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3 bedroom detached house for sale

Tower Cottage, Carsethorn, Dumfries, DG2

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • No Onward Chain
  • Former Coastguard Look-Out Tower with Seascape Views
  • Picturesque Coastal Village Location
  • Moments from the Shoreline with Spectacular Sunrises over the Estuary
  • Unique Property - Ideal as a Holiday Home or Holiday-Let Investment
  • Spacious Living Room & Well-Appointed Dining Kitchen
  • Three Double Bedrooms (One on the Ground Floor with En-Suite)
  • Small Garden Area & Parking for One Vehicle
  • Oil Central Heating & Double Glazing
  • EPC - E

Description

NO CHAIN – Tower Cottage is a former coastguard’s lookout tower, positioned just moments from the Solway shoreline in Carsethorn, a picturesque and tranquil village on the Dumfriesshire coast. The property enjoys a distinctive coastal setting, with accommodation arranged over three floors, creating a sense of space and light throughout. Internally, the property comprises three double bedrooms, one of which offers ground-floor versatility with an adjoining en-suite, along with a spacious living room, a generous dining kitchen and a family shower room. The elevated nature of the building allows for far-reaching seascape views to the front from the main bedroom, with an open-field outlook to the rear towards Criffel, where changing light and weather create an ever-shifting coastal and landscape outlook. Externally, the property benefits from a small garden area to the front, which incorporates a designated parking space for one vehicle. Offered for sale with no ongoing chain, Tower Cottage will appeal to those seeking a coastal home with a distinctive structure and setting, suitable for use as a second home, holiday home or investment opportunity.

Utilities, Services & Ratings:
Oil-Fired Central Heating and Double Glazing Throughout.
EPC - E and Council Tax Band - C.

Carsethorn is a charming and peaceful coastal village set along the picturesque Solway Firth, offering an idyllic blend of seaside tranquillity and rural living while remaining within easy reach of Dumfries. Formerly a traditional fishing village, Carsethorn is now highly regarded for its strong sense of community, scenic shoreline and breathtaking sunsets across the estuary. The village enjoys a relaxed pace of life with a popular local pub, village hall and a variety of coastal and countryside walks right on the doorstep, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. Nearby villages provide additional everyday amenities, while Dumfries town centre is easily accessible by road, offering a comprehensive range of shops, supermarkets, leisure facilities, healthcare, schooling and further dining options. Dumfries also provides excellent transport connections, including a mainline railway station with links to Carlisle and Glasgow, along with wider road access via the A75 and A74(M), making Carsethorn an appealing choice for those seeking a peaceful coastal setting without sacrificing convenience.

Ground Floor: -

Entrance Hall - Entrance door from the side with double glazed side window, internal door to the living room, and a built-in cupboard.

Living Room - Internal doors to the kitchen and bedroom three, open staircase to the first floor landing, fireplace with electric fire, two radiators, exposed floorboards, and two double glazed windows to both side aspects.

Kitchen - Fitted kitchen comprising a range of base, wall and drawer units with matching worksurfaces and splashbacks above. Integrated electric double oven, electric hob, extractor unit, integrated fridge, integrated freezer, integrated washing machine, space and plumbing for a dishwasher, one and a half bowl sink with mixer tap, radiator, double glazed window to the front aspect, and two double glazed windows to both side aspects.

Bedroom Three & En-Suite - Bedroom Three:
Two double glazed windows to the rear aspect, radiator, and an internal door to the en-suite.
En-Suite:
Three piece suite comprising a WC, wall-mounted wash basin, and shower enclosure with electric shower unit. Part-tiled walls, chrome towel radiator, extractor fan, and an obscured double glazed window.

First Floor: -

Landing - Stairs up from the ground floor living room, stairs up to the second floor shower room, internal doors to bedrooms one and two, radiator, and a double glazed window to the side aspect.

Bedroom One - Double glazed bay window to the front aspect, radiator, and fitted bedroom furniture.

Bedroom Two - Double glazed window to the rear aspect, and a radiator.

Second Floor: -

Shower Room - Three piece suite comprising a WC, vanity unit with wash basin, and a corner shower enclosure with mains shower unit. Fully-tiled walls, tiled flooring, chrome towel radiator, and an obscured double glazed window.

External: - Access to Tower Cottage is via a shared driveway which leads around the property. A small garden area is situated directly in front of the property, along with an area which could accommodate parking for one smaller vehicle. Beside the entrance door to the property is an area for storage of bins, along with the oil tank. The oil-fired boiler is located externally, on the opposite side of the building to the entrance door.

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Home Report: - The Home Report for this property is downloadable from the 'brochures' section of Rightmove or the 'additional links' section of Zoopla. Alternatively, please contact our Annan office directly to request an email copy.

Brochures

Tower Cottage, Carsethorn, Dumfries, DG2
COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: C
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Off street
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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