West Linkins, Gelston

This is a rare opportunity to purchase a detached rural country cottage with 5.5 acres of grazing ground which has previously been used for horses. The property also benefits from an agricultural shed which has a number of internal stables and tack room.

Although in need of some modernising, this delightful property is versatile and has an appeal for number of buyers, including those looking for a lifestyle change or those looking to keep horses or small scale stock.

West Linkins is well placed for those interested in equestrian pursuits with a number of places to enjoy off road hacking in the nearby Galloway Forest, or indeed participate in riding club events at the local BEIRC equestrian centre.

Gelston is located around 3.5 miles from Castle Douglas, which is a thriving Galloway market town, lying approximately 18 miles south-west of Dumfries and enjoying an enviable range of shops and other facilities in a town now promoted as a “Food Town”. The town also has a wide range of facilities including excellent primary and secondary schools, modern Health Centre, supermarkets and a thriving community run theatre, The Fullarton, nearby.

The Dumfries and Galloway Region itself is renowned for its beautiful countryside with rolling pastures broken by stone dykes and amenity woodland with a rugged coastline. Benefiting from the Gulf Stream, the general climate is mild and there are consequently many beautiful gardens nearby including the National Trust Gardens at Threave.

ACCOMMODATION
Entrance through uPVC double glazed door overlooking paddock.

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE 1.09m x 1.17m
Tiled floor. Wooden glazed door into hallway.

HALLWAY
Bright T shaped hallway has doorways giving access to all the main rooms.  Stripped floorboards. Radiator. Central heating timer and thermostatic control.  Built in cupboard with shelving, hanging rail and coat hooks. Ceiling light. Sky light.  Access to loft.

SITTING ROOM 4.69m x 3.10m
Ample natural light from the large UPVC bay shaped window making this reception room light overlooking the paddock belonging to West Linkins. Radiator. Tiled fireplace with inset electric fire. Cupboard with hanging rail and shelving. Ceiling light. UPVC double glazed bay shaped window.

LOUNGE / DINING ROOM 4.74m x 3.87m
This well-proportioned room can be accessed directly from both the Hallway and the Kitchen. Tiled fireplace with Cast iron wood burning stove. Built in cupboards with shelving. Recessed alcove with shelving beneath. Large uPVC double glazed picture window overlooking paddock to front. Heat sensor. Carbon monoxide detector.

DOUBLE BEDROOM 1 3.20m x 4.31m x 3.20m
This rear facing bedroom with UPVC double glazed window overlooking the driveway and rear garden. Curtain track and curtains. Tiled open fireplace.  Cupboard with hanging rail and shelving above.

DOUBLE BEDROOM 2 3.05m x 2.91m
Further rear facing bedroom with UPVC double glazed window overlooking the driveway and rear garden.. Curtain track and curtains. Built in cupboard with hanging rail and shelving. Radiator. Ceiling light.

BATHROOM 1.59m x 2.88m
Suite of White wash hand basin; coloured W.C. Obscure glazed uPVC double glazed window to rear. Large shower cubicle with mains shower. Respatex style wall paneling. Built in medicine cabinet. Radiator. Built in airing cupboard with shelving housing hot water tank. Vinyl flooring.

KITCHEN 3.05m x 4.09m
Fitted kitchen units on one wall with butcher block effect work surface. Stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Large UPVC picture window to garden. Fluorescent strip light. Oil fired range cooker. Rustic pantry cupboard with shelving and sliding doors.  Door leading from hallway into kitchen and from kitchen into dining room.

WALK IN PANTRY CUPBOARD 0.90m x 0.86m
Shelving. UPVC double glazed window. Electric meter and consumer unit. Ceiling light. Door leading to rear vestibule.

REAR VESTIBULE 1.30m x 1.25m
Concrete floor. Built in log store. UPVC double glazed window to side. UPVC double glazed door leading to driveway.

OUTSIDE
West Linkins is located along a quiet country lane and is well positioned within good sized garden ground. Immediately in front of the property is a paddock which is bordered by stonedyke walls.

OPEN FRONTED AGRIGULTURAL BARN
Large open front Agricultural barn with a number of internal stables and separate tack/feed room. This good sized barn could potentially also be utilised as an undercover turnout area storage for gardening equipment.