The Steppes, 31 Main Street, Kirkcowan

This traditional Galloway cottage is set in the centre of Kirkcowan, within walking distance of village amenities. The accommodation includes two reception rooms, a kitchen, a ground-floor bathroom and two double bedrooms upstairs, with a further reception room that could also serve as a bedroom. The listing describes the property as having off-street parking and a large enclosed rear garden. The sitting and dining room runs through the house and includes a wood-burning stove. The kitchen has fitted units and space for freestanding appliances, while a separate upstairs WC serves the two bedrooms. Outside, a paved courtyard connects with the garden, which includes a polytunnel and sheds. A derelict stone building beside the kitchen and courtyard may offer scope for conversion or integration with the house, subject to planning consent and feasibility. Kirkcowan is around seven miles west of Newton Stewart, with the A75 nearby and bus links towards Stranraer and Dumfries. The village has a shop, post office, garage, hotel, doctor's surgery and primary school. Newton Stewart provides a wider range of shops and services.