Barhill Road, Dalbeattie, DG5

THE PROPERTY

A substantial detached one and a half storey family home set in an extensive private plot with generous garden grounds, driveway and detached double garage, located off the highly sought-after residential street of Barhill Road, in a semi-rural location with enviable views of the delightful surrounding countryside, on the edge of the popular town of Dalbeattie, within comfortable walking distance of a wide range of local amenities and Dalbeattie Forest, just a short drive from the picturesque Solway coastline. The ground floor accommodation comprises a spacious, modern open plan kitchen/diner with both informal and formal dining options, lounge, sitting room, sun-room and family/games/recreation room with direct garden access and storage above, as well as a guest cloakroom and boot room/utility area. On the upper floor, there are four double bedrooms, two with full-size ensuite bathrooms as wells as a four-piece family bathroom. The considerable outside space also presents a range of opportunities for potential alternative uses and further development, with a driveway offering parking for multiple vehicles, including a motor home if needed, detached two storey double garage, a choice of patios for outdoor entertaining, lawned areas and established planted beds and trees. The property is ideally suited to growing families, including multi-generational living, professionals and/or those seeking a lifestyle property offering home-based working opportunities. The property benefits from contemporary decor throughout, double glazing and gas fired central heating, with feature fireplaces in two of the four reception rooms and partial underfloor heating. There is potential to add solar panels if desired to improve the energy consumption rating. Viewing is essential, whether virtually or in person, to appreciate all this unique property has to offer both inside and out.

HOME REPORT

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ACCOMMODATION

Access to the property is through the main front vestibule opening onto the inner hallway leading to the open plan kitchen to the front of the property on the left with dining area, sitting room and sun-room to the rear beyond. To the front on the right is the fabulous, twin aspect multi-purpose family recreation room running the full-width of the property and offering direct garden access to the rear. Also off the main hallway are the formal lounge, separate utility room accessed from the kitchen and downstairs guest toilet. The stylish contemporary kitchen comprises a range of fitted wall and base cabinets with granite work surfaces. There is a huge Rangemaster cooker with gas hob, electric multiple ovens and extractor hood, double sink and drainer units, integrated wine-cooler and ample space for a range of additional free-standing kitchen appliances including a family-size fridge-freezer. The separate utility room also has a range of fitted cabinets, sink and drainer and plumbing for a washing machine and dish-washer. The kitchen leads into the more formal dining/entertaining space, with French doors opening out onto one of two generous patio areas, ideal for outdoor living when weather permits. More extensive entertaining can be accommodated in the vast sun-room, accessed via the sitting room with its feature fireplace. The sun-room also opens out onto another patio/sun-terrace area allowing the outdoor and indoor spaces to blend when required. The main lounge is across the hallway and also boasts a feature fireplace and offers garden views as well as direct access to the fabulous outdoor space. Also off the ground floor hallway is a study, currently configured as a home-office, but offering potential for alternative use as a ground floor double bedroom, if required, adjacent to the downstairs toilet which could be transformed into a downstairs ensuite if necessary. From the main hallway the staircase leads to the upper floor accommodation comprising four double bedrooms and family bathroom. All four bedrooms are doubles and benefit from fitted wardrobes, while the principal and second bedrooms also offer the luxury of ensuite bathrooms. In addition, there is a spacious four-piece family bathroom with bath, shower enclosure, wash hand basin and toilet. From the first floor landing there is access to the attic area offering additional storage space.

Finishing outside, the property benefits from generous wraparound garden grounds, with tarmac driveway, turning area and detached double garage to the front and extensive lawned areas to the sides and rear, surrounded by planted beds with a wide variety of well established shrubs and trees. There is plenty of space to install a summer house, garden room, green houses and/or polytunnel depending on interests and preferences. There are two generous patio/sun terrace areas offering endless opportunities for outdoor dining and entertaining. Boundaries are defined by drystone walls and post and wire fence.

TRANSPORT, SCHOOLS & AMENITIES

The nearest school is the award winning Dalbeattie Learning Campus first opened in 2018 which offers all-through education comprising nursery, primary, and secondary education set in an innovative, landscaped setting as well as the latest in community facilities.Dalbeattie town itself has a variety of shops, supermarkets, cafes, pubs, restaurants and hotels including the Granite Kitchen, Birch Tree and King's Arms Hotels and many more. There is also a large modern Health Centre, pharmacy, garden centre with popular coffee shop, library, small theatre, Town Hall available for community use and Post Office. 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 3 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. 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. 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. 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.

HOME REPORT:

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