3 bed detached house for sale

Silver Birches Close, Dalbeattie DG5

EPC Rating = C Council Tax Band = D

home report value = £220,000
The property


1 Silver Birches is an immaculately presented three bedroom detached family home with garage conversion providing additional living space, offering driveway for off-road parking (large enough to accommodate a motor-home) and private enclosed gardens to the front, side and rear, is situated in a generous plot on the edge of a peaceful highly sought-after residential development on the outskirts of Dalbeattie, with open views to the surrounding countryside. Ideally suited to growing families, offering fully flexible accommodation layout. Viewing is essential to appreciate all this delightful, bright and spacious property has to offer both inside and out.

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Accommodation


Entry to this property is through the welcoming vestibule opening into the spacious hallway providing access to left to the open plan living space comprising lounge, dining/family room with kitchen beyond. To the right of the entrance hallway is the additional reception room currently configured as a delightful sunny sitting-room with direct garden access via French doors. This former garage, now converted, offers a range of potential alternative uses, including a downstairs bedroom if required, playroom or home office. Also off the hallway is the downstairs toilet. The open plan lounge/diner has an electric wall-mounted feature fire. From the generous dining area a further set of French doors open out onto the patio area to the rear of the property, offering endless opportunities for outdoor dining and entertaining. The fitted kitchen features a range of both wall and floor-based units with complementary work surfaces and Metro tile splash-back. The kitchen benefits from a resin sink and drainer unit, electric oven with gas hob and extractor hood, integrated fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. From the hallway the staircase leads to the upper floor accommodation which comprises three bedrooms and the family bathroom. The stylish family bathroom has a three-piece white suite featuring a p-shaped bath with electric shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and toilet. The main bedroom is to the front of the property and has fitted wardrobes, while the second and third bedrooms are to the rear offering scenic rural views of the delightful countryside surrounding Dalbeattie. The second bedroom also has fitted wardrobes and there is additional storage in the cupboard off the first floor landing as well as access to the attic space.

Finishing off outside, there are garden grounds at the front and rear of the dwelling. The front garden has a flagstone path and driveway, with stone chipped areas and planted shrubs. There are stone chipped strips of ground either side of the dwelling, with an access path at the right hand side of the dwelling (when facing the front of the building) leading to the rear garden.
The rear garden has flagstone/stone chipped paths, with a decking area of from the study/sitting room, a grass lawn, flagstone seating areas and planted borders.
Boundaries are defined by timber fences, dry stone walls, and low level kerbs.

Transport, schools & amenities

The nearest school is the award-winning Dalbeattie Learning Campus. Opened in 2018, it offers all-through education comprising nursery, primary, and secondary education set in an innovative, landscaped setting, incorporating the latest in community facilities. Dalbeattie itself has a variety of shops, supermarkets, cafes, pubs, restaurants and hotels including the Granite Kitchen, Birchtree and Kings Arms Hotels and many more. There is also a large modern Health Centre, pharmacy, garden centre with tea room, library, theatre, Post Office and Town Hall available for community use. The surrounding area offers a wide range of country pursuits including sailing, horse riding, mountain and e-biking (famous 7stanes Mountain Bike Trail in Dalbeattie Forest), fishing, bird watching, shooting and numerous coastal and woodland walks. The Solway Coast’s popular sailing village of Kippford can be found only 6 or so miles away with the sandy beaches of Rockcliffe, Sandyhills and Southerness just a few more minutes away. The town makes an ideal base for exploring the Colvend Coast and the region's castles and gardens. The Solway coast is a popular holiday destination with the villages of Sandyhills, Colvend, Rockcliffe and Kippford in close proximity. Colvend has a village shop, cafe, primary school and village hall. Kippford has two small hotels, craft shop, rnli station and the Solway Yacht club. Around Dalbeattie, there are plenty of country walks and great opportunities for golfing. The M74 provides transport links to the north and south and is approximately 20 miles to the east. Dumfries town centre situated on the picturesque River Nith is attractive and reached within a 15-20 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. There are various close transport links including Dumfries train station providing links to Carlisle and Glasgow. Major Bus links can be accessed from the Loreburn Centre, Whitesands or Burns Statue. The M6 and M74 networks are accessible at Moffat, Gretna and Lockerbie. Dumfries town centre offers several major supermarkets, popular High Street shops, shopping centre, schooling, university campus, a range of bistros and medical facilities. A brand new state of the art regional hospital is only 15 minutes drive away.

Home report:

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