Merse Way, Kippford, DG5

EPC BAND = D

COUNCIL TAX BAND = F

HOME REPORT VALUE - £495,000

VIRTUAL VIEWING AVAILABLE - CONTACT LOCAL PROPERTY AGENT

THE PROPERTY

Situated within walking distance of the centre of the popular and vibrant sailing village of Kippford, with its own yacht club and golf course, yet in a peaceful cul de sac location within a highly sought after residential area, this delightfully spacious, fully refurbished two storey detached property offers a fully flexible accommodation layout currently configured to provide on the ground floor, a generous lounge, with feature fire-place, formal dining-room, both with stunning coastal views, kitchen, separate utility room, downstairs double bedroom and family bathroom. While on the upper floor there is the master suite with huge double bedroom, dressing room and generous ensuite shower room. The property benefits from oil fired central heating and double glazing throughout. Externally there are garden grounds surrounding the property on all sides, patio, sun-terrace and generous off-road parking in addition to the integral garage/workshop. This is a unique opportunity to acquire the quintessential forever home in the highly sought after coastal village of Kippford. Ideally suited to families, professionals or retirees. Early viewing whether virtually or in person is essential to fully appreciate all this unrivalled property has to offer both inside and out. The property benefits from exquisite contemporary decor throughout, oil-fired central heating (combi boiler) and double glazing and would be suited to the installation of solar panels to increase energy efficiency.

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ACCOMMODATION

The front entrance to the property opens into the stylish hallway providing access to the lounge and separate dining-room, both to the front of the property, with the downstairs double bedroom, family bathroom and kitchen with utility room beyond to the rear. From the utility room there is access to the integral garage/workshop. The staircase leads from the main hallway to the upper floor accommodation comprising the principal bedroom with dressing-room and ensuite, second and third bedrooms along with the upstairs family shower room. The generous living space has both a lounge with feature fire-place with repurposed timber mantle, flagstone hearth and wood-burning stove inset, and separate formal dining-room perfect for entertaining. French doors open out from the lounge onto the paved patio area to the side of the property, ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. The bespoke-designed kitchen also offers informal dining space in the form of a breakfast bar. The kitchen comprises a generous range of floor and wall fitted cabinets with block wood work surfaces and Metro-style tiled finishings. There is a newly installed electric range cooker, integrated dish-washer and fridge-freezer and double Belfast sink. The separate utility room also has further fitted wall and base cabinets with block wood work surfaces, and stainless steel sink and drainer. There is plenty of space and plumbing for laundry appliances along with the floor-based oil-fired combi boiler. There is direct access from the utility room to the integral garage/workshop. The delightful downstairs bedroom is a generous double with fitted wardrobes and garden views. The stylish family bathroom has a three-piece modern white suite with a P-shaped bath with electric shower over, pedestal wash hand basin toilet and heated towel rail. On the upper floor the principal bedroom is exceptionally spacious with double windows providing lots of natural light and enviable views to the Rough Firth Estuary. There is plenty of built-in storage surrounding the dressing area with ensuite shower room beyond. The ensuite offers a walk-in double shower enclosure with mixer shower, pedestal wash hand basin, toilet and heated towel rail. The second bedroom is also a generous double offering views to the estuary and picturesque surrounding countryside. There are fitted wardrobes and access to the considerable under-eaves storage. The third bedroom is a smaller double, currently configured as a study and offers ideal home-working space if not needed as a bedroom. The upstairs family shower room has a newly installed three-piece white suite with walk-in shower enclosure with electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin, toilet and heated towel rail.

Finishing outside, there are wraparound garden grounds to the front, sides and rear of the property. The front garden is set to lawn (currently artificial grass) with flagstone paths and sun-terrace/seating area. The generous tarmac driveway provides off-road parking space for multiple vehicles, including a motor-home if required. The left hand side of the dwelling (when facing the front of the dwelling) has stone chipped paths, with a metal box profiles stores and oil tank. The rear garden has a flagstone path/seating area with garden ground which slopes upwards towards the rear, with local Granite stone rocky outcrops, amongst the grass lawn, also a raised border area to the rear of dwelling. The right side of the dwelling (when facing the front of the dwelling) has a flagstone path/seating area. There is space to install outdoor leisure facilities.
Boundaries are defined by timber fences and hedges.

TRANSPORT, SCHOOLS & AMENITIES

Kippford village offers two pubs with restaurants, gift shop with tea room, yacht club, village hall and RNLI station as well as a nine hole golf course. The nearest primary school is in Colvend with alternative provision and pre-school available at 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 with tea-room, library, cinema, 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, shooting and numerous coastal and woodland walks. The Solway Coast’s popular seaside villages with the sandy beaches are close by at Rockcliffe, Sandyhills and Southerness. Kippford is an ideal base for exploring the Colvend Coast and the region's castles and gardens. The Solway coast is a popular holiday destination. Colvend has a village shop, cafe, primary school and village hall. 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 20 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.

HOME REPORT:
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