Wylies Brae, Castle Douglas, DG7

EPC BAND = F COUNCIL TAX BAND = B

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THE PROPERTY
Deceptively spacious one double bedroom end terrace two storey house, offering fully flexible accommodation layout throughout, currently configured to provide on the ground floor a kitchen, sitting room and bathroom and on the upper level a spacious  double bedroom. Externally there is a private enclosed rear garden with lawned area, drying green and seating area situated in the heart of the picturesque and popular village of New Galloway, gateway to the spectacular Dark Skies Galloway Forest Park. The property benefits from double glazing and electric heating throughout supplmented by a log-burning stove the sitting-room. The property would make an ideal permanent or part-time home, providing a cosy base from which to explore the nearby attractions including Loch Ken and neighbouring coast and historic buildings in delightfully unspoilt Dumfries and Galloway. Viewing is essential to appreciate all this property has to offer both inside and out.

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ACCOMMODATION
The cottage is accessed from the front entrance opening into the inner hallway providing access to the sitting-room to the front on the right and staircase from the hallway to the upper floor with spacious double bedroom and landing area with storage. The cosy sitting-room has a feature fireplace with wood-burning stove. From the sitting-room the rear hallway leads to the kitchen and bathroom to the rear. The kitchen comprises a range of wall and base cabinets with block wood work surfaces and tiled splashback. There is a stainless steel sink and drainer unit, electric oven and hob, plumbing for a washing machine and ample space for a range of free-standing white goods. From the kitchen the back door opens out onto the outdoor space to the rear of the property. The bathroom comprises a modern three-piece white suite with bath, electric shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and toilet. Finishing off outside, the property offers substantial outdoor space with private garden to the rear.

TRANSPORT, SCHOOLS & AMENITIES
The nearest primary school is Kells Primary in New Galloway itself while the nearest secondary school is in Dalry (3 miles), with school transport available. The village of New Galloway sitting on the River Ken offers a community shop, cafe and its own renowned golf course with stunning views down the full length of Loch Ken as well as a Health Centre. The historic Royal Burgh of New Galloway at the gateway to the Galloway Forest Park is also home to CatStrand Arts and Visitor Centre, a unique venue with Gift Shop specialising in local arts and crafts and licensed café serving light lunches and home baking with outdoor seating and a year-round programme of cinema, music, theatre and dance events, art exhibitions as well as local and regional information open 7 days offering free wi-fi, providing a hub for the active and social community. The neighbouring village of St John's Town of Dalry has a shop/petrol/filling station, a library and bank, as well as a small number of eating out venues including the award-winning gourmet pub/restaurant the Clachan Inn and two nearby hotels the Lochinvar and the Ken Bridge. The whole of the Glenkens area is a popular tourist destination and the gateway to the Rhins, the west of Galloway and the Galloway Forest Park. Castle Douglas (14 miles), the region’s Food Town is a short drive away where you will find a modern Health Centre and dental surgery, pharmacies, garden centre, library, theatre/cinema and leisure facilities including gym and swimming pool as well as a Post Office. The surrounding area offers a wide range of country pursuits including sailing, horse riding, mountain biking, fishing, bird watching and numerous coastal and woodland walks. The town is on the local bus route to both Castle Douglas and Dumfries and on the A713 to Ayr (33 miles) to the north west. The road network also provides transport links to the east to Dumfries (30 miles), to Sanquhar to the north east (30miles) and west to Stranraer (43 miles). There is a ferry terminal at Cairnryan (28 miles) with sailings to and from Northern Ireland. Dumfries is the region’s capital sitting on the River Nith and offers a combination of 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 directly accessible from the A75 on the outskirts of Dumfries.

HOME REPORT:
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