Most booking holiday accommodation want something different from their usual home, and the Cider Tower certainly will provide this. Rich in character and absolutely unique, it should benefit from many repeat holiday bookings if used for this purpose. Of course, it would also make a charming, quirky, permanent home if preferred.
The Cider Tower dates back to around 1710 and was originally built as a Windmill. It is a unique property which has been converted in a sympathetic way coupling the tradition of the building itself with the convenience of modern living.

The property takes full advantage of the unique qualities of the building with the Master Bedroom, Living Room and Gallery/Mezzanine all being within the cylindrical shape of the former Cider/Mill Tower itself.

The Cider Tower is in excellent decorative order throughout and is presently tastefully presented as a successful holiday let. Located on Cannee Hill, the views from both within the tower itself or from the garden ground are spectacular: views over the River Dee Estuary to the south, views to Cairnharrow and Cairnsmore of Fleet to the northwest and panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. Not only are the views stunning in daylight, the sunset from this property is ‘something special’.

Cider Tower is situated approximately 1 mile from Kirkcudbright town centre. Being positioned on the outskirts of Kirkcudbright, it allows convenient access to all local amenities whilst offering the opportunity of rural living. Kirkcudbright is an attractive harbour town situated on the banks of the River Dee. The town itself is of historic
and architectural interest with its ancient High Street, Tolbooth Arts Centre, Stewartry Museum and numerous galleries. Long frequented by artists, Kirkcudbright was home to the renowned artist, EA Hornel, one of the “Glasgow Boys”. This tradition is maintained today by a flourishing colony of painters and craft workers which has led to Kirkcudbright being named the “Artists’ Town”.

Kirkcudbright enjoys a wide variety of mainly family owned shops, pubs, hotels and restaurants, whilst offering a wide range of facilities, including its own golf course, marina, swimming pool and an active summer festivities programme, including its own Jazz Festival and Tattoo.

Rooms

Entrance Vestibule 0.88m x 1.56m (2ft 10in x 5ft 1in)
Wooded floor. Cupboard housing the RCD electrical board. Inner door opens to:-

Hall 2.28m x 4.69m (7ft 5in x 15ft 4in)
Wooden floor. Radiator with display shelf over. Hatch in ceiling to storage space. Full height walk-in cupboard measuring 2.80m x 0.87m (8’12” x 2’10”) with wooden floor, electric light, shelving and hanging rails. A gentle slope leads up to:-

Double Bedroom 4.34m x 4.34m (14ft 2in x 14ft 2in)
This circular room is at the base of the tower and is well lit with windows to three walls at varying heights, the lowest of which has a wide window ledge. To one corner a curtain conceals a built-in cupboard with hanging rail and shelving which has a storage shelf above. Wooden floor. Roller blinds to both upper windows and curtains to the lower window. 3 wall lights and ceiling light. The present owners have a fourposter bed in this room which suits the traditional feel of the property whilst adding a touch of luxury.

Shower Room 2.15m x 2.28m (7ft x 7ft 5in)
Dual flush W.C. and pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap. Generous glazed walk-in shower cabinet (170cm x 80cm) with waterproof wall panels and Aqualisa Thermostatic Mixer Shower with two shower heads. Mirror over wash hand basin incorporating LED lights. Extractor fan. Radiator with thermostatic control with towel rail over. Vinyl floor

Utility / Cloak Room 1.58m x 2.21m (5ft 2in x 7ft 3in)
Wash hand basin, space and plumbing for washing machine, Worcester Heatslave 12/14 Oil Fired Central Heating boiler. Coat hooks. Vinyl floor. Washing Machine. Extractor fan

Kitchen / Dining Room 2.57m x 4.26m (8ft 5in x 13ft 11in)
Partially coombed ceiling. The dining area is adjacent to a generous Velux window which is low enough to allow those sitting to enjoy the view over adjacent pasture to Kirkcudbright with Cairnsmore of Fleet and other Galloway Hills beyond. The remainder of the room is fitted with a “U” shaped kitchen which benefits from further natural light through a roof light above. It incorporates one and a half drainer sink fitted with mixer tap. Fridge and Dishwasher, integral Indesit single oven and grill, built-in Diplomat 4 burner electric hob with cooker hood over, and has tiled splashbacks with a light coloured work surface. The whole of the floor is finished in wood. Radiator with thermostatic control beneath the Velux window

Sitting Room 4.31m x 4.31m (14ft 1in x 14ft 1in)
This round room is also in the tower area and again benefits from natural light to three windows, one of which enjoys a good view over Kirkcudbright to Cairnsmore of Fleet. To one corner of the room is a cupboard or alcove with shelf and natural light. Radiator with thermostatic control. Wooden floor. Curtains to windows. A curved stair following the outside wall leads up to:-

Mezzanine 2.41m x 4.42m (7ft 10in x 14ft 6in)
This area is open to the sitting room beneath but is high enough to enjoy a degree of privacy from it and could be used, for example, as a sleeping space, as a study, or for the pursuit of a variety of hobbies. It is well lit with windows to three walls and a roof light over. Wooden floor.

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