Holehouse and Holehouse Cottage, Thornhill, Dumfriesshire, DG3

A CLOSING DATE HAS BEEN SET FOR 12 NOON ON THURSDAY 18 APRIL

A delightful Dumfriesshire farmhouse and converted steading in magnificent countryside with exceptional views

Description

Holehouse is a charming and secluded, period farmhouse located in an elevated position amidst breathtaking countryside. The house links to the converted traditional outbuildings via a large recently refurbished conservatory (which has a 10 year guarantee), together forming a 'U' shape around a central courtyard. The conservatory links to a converted barn which has a wood burning stove and is used as an entertaining space including musical recitals, evening talks and dancing. The barn thereafter links to the bothy which acts as a separate self-contained guest wing with French windows which open to the garden. The bothy links with the home office, which also has a separate entrance from the courtyard. The property sits centrally within grounds of about 6 acres including gardens, pond, woodland and a small paddock.

The accommodation is accessed from the central courtyard via a large solid wood door which leads to a vestibule and cloakroom and onward to the dining room which sits centrally within the house and around which the main accommodation is arranged and accessed. From the dining room you can access the conservatory (and onward to the party barn and bothy), the farmhouse kitchen (featuring a scarlet AGA and walk in larder/pantry), a utility room/WC, and the front hall from which the lounge (with fireplace) and stairs are accessible. On the first floor there are 3 bedrooms (2 of which share an en-suite bathroom, and a study with WC.

Set apart from the house but within the grounds is the annexe with two further bedrooms and a bathroom.

To the rear of the traditional buildings are two Dutch barns used for storage and additional hard standing for extra parking.

The gardens are a peaceful haven with spectacular views of the rolling Dumfriesshire countryside and have been designed with care and attention to include an expanse of lawn, wildflowers, a labyrinth, specimen trees, an orchard and vegetable garden. In one corner there is a pond (fed by a rumbling burn) which flows onwards into a wooded gulley known as Caird’s Cleuch. Adjoining the southern boundary of the garden is a grazing paddock. This is currently used by a neighbouring farmer on an annual arrangement. The southern boundary is not fenced for ease of harvesting silage.

Holehouse Cottage - At the entrance driveway to Holehouse sits a small cottage, Holehouse Cottage, which is owned by the vendors and is available to purchase with the main house if desired. The property extends to a kitchen/breakfast room, living room (with fireplace), 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. A home report is available which values the property at £160,000.

Location

Holehouse offers a beautiful secluded position with magnificent open aspects over rolling countryside in the heart of rural Dumfriesshire. Holehouse is located on the Queensberry Estate - one of the largest privately owned estates in the country with Drumlanrig Castle (home of the Dukes of Buccleuch) at its core. The Estate is the perfect location for outdoor enthusiasts with a variety of activities to enjoy.

Penpont village provides a small village shop, whilst nearby Thornhill has a wider range of local services including doctor’s surgery, pharmacy, dentist surgery, post office, hotels, church, village hall and numerous independent shops and restaurants. Primary and secondary schooling are available in Thornhill at the custom-built Wallace Hall campus where state of the art educational, sporting and community leisure facilities are located. Wallace Hall has an exceptional reputation as being one of the best state schools in southern Scotland.

The Royal Burgh of Dumfries is historically famous as the town where Robert Burns spent his years prior to his death in 1796. As the largest town in the region, Dumfries provides a wide variety of facilities including a hospital, university campus and a wide selection of supermarkets, shops, restaurants and cafés, leisure and sports facilities, banking and professional services. Trains from Dumfries connect to Carlisle, giving ready access to London (4 hours) and Glasgow (1 hour).

Southwest Scotland with its rolling landscapes, extensive woodlands and unspoilt coastlines, provides a wealth of opportunities for outdoor pursuits including hiking, sailing, golf, mountain biking (including the 7Stanes trail network) and country sports including shooting and fishing on local estates and rivers.

Square Footage: 3,984 sq ft



Directions

From the A75 Dumfries by-pass, take the A76 north (signposted to Kilmarnock). Continue past Thornhill for 4 miles and turn left at the sign posted to Drumlanrig Castle. Continue on this road, taking a right over the bridge and then a right turn through the car park of Drumlanrig Castle. The "pink" road will continue to a T junction; turn left here. Take the next right up the hill to three white bungalows at the T junction and then turn right. Follow this road for about a mile. The private drive down to Holehouse is on the right.

From Thornhill drive to Penpont, at the main crossroads in the middle of the village, turn right to Sanquhar. Follow for 2.1 miles then at the fork in the road, keep right, proceed downhill through wooded area for 1.1 miles, take next unmarked left turn before two farmhouses, then drive uphill for 1.3 miles, at T junction by three white bungalows, turn right. Holehouse Cottage is one mile on right, turn immediately right down the drive.

Additional Info

Viewing - Viewing is strictly by prior appointment with the selling agents.