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Braco Square, Shawhead, Dumfries, DG2

PROPERTY TYPE

Semi-Detached Bungalow

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Bungalow
  • Three Double Bedrooms
  • Two Public Rooms
  • Attic Space
  • Oil-Fired Central Heating & Double Glazing
  • CHAIN FREE
  • Panoramic Views to Rear
  • Short Stroll from Local Primary School
  • Convenient for A75
  • Village Setting

Description

EPC Rating - E

Council Tax Band - B

Home Report Value - £140,000

THE PROPERTY

Set within a generous plot offering substantial internal and external living space in a semi-rural location, with stunning panoramic views, yet less than eight miles from Dumfries town centre, 8 Braco Square is an end terrace bungalow offering flexible accommodation layout currently configured to provide a lounge, separate dining-room, kitchen, three bedrooms and family bathroom. In addition there is considerable usable loft space suitable for conversion into addition multi-purpose living space. The property benefits from oil-fired central heating and UPVC double glazing. With private enclosed lawned garden to the rear offering unrivalled open views and shared residents' parking to the front, this is an ideal home for those seeking single storey living in a village setting. Viewing is essential to fully appreciate all rarely available property has to offer both inside and out.

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ACCOMMODATION

The property is accessed by the front entrance which opens into the hallway providing access on the left to the second bedroom to the front and main bedroom to the rear. Both have built-in storage. The lounge is to the front on the right with feature fireplace with electric fire inset. To the rear is the kitchen with separate dining-room off, providing direct access via patio doors to the garden to the rear. Off the kitchen there is also a rear porch and outside an attached boiler house with plumbing for laundry appliances. The kitchen comprises a range of fitted wall and base cabinets with contrasting worktops and tiled splashback. There is a stainless steel sink and drainer unit, electric oven and hob and plenty of space for a range of free-standing kitchen appliances. The family bathroom comprises a three-piece white suite with shower over the bath, wash hand basin and toilet.

Finishing outside, the property occupies a corner plot with pedestrian access to the front and a rear garden. The garden is laid to grass with areas of paving. There are sections of concrete.
External boundaries are formed partly in metal fencing and partly in timber fencing.

TRANSPORT, SCHOOLS & AMENITIES

Shawhead village has its own small primary school. The nearest pre-school nursery is in Cargenbridge on the edge of Dumfries (6 miles) with the nearest secondary education available at Northwest Community Campus in Dumfries (7 miles) with school transport available. Shawhead is situated 7.9 miles from Dumfries is on a direct local bus route.

The surrounding area offers a wide range of country pursuits including sailing, horse riding, mountain biking, fishing, bird watching, shooting and numerous coastal and woodland walks. Water sports are available on Loch Auchenreoch which lies in between Crocketford and Springholm. The Solway Coasts popular beaches and sailing facilities are about 12 miles south.

Castle Douglas is the region’s Food Town with a wide variety of specialist shops, cafes and restaurants, a swimming pool, theatre and Carlingwark Loch as well as Threave Castle and Gardens.

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. 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 situated just off the A75 on the outskirts of town.

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. The M74 provides transport links to the north and south of the UK and is approximately 25 miles to the east.

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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.
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Affordability

Monthly repayments£639
Property: £ 140,000
Deposit: £ 14,000
Interest rate: 4.5%
Term: 30 years
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