Meikle Richorn, Dalbeattie, DG5

EPC Rating - D

Council Tax Band - G

Home Report Value - £575,000

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THE PROPERTY

Situated in the exclusive development of Meikle Richorn, one of a small number of individually and uniquely designed properties, Greylags commands an unrivalled, enviable elevated position set within over an acre of wraparound landscaped garden grounds with its own orchard, offering panoramic views to the Urr Estuary and picturesque Kippford yachting village, as well as of the surrounding undulating farmland landscape, only a short drive to a choice of delightful Colvend coastal resorts of Kippford, Rockcliffe and Sandyhills, and to Dalbeattie town with its state of the art all-through Learning Campus and modern health centre. This impressive family home offers a spacious and fully flexible accommodation layout suited to a wide range of different modern family living/working arrangements, including multi-generational living if required. The current configuration comprises, on the ground floor a lounge, sitting-room (offering potential alternative use as a fourth downstairs double bedroom, open plan dine-in kitchen, separate dining room, and delightful, spacious multi-purpose sun-room offering direct garden access and spectacular views, as well as a downstairs family shower room separate utility/laundry room and boiler room. While on the upper floor there are three generous double bedrooms with full-size four-piece ensuite bathroom and dressing room to the principal bedroom. Externally the property has a private gated driveway, detached two storey double garage/workshop, with craftroom/studio above, suitable for conversion into annexe accommodation, greenhouse, garden sheds, wood-store and extensive established garden grounds with lawned areas, patios, sun-deck and private orchard. In addition, the property benefits from oil-fired central heating (combi boiler) and double glazing throughout. Solar panels could be installed if required to improve the energy efficiency of the property and reduce running costs.


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ACCOMMODATION

The front entrance to the property opens into the main hallway with staircase leading to the upper floor. The spacious lounge with feature fireplace and solid fuel stove is to the right with outstanding views to the rear. Also to the rear are the sitting room also with a feature fireplace, the generous sun-room and the separate dining room. Both the sun-room and dining-room have French doors opening out onto the sun-deck and immaculately maintained garden grounds beyond. The kitchen offers views to the front of the property and comprises a range of fitted wall and base units with marble effect work surfaces and contrasting tiled splash-back. There is both an electric oven and hob and an LPG powered hob, stainless steel sink and drainer unit, plumbing for a dish-washer and space for a free-standing fridge/freezer. In the separate utility room there is an additional sink and drainer and further storage cabinets along with plumbing for laundry appliances. Off the kitchen is a walk-in pantry and off the rear hallway with a second external door, is the boiler cupboard, housing the internal oil-fried floor standing combi boiler. Also on the ground floor is a three-piece family shower room with shower cubicle, vanity storage unit with wash hand basin inset and toilet. On the upper floor the main bedroom is a generous double with separate dressing-room and full-size four-piece ensuite bathroom with jacuzzi bath, walk-in shower enclosure, wash hand base and toilet. The other two bedrooms are both generous doubles offering panoramic scenic views, one with built-in storage. The upstairs family bathroom comprises a four-piece white suite with bath with shower attachment, separate shower enclosure, vanity storage unit with wash hand basin inset, toilet and heated towel rail. There is access to the generous attic space from the first floor landing.

Finishing off outside over an acre of established, well-tended mature gardens surround the property with a wide variety of established trees and shrubs providing year-round interest and colour thriving in the mild micro-climate the area enjoys. The private gated driveway provides parking for multiple vehicles and leads to the detached two storey double garage fully equipped with lighting and power and suitable for use as a workshop. The generous room above the garage and currently used as a craft-room and storage facility but offers potential for a wide range of possible alternative uses including the development of annexe accommodation for possible holiday rental. The dwelling has a large rear garden, with timber decking area adjacent to the rear sun room extension and flagstone seating/patio area to the rear of the side dining room extension. The rear garden has an extensive grassed lawn, with planted borders/shrubs and small orchard area to the far end of the rear garden grounds.
Boundaries are defined by post and wire and timber fences, also dry stone walls.
There is an electric fence around the perimeter of the garden grounds.

TRANSPORT, SCHOOLS & AMENITIES

The nearest school is the award winning Dalbeattie Learning Campus. Opened in 2018, it offers all-through education comprising nursery, primary, and secondary education set in an innovative, landscaped setting, incorporating the latest in community facilities. Dalbeattie itself has a variety of shops, supermarkets, cafes, pubs, restaurants and hotels including the Granite Kitchen, Birchtree and Kings Arms Hotels and many more. There is also a large modern Health Centre, pharmacy, garden centre, library, theatre, Post Office and Town Hall available for community use. The surrounding area offers a wide range of country pursuits including sailing, horse riding, mountain and e-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 2 miles away with the sandy beaches of Rockcliffe, Sandyhills and Southerness just a few more minutes away. The property makes an ideal base for exploring the Colvend Coast and the region's castles and gardens. 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. 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. Dumfries town centre situated on the picturesque River Nith 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 only 25 minutes drive away.

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