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Sorbie, Whitehills, DG8

PROPERTY TYPE

Cottage

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

1,668 sq ft

155 sq m

TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Traditional detached cottage
  • Three bedrooms
  • Detached summer house
  • Sat on 0.9 of an acre (approx.)
  • Surrounding countryside views
  • Feature log burning stoves
  • Oil fired central heating
  • Generous off road parking
  • Full UPVC double glazing (2025)
  • Spacious dining kitchen (installed 2024)

Description

This charming three bedroom detached cottage offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy rural living in a beautifully presented home. The property blends traditional character with modern comforts, featuring full UPVC double glazing (installed in 2024) and oil fired central heating. The spacious dining kitchen (fitted in 2024) is perfect for family gatherings or entertaining guests, while the inviting lounge includes a feature log burning stove, adding warmth and a cosy ambience. Each of the three bedrooms is well proportioned, providing ample space for relaxation or home working. The cottage also benefits from generous off road parking, ideal for families or visitors, and includes a detached summer house (perfect for a home office, studio, or additional entertaining space).

Set within approximately 0.9 of an acre, the property boasts extensive garden grounds with panoramic countryside views. The large, well maintained lawns are complemented by mature plantings, established shrubbery, and raised planting borders, enclosed by traditional stone dyke boundary walls. Outdoor storage is well catered for, with two detached timber garden sheds, a garden store, and easy access to the oil tank. The detached summer house offers flexibility for a variety of uses, from a peaceful retreat to a creative workspace. To the front, a generous gravel driveway provides ample off road parking for multiple vehicles, ensuring convenience for residents and guests alike. This delightful cottage presents a rare opportunity to enjoy a tranquil rural lifestyle, surrounded by scenic countryside, while benefiting from modern amenities and thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces.

Entrance hall

Front entrance via double glazed panel composite door leading into entrance hall giving access to full living accommodation. Double glazed window as well as access to central heating boiler.

Lounge

8.31m x 3.62m

Split level access to a raised generous sized lounge benefitting from a feature log burning stove as well as two large double glazed windows providing an open outlook over surrounding garden grounds. Two further rear double glazed windows as well as a central heating radiator and generous built in storage. TV point also.

Shower Room

2.74m x 1.79m

A bright and spacious luxury shower room comprising of a three piece suite to include a generous sized walk in shower with rainfall shower head and large slate style porcelain tiles. A fitted vanity unit sink with mixer tap and separate WC. Double glazed window as well as central heated towel rack.

Dining Kitchen

5.79m x 3.62m

A bright and spacious dining kitchen (installed 2024) which has been fitted with both floor and wall mounted modern country shaker style units with light oak worktops. Comprising of integrated twin electric fan ovens and gas hob, inset ceramic sink with swan neck mixer tap and fitted dish washer. Two double glazed windows providing a front outlook as well as a central heating radiator and access leading to further living accommodation.

Hallway

Accessed off the dining kitchen, a split level hallway giving access to bathroom and bedrooms which has been recently fitted with new flooring and accompanying woodwork through out. A rear double glazed window as well as a central heating radiator.

Bedroom

4.65m x 2.78m

A bright and spacious double bedroom benefitting from two double glazed windows providing a front outlook as well as a central heating radiator.

Bathroom

2.78m x 2.17m

A generous sized vintage style bathroom with modern décor benefitting from a three piece suite to include a Victorian style free standing bath as well as a pedestal WHB and separate WC surrounded by grooved panelling. Double glazed window as well as built in storage currently housing a washing machine.

Snug/ 3rd Bedroom

3.62m x 3.08m

A bright and freshly decorated sitting room/ potential 3rd bedroom with double glazed window to the front as well as central heating radiator as well as generous built in storage.

Bedroom

3.62m x 2.81m

A further spacious double bedroom benefitting from a rear double glazed window as well as double glazed Velux window to the front and a central heating radiator. Outside access via double glazed panel composite door.

Studio

4.79m x 3.53m

A detached summer house benefitting from a large studio with full aspect double glazed windows providing a front outlook over garden grounds and countryside views towards the Galloway Hills. Generous built in storage also.

Garden Room

4.5m x 4.03m

A bright and spacious reception area accessed off the studio with a feature log burning stove as well as double glazed window and UPVC double glazed panel door providing outside access to garden grounds.

Garden

Sat on a generous plot of approx. 0.9 of an acre allowing for spacious garden grounds with surrounding countryside views. Large maintained lawns with mature plantings and shrubbery as well as raised planting borders and stone dyke boundary walls. Detached timber garden sheds as well as access to garden store and detached summer house. Access to oil tank also.

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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: D
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Private garden
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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About South West Property Centre, Stranraer

Charlotte Street, Stranraer, DG9 7ED
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About South West Property Centre

Since opening in 1985, our office in Charlotte Street, Stranraer, has become a well-known feature of the town and is simply known by most people as SWPC. The idea was to introduce a completely new and independent estate agency service to the area.

We achieved this aim by concentrating all our efforts solely on marketing our clients' properties without succumbing to other distractions, like the legal conveyancing or survey work. By operating in this way, our clients know that our only aim is to obtain the very best price for their property.

Not only do we present a thoroughly professional service to our clients, but we also pride ourselves on providing a friendly and relaxed atmosphere in which to conduct business. We occupy very visible trading location within Stranraer, which is a particularly important point to consider when making the right choice of Estate Agent!

Affordability

Monthly repayments£1,277
Property: £ 280,000
Deposit: £ 28,000
Interest rate: 4.5%
Term: 30 years
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