3 bed cottage for sale

Gatehouse Of Fleet, Castle Douglas DG7

EPC band = F council tax band = B
The property

Detached three double bedroom, two storey, character cottage situated in delightful rural setting, around two miles from the centre of the pretty small town of Gatehouse of Fleet, surrounded by rural and coastal beauty spots. The property benefits from oil-fired central heating (combi boiler) and wood-burning stove. The flexible accommodation layout could be configured to suit any modern family living/working arrangements, currently comprising, on the ground floor, a cosy lounge to the front of the property with feature fireplace and picture window, separate dining-room, stylish modern kitchen, family bathroom and utility room with additional shower cubicle, and on the upper floor, two further double bedrooms. The property is situated in a generous elevated plot of 0.3 acres, offering unrivalled open views, with off-road parking, gated entrance and timber sun-deck, close to the popular tourist destination of Gatehouse of Fleet, on the edge of the glorious Solway coast and the Dark Skies Galloway Forest Park, popular with walkers, cyclists and historians. Viewing is essential to appreciate all that this amazing and totally unique property has to offer. Contents may be available by separate negotiation.

**N.B. - the home report access details are shown at the bottom of the page**
Accommodation

The entrance to the property is via the sun porch to the side opening into the open plan dining area with lounge and downstairs double bedroom leading off to the front, with kitchen, family bathroom and utility/shower room to the rear. The cosy lounge has a feature fireplace with solid fuel stove inset on a tiled hearth with decorative timber lintel. The stylish kitchen comprises a range of fitted floor and wall based cabinets with block wood work surfaces and Metro-style tiled finishings. There is a resin sink and drainer, electric cooker with extractor hood, plumbing for a dish-washer and ample space for free-standing kitchen appliances including a fridge/freezer. The modern family bathroom comprises a bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and toilet. Within the separate utility room there is plumbing and space for laundry appliances and an additional shower cubicle. All three bedrooms (one downstairs) are comfortable doubles with views to the delightful surrounding countryside.

Finishing off outside, there is gated access to the property with generous off-road parking. The 0.3 acre grounds are laid mainly to grass and stone chips with a timber decking area. There is plenty of space to install outdoor leisure facilities. There are also two outbuildings.
Boundaries are predominantly defined by timber fences, hedges and masonry walls.

Transport, schools & amenities

Gatehouse of Fleet has its own primary school with pre-school nursery provision. The nearest secondary school is Kirkcudbright Academy (11 miles) with school transport available.
Peaceful in its pastel colours, the small country town of Gatehouse of Fleet lies on the Solway Firth, in the midst of Dumfries & Galloway countryside, with good sandy beaches a five-minute drive away. The town was founded in the 1760s as a mill community, and today the nearby Mill on the Fleet a visitor centre in a former bobbin mill tells the tale of Gatehouse’s cotton-spinning days. Today, there are several shops in the town including a small supermarket, chemist, gp surgery, bank and Post Office, along with two book/gift shops, a kilt-making centre and two cafes, including the famous local producer Galloway Lodge Preserves. All four pubs in the town have restaurant facilities and welcome children. Broughton House & Garden and Gatehouse of Fleet Golf Club are available close-by as are historic monuments such as Cardoness Castle. The unspoilt coastline with its numerous coves and bays including Mossyard and Cardoness beaches, is on the doorstep. From Auchenlarie holiday centre (7 miles) there are stunning sunsets and views of Murray’s Isles. The property is also convenient for Cream O' Galloway and the historic MacLellan's Castle. Glasgow Prestwick airport is located 75 km away from this accommodation. Castle Douglas, a 20-minute drive away, offers an extensive range of shops, Threave Gardens and boating on Carlingwark Loch. Located on the banks of the Fleet River, Gatehouse provides ready access to a variety of river and coastal activities, ideal for beach holidays, watersports, fishing, golf, coastal walks and cycling.
Home report

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