2 bed semi-detached house for sale

Meikle Richorn, Dalbeattie DG5

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Situated in the exclusive residential development of Meikle Richorn, Bluebell Cottage is one of a number of individually designed and fully refurbished former farm buildings, unexpectedly back on the market through no fault of its own. These high specification renovated cottages which have been successful holiday rentals for a number of years are now available to purchase individually offering ideal permanent residential use, nestling in a delightfully unique and rural location with far reaching views to the Urr Estuary and beyond. Bluebell Cottage situated on the edge of the former steading, is a two double bedroom, two storey semi-detached home with open plan living space, two bathrooms and private enclosed garden, only a short drive to both the picturesque Colvend coastal resorts of Kippford, Rockcliffe and Sandyhills, and to Dalbeattie town with its state of the art all-through Learning Campus and modern health centre. The property benefits from double glazing and central heating throughout with a newly installed oil-fired boiler. All kitchen appliances are included in the sale and additional contents are available for separate purchase.

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Accommodation


The front entrance to the property opens into the hallway providing access to the spacious downstairs bedroom, generous open plan living/dining/kitchen space with wood-burning stove, enjoying direct garden access and the downstairs family bathroom. A staircase leads to the upper floor where there is the main bedroom with ensuite shower room. The kitchen comprises a range of fitted wall and base units with complementary work surfaces and splashback. There is an electric oven and hob with extractor, stainless steel sink and drainer unit, plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher and ample space for further kitchen appliances including a fridge/freezer. The downstairs family bathroom has a there-piece suite with bath, pedestal wash hand basin, toilet and heated towel rail.

Finishing off outside the property enjoys outstanding views towards the pretty harbour village of Kippford with its own yacht club. There is a sun-terrace/patio area with space for a hot-tub. The private garden area is low maintenance with potential to develop further if desired. Off-road parking is available to the front of the property.

Transport, schools & amenities

The nearest school is the award winning Dalbeattie Learning Campus. Opened in 2018, it offers all-through education comprising nursery, primary, and secondary education set in an innovative, landscaped setting, incorporating the latest in community facilities. Dalbeattie itself has a variety of shops, supermarkets, cafes, pubs, restaurants and hotels including the Granite Kitchen, Birchtree and Kings Arms Hotels and many more. There is also a large modern Health Centre, pharmacy, garden centre, library, theatre, Post Office and Town Hall available for community use. The surrounding area offers a wide range of country pursuits including sailing, horse riding, mountain and e-biking (famous 7stanes Mountain Bike Trail in Dalbeattie Forest), fishing, bird watching and numerous coastal and woodland walks. The Solway Coast’s popular sailing village of Kippford can be found only 2 miles away with the sandy beaches of Rockcliffe, Sandyhills and Southerness just a few more minutes away. The town makes an ideal base for exploring the Colvend Coast and the region's castles and gardens. The Solway coast is a popular holiday destination with the villages of Sandyhills, Colvend, Rockcliffe and Kippford in close proximity. Colvend has a village shop, cafe, primary school and village hall. Kippford has two small hotels, craft shop, rnli station and the Solway Yacht club. Around Dalbeattie, there are plenty of country walks and great opportunities for golfing. The M74 provides transport links to the north and south and is approximately 20 miles to the east. Dumfries town centre situated on the picturesque River Nith is attractive and reached within a 20 minute drive and offers a combination of good shopping facilities and historic buildings. The town is also the home of a substantial college and university campus located within beautiful grounds overlooking the town and has three golf courses. There are various close transport links including Dumfries train station providing links to Carlisle and Glasgow. Major Bus links can be accessed from the Loreburn Centre, Whitesands or Burns Statue. The M6 and M74 networks are accessible at Moffat, Gretna and Lockerbie. Dumfries town centre offers several major supermarkets, popular High Street shops, shopping centre, schooling, university campus, a range of bistros and medical facilities. A brand new state of the art regional hospital is only 20 minutes drive away.

Home report:

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