EPC Rating - E

Council Tax Band - E

Home Report Value - £220,000

THE PROPERTY

Located on the outskirts of the picturesque riverside hamlet of Kelton Bank, famous for its former harbour, on the East side of the River Nith, overlooking Kirkconnell Merse, less than 2 miles from the coastal village of Glencaple, this character-filled property features internally, three double bedrooms, two reception rooms, kitchen, two family shower rooms (one on the ground floor) as well as spacious attic rooms with huge development potential. Externally there are garden grounds on three sides with Indian stone paved patio, workshop and summer house/studio. The property is in an ideal position to enjoy views to the local peak of Criffel and of the tidal river 'bore' phenomenon. Ideally suited to couples and growing/extended families, this delightfully unique property must be viewed to fully appreciate all it has to offer both inside and out.

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ACCOMMODATION

Access to the front of the property is through the welcoming entrance vestibule, leading into the hallway leading to the two reception rooms to the front, both with feature fireplaces and multi-fuel burning stoves, currently configured to provide a formal dining-room on the left and a cosy sitting room on the right, open to the traditional style country kitchen, complete with range cooker and tiled splash-back. The kitchen comprises a range of free-standing bespoke floor and wall-based cabinets. There is an enamel sink and drainer unit and plumbing for a washing machine along with a designated area for informal, everyday family dining. Also on the ground floor are the walk-in pantry/utility room which provides space for a fridge and freezer, as well
as a downstairs family shower room with access to an external covered passage providing additional storage. The downstairs shower room has a three-piece white suite with shower enclosure, wall-hung wash hand basin and toilet. On the first floor all three bedrooms are good-sized doubles and there are outstanding views from every window including the landing. The main and second bedrooms have decorative feature fireplaces, while the second and third have fitted wardrobes. The upstairs family shower room has a three-piece white suite comprising a shower enclosure with mains mixer shower, wall-hung wash hand basin and toilet. There is access from the third bedroom to the vast attic space via a fold-down ladder. This area offers potential for further development to provide additional living/bedroom space with bathroom facilities if desired.

Finishing outside, the property benefits from gardens to both the front and side as well as an additional area of off-road parking and summer-house/studio. The front garden has an Indian stone paved patio, pathways, low maintenance chipped areas and drying space along with planted beds. There is a workshop/shed in the front garden. There is further garden ground to the side of the property and a choice of seating areas throughout. The gardens are enclosed by decorative metal railings and the boundary denoted by a combination of timber fencing, masonry wall and railings.


TRANSPORT, SCHOOLS & AMENITIES

The nearest primary schools are Caerlaverock, Brownhall and St Michaels, all of which are held in excellent local regard as are the nearest secondary schools, St Joseph's College and Dumfries High School. The village of Glencaple itself is vibrant and has a lovely close-knit community feel. The Nith Hotel and the newer award-winning Boathouse restaurants are both extremely popular and have a good reputation for delicious fresh produce. Dumfries town centre is attractive and reached within a 10-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. A regular local bus servicing the town centre stops in the immediate vicinity, and 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 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 a beautiful coast and a multitude of sporting and country pursuits including sailing, horse riding, mountain biking, fishing, golf and fine coastal and woodland walk.

HOME REPORT:

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