The property has a self-contained, two bedroom garden apartment as well as two en-suite bedrooms on the ground floor.  Both the apartment and the ground-floor bedrooms have their own external entrance, facilitating use by guests.

Marion Currie of Galbraith, who is handling the sale said: “Millbrae House has operated as a well-regarded B & B in the past and the apartment has been let successfully. Due to the space and versatility of the layout, it would also be possible to configure the property as a lovely home with business premises such as offices, salon space, studios, or therapy rooms with their own external entrance and reception/waiting area.

“All-in-all Millbrae House represents a rare opportunity to acquire a superb traditional family home in one of the most sought after locations in the region, which has been extended to offer a wide range of options including a combination of residential, multi-generational and commercial purposes, subject to obtaining all necessary licences and consents. It is a rare property in a great location.”

The well-presented  accommodation includes, on the ground floor: entrance vestibule, hallway, sitting room, kitchen,  further reception room/studio accommodation with kitchenette, office space, conservatory, double bedroom (en-suite), further double bedroom  (en-suite). Upstairs are three bedrooms (two en-suite) , the family bathroom and access to the apartment.

The apartment comprises two double bedrooms, a Jack & Jill bathroom, a fresh modern kitchen and a conservatory. The conservatory provides bright living space and leads out to the rear garden through patio doors, and these doors are used as the primary independent access to the apartment.

The grounds include a generous parking area to the front, bordered on one side by mature trees. To the rear, the garden rises via steps and has a mix of mature trees and shrubs, with a timber shed and brick potting shed.

Millbrae House is a short walk from the beach in Rockcliffe, a popular holiday destination dating back to Victorian times. Today, Rockcliffe beach is still popular with swimmers and holiday makers alike. There are walks from Rockcliffe along the coastal path to Sandyhills, as well as a woodland walk to the neighbouring village of Kippford.

Shops, schools, and services are available in Dalbeattie and Castle Douglas, with a broader range available in Dumfries, some 20 miles east. A small shop is situated in nearby Colvend, along with a highly rated primary school, and there are two pubs in Kippford, where there is also a yacht club and moorings.

There are mainline train stations in Dumfries and Lockerbie, with access to the motorway network at Moffat (M74), Lockerbie (M74) and Gretna (M6).

Millbrae House, Rockcliffe, is for sale through Galbraith for offers over £630,000.