Port Road, Palnackie, Castle Douglas, DG7

EPC Band = E Council Tax Band = b

THE PROPERTY

This delightful bright and spacious three double bedroom terraced character stone cottage dating back to 1850s, has been completely refurbished to the highest standard and offers generous private rear garden, providing open views to the surrounding countryside and beyond. The cottage is situated on Port Road in the heart of the historic harbour village of Palnackie and features, on the ground floor, an open plan living/dining/kitchen space complete with feature fireplace and newly installed contemporary kitchen with integrated appliances, on the first floor two double bedrooms and family shower room and on the top floor a further double bedroom with ensuite wash-room. Competitively price it is ideally suited to first time buyers, families, professionals and downsizing couples. Viewing is essential to appreciate all this fabulous starter home has to offer both inside and out.

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ACCOMMODATION

Entry to the property is through the welcoming vestibule opening into the hallway providing access to the open plan living space comprising lounge/dining areas to the front and kitchen to the rear, as well as the staircase leading to the upper floors. The lounge area is dominated by the stylish feature fireplace with timber mantel, flagstone hearth and log-burning stone inset and offers views to the front. The newly installed kitchen comprises a range of fitted base units with block wood work surfaces and contrasting tiled splashback. There is a stainless steel sink and drainer unit, an electric oven and hob, integrated fridge, freezer and dish-washer as well as plumbing for a washing machine. From the kitchen the rear hallway provides access to the fabulous outdoor space. On the first floor there are tow double bedrooms and a stylish family shower room with shower enclosure, wall-hung wash hand basin, toilet and heated towel rail, complete with contemporary tiled finish. The top floor offers a third open plan double bedroom benefitting from built-in storage and an ensuite wash-room with wall-hung wash and basin and toilet.

Finishing off outside, the generous rear garden has a concrete path adjacent to the rear elevation with steps up to the garden ground, with grass lawn/drying area and planted borders. Boundaries are defined by timber fences, drystone and block walls.

TRANSPORT, SCHOOLS & AMENITIES
Palnackie Primary school approximately five minutes walk away has recently been ear-marked for closure, meaning that the closest both primary and secondary schools will be located at Dalbeattie Learning Campus (3 miles) going forward. Alternative secondary provision can be found at Kirkcudbright Academy (15 miles) and Castle Douglas High School (7 miles) all on direct bus routes from Palnackie village. Palnackie has a Community Shop with post office and café as well as a pub/restaurant, the Glenisle Inn, Art Centre at the Old Mill and historic harbour. Dalbeattie is the closest town providing a variety of shops, supermarkets, modern health centre and restaurants including the Birch Tree Hotel and King's Arms. In the opposite direction, the coastal village of Auchencairn is four miles away providing convenience store/post office with access to Balcary Bay beaches, cliff walks and prestigious boutique country hotel. The surrounding area offers a wide range of country pursuits including sailing, horse riding, mountain 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 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 is attractive and reached within a 25 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 situated just off the A75 on the outskirts of town.

HOME REPORT:
The home report can be accessed via one survey or directly downloaded by visiting the Yopa website.

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