Gair Lodge, Eaglesfield, DG11 3AH

Gair Lodge is a stunning detached single storey cottage, peacefully located on the Springkell Estate, between Waterbeck and Eaglesfield.  The property has a superb open plan kitchen/dining/living room, and offers further scope to extend into the loft space if desired (subject to the necessary planning consents).

Accommodation

This traditional former Gamekeeper's cottage features exposed stone walls and ceiling trusses, large windows and high ceilings.  The accommodation comprises a hallway, open plan kitchen/dining/living room, a sitting room, two bedrooms and a bathroom. 

The hallway offers double doors leading out to the front garden, and is part panelled, with an exposed stone wall and a hatch to the loft, which is fully boarded and insulated.  The fantastic open plan kitchen/living room is the heart of the home and enjoys a vaulted ceiling and an array of windows on three elevations, along with Velux windows and glazed doors to the garden and patio, allowing plenty of natural light to flood the space and offering delightful views over the surrounding landscape.  The whole room has a tiled floor and the kitchen is fitted with a range of modern floor and wall cabinets with solid wood worksurfaces and a handy breakfast bar.  There is a Belfast sink, integrated appliances include a dishwasher, induction hob, double oven, fridge freezer, and a utility cupboard that houses the washing machine.  To the living end, there is a contemporary wood burning stove and direct access to the garden.  

The separate sitting room boasts a 5kw Clearview wood burning stove, an exposed stone wall, window to the front elevation and French doors leading to the patio and rear garden.  There are two charming bedrooms with large windows and a bathroom comprising of a bath with electric shower over, a wash hand basin set into a vanity unit, built in shelving and a WC.

Externally

There is a gated entrance to a gravelled driveway, providing parking for several vehicles.  There is a large detached garage with electronically operated door, an external side door, double glazed windows, and a large, fully boarded storage space over.  This building has potential for conversion, subject to the necessary consents. The current owners have had conversion plans drawn up ready for submission to the planning authority.

The garden extends to approximately one third of an acre and is predominantly laid to lawn with mature, established plants and bushes.  There are raised beds to the rear and a patio that can be accessed directly from the kitchen and the sitting room.  In addition, there are two timber summerhouses, which are suitable for a variety of purposes such as a studio, home office or playroom.  The summer house located closest to the garage is double glazed with a solid timber floor, power and lighting. The second summer house comprises two rooms with a decked area outside, and also has power and lighting. 

General Remarks & Stipulations

Tenure and Possession: The Heritable (Scottish equivalent of Freehold) title is offered for sale with vacant possession upon completion.

Matters of Title: The property is sold subject to all existing servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of such servitude rights and others.

Fixtures and Fittings: All standard fixtures and fittings are to be included in the sale.

Planning: We are not aware of any planning applications associated with the property.

EPC Rating: E

Broadband: Fibre

Services: Gair Lodge is serviced by mains electricity, mains water and private drainage to septic tank (registered with SEPA). Oil fired central heating. Double glazed throughout.

Viewings: Strictly by appointment through the sole selling agents, C&D Rural. Tel .

Offers: Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents. The owner reserves the right to sell without imposing a closing date and will not be bound to accept the highest, or indeed any, offer. All genuinely interested parties are advised to instruct their solicitor to note their interest with the Selling Agents immediately after inspection.

Money Laundering Obligations: In accordance with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 the selling agents are required to verify the identity of the purchaser at the time an offer is accepted. All offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds.

Local Authority: Dumfries & Galloway Council, English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2DE. Tel.: . 2 Railway Cottages is in Council Tax Band E.

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