2 bed flat for sale

Forsyth Street, Dumfries DG2

EPC Rating = D
Council Tax Band = A
Home Report Value = £85,000
The property


A spacious two-bedroom, fully refurbished ground floor flat with generous garden grounds to both the front and back, situated on quiet residential street in Dumfries, convenient for schools and local retail/leisure amenities. Presented to the market in truly turn-key condition, the character sandstone frontage compliments the contemporary finishings within and is ideally offered to first time buyers, couples, small families or buy to let investors. Within easy walking distance to the town's various amenities and excellent public transport links nearby, this property is perfectly placed within the Maxwelltown suburb of Dumfries. The property benefits from gas central heating (combi boiler) and double glazing throughout.

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Accommodation


The accommodation is accessed from a private front door at street level opening into the vestibule with hallway beyond leading to the family bathroom on the left and to the two double bedrooms on the right to the front of the property with the lounge and kitchen to the rear. The spacious lounge has a feature fireplace with decorative gas fire inset and picture window offering garden views. The stylish modern kitchen comprises a range of fitted base and wall units with contrasting work surfaces and Metro-style tiled splash-back, as well as a handy breakfast bar for informal dining. There is an electric oven and hob with extractor hood over, resin sink and drainer unit, plumbing for a washing machine and ample space for a free-standing fridge/freezer. Both bedrooms are good sized doubles located to the front of the property benefiting from lots of natural light. The stylish family bathroom has a modern three-piece white suite with p-shaped bath with electric shower over, pedestal wash hand basin with storage and toilet. The bathroom has Respatex panelling finish.

Finishing outside, there are substantial private garden grounds to both the front and the rear of the property. The rear garden offers huge potential and occupies a generous space with lawn and block-paved patio/sun-terrace. There is a drying green and space for a shed/outdoor storage. The enclosed garden provides an ideal safe play area for children and pets. The boundaries to the property are formed by timber fencing.

Transport, schools & amenities

The nearest primary schools are Laurieknowe, Cargenbridge, Troqueer and Loreburn all held in excellent local regard as are the nearest secondary schools, Dumfries Academy and St Joseph's College, both within easy walking distance.

Dumfries town centre is attractive and reached within a 5-minute stroll 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 immediate vicinity, 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 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 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 walk.

Home report:
The home report can be accessed via the Yopa website

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