4 bed detached house for sale

Victoria Street, Kirkpatrick Durham, Castle Douglas DG7

EPC Rating = D Council Tax Band = F

Home Report Value = £375,000
The property


A stunning detached house located in the charming village of Kirkpatrick Durham, a conservation area, less than two miles from Springholm on the main route linking Dumfries and Castle Douglas. With four bedrooms, two bathroom, lounge, separate dining room, spacious kitchen, utility room and much more, the property is ideally suited to young/extended families and simply must be viewed!

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Accommodation


Access to the property is through the front entrance vestibule, leading into the welcoming entrance hall providing access to the twin aspect lounge to the front of the property, on the right, and to the kitchen/diner on the left. Through the lounge, there is a separate formal dining-room, with rear hallway beyond leading to the downstairs (fourth) double bedroom and family bathroom. Off the kitchen is the separate utility room. From the rear hallway, the staircase leads to the upper floor accommodation comprising three double bedrooms, two to the front and one to the rear, along with the upstairs family shower room. The spacious lounge/family room is dual aspect and has a feature fireplace with marble surround and hearth complete with solid fuel stove inset. The separate dining-room area provides ideal space for formal dining and entertaining while the kitchen offers ample space for everyday family meals. The kitchen comprises a range of floor and wall-based cabinets with contrasting work surfaces and tiled splash-back. There is a stainless steel sink and drainer unit, range cooker with lpg hob and electric ovens, integrated dish-washer and fridge/freezer. The separate utility room has a further sink and drainer, additional cabinets and work surfaces and provides space and plumbing for laundry appliances. The downstairs bedroom is a generous double with garden views. The ground floor family bathroom comprises a four-piece white suite with Jacuzzi bath, shower enclosure with electric Jacuzzi shower, pedestal wash hand basin and toilet.

The first floor accommodation comprises of three further double bedrooms and a family shower room. All three bedrooms offer stunning views of the garden and/or the delightful surrounding countryside. The upstairs family shower room has a three-piece white suite with shower enclosure with mixer shower, vanity storage unit with wash and basin inset and toilet. The first floor landing area is of sufficient size to accommodate a home working area. There is access to the eaves where there is additional storage available.

The property benefits from 16 photovoltaic panels, lpg powered central heating and double glazing throughout.

Finishing outside, the dwelling is located on a large plot, with garden grounds predominantly to the side and rear. The front of the dwelling has a stone chipped path, planted border/banking and flagstone path and steps. There is a tarmac driveway/parking area to the left-hand side of the dwelling (when facing the front of the building) with paviour steps/seating area adjacent to the rear external door. There is a large rear garden, predominantly laid to lawn, with concrete path and culvert water feature. There are well-established planted borders with a wide variety of shrubs, a flagstone seating area, concrete path and raised vegetable plots, as well as a drying green. The right hand side of the dwelling (when facing the front of the building) has a stone chipped path, with adjacent raised planted banking.

Boundaries and defined by dry stone walls and timber fences.

Transport, schools & amenities

The nearest primary school is one mile away in the neighbouring village of Springholm. Springholm Village lies between Crocketford and Castle Douglas and also has a convenience store and village hall. It is situated approximately 5 miles from the popular market town of Castle Douglas and is convenient for Dumfries (12 miles).

The area is renowned for its diverse scenic beauty and offers a varied range of sporting activities including several golf courses and extensive shooting and fishing opportunities.

The nearest secondary school is Castle Douglas High School. A range of local shops, supermarket, schools, swimming pool, gym, cinema, theatre, restaurants, offices, doctors and dentists are available in Castle Douglas which is known as the region’s Food Town.

A broader range of amenities, plus a university campus and a brand new, state- of-the-art hospital are available in the regional capital of Dumfries, 12 miles away.

The South West of Scotland is well-known for its mild climate, attractive unspoilt countryside and the diversity of sporting and recreational pursuits. There are good hill walking opportunities in the nearby Galloway Hills and cycling along the newly-designated cycle routes, as well as the 7 Stanes mountain bike routes in the Galloway Forest Park. The nearest of these is Dalbeattie Forest with its extensive network of specialist cycle paths, bridle ways and footpaths. There are varied sporting opportunities such as shooting and stalking, as well as trout and salmon fishing on the region's numerous lochs and rivers. For golf enthusiasts, there is the championship course at Southerness and several other courses nearby, including the 9-hole courses at Castle Douglas, Dalbeattie, and New Galloway. Beautiful Loch Ken has a popular sailing centre with a number of water sports and activities available. The Solway coast is also popular with sailors with both Kippford and Kirkcudbright having safe moorings. The National Trust for Scotland has a wonderful garden and house at Threave Estate which provides training for a number of horticulture students each year and a modern Visitor Centre with an excellent café and shop. In addition, Kirkcudbright is the local "Artists' Town" with a number of galleries offering a range of exhibitions throughout the year.

Communications within the area are very good. There is a mainline railway station in Dumfries and Lockerbie, providing excellent links to both the north and south. The M74 motorway network can be reached in about an hour and there are regular flights to other parts of the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe from Prestwick Airport which is about 90 minutes’ drive to the North. Edinburgh and Glasgow airports can be reached in around two hours.

Home report:
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