Braemar, 4 Barend, Sandyhills

Detached Scandinavian style chalet of solid log construction offering bight, spacious accommodation with fine views.

Braemar Lodge is located within the Barend development on the Solway Coast approximately 6 miles from Dalbeattie and 4 miles from Kippford. This detached property is a Scandinavian style ‘A’ frame chalet of solid log construction and has fine views across open fields and forest covered hills beyond from ground and first floor level windows and balconies.

This charming property is beautifully presented throughout providing light, bright, flexible accommodation and benefits from LPG fired air ducted central heating throughout and would make an ideal permanent residential, holiday home or holiday let investment.

The property has operated successfully for a number of years as a self-catering holiday let by the current owners with a gross revenue of approximately £23,000 per year.

Within Barend itself there is a private heated indoor swimming pool which chalet owners may have the opportunity to join, an on site bar and restaurant. The beach at Sandyhills is within 10 minutes’ walk away and all that Dumfries & Galloway has to offer is within easy driving distance.

The property is perfectly situated a short drive away from Dalbeattie’s very good range of local facilities, retail outlets, pubs and restaurants. The town itself benefits from the recently modernised Dalbeattie Learning Campus and newly built Health Centre. There are also a number of sporting activities available, including tennis courts (situated in Colliston Park), golf course, badminton, and the renowned “7 stanes” mountain bike course.

The town itself is well sited a short distance from Dumfries and its new state-of-theart hospital and the attractive Solway Coast around Kippford and Rockcliffe is only a few minutes’ drive away. The regional market town of Castle Douglas (also known as “The Food Town”) and the Artists’ Town of Kirkcudbright are also nearby.

ACCOMMODATION
Entered through composite uPVC double glazed door from front into:-

RECEPTION HALLWAY 3.53m x 1.75m narrowing to – 0.90m
Doorways leading off to bathroom, bedroom and large built in cupboard. Under stair storage area with coat hooks. Smoke alarm. Ceiling light. Carbon monoxide detector. Fitted carpet. Wooden staircase leading to first floor level. Large storage cupboard housing boiler. (0.64m x 1.09m)

DOUBLE BEDROOM 1 2.63m x 3.60m
Good sized double bedroom with large built in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving. Large uPVC double glazed window to front. Curtain pole and curtains.  Roller blind. Lockable full height storage cupboard. Fitted carpet.

BATHROOM 1.68m x 1.86m
Wood effect laminate flooring. Chrome heated towel rail. Suite of white wash hand basin and W.C. White bath with mixer tap and mains shower attachment above. Tiled splash backs. LED vanity mirror. Obscure uPVC double glazed window to side.  Roller blind above.

OPEN PLAN KITCHEN / DINER / SITTING ROOM 7.22m x 3.54m
Wooden glazed door with glazed side panel into open plan kitchen / diner / sitting room. Large, spacious, light, bright room. Fitted carpet. Two sets of uPVC sliding patio doors and one uPVC single door leading out to private balcony overlooking garden grounds. Curtain pole and curtains above. Wall lights. Ceiling lights.

Kitchen
Wood effect laminate flooring. Fitted shaker style white kitchen units. Marble effect laminate work surfaces. Tiled splash back. Stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap. Wood effect uPVC double glazed window to side with roller blind above. Zanussi dishwasher. Blomberg washer-dryer. Indesit under counter fridge and freezer. Built in Zanussi electric single oven. Electric hob with stainless steel
extractor fan above.  Wooden staircase leading to first floor level. Gives access to:-

DOUBLE BEDROOM 5.32m narrowing to - 3.47m x 5.54m
Large double bedroom extending the full width of the chalet with French sliding doors leading out to a private balcony area. Curtain pole and curtains. Coombed ceilings. Wall lights. Ceiling light. Smoke alarm. Door opening into:-

DOUBLE BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE 3.05m x 2.94m
Bright front facing double bedroom. Large built in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving. Partially coombed ceiling. Wood effect uPVC double glazed window to front. Curtain pole and curtains. Roller blind. Fitted carpet. Doorway leading to:-

En-Suite 1.72m x 1.89m
Handy En-Suite shower room with suite of white wash hand basin, W.C. and shower.  Good sized corner shower cubicle. Mains water shower. Bathroom mirror.

OUTSIDE
A paved path leading from tarmacadam parking area for 2 vehicles to front door. Property ownership is on a freehold basis with a share in the communal ground within Barend. Door leading to basement storage area.

BURDENS
The Council Tax Band relating to this property is D, however it is currently used for commercial lettings and so Business Rated (and currently subject to 100% Small Business Relief).

BPAL (Barend Properties Association Limited)
Water and drainage for 4 Barend provided by Barend and is paid to Barend Proprietors Association Limited (BPAL). All chalet owners have a share in this residents association. This rate payable also covers the shared maintenance liability for, access road and grounds maintenance for the development which is  managed by BPAL. The community rate is payable to them for 4 Barend is £221 per
month (including VAT). This covers water supply, sewerage, waste collection and uplift (by Dumfries & Galloway Council), maintenance of grounds, roads, walls, trees, etc.