Church Street, Castle Douglas, DG7

VIRTUAL TOUR AVAILABLE - CONTACT LOCAL PROPERTY AGENTTHE PROPERTYSemi-detached traditional sandstone town house in the heart of the thriving market town of Castle Douglas dating back to 1890 with flexible and spacious accommodation layout providing three double bedrooms, two reception rooms and two bathrooms with private enclosed garden area to the side of the property offering potential off-street parking if required. Situated in a sought-after quiet partly residential one-way street, a short walk from the centre of Castle Douglas, the region’s Food Town. On the ground floor, the property features a spacious lounge/family room with feature fireplace to the front of the property and an open plan kitchen/diner to the rear with direct access to the private outdoor space and the attached former stable providing garage/workshop space with storage above. Also on the ground floor off the hallway is the newly installed family bathroom. On the upper floor there are three double bedrooms and a second family bathroom as well as access to the fabulous fully boarded attic space with drop-down ladder offering endless development potential to extend the habitable space considerably if required. The property is on the edge of within walking distance of the town centre and all of the local amenities on offer including Carlingwark Loch and surrounding countryside including Threave Estate. Ideally suited to families, the property benefits from gas central heating and has double glazing throughout. Viewing essential to appreciate all this property has to offer.*NB - THE HOME REPORT ACCESS DETAILS ARE SHOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE*ACCOMMODATIONFrom the front entrance the welcoming hallway provides access to the huge reception room at the front of the property with windows offering street views and a feature fireplace. There is plenty of space for relaxation, entertaining, dining and home-working as needed. From the lounge area there is access to the large open plan kitchen/diner to the rear where French doors open out onto the outdoor space. The kitchen comprises a range of base and wall mounted cabinets with block wood work surfaces. There is a stainless steel sink and drainer unit. an integrated eye level electric oven, gas hob, plumbing for both a washing machine and dish-washer and space for further free-standing kitchen appliances including an upright fridge/freezer. The generous dining area is bright and sunny with lots of natural light and ideal for both family dining and more formal entertaining. The downstairs bathroom comprises a modern three-piece white suite with bath with mixer shower over, vanity storage unit with wash hand basin inset and toilet. On the half-landing there is a double bedroom and on the upper floor, there are two further double bedrooms and the upstairs family bathroom which boasts a three-piece white suite with bath, wash hand basin with vanity storage unit and toilet.Finishing off outside, there are private enclosed garden grounds to the side of the property currently paved with a planted border providing seating/relaxation/entertaining space or safe play area for young children. Alternatively some or all of the space could be used to create private off-street parking. There is on-street parking to the front of the property. The brick built multi-purpose outbuilding, a former stable, offers a wide range of possible uses including garage, workshop or studio with generous storage. The boundaries to the property are defined by drystone and brick walls. Transport, schools & amenitiesThe nearest schools are Castle Douglas Primary and Castle Douglas High. A range of shops, post office, banks, schools, offices, health centre, pharmacy, swimming pool, gyms, theatre/cinema is available in Castle Douglas, the region’s "Food Town" with numerous independent butchers, bakers, speciality shops and restaurants. A broader range of amenities, plus a university campus and a brand new, state- of-the-art, hospital is available in the regional capital of Dumfries, some 18 miles away. The South West of Scotland is well-known for its mild climate, attractive unspoilt countryside and the diversity of sporting and recreational pursuits. There are good hill walking opportunities in the nearby Galloway Hills and cycling along the newly-designated cycle routes, as well as the Seven Stanes mountain bike routes in the Galloway Forest Park. The nearest of these is Dalbeattie Forest with its extensive network of specialist cycle paths, bridal ways and footpaths. There are varied sporting opportunities such as shooting and stalking, as well as trout and salmon fishing on the regions numerous lochs and rivers. For golf enthusiasts, there is the championship course at Southerness and several other courses nearby, including the 9-hole courses at Castle Douglas, Dalbeattie, and New Galloway. Beautiful Loch Ken has a popular sailing centre with a number of water sports and activities available. The Solway coast is also popular with sailors with both Kippford and Kirkcudbright having safe moorings. The National Trust for Scotland has a wonderful garden and house at Threave Estate which provides training for a number of horticulture students each year and a modern Visitor Centre with an excellent café and shop. In addition, Kirkcudbright is the local "Artists' Town" with a number of galleries offering a range of exhibitions throughout the year. Communications within the area are very good. There is a mainline railway station in Dumfries and Lockerbie, providing excellent links to both the north and south. The M74 motorway network can be reached in about an hour and there are regular flights to other parts of the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe from Prestwick Airport which is about one hour’s drive to the North. Edinburgh and Glasgow airports can be reached in around two hours.Home report:The home report can be accessed via one survey website with the following link (copy & paste):Or by visiting the Yopa website.

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