Dellburn, Throughgate, Dunscore, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, DG2

Description

Dellburn, Throughgate, is a delightful detached home situated within the peaceful rural village of Throughgate. Offering a perfect blend of comfort, practicality, and charm, this well-maintained three-bedroom property is ideal for families or those seeking a quieter lifestyle within easy reach of Dumfries.

Inside, the home is spacious and thoughtfully arranged. There are three double bedrooms, one of which benefits from a en-suite shower room, creating a private and convenient space for the homeowners. The remaining two bedrooms are served by a family bathroom, complete with bath, shower, wash basin, and WC. The layout is both family-friendly and flexible, easily accommodating a growing family or visiting guests.

The main living room is bright and welcoming, with large windows that allow plenty of natural light to fill the space. At the heart of the home is a generous dining kitchen, well-appointed with ample storage, worktop space, and room for informal family meals. Adjacent to the kitchen is a separate dining room, ideal for entertaining guests or enjoying more formal gatherings. This room could also serve as a home office or second sitting room if desired, offering versatility.

Practicality continues with the integral garage, which provides secure storage or parking, and is accessible from within the property. A private driveway offers additional parking for multiple vehicles, ensuring convenience for residents and visitors alike.

Outside, the home is surrounded by a low maintenance garden that offers the opportunity to be further developed to become a tranquil haven . The rear garden offers a private space for outdoor dining, children’s play, or gardening, while the front garden adds to the home’s kerb appeal with its neatly maintained lawn and shrubs.

Dellburn is located in the tranquil village of Dunscore, known for its friendly community and picturesque setting amidst the Dumfries and Galloway countryside. Local amenities, including a village hall and church, are within walking distance, and the surrounding area is rich in scenic walking routes and outdoor pursuits.

This is a warm and welcoming home that combines rural living with modern comforts, offering an ideal opportunity for anyone seeking a peaceful lifestyle within easy reach of town amenities.

Situation

Dellburn is situated to the edge of the village of Throughgate. which is within a short distance of the primary school and health centre located within Dunscore which has a thriving community and in addition to the school and health centre, has a community hall, Post Office service (part time in the community hall), a community run pub, thriving pre-school centre and church. The village enjoys a vibrant community with numerous groups and clubs ranging from amateur dramatics and a French twinning association to bird watching and an eco group. The village is situated in the middle of a network of quiet cycling routes. There is a community website available which gives more detail on all activities and facilities. A broader range of shops, schools and services are available in Thornhill, where there are a number of individual local businesses as well as the renowned Wallace Hall Academy secondary school, or the regional capital of Dumfries, including a leisure complex, cinema, restaurants, hotels, a large regional hospital with a broad range of out-patient clinics, and the Crichton Campus, home to the local campuses of both Glasgow University and the University of the West of Scotland.
The area is renowned for its diverse range of outdoor pursuits and activities. There is excellent fishing available on the region’s numerous rivers and lochs, as well as good sea fishing off the coast. Shooting is available on various estates. Equestrian pursuits are well catered for with many stables offering both livery and schooling, as well as a number of Pony Clubs holding gymkhanas and events throughout the year. For golfers, there are several excellent courses available nearby, including the championship course at Southerness. Mountain bike enthusiasts are well catered for by the region’s Seven Stanes forests, the nearest of which is Ae Forest. Hill walking and hiking is available all over the area on numerous paths and hills. Birdwatchers can be entertained endlessly at the nature reserves at Mersehead and Caerlaverock run by the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, where, amongst other species, Ospreys can be seen.
Communications to the area are good. The M74 is around 45 minutes’ drive away, giving easy access to the central belt of Scotland to the north, and the M6 leading to the south.