Butterhole, Dalbeattie, DG5

THE PROPERTY

Offering flexible accommodation throughout, this delightful two storey, four bedroom cottage, dating back to 1800s, is set in a generous plot of approximately one acre (whole site) commanding an elevated position with unrivalled views across Dalbeattie town and the picturesque surrounding forests and countryside. Tucked away in a secluded spot off a private road shared with and maintained by the neighbouring quarry, the property benefits from exceptional privacy in this peaceful setting on the edge of woodland teaming with wildlife. Yet transport links are excellent with the A711 on the doorstep, a short drive or cycle from Dalbeattie with a wide range of local amenities including a modern All-Though Learning Campus and Health Centre and from the Colvend coastal resorts of Kippford, Rockcliffe and Sandyhills on the stunning Solway Firth with its own micro-climate. Also within easy reach are Dalbeattie Forest nature, mountain and e-biking trails.

Also offered for sale either jointly or separately is a detached stone former barn and store, with a total current footprint of 95m2, with full planning permission for conversion into a detached dwelling along with the erection of a detached double garage and the installation of a private sewage treatment plant. The site lends itself to the creation of separate access with gated driveway. The site includes extensive established garden grounds with landscaped Japanese gardens, lawn, fully insulated garden room with wood-burning stove and electric power, summer house with Hobbit stove, newly installed insulated workshop, potting shed, garden sheds, greenhouses and wood store. Offers in the region of £125,000 are invited for this fantastic development opportunity, which presents a wide range of possible income generation options including holiday rental, or alternatively could be separately and independently occupied by extended family members. There is potential to alter the existing approved plans, subject to obtaining revised planning permission.
Planning Ref. 23/2449/FUL

Birkenshaw Cottage is currently configured to provide four bedrooms, with ensuite shower room to the main bedroom, a lounge with wood-burning stove, kitchen/dining/family room and upstairs family bathroom. Externally there is a generous and well-established private enclosed elevated garden grounds offering scenic rural views and secure space for children and pets. There is a lengthy private driveway and off-road parking with space for multiple vehicles including a motor-home if needed. The property benefits from a new slate roof, oil-fired central heating with a new combi boiler, double-glazing, contemporary decor (Farrow & Ball) and fitted window blinds throughout, and is ideally suited to growing and/or extended families looking for a lifestyle property, with plenty of space for home-working and leisure activities. 

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ACCOMMODATION

From the front entrance, there is access to the spacious kitchen/dining/living area with an inner hallway leading to the comfortable lounge. The hallway has a locally sourced hemlock floor, while the floor in the lounge is Canadian Maple. The cosy lounge features a wood-burning stove with French doors opening out onto the patio area, offering endless opportunities for outdoor dining and entertaining. From the kitchen/diner, a staircase leads to one half of the upper floor, where there are three bedrooms and family bathroom. From the inner hallway, a second staircase provides access to the other upper floor area, comprising the fabulous master suite with extensive built-in storage and stylish, generous ensuite shower room, with walk-in shower enclosure and de-misting mirror. The modern bespoke kitchen, with its fired earth terracotta tiled flooring, comprises a range of fitted base and wall units, with contrasting work surfaces and Metro-style tiling. There is a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer, Rangemaster electric range cooker with induction hob and extractor hood, plumbing for both a washing machine and dish-washer and plenty of space for free-standing kitchen appliances, including a family size fridge/freezer, along with a designated family dining and entertaining area. The upstairs family bathroom has a modern three-piece white suite with bath, with electric shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, toilet and heated towel rail. All four bedrooms have Velux windows providing plenty of natural light and are fitted with black-out blinds.

Finishing outside, there are generous garden grounds to the front and side of the property. There is a paved patio/sun terrace and elevated pergola with seating area and woodland backdrop, offering outstanding panoramic views. The garden is set to lawn with established planted borders. The private enclosed space offers a safe children's play area. There is a private driveway with gated access and off-road parking for multiple vehicles.

TRANSPORT, SCHOOLS AMENITIES

The nearest school is the award winning Dalbeattie Learning Campus. Opened in 2018, it offers all-through education comprising nursery, primary, and secondary education set in an innovative, landscaped setting, incorporating the latest in community facilities. Dalbeattie itself has a variety of shops, supermarkets, cafes, pubs, restaurants and hotels including the Granite Kitchen, Birchtree and Kings Arms Hotels and many more. There is also a large modern Health Centre, pharmacy, garden centre, library, cinema, Post Office and Town Hall available for community use. The surrounding area offers a wide range of country pursuits including sailing, horse riding, mountain and e-biking (famous 7stanes Mountain Bike Trail in Dalbeattie Forest), fishing, bird watching and numerous coastal and woodland walks.The Solway Coast’s popular sailing village of Kippford can be found only 6 or so miles away with the sandy beaches of Rockcliffe, Sandyhills and Southerness just a few more minutes away. The town makes an ideal base for exploring the Colvend Coast and the region's castles and gardens. The Solway coast is a popular holiday destination with the villages of Sandyhills, Colvend, Rockcliffe and Kippford in close proximity. Colvend has a village shop, cafe, primary school and village hall. Kippford has two small hotels, craft shop, RNLI station and the Solway Yacht club. Around Dalbeattie, there are plenty of country walks and great opportunities for golfing. The M74 provides transport links to the north and south and is approximately 20 miles to the east.

Dumfries town centre situated on the picturesque River Nith is attractive and reached within a 20 minute drive and offers a combination of good shopping facilities and historic buildings. The town is also the home of a substantial college and university campus located within beautiful grounds overlooking the town and has three golf courses. There are various close transport links including Dumfries train station providing links to Carlisle and Glasgow. Major Bus links can be accessed from the Loreburn Centre, Whitesands or Burns Statue. The M6 and M74 networks are accessible at Moffat, Gretna and Lockerbie. Dumfries town centre offers several major supermarkets, popular High Street shops, shopping centre, schooling, university campus, a range of bistros and medical facilities. A brand new state of the art regional hospital is only 15 minutes drive away.

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