Palnackie, Castle Douglas, DG7

EPC RATING =  E        COUNCIL TAX BAND = G

HOME REPORT VALUE = £570k


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THE PROPERTY

Kirkennan Cottage is a bespoke designed and extended original local granite stone cottage with the main building dating back to 1880s, formerly part of Kirkennan Estate, offering spacious and flexible accommodation layout over two floors currently configured to provide, on the ground floor, a generous living/dining room with feature fireplace with Morso wood-burning stove, spacious kitchen/diner, downstairs double bedroom and utility room with guest toilet off and access to the integral garage/workshop, while on the upper floor there is a sun-lounge also with wood-burning stove and exposed granite feature wall, offering stunning panoramic views, the main bedroom with ensuite shower room, two further double bedrooms, one currently providing home office/study space, family bathroom and a smaller shower room. The property benefits from oil-fired central heating and double glazing through-out.

The private garden grounds are frequently visited by a wide range of local wildlife and extend to around 1 acre. They include three ponds, two sun-terraces, integral garage and a series of outbuildings offering a range of possible uses. To the rear of the property is Ramshaw Wood, part of the Kirkennan Plantation stretching to Dalbeattie Quarry, where there are a number of secluded lochs suitable for wild swimming. Historically Kirkennan Estate together with Munches Estate formed a south coast stronghold for the Maxwell family, strategically situated on the coast route to Kirkcudbright (A711). The 13th Century Church of St Ennan (Kirk Ennan) was part of Buittle parish with links to the local Abbeys of Sweetheart and Dundrennan, steeped in history. The 850 year old Buittle Castle can be found just over a mile away from the property. Other historic landmarks in the vicinity include the medieval Orchardton Tower, the only cylindrical house in Scotland and the spectacular Balcary Bay with a choice of little known beaches dotted along the way.

ACCOMMODATION

Access to the property can be either through the front entrance which opens into a vestibule with hallway beyond where the partly glazed staircase leads to the upper floor, or via the courtyard to the rear with ornate pond opening into the generous kitchen/diner. The kitchen comprises a range of floor and wall based cabinets, including larder cupboard, with granite work-surfaces and decorative glass splash-back. There is a Stoves LPG powered gas hob with extractor hood over, twin electric ovens, a stainless steel 1.5 sink and drainer unit, integrated NEFF dish-washer, integrated NEFF microwave and designated space for a free-standing family size fridge/freezer (included in the sale). There is ample space for everyday family dining with French doors opening out into the courtyard, offering endless opportunities for outdoor dining and entertaining. The living/dining room to the front of the property is triple aspect filled with natural light offering plenty of space for family relaxation, dining and entertaining. Patio doors open out onto the ground level sun-terrace. There is a feature fireplace with wood-burning stove and a spiral staircase to the upper floor accommodation. Off the living room is the utility room where there is space and plumbing for laundry appliances as well as access to the downstairs guest cloakroom/WC and to the integral garage/workshop. Also on the ground floor there is a twin aspect double bedroom with gorgeous garden views. On the upper floor there is a generous twin aspect main bedroom with panoramic views and a spacious modern ensuite shower room with walk-in double shower enclosure, vanity storage unit with wash hand basin inset, mirror, toilet and heated towel rail. On the upper floor landing there is a fabulous window seat with storage below offering sensational views, with inner hallway leading to the second bedroom and family bathroom, complete with bath with mixer shower over, shower screen, vanity storage unit with wash and basin inset, toilet and heated towel rail. The fourth bedroom on the upper floor is currently configured as a multi-purpose home office/study/craft room and there is also a further shower room with shower enclosure with electric shower, wall-hung wash hand basin and toilet. The outstanding feature of the upper floor is the upstairs lounge which boasts an exposed granite feature wall with wood-burning stove as well as double patio doors on both sides providing access to the upper level gardens and to the elevated sun-terrace with views to the exclusive yachting village of Kippford and the harbour village of Palnackie.

Kirkennan Cottage's garden grounds extend to around one acre and include lawned areas, well-established planted beds with a wide variety of shrubs including stunning rhododendrons and azalea of every shade. With a number of outbuildings the site offers plenty of space to install a range of leisure and home-working facilities. A footpath extends from the side of the property down to the entrance gate.

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 Flounders 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 a Community 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:

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