Outstanding coastal living in Kirkcudbright
Situated in a magnificent coastal area, Roberton is a truly fantastic residential property and agricultural and sporting estate on sale with leading Scottish property consultants CKD Galbraith.
Roberton is located in Borgue, Kirkcudbright in the South West of Scotland, a picturesque and peaceful location famous for its natural beauty and access to the wild and unspoilt countryside. Roberton is one of the most commanding estates in the area and boasts its own island and private beach.
The estate extends to some 589 acres, which includes 557 acres of farmland and 24 acres of amenity woodland. For the sports enthusiasts, Roberton also offers pheasant shooting, duck flighting, sea fishing as well as a private all-weather tennis court.
Also included in the sale is Barlocco Farm extending to 370 acres of farmland and wood; Kinganton Farmhouse; three additional cottages; traditional and modern farm outbuildings including a former dairy, store sheds, stable and bothy and four additional fields covering an area of approximately 44 acres. Roberton is offered for sale as a whole or in four lots.
The coastline at Roberton, which stretches to over a mile, has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) whilst a historic site exists within in the grounds comprising a stone-age fort, partly rebuilt in 1905 with the walls indicating the original layout of the fort and steps down to a safe mooring.
At the heart of the estate is Roberton House, which has been extensively renovated to ensure the original character and charm was retained whilst offering contemporary family living. The home has five bedrooms, with an additional room which could be used as a bedroom or study area. The master bedroom offers sea views to the Isle of Man and features an adjacent dressing room and en suite bathroom.
Throughout the house, rooms exude quality and character with original fixtures and fittings, such as open fireplaces and cornicing. The owners have also added luxurious modern facilities, in keeping with the overall character of the house, including the new verandah extension with under floor heating and Scandinavian glassed walls on three sides, as well as luxury kitchen with oil fired Aga and an integral double garage with automatic doors.
Simon Brown, who is handling the sale for CKD Galbraith, said: “Roberton offers an extremely appealing prospect to purchase a fantastic family home and beautiful estate in one of Scotland’s most scenic coastal locations. With the flexibility of properties and rural businesses on offer, either as a whole or in separate lots, Roberton will undoubtedly attract a lot of interest.”
Offers over £2,950,000 are being invited for Roberton as a whole or as follows:
Lot 1 o/o £1,200,000 – Roberton House and gardens, outbuildings, Braeview Cottage, approx 71.5 acres of land, beach and Barlocco private island
Lot 2 o/o £1,300,000 – Barlocco Farm (370 acres of farmland and wood), Kinganton Farmhouse, Seaward Cottage No1 and Seaward Cottage No2
Lot 3 o/o £300,000 – 102 acres of farm land with a mile of coastline, a historic site and a bay with swinging moorings
Lot 4 o/o £150,000 - Four fields extending to approx 44 acres
Also on the market, situated just one mile to the east of Roberton, is High Chapelton Farm. For sale as a separate entity, High Chapelton is under the same ownership as Roberton being very much part of the same estate in terms of farm management.
High Chapelton is an excellent stock rearing farm in an early grass growing area. The land extends to some 286 acres, there is a four bed farmhouse, an additional three bed house, steading, outline planning consent for three more houses and planning consent for a holiday chalet, together with a ring fenced farm and woodlands with sporting potential, High Chapelton Farm offers an exciting prospect.
Offers over £1,650,000 are being invited for High Chapelton.
Roberton and High Chapelton lie in the Royal Burgh of Kirkcudbright which is easily accessible from Edinburgh and Glasgow, both being just over two hours drive away and good rail links can be found in nearby Dumfries and Lockerbie.
The town offers a wide range of outdoor pursuits with the beautiful countryside ideal for mountain biking, horse riding and hill walking, with golf and fishing on your doorstep. The marina is very popular with locals and visitor alike keen on sailing. Throughout the year, a variety of entertainment is provided by Kirkcudbright Summer Festivities. This ranges from Scottish nights to classic car rallies, from historic walks to a medieval fayre. There is also an annual Jazz Festival and the Tattoo held every August. A summer art exhibition is also held in the town hall every July and August.
For more information, visit: ckdgalbraith.co.uk
