Fleetside, Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas, DG7

EPC Rating = C

Council Tax Band = C

Home Report Value = £170,000

THE PROPERTY

40 Fleetside is a three double bedroom extended end terrace house with double driveway to the front and private enclosed garden area to the rear, on the edge of a tranquil and popular residential development within walking distance of the centre of the pretty small town of Gatehouse of Fleet surrounded by rural and coastal beauty spots. The property benefits from gas-fired central heating and PVC double glazing throughout. The flexible accommodation layout could be configured to suit any modern family living/working arrangements currently comprising on the ground floor, generous open plan kitchen/living/dining space with direct garden access, utility/laundry room, separate lounge with additional recess and a further set of patio doors opening out onto the generous outdoor space, while on the upper floor there are three good sized double bedrooms, one with a full-size ensuite bathroom, as well as a modern family bathroom and generous attic space. The property is situated in a semi-rural location on the outskirts of the delightful and picturesque small town of Gatehouse of Fleet on the edge of the glorious Solway coast and the Dark Skies Galloway Forest Park. Viewing is essential to appreciate all that this delightful property has to offer both inside and out.

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ACCOMMODATION

The front entrance to the property opens into the spacious hallway providing access to the utility room to the front of the property on the left with kitchen/diner beyond and also to the lounge. A staircase leads from the front hallway with storage cupboard, to the first floor accommodation comprising three double bedrooms, with four-piece full-size ensuite bathroom to the principal bedroom in addition to the modern family bathroom. The kitchen comprises a range of fitted floor and wall based cabinets with contrasting work surfaces and splashback. There is a stainless steel sink and drainer, gas hob with electric oven and ample space for free-standing kitchen appliances including an upright family size fridge/freezer. The separate utility room has a further stainless steel sink and drainer unit as well as plumbing for laundry appliances and houses the gas combo boiler. The open plan dining area beyond the kitchen provides ideal space for both everyday family meals and entertaining on special occasions, while the patio doors allow you to seamlessly merge indoor and outdoor living. There is further family living space in the lounge area with the benefit of an additional multi-purpose recess. On the first floor, both the main and second bedrooms are to the front of the property, while the third is to the rear. The main bedroom is a spacious double with fitted wardrobes and full-size ensuite bathroom, while the second and third bedrooms are also doubles with built-in storage to the third. The upstairs family bathroom comprises a modern three-piece white suite with bath with shower over, vanity storage unit with wash hand basin inset and toilet. From the first floor landing there is access to the attic space for additional storage.

Finishing off outside, the property is located on a generous plot, with hard standing to the front providing off-road parking and private enclosed garden grounds to the rear with timber sun-deck, lawned area, drying green and patio/sun terrace. The garden offers an ideal safe play area for children and pets. There is a timber summerhouse in the rear garden and lean-to store at the side of the dwelling, with timber walls and timber framed, mono-pitched roof, clad with corrugated plastic sheet.

The front garden has a paviour driveway/parking space, small artificial grass lawn, planted border and flagstone path.
The rear garden has a timber decking area, artificial grass lawn/seating area with rotary dryer, flagstone paths and planted borders.
Boundaries are defined by timber fences and low level kerbs.


TRANSPORT, SCHOOLS & AMENITIES

Gatehouse of Fleet has its own primary school with pre-school nursery provision. The nearest secondary school is Kirkcudbright Academy (9 miles) with school transport available.
Peaceful in its pastel colours, the small country town of Gatehouse of Fleet lies on the Solway Firth, in the midst of Dumfries & Galloway countryside, with good sandy beaches a five-minute drive away. The town was founded in the 1760s as a mill community, and today the nearby Mill on the Fleet a visitor centre in a former bobbin mill tells the tale of Gatehouse’s cotton-spinning days. Today, there are several shops in the town including a small supermarket, chemist, bank and Post Office, along with two book/gift shops, a kilt-making centre and two cafes, including the famous local producer Galloway Lodge Preserves. All four pubs in the town have restaurant facilities and welcome children. The centre of Gatehouse of Fleet is 1 km away. Broughton House & Garden and Gatehouse of Fleet Golf Club are available within a few steps, as are historic monuments such as Cardoness Castle. The unspoilt coastline with its numerous coves and bays including Mossyard and Cardoness beaches, is on the doorstep. From Auchenlarie holiday centre (5 miles) there are stunning sunsets and views of Murray’s Isles. The property is also 4.5 km from Cream O' Galloway and a 20 minute drive to MacLellan's Castle. Glasgow Prestwick airport is located 75 km away from this accommodation. Castle Douglas, a 15-minute drive away, offers an extensive range of shops, Threave Gardens and boating on Carlingwark Loch. Located on by the banks of the Fleet River, this distinctive property has ready access to a variety of river and coastal activities, ideal for beach holidays, watersports, fishing, golf, coastal walks and cycling.

HOME REPORT

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

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