Colvend, Dalbeattie, DG5

EPC RATING = F COUNCIL TAX BANDING = GHOME REPORT VALUE = £400kTHE PROPERTY This detached split level bungalow sits in a plot of approximately two acres, adjacent to the grounds of the Clonyard Hotel, offering outstanding panoramic views to Clonyard Loch and surrounding woodlands. The flexible accommodation layout is currently configured to provide a lounge area with direct access to the sun terrace to the rear, open plan kitchen/diner, main bedroom with ensuite bathroom and sun-terrace, two further double bedrooms and home office which could easily by transformed into a fourth bedroom, utility room and integral garage/workshop. The property benefits from LPG central heating and double glazing and is suitable for solar panel installation to reduce energy costs should the new owner wish to explore this option.The considerable outdoor space includes a generous patio area, sun-terraces with spectacular views, lawned areas and paddock with a wide range of potential uses. There is plenty of space to install outdoor leisure/home-working facilities if required. The rural hamlet of Colvend is about a mile away and the stunning coastal resorts of Kippford, Rockcliffe, Portling and Sandyhills are all within a short drive or bike ride away. Ideally suited to families, professionals and retirees. The generous plot is situated on the edge of the Loch, not overlooked by any neighbouring properties, enjoying a high level of privacy. Viewing is essential to appreciate the full potential this property has to offer both inside and out.*NB – HOME REPORT ACCESS DETAILS ARE SHOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE*ACCOMMODATION From the front entrance the main hallway provides access to the second and third double bedrooms to the front on the left and the fourth bedroom, currently used as a home office, to the front on the right. The bright and spacious lounge and the generous main bedroom with four-piece ensuite bathroom are to the rear, both with access to patio/sun-terraces via patio doors. From the lounge, steps lead down to the open plan kitchen and dining area with separate utility room off. The kitchen comprises a range of wall and floor based cabinets with contrasting work surfaces and tiled finishings. There is a ceramic sink and drainer unit and work island/breakfast bar as well as both an electric hob and an LPG powered Rayburn range cooker. There is also ample space for a freestanding family size fridge/freezer and plumbing for a dish-washer. The separate utility room provides space for laundry appliances and features a Belfast sink. All three bedrooms are well-proportioned doubles and all have built-in storage. The main bedroom benefits from a full-size four-piece ensuite bathroom. The stylish modern family shower room boasts a walk-in shower enclosure, vanity storage unit with wash hand basin inset, toilet and heated towel rail. Finishing off outside, the property benefits from a good sized front garden set to lawn with a generous driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles including a motorhome if required. There is a patio area for outdoor dining and entertaining, sun-terraces offering unrivalled views to Clonyard Loch and the delightful surrounding countryside. There are garden grounds to the front sides and rear of the dwelling, predominately laid in grass. To the front is a grass lawn/small hill with planted borders/shrubs, there is a small wood to the right hand side of the dwelling (when facing the front of the building) with mature trees, which follow the entrance driveway.There is also a paviour parking area/access path. To the side is a grass lawn/drying green and flagstone patio/seating areato the rear, with flagstone path and planted borders. Boundaries are defined by post and wire fences and drystone walls. Theboundaries to the front of the dwelling are undefined. There is an option of additional garden grounds extending toapproximately 2 acres.TRANSPORT, SCHOOLS & AMENITIES The nearest primary school is in Colvend (1 mile) with pre-school nursery, secondary and alternative primary provision in the award winning Dalbeattie Learning Campus (4 mils). 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. Other local amenities available in Colvend village include a general convenience store, post office, church, cafe and golf course. Dalbeattie itself has a variety of shops, supermarkets, cafes, pubs, restaurants and hotels including the Dalbeattie Garden Centre Tea Room, 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 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 only 20 minutes drive away.

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