4 bedroom detached house for sale

Tenure: Freehold

A superb architecturally designed family home is offered for sale in the south west sailing village of Kippford. This impressive family home was designed to provide the option of annexed accommodation or the possibility of running a bed and breakfast business. Auchenlea sits on a large elevated site on the outskirts of Kippford and has wonderful views to the front and rear. Briefly, the accommodation comprises: vestibule, reception hall, lounge with snug and sun lounge off, dining room, breakfast room, kitchen and utility room. There is a double bedroom serviced by a modern shower room/WC and a hallway providing access to further double bedroom with en-suite shower room/WC. Stairs rise to the first floor landing where there are two additional double bedrooms and a shower room/WC. Externally, there are beautiful landscaped gardens, garage and ample parking for several cars. Internal viewing of the property and its location is recommended.

Location

Set in the beautiful seaside village of Kippford, Auchenlea is a modern detached family home enjoying a magnificent position with views over the estuary, the hills beyond and farmland to the rear. The villages of Kippford and Rockcliffe form the premier residential coastal area in Dumfries and Galloway. Much of this area of outstanding beauty is under the ownership of the National Trust for Scotland. Kippford is a picturesque sailing village and popular holiday destination which is situated four miles from Dalbeattie. The village is home to the Solway Yacht Club and benefits from two hotels which offer food and accommodation as well as a shop and marine Chandlers. The surrounding area offers a wide range of country pursuits to include: sailing, horse riding, mountain biking, golfing, fishing, shooting and numerous coastal and woodland walks as well as the sandy beaches, rocky coves and hidden caves waiting to be explored.

Entrance

Mahogany double doors opening to vestibule. Quarry tiled floor. Glazed panelled door and casement opening to reception hall.

Vestibule

Reception Hall

11' 8" x 10' 0"  (3.56m x 3.05m) Double panelled radiator. Double glazed velux window to front. Smoke alarm.

Lounge

16' 9" x 13' 2"  (5.11m x 4.01m) Double panelled radiator. Shelved recess with down lighter. TV point. Coving. Stovax Riva cassette multi-fuel stove to granite chimney breast.

Snug

10' 11" x 8' 0" (maximum)  (3.33m x 2.44m (maximum)) Five double glazed windows to different aspects. Double panelled radiator. Up-lighters.

Sun Lounge

12' 8" x 11' 6"  (3.86m x 3.51m) Approached off the lounge. Double glazed velux windows to front, side and rear with velux roof lights. Double glazed tilt and slide patio door opening to a timber decked area. TV point. Recessed low voltage spot lights. Bamboo flooring. Double panelled radiator. Fitted blinds.

Breakfast Room

12' 2" x 9' 8"  (3.71m x 2.95m) Fitted pine storage units with work surface area. Stanley Range cooker serving the central heating and hot water. Canopied cooker hood with up-lighters. Double glazed patio doors opening to a large timber decked area. Ceiling light/fan.

Kitchen

9' 0" x 8' 11"  (2.74m x 2.72m) Approached by an archway from the breakfast room the kitchen has a range of modern fitted base and eye level units with work surfaces over. Integrated microwave and fridge. Glazed display cabinets. Double glazed window to rear. One and a half bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap. Plumbing for dish washer. Built in storage cupboard. Slate effect laminate flooring. Pelmet lighting. Spotlights. Tiled splash backs.

Utility Room

8' 0" x 5' 4"  (2.44m x 1.63m) Plumbing for washing machine. Single bowl, single drainer sink unit. Double glazed window to side. Space for tumble dryer and freezer. Built in storage cupboard. Stable door opening to the garden.

Dining Room

13' 2" x 11' 10"  (4.01m x 3.61m) Double glazed window to front. Shelved recess with down lighters. Double panelled radiator.

Inner Lobby

5' 1" x 2' 9"  (1.55m x .84m) Smoke alarm. Built in airing cupboard with hot water tank and immersion heater.

Bedroom

11' 5" x 10' 10"  (3.48m x 3.3m) Extensive range of fitted furniture including wardrobes, drawer units and bedside cabinets. Double panelled radiator. TV point.

Shower Room/ WC

5' 11" x 5' 1"  (1.8m x 1.55m) Modern fitted shower room suite comprising: corner shower cubicle with mains fed thermostatic shower and sliding glazed doors, modern units with in-built wash hand basin and concealed cistern low level WC. Co-ordinating eye level storage units. Vanity mirror. Extractor fan. Tiled walls. Vinyl floor tiles. Chrome heated ladder style towel rail. PVC clad ceiling. Shaver point.

Hallway

17' 2" x 4' 1" (maximum on split levels)  (5.23m x 1.24m (maximum on split levels)) Smoke alarm. Under stairs storage cupboard. Double glazed porthole window to side. Double panelled radiator. Door opening to driveway.

Bedroom

11' 11" x 10' 9"  (3.63m x 3.28m) Double glazed window to front. Extensive fitted bedroom furniture including drawer units, wardrobes and bedside cabinets. Double panelled radiator. TV point.

En-Suite Shower Room/ WC

6' 6" x 5' 2"  (1.98m x 1.57m) Comprising: wash hand basin to modern vanity units, low level WC, shower cubicle with electric shower and folding glazed door all having respertex splash backs. Shaver point.

First Floor Landing

Double glazed velux window to side. Smoke alarm.

Bedroom

12' 7" x 9' 5"  (3.84m x 2.87m) Coombe ceiling. Double glazed window to rear. Double panelled radiator. Large built-in cupboard. Fitted bank of wardrobes. TV point.

Bedroom

16' 0" x 10' 11"  (4.88m x 3.33m) Coombe ceiling. Double glazed eyebrow window to front. Double panelled radiator. TV point.

Shower Room/ WC

5' 5" x 4' 6"  (1.65m x 1.37m) Shower cubicle with electric shower and folding glazed door, low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Heated chrome ladder style towel rail. Tiled splash backs. Shaver point. Smoke alarm. Vinyl floor covering. Access to the attic.

Outside

The property has professionally landscaped established gardens, well stocked with trees, shrubs and perennials. The garden has an enclosed perimeter with various paved and chipped areas, timber decking terraces and storage sheds (one of which is used as a work shop and has shelving, work benches etc.)

Garage

Garage with power and lighting. Side door entrance with fan light. Up and over door.

Driveway

Large tarmac driveway with granite chipped parking area and car port to the lower level. The driveway rises up to the main house where there is a turning area and access to the garage.

Kippford Village

Directions :-

Head out of Dalbeattie along the A710 for approximately 4 miles. When you reach Barnbarroch there is a turning to the right signposted for Kippford. Take this road and as you continue down the hill into Kippford, turn left by the first lamp post. There is a sign for Auchenlea as you turn in and the property sits on an elevated position on the left-hand side.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASERS:

We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Please be advised that some of the particulars may be awaiting vendor approval. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.