Crofthead Steading

This delightful farmhouse is nestled in a beautiful countryside location with breathtaking views of the Moffat Water Valley. Excellent walking and hiking routes are available from your doorstep including the Southern Upland Way and you re within easy reach of the Grey Mare s Tail a mesmerising waterfall plunging 60m from Loch Skeen to the valley bottom. Explore the splendid St Mary s Loch Devil s Beef Tub beautiful gardens of southern Scotland and the tranquil Samye Ling Buddhist Centre at Eskdalemuir. Moffat is also close by with its array of bespoke and quirky shops friendly inns numerous quality eateries coffee shops fascinating museum 18-hole golf course and the beautiful station park with boating lake and putting green. Step inside the hall of this luxurious property and then continue up two steps to the spacious open-plan lounge/diner. Relax in the comfortable lounge with floor-to-ceiling picture window and admire the views of the amazing water wheel a clue to the building s 18th century origins. After a day out exploring this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty enjoy a movie on the Smart TV and on cooler evenings warm yourself beside the lovely wood burner. The spacious elegant dining area is perfect for family gatherings. Climb up a small flight of stairs directly from the lounge into the studio with a beautiful vaulted ceiling exposed wooden beams and seating area - a perfect place to relax and unwind with a book or art project or just to take some time out to still the mind. Leading back though the hall you enter the bespoke kitchen with electric oven hob microwave fridge and dishwasher. There is also a dining/seating area in the kitchen with TV and music system. The separate utility room has a fridge/freezer washing machine tumble dryer sink ample storage and drying space. Next door is the handy separate WC. Leading though the hallway there are three beautifully decorated bedrooms. One super-king-size zip-and-link bedroom (which can be made into twins on request) and the king-size bedroom both have stylish en-suite bathrooms with shower over bath and WC. The pretty double bedroom has an en-suite shower and WC. Up a small flight of stairs brings you to the master super-king-size zip-and link bedroom boasting a seating area with a TV and amazing glen and countryside views. An en-suite bathroom has a dressing room elegant freestanding bath separate shower sauna and WC. Venturing outside the fully enclosed rear garden has a seating area with gas BBQ for al fresco dining or lazy evening stargazing in this recognised International Dark Sky location. There may be opportunities to spot an array of wildlife including hares that hop through the courtyard foxes badgers deer and squirrels in the surrounding fields and woodlands. Red kites are a common sight and you may be lucky enough to see the ospreys or even golden eagles that are part of a reintroduction project in the region. The beautiful Crofthead Burn runs through the adjacent woodland tumbling down a series of cascades and mini waterfalls to reach the Moffat Water. At the front of the house there is a set of children s swings and secure bike storage is available. Ample off-road private parking is available directly in front of the property. Need to know: 4 bedrooms 2 super king size zip and link (which can be made into twins on request), 1 king size and 1 double. 1 en suite bathroom with free standing bath, separate shower, sauna and WC, 2 en suite bathrooms with shower over bath and WC, 1 en suite shower and WC, and 1 separate WC. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge and dishwasher. Utility room with fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. Wood burner unlimited logs included. Ample off road parking. Shops, pubs and restaurants 2 miles. Smart TV in Lounge, TV and Bluetooth speaker in kitchen and TV in the king size bedroom. 3 well behaved dogs welcome with no pet fees. Fully enclosed garden with seating area, secure bike storage available (dogs to be kept on lead outside of the garden) and swings to the front of the property. Electric vehicle charging on site (paid directly to owner). Gas BBQ available. Experience the seasonal cycle of the Crofthead sheep farm feed lambs in the spring, meet some of the farm s sheep, and enjoy produce from the farmhouse garden or tasty treats from its kitchen (arranged directly with the owner). Fishing available at The Green Frog. Cot, travel cot and highchair available. Sleeps 8 2 (2 additional single pull out beds). Private water supply. Brodies of Moffat, Restaurant Gin & Coffee Lounge 10 minute drive away. Short term let license number : DG00279F. EPC rating C.