2 bed cottage for sale

Bankend, Dumfries DG1

EPC Rating = F
Council Tax Band = D
Home Report Value = £190,000
The property


A detached cottage located in the popular area of Bankend, situated in a semi-rural location this home is a short distance from local amenities. Comprising two bedrooms, living room, kitchen, rear porch, large driveway providing off-street parking and generous gardens this property offers those looking for the opportunity to put their own stamp on a property and offers huge development potential.

*nb - the home report access details are shown at the bottom of the page*
Accommodation


Entry to this home is through into the welcoming entrance vestibule which leads to the living room which is spacious in size, featuring a fireplace with decorative surround. From the living room the kitchen is located to the rear of the property and comprises a range of both base and wall units with complementary work surfaces, integrated electric oven, electric hob with extractor over and integrated fridge/freezer with space for a washing machine or dishwasher.

Both bedrooms demand double status with bedroom one providing space for wardrobes for extra storage. The bathroom features a shower enclosure with mains over, hand wash basin and toilet.

Finishing outside this home benefits from extensive rear gardens mainly laid to lawn with areas of stone chip and paving slabs. There are two double sheds located to the rear of the property with a large driveway providing ample off-street parking for numerous vehicles.

*fantastic renovation opportunity within popular village location - offering potential for building plot subject to obtaining relevant planning permission*

transport, schools & amenities

The nearest primary schools are Caerlaverock (located within the nearby village of Glencaple), Brownhall & St Michaels all held in excellent local regard as are the nearest secondary schools, St Joseph's College and Dumfries High School. The nearby village of Glencaple itself is vibrant and has a lovely close-knit community feel. The Nith Hotel and the newly opened award winning Glencaple Boathouse restaurants are extremely popular and have a good reputation for lovely food.

Dumfries town centre is attractive and reached within a 15-minute drive or so 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:
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