Six Farthings, Newtonairds, Dumfries

Unique opportunity to purchase a spacious 4 bedroom detached bungalow offering light, bright flexible accommodation throughout located in a large plot occupying the former walled gardens of the historic Newtonairds House which dates back to around the 1800s. Original estate potting shed, pond and tarmacadam driveway with parking.

Lying within 10 miles of Dumfries you are ideally located within the beautiful countryside of Dumfries & Galloway. You have a pleasant drive to Dumfries town centre where you will find the local and larger amenities. Schooling is readily available, and you are also ideally located for access to major road links (A74).

Dumfries is a market town and former royal burgh which has a wide range of services and local amenities as well as being well connected to the A75 main trunk road, east and west.

ACCOMMODATION
Entered through a solid wooden door with glazed panel to side, from the front garden.

ENTRANCE PORCH 1.64m x 2.9m (5’5” x 9’6”)
Ceiling light. Ceiling cornicing. Carpet. Glazed doors leading into hallway.

“L” SHAPED HALLWAY 5.51m x 2.01m x 3.0m x 9.32 (18’1” x 6’7” x 9’11” x 30’7”)
Gives access to all accommodation. 2 radiators. Built in cupboard with shelving. Smoke alarm. Loft access hatch. Ceiling lights. Carpet.

KITCHEN/DINER 8.17m x 3.34m (26’10” x 10’11”)
This large spacious room runs the full depth of the house and is accessed directly from the hallway. Partially laid to carpet and partially to tile effect vinyl flooring with two separate open plan areas:-

Dining Area
Large double glazed picture window to front with radiator beneath, curtain track and curtains above. Ceiling cornicing. Ceiling light. Carpet.

Kitchen Area 3.88m x 3.11 m (12’9” x 10’2”)
Spacious kitchen area. Solid wooden fitted kitchen units with Formica work surface above and tiled splash back. Built in Trinity electric double oven. Built in hob. Stainless steel sink with taps. Integrated built in breakfast bar. Large double glazed picture window to rear with curtain track and curtains above. Ceiling cornicing. Ceiling light. Hatch to formal dining room. Large walk in pantry cupboard with shelving and light. Radiator. Tile effect vinyl flooring  Doorway leading to:-

UTILITY 2.66m x 2.18m (8’9” x 7’2”)
Fitted kitchen unit with Formica work surface. Stainless steel sink with mixer tap above. Tiled splash back. Washing machine. Large double glazed picture window to rear with curtain track and curtains above. Radiator. Ceiling light.  Ceiling cornicing. Vinyl flooring. Doorway leading to:-

REAR HALLWAY 1.16m x 2.32m (3’10” x 7’7”)
Built in cupboard with shelving and coat hooks. Ceiling light. Ceiling cornicing.  Vinyl flooring. Integral door leading to garage. Wooden door leading to garden.

CLOAKROOM 0.93m x 1.87m (3’1” x 6’2”)
White wash hand basin and W.C. Tiled floor to ceiling. Slimline radiator.  Obscure double glazed window to rear with curtain track and curtains above.  Ceiling cornicing. Ceiling light. Carpet.

SITTING ROOM 4.61m x 6.16m (15’1” x 20’3”)
Bright and spacious room. Ceiling cornicing. Ceiling lights. Sliding French doors leading out to garden with curtain pole and curtains above. Large double glazed picture window to side with curtain pole and curtains. Radiator. Stone fireplace with slate hearth. Electric flame effect fire. T.V. aerial point. Wall lights. Carpet. Opening into:-

DINING ROOM 3.28m x 2.88m (10’9” x 9’5”)
Large picture window over rear garden with radiator beneath, curtain track and curtains above. Serving hatch into kitchen. Ceiling cornicing. Ceiling light.  Carpet.

DOUBLE BEDROOM 1 3.34m x 4.44m (10’11” x 14’7”)
Spacious and bright room. Large picture window over garden with curtain track and curtains. Radiator beneath. Built in wardrobes with hanging rail and shelving. Ceiling cornicing. Ceiling light. Carpet.

DOUBLE BEDROOM 2 3.45m x 3.79m (11’4” x 12’5”)
Bright and spacious room. Built in wardrobes. Double glazed window to rear with curtain track and curtains above. Radiator beneath. Ceiling cornicing. Ceiling light. Carpet.

DOUBLE BEDROOM 3 4.33m x 3.79m (14’2” x 12’5”)
Radiator. Ceiling cornicing. Ceiling Light. Large window overlooking garden with curtain track and curtains above. Carpet. Doorway leading to:-

DRESSING AREA 0.88m x 1.95m (2’11” x 6’5”)
Built in wardrobes. Spotlight. One side formerly used as sauna which can be accessed from en-suite. Carpet. Doorway leading to:-

EN-SUITE 1.55m x 2.04m (5’1” x 6’8”)
Built in vanity unit with coloured sink and W.C. Shower cubicle with mains shower. Tiled floor to ceiling. Large obscure glazed window to front. Ceiling Light. Moasic effect vinyl flooring.

SINGLE BEDROOM
Light and bright room. Ceiling light. Ceiling cornicing. Carpet.

BATHROOM 2.74m x 2.35m (9’0” x 7’9”)
Coloured bathroom suite of wash hand basin, W.C., bidet and bath with mixer tap, shower above and shower curtain track. Tiled floor to ceiling. Large obscure glazed window to front. Radiator. Ceiling spotlight. Ceiling cornicing.  Cork tiled floor.

OUTSIDE

GARDEN
Six Farthings sits within a magnificent garden plot which was the former walled garden of the historic Newtonairds House which dates back to around the 1800s. This delightful garden retains the original workshop and gardeners potting sheds to one side. The original walls of the garden wrapsround the property providing shelter and is home to a number of fruit trees.

To one side is a wrought iron gate within the garden wall which gives access to a delightful ‘hidden’ woodland garden area which has an abundance of snowdrops in the springtime. This wonderful garden plays host to a number of wild birds, and red squirrels

To the far end of the garden are a number of former vegetable plots, and fruit growing areas. Although mainly laid to lawn this delightful garden has a number of mature shrubs including buddleias, rhododendrons, azaleas and perennial plants giving colour all year round. Garden pond. There are a number of specimen trees located within the grounds of the garden and driveway of the estate leading to the property this includes wellingtonia and a weeping beech tree.

GARAGE 5.68m x 5.42m (18’8” x 17’9”)
Large garage accessed off large sweeping tarmacadam driveway with up and over door. Electrics and lighting. Hole where oil fired boiler is situated. Shelving. Radiator. Steps leading up to pedestrian door giving access to rear hallway.