within this open plan area is a modern, fully equipped kitchen and a spacious dining and sitting area, with Smart TV. A glazed door leads to a balcony, with seating, offering the perfect spot to further enjoy the view. This upper floor also includes a cloakroom with a WC.
On the lower floor, there are three bedrooms plus a small nursery. The double room features an ensuite shower room and patio doors leading to a spacious enclosed terrace, shared with the adjacent twin bedroom; also having its own patio door and a Smart TV. The kingsize bedroom includes an ensuite shower room and Smart TV, while an additional family bathroom with a bath with shower over serves the twin bedroom. The nursery has a cot and chest of drawers as well as a small sofa. With triple glazing and underfloor heating, the house offers year-round comfort.
Leaving the front door there is direct access to coastal and forest walks and a jetty from which to launch your kayak, paddle board or other water craft. The jetty is popular with families enjoying 'crabbing'. The forest behind the house lends itself to walking and there are world class mountain biking trails in the nearby Dalbeattie forest.