Academy Street, Castle Douglas, DG7

THE PROPERTY
Semi-detached two storey house in the heart of the thriving market town of Castle Douglas with flexible and accommodation layout providing two bedrooms, lounge/diner, kitchen and family bathroom with private enclosed rear garden suitable for use as a driveway if preferred. Situated in a sought-after location just off the main thoroughfare of King Street, with its range of individual, independent retailers, and the centre of Castle Douglas, the region’s Food Town. On the ground floor, the property features a cosy lounge offering dining and/or home working space and kitchen with direct access to the rear garden while on the upper floor there are two double bedrooms and modern family bathroom and access to the attic space. The property location is convenient for the town centre and all of the local amenities on offer including Carlingwark Loch and surrounding countryside with Threave Estate and Castle close-by. Ideally suited to first time buyers, professionals, couples, small families or those looking to downsize, the property benefits from gas central heating (combi boiler) and has double glazing throughout. Viewing essential to appreciate all this property has to offer.

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ACCOMMODATION
From the front entrance the welcoming hallway provides access to the lounge to the front of the property with the kitchen beyond to the rear. A staircase leads from the hallway to the upper floor. The kitchen comprises a range of wall and floor based cabinets with contrasting work surfaces and tiled splashback. There is a stainless steel sink and drainer unit, a gas hob, electric oven, plumbing for a washing machine and ample space for a range of free-standing appliances including a fridge/freezer and tumble drier. The upstairs family bathroom comprises a modern three-piece white suite with bath with mixer shower over, a vanity storage unit with wash hand basin inset and toilet. The main bedroom is a good-sized double to the front of the property and has fitted wardrobes. The second bedroom also a double is to the rear.

Finishing off outside, there is a private enclosed garden with seating area accessed from the kitchen. There is on-street parking to the front of the property. The boundaries to the property are defined by a combination of timber fencing and block wall. 

TRANSPORT, SCHOOLS & AMENITIES
The nearest schools are Castle Douglas Primary and Castle Douglas High. A range of shops, post office, banks, schools, offices, health centre, pharmacy, swimming pool, gyms, theatre/cinema is available in Castle Douglas, the region’s Food Town with numerous independent butchers, bakers, speciality shops and restaurants. A broader range of amenities, plus a university campus and a brand new, state- of-the-art, hospital is available in the regional capital of Dumfries, some 18 miles away. The South West of Scotland is well-known for its mild climate, attractive unspoilt countryside and the diversity of sporting and recreational pursuits. There are good hill walking opportunities in the nearby Galloway Hills and cycling along the newly-designated cycle routes, as well as the Seven Stanes mountain bike routes in the Galloway Forest Park. The nearest of these is Dalbeattie Forest with its extensive network of specialist cycle paths, bridal ways and footpaths. There are varied sporting opportunities such as cycling, kayaking, golf and curling, as well as trout and salmon fishing on the regions numerous lochs and rivers. For golf enthusiasts, there is the championship course at Southerness and several other courses nearby, including the 9-hole courses at Castle Douglas, Dalbeattie, and New Galloway. Beautiful Loch Ken has a popular sailing centre with a number of water sports and activities available. The Solway coast is also popular with sailors with both Kippford and Kirkcudbright having safe moorings. The National Trust for Scotland has a wonderful garden and house at Threave Estate which provides training for a number of horticulture students each year and a modern Visitor Centre with an excellent café and shop. In addition, Kirkcudbright is the local Artists' Town, with a number of galleries offering a range of exhibitions throughout the year. Communications within the area are very good. There are mainline railway stations in Dumfries and Lockerbie, providing excellent links to both the north and south. The M74 motorway network can be reached in about an hour and there are regular flights to other parts of the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe from Prestwick Airport which is about one hour’s drive to the North. Edinburgh and Glasgow airports can be reached in around two hours.

HOME REPORT
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