2 bed semi-detached bungalow for sale

Meikle Richorn, Dalbeattie DG5

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EPC rating = C council tax band tbd
The property

Situated in the exclusive residential development of Meikle Richorn, Shetland Cottage is the last remaining of a number of individually designed and fully refurbished former farm buildings recently sold as private residential homes. This high specification renovated single storey cottage with private enclosed garden, has been a successful holiday rental for a number of years and is now available to purchase, along with an adjoining stone-built store suitable for conversion to provide a third bedroom or additional living space as well as a sizeable paddock area of around 0.3 acres. This is a unique opportunity to purchase the last of 10 properties on the site, offering ideal permanent residential homes nestling in a delightfully unique and rural location with far reaching views to the Urr Estuary and beyond. Shetland is (currently) a two double bedroom, single storey end terrace cottage with open plan living/dining space, separate kitchen, 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 oil fired central heating newly installed private external combi boiler. Contents are available for separate purchase.

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Accommodation


The front entrance to the property opens into the hallway providing access on the right to the spacious open plan living/dining area with kitchen and family bathroom off, and to the left to the two double bedrooms, one with an ensuite shower room. From the spacious hallway there is access to the generous attic space. The kitchen comprises a range of fitted wall and base units with complementary work surfaces and tiled splashback. There is an electric oven and hob with extractor hood, stainless steel sink and drainer unit, as well as a range of kitchen appliances including a fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. The family bathroom comprises a bath, pedestal wash hand basin, toilet and heated towel rail, while the ensuite shower room has a shower enclosure, wash hand basin and toilet. There is also an adjoining multi-purpose, stone-built store offering potential for conversion to extend the living space.

Finishing off outside the property enjoys outstanding views towards the surrounding undulating farmland with frequent sightings of sheep, pigs, chickens and horses. 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. Private off-road parking is available at the property. The boundaries to the property are defined by dry stone walls. Also available is a paddock area suitable for a wide range of potential uses.

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 20-25 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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