Academy Road, Moffat, DG10

The Property
Set over 4 floors, this character-filled, category B-listed family home dates back to the 17th century making it one of Moffat's oldest properties. Comprising spacious and flexible living accommodations throughout this unique property is ideally suited to young and/or growing families and must be viewed to be fully appreciated.
Entry to this property is through a welcoming entrance hall. The ground floor accommodation comprises a spacious living room, a dining room and a kitchen located to the rear of the property. Both ground-floor reception rooms provide great entertaining spaces for the whole family to enjoy. The kitchen comprises a mixture of both wall and floor-based units, an eye-level electric oven, an electric hob with an integrated overhead extractor fan and much more. The kitchen provides access to the rear garden. The first-floor accommodation comprises another good-sized reception room, a family shower room and a bedroom in which demands double status and benefits from a large cupboard providing the property with ample storage space. /the second-floor accommodation comprises a further two bedrooms and a dressing room which could also be occupied as a home office. Both bedrooms demand double status and benefit from an original open fireplace set in a decorative surround and hearth. The third floor of this property benefits from a spacious family bathroom and another bedroom in which is currently being occupied as an additional reception room. This property is filled with original character and must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

Finishing outside this property, the property benefits from a rear enclosed garden, a detached garage and off-street parking. The rear garden features a patio area, an outbuilding and is mainly laid to gravel and features a number of mature and decorative shrubs.

Location
Moffat is a vibrant, rural town with many local amenities including independent high-street shops, a supermarket, a butcher, bakers, a delicatessen, cafes and restaurants.

Moffat Academy is a high-performing, combined nursery, primary and secondary school. For recreation, there is a theatre, art galleries, a museum, tennis courts, a rugby club, a nature reserve, a boating pond and park, a bowling green and an 18-hole golf course. Moffat hosts many events throughout the year including the annual Moffat Gala, a Vintage Car Show and the South of Scotland Tennis Tournament.

Dumfries and Carlisle are both just a short drive away whilst Edinburgh and Glasgow are easily accessible both by car and public transport. Moffat is well-positioned for the M74 motorway which offers easy access both north and south, while the A701 from Moffat to Edinburgh is one of Scotland's most scenic routes.

There are train stations at Lockerbie and Carlisle with services to Edinburgh, Glasgow and London. The international airports at Edinburgh and Glasgow offer a range of flights to the UK, European and international destinations.

Dumfriesshire is a region of contrasting landscapes, ranging from the high tops of the Southern Upland Hills with beautiful forestry parks, to the sandy coastline of the Solway Firth. The Southern Upland Way, a coast to coast, long distance footpath, passes by the nearby village of Beattock, as does the Annandale Way, linking Moffat to Annan. There are many golf courses in the area to suit players of all levels of ability.

For those keen on sailing or boating, there are extensive water sports facilities throughout the area, both inland and by the coast. The rivers in the area, including the Cairn, Nith and Annan, provide excellent fishing for salmon and sea trout fishing.

The county is particularly renowned for the quality of its field sports. The area has many scenic attractions including The Grey Mare's Tail Waterfall, St Mary's Loch and the Devil's Beef Tub.

General Information
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# download the home report and EPC,
# connect with the seller through our messaging app,
# note an interest, or
# submit an offer on the property.
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Property Description Disclaimer

This is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as 'draft'. Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it. If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view. All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts.

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