Summary - Wylies Brae, Castle Douglas, DG7 DG7 3RH
1 bed 1 bath Terraced
Characterful one-bedroom cottage near Galloway Forest Park, ideal for holiday let or compact home.
End-terrace traditional stone cottage with period features
Generates regular holiday income; popular tourist location
Compact layout — approximately 372 sq ft (small overall size)
Cosy sitting room with wood-burning stove and double glazing
Private enclosed rear garden with lawn and seating area
EPC Band F — low energy efficiency, likely higher bills
Council tax classed as expensive; average broadband and mobile
Located in a remoter community with higher area deprivation
This traditional stone end-terrace cottage offers a compact, characterful base in the heart of New Galloway, a popular gateway to Galloway Forest Park. The property is currently used for regular holiday income and suits buyers seeking a cosy permanent home, holiday retreat or income-generating let close to outdoor attractions such as Loch Ken and regional walking and cycling routes.
Accommodation is arranged over two storeys and includes a cosy sitting room with a wood-burning stove, a ground-floor kitchen and bathroom, and a spacious double bedroom above. The cottage benefits from double glazing and electric heating, and a private enclosed rear garden with lawn and seating—useful for guests or quiet outdoor relaxation.
Notable practical points: the home is small (approximately 372 sq ft) and EPC band F, which indicates low energy efficiency and likely higher running costs. Council tax is described as expensive. Broadband and mobile signal are average in this remoter community, and the local area records higher deprivation levels. Buyers should factor potential improvement costs for energy performance or modernisation if long-term use is planned.
Overall, this property is a genuine opportunity for a first-time buyer, downsizer or investor wanting a low-maintenance cottage in a desirable rural location. Its established holiday income and proximity to the Dark Skies Park make it attractive, but balance that against limited internal space, energy inefficiency and ongoing council tax and heating costs.
Property for sale in The Smithy, High Street, New Galloway, DG7 — £395,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 2347 ft²
3 bedroom detached house for sale in The SmithyHigh Street, New Galloway, DG7 — £395,000 • 3 bed • 2 bath • 2347 ft²
4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale in Kirkarrick Duke Street, New Galloway, Castle Douglas, DG7 3RB, DG7 — £149,995 • 4 bed • 2 bath • 1281 ft²
2 bedroom terraced house for sale in Inton, High Street, New Galloway, DG7 — £115,000 • 2 bed • 1 bath • 691 ft²
2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale in Parton, Castle Douglas, DG7 — £220,000 • 2 bed • 2 bath • 1151 ft²
2 bedroom terraced house for sale in Lylach Cottage, Balmaclellan, DG7 — £150,000 • 2 bed • 1 bath • 687 ft²
