Brownrigg Loaning, Dumfries, DG1

EPC Rating = D      Council Tax Band = E

THE PROPERTY 
Located on the fringe of the popular residential area of Noblehill, on Brownrigg Loaning, between the major arterial routes into Dumfries town centre of Lockerbie and Annan Roads, with excellent transport links, Bells Cottage is a substantial detached property with generous, flexible accommodation layout over three floors, currently configured to provide four double bedrooms, sumptuous four-piece family bathroom, spacious open plan kitchen/dining/family living room, separate lounge, utility room, downstairs toilet and plenty of storage internally, while externally there are generous garden grounds, with open rural views, detached garage and driveway providing off-road parking for multiple vehicles. Within close distance to local schools, retail and leisure facilities, this property is ideally suited to young and growing families.

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ACCOMMODATION

The front entrance to the property opens into the hallway providing access to the lounge to the front on the left and the downstairs toilet to the front on the right, as well as to the open plan kitchen/dining/living space to the rear, with the staircase leading from the hallway to the upper floors where there are two large double bedrooms on the first floor along with the family bathroom and on the top floor a further two spacious doubles. The lounge has a feature fireplace with wood-burning stoves and leads into the huge open plan living space at the red of the property where there is also a wood-burning stove and bi-fold doors opening out onto the fabulous outdoor space with patio providing endless opportunities for outdoor dining/entertaining. The family living space merges into the generous dining space with kitchen beyond. There is access from the dining area to the separate utility room. The stylish modern kitchen comprises a generous range of fitted base and wall units with complementary work surfaces and tiled splash-back as well as feature lighting. There is a breakfast bar/work island, range cooker with gas hob and extractor hood over, sink and drainer unit, as well as integrated appliances including a dish-washer and fridge/freezer.

On the first floor the two bedrooms are both generous doubles while the gorgeous family bathroom offers a four-piece white suite with free-standing bath, separate walk-in double shower enclosure, pedestal wash hand basin and toilet, with panelled finish and far-reaching views. On the second floor there are two further double bedrooms, one with fitted wardrobes running the full length of one wall. Both offer stunning views to the surrounding countryside.

Finishing outside, there is a driveway to the side of the property which is block paved leading to the detached garage/workshop. The private enclosed rear garden is set mainly to lawn with a patio/sun-terrace adjacent to the rear of the house. The site area extends to around 0.25 acres (0.09 Ha) offering plenty of space to install outdoor leisure facilities if required, including a garden room, greenhouse, hot tub enclosure etc.
Boundaries are formed in timber fencing, and post and wire fencing.

TRANSPORT, SCHOOLS & AMENITIES

The nearest primary school is Noblehill. The nearest secondary schools are St Joseph’s and Dumfries High School. Local amenities within the Noblehill area include local shops, food outlets and Noblehill Park. Dumfries town centre is attractive and reached within a short 5 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 the beautiful grounds overlooking the town and has three golf courses. A regular local bus servicing the town centre stops shortly from the property on the Annan Road. For further afield, Dumfries train station provides regular links to Glasgow and all points south, as does the bus station situated on the Whitesands by the river. There are regular and quick train connections to Edinburgh from the small town of Lockerbie, just a few miles away, and which has a regular bus service with Dumfries. The A75 road network is accessible leading to Annan, Gretna and Carlisle. The M6 and M74 road networks are accessible nearby at Moffat, Gretna and Lockerbie. The surrounding area offers glorious countryside and historic ruins with easy access to the beautiful coast and a multitude of sporting and country pursuits including sailing, horse riding, mountain biking, fishing, golf and fine coastal and woodland walks.

HOME REPORT:

The home report can be accessed through the one survey website or downloaded directly from the Yopa website.