2 bed detached house for sale

Southerness, Dumfries DG2

EPC Rating - E
Council Tax Band - B

Home Report Value - £325,000
The property


A beautifully presented, detached villa offering a rare opportunity to acquire a new permanent or holiday home in this prime seaside location with stunning coastal views across the Solway Coast to the Lake District, situated in an unrivalled picturesque coastal location in the popular tourist village of Southerness with direct access to miles of unspoilt beach and the iconic lighthouse. The property comprises internally two double bedrooms, one with full-size ensuite bathroom and both with fitted wardrobes, open plan lounge/diner with wood-burning stove, spacious sun-room opening out onto the fabulous sun-deck, kitchen/breakfast room and ground floor modern family shower room as well as attic space. Externally the generous plot offers wraparound gardens, driveway for off-road parking for multiple vehicles, coastal views and beach views. Ideally suited to families, couples and holiday let investors. The property benefits from oil fired central heating and double glazing throughout and is suitable for solar panel installation.

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Accommodation


Entry to the property is via the welcoming porch to the front of the property opening into the hallway providing access to firstly the kitchen/breakfast room on the left and four-piece downstairs family bathroom on the right both to the front of the property with open plan lounge/diner beyond leading to the sun-room to the rear. The stylish modern kitchen/breakfast room comprises a range of floor and wall based cabinets with contrasting worktops and Metro-style tiling. There is a double porcelain Belfast style sink and drainer unit, electric oven and hob with extractor hood, integrated washing machine and dish-washer and space for a free-standing family size fridge/freezer. There is also a handy breakfast ideal for informal family dining. The downstairs family bathroom comprises a four-piece white suite with free-standing bath, separate shower enclosure, pedestal wash hand basin and toilet. The generous open plan lounge/diner is split level. There is a feature fireplace in the lounge area with timber mantel and wood-burning stove inset. From the dining area there is an internal window to the sun-room. From the lounge French doors open into the spacious multi-purpose sun-room offering a range of potential uses depending on occupier preferences including sitting-room, play-room, home working space and games/hobby/craft room. French doors open out onto the lawned garden area to the rear offering stunning coastal views and providing access to the beach, creating an ideal outdoor dining/entertaining/leisure space.

On the upper floor both bedrooms are generous doubles with built-in storage. The main bedroom boasts a full-size ensuite bathroom with three-piece modern white suite comprising a free-standing bath, vanity storage unit with wash hand bowl inset and toilet. There is additional storage off the first floor landing. Velux windows ensure maximum natural light.

Finishing outside, the property benefits from generous wraparound gardens with lawned area, drying green, safe play area for children and pets and planted borders. There is a detached garage suitable for use as a workshop. The property enjoys a prime position and the extensive beach area can be easily accessed. The private driveway provides parking space for multiple vehicles.

Transport, schools & amenities

The nearest primary school is in New Abbey, held in excellent local regard. Dumfries (15 miles) offers a range of secondary schools, with Dalbeattie Learning Campus also closeby. Southerness is a popular coastal village, recognisable by its rugged beach and famous lighthouse. There is a thriving holiday park with amenities, a championship golf course, the Paul Jones Hotel, 19th Hole public house and village shop. The highly-reputable Steamboat Inn is located a short drive away in the nearby coastal hamlet of Carsethorn. New Abbey is a hugely popular, charming tourist village and is a highly desired area to live. Benefiting from a village shop, tea room, veterinary surgery and highly regarded doctors surgery, not to mention the historical ruin of the 12th Century Sweetheart Abbey, the village offers a peaceful and picturesque living environment. 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 immediate vicinity within the village and for further afield transport links 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, hill and woodland walks.

Home report:

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