Burnfoot Lodge, Springkell, DG11

Burnfoot Lodge is a traditional and charming detached lodge, peacefully located on the Springkell Estate, between Waterbeck and Eaglesfied. The property has been completely renovated since purchase and offers a unique opportunity to acquire a spacious and inviting, four bedroom home with beautiful views of the garden, amenity woodland, countryside and burn. The traditional lodge features exposed sandstone walls and original oak beams, two floors of generous accommodation including open plan kitchen/dining, sustainable living with underfloor biomass heating and a generous plot of roughly 0.5 acres.

The entrance features a traditional solid oak door which opens to a bright and welcoming feature oak porch, with exposed stone wall with oak barn style doors either side to the main living room and second reception/library. The dual aspect main living room has the benefit of a magnificent woodburning stove set in a brick fireplace and oak flooring, also benefiting from the underfloor heating. The second reception room, downstairs bedroom or library also enjoys dual aspect windows and includes a second wood burning stove.

The fantastic open plan kitchen/dining room is the heart of the home and enjoys delightful views of the surrounding landscape through 6 pane bi-fold doors, allowing plenty of natural light to flood the space. The kitchen is modern and tranquil featuring modern kitchen units, centre island, integrated fridge, integrated dishwasher and duel fuel Rangemaster. The kitchen, fitted with porcelain flooring is serviced by underfloor heating. Just off the kitchen, the utility room features solid oak units with fitted stainless steel sink, plumbing for washing machine, downstairs toilet with white hand basin and a back door provides easy access to the biomass boiler and outside.

Upstairs there are four generous sized double bedrooms. The master bedroom features a modern en-suite shower room with mains shower, w.c, wash hand basin with vanity unit and towel rail. The master bedroom boasts twin aspect windows with lovely views from either direction. The second bedroom is currently twin and would comfortably fit a double bed, featuring the original stone work from the main cottage before it was extended. The two bedrooms on the front elevation are excellent in size both with twin aspect, one of them featuring full width fitted wardrobes and the other a large walk-in wardrobe, built-in closet and unique, tall mirrored radiator.

The family bathroom is delightful, with fossil natural stone floor and wall tiles, freestanding bath, walk-in shower with rainfall shower head, w.c and wash hand basin with LED touch mirror above.

Externally, Burnfoot Lodge offers a variety of landscaped garden architecture and wilderness with a large decked area, block paving drive accessible from both sides of the house, and large double garage with roller shutter doors, multiple power points and built-in work benches. The owner is happy to separately negotiate on the 4-ton, two post car ramp which is currently fitted in the garage. The garden area is primarily laid with grass with sections of loose stone including a spacious summerhouse and greenhouse. The garden naturally flows into the woodland with a variety of beautiful, mature trees, wild plants and wildlife. The area offers a number of stunning countryside walks including a well-recommended walk along Kirtle River to Kirkconnel Church Ruins.

Situation

Burnfoot Lodge is situated at the Southern entrance to the Springkell Estate which is a country house and wedding venue set in attractive grounds. There are several gated entrances into the Estate and Burnfoot Lodge is situated to the rear of Burnfoot House and traditional estate buildings.

In both areas there are primary schools, while Eaglesfield provides access to the motorway (4 miles) and a village shop. The local towns of Annan, Gretna and Lockerbie are readily accessible by car. The property enjoys lovely views over the surrounding fields and woodland and is accessed via a privately owned track from the main road (a formal right of access is in place).

Directions

For directions from Junction 20 of the A74M, follow the signs on the B722 into Eaglesfield and proceed past the village school and post office and continue out of the village. The road will pass an entrance with large stone gates into Springkell Estate where you bear right over a bridge on the river. Take the next left after the river into Burnfoot. Follow the stone surfaced access drive for a short distance and bear left where the gates at Burnfoot Lodge will be seen.

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