Kildow is situated on the periphery of the pretty harbour village of Palnackie in Dumfries & Galloway, occupying a good-sized plot. The property benefits from essential household services, such as electricity and water and has full planning permission for alterations and erection of an extension. The planning permission can be found via the local regional council’s website: www.dumgal.gov.uk/planning using the planning reference: 18/1720/FUL. It should be noted that the dwelling has been uninhabited for some time, however, has huge potential to create a lovely family home.

Kildow is situated within Palnackie, a thriving community which boasts a hotel / public house, a bistro / primary school, village shop and an active community council. The village of Palnackie, up until 1965, was a fairly successful outport of Dalbeattie and Castle Douglas, whereafter the harbour was mainly utilised for the cockling trade. The harbour was also known as the ‘Barlochan Basin’. The village still hosts a popular annual event known as ‘The Flounder Trampling’. The area has now become a popular tourist destination, with a busy holiday park established at the adjacent Barlochan.

The area around Palnackie is possibly the most attractive landscape in the lower Urr Valley with the county being noted for its spectacular coastline, which provides a vast range of opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast to include wonderful walks, game, coarse and sea fishing as well as shooting, sailing and cycling. There are numerous beaches and sandy coves within easy reach of the
property and the area boasts numerous golf courses.