3 bed detached bungalow for sale

Auldgirth, Dumfries DG2

EPC Band = E Council Tax Band = B
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The property

Birkshaw is a single storey there bedroom character cottage dating back to 1850, fully refurbished internally with scope to extend the living space by converting the attached outbuilding. It offers generous outside space and off-road parking, in a glorious rural location offering panoramic scenic views situated between Dunscore village and the hamlet of Wallaceton a short drive from Dunscore and Moniaive and 20 minutes from Dumfries. The property provides a fully flexible accommodation layout currently configured to provide three bedrooms, a family bathroom, open plan kitchen/diner and separate lounge. The property benefits from lpg central heating (combi boiler) and double glazing throughout.
Accommodation

The entrance to the property is via the rear porch opening into the welcoming kitchen/diner, the heart of the home leading to the seperate lounge on one side and to the inner hall with three bedrooms and family bathroom off, on the other. The dining area has a feature fireplace while the kitchen comprises a range of fitted wall and floor based cabinets with contrasting work surfaces and Metro-style tiled finish. There is a work island, induction hob, integrated electric oven and microwave, sink and drainer unit and integrated appliances including a fridge/freezer, dish-washer and Quooker tap. The lounge/family room has feature fireplace with open grate and tiled surround. Two of the bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and there is additional storage available in the attic spaces. The family bathroom comprises a four-piece white suite with roll-top bath, walk-in double shower enclosure, pedestal wash hand basin and toilet, complete with stylish monochrome tiled finishings.

Finishing there is a front garden area laid to gravel with areas of flower bed. To the rear, there are areas of lawn and timber decking sun-terrace. There is a main side driveway and a parking space formed to the other side of the cottage.

External boundaries are formed in stone wall, timber fence and post and wire fencing.

Transport, schools & amenities

The nearest primary school is Dunscore primary, located nearby in the village. The nearest secondary school is Wallace Hall Academy in Thornhill. Further education facilities can be found in the nearby town of Dumfries.
The property is situated on the outskirts of the small village of Dunscore which is between Dumfries and Moniaive with amenities including a community pub, doctor's surgery, church, schooling and a creche. It lies approximately 11 miles from Dumfries town centre, on the B729. Main amenities can be found in Dumfries or Thornhill and easily accessed via bus (bus stop located in the village).

Buses to and from town and to Moniaive pass the front of the development (it is Request Stop).

There are also various close transport links including Dumfries train station providing links to Carlisle and Glasgow. A brand new state of the art regional hospital is 20-minute drive away. Dumfries town centre is attractive and can be 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. A regular local bus servicing the town centre stops in the village, and for further afield Dumfries train station provides regular links to Glasgow and all points south, as does the bus station situated on the Whitesands by the river. There are regular and quick train connections to Edinburgh and Glasgow from the small town of Lockerbie, just a few miles away, and which has a regular bus service with Dumfries.

The M6 and M74 road networks are accessible nearby at Moffat, Gretna, Carronbridge and Lockerbie. The surrounding area offers glorious countryside and historic ruins with easy access to the beautiful coast and a multitude of sporting and country pursuits including sailing, horse riding, mountain biking, fishing, golf and fine coastal and woodland walks.

Home report:
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