Arden Road, Kirkcudbright, DG6

EPC Rating - D

Council Tax Band - G

Home Report Value - £675,000

THE PROPERTY

This immaculately presented seven bedroom detached country property in a semi-rural location offers an ideal base for the modern family’s living and working arrangements. It is currently configured as two distinct sets of living quarters with a four-bedroom main family house complete with open plan family living space incorporating a lounge area, dining/breakfast/family room with kitchen and utility room off, as well as two bathrooms, boot-room and downstairs toilet. In the other part of the property there are three bedrooms, one downstairs, a lounge, formal dining/sitting room and kitchen, with two bathrooms, one upstairs and one downstairs. Alternatively this substantial property could easily be reconfigured to recreate a single family home or self-contained holiday rental accommodation. Situated on the edge of the picturesque historic village of Twynholm, a short drive from the bustling harbour town of Kirkcudbright, this lifestyle property combines the tranquillity of country living with convenience offered by good nearby transport links. Viewing is essential to appreciate all this delightful property has to offer, both inside and out, including exquisite cottage gardens and extensive space for leisure activities including a number of summer houses, decked sun terraces and a timber outbuilding housing a gym and space for a heated swimming pool (available by separate negotiation). The property benefits from double glazing and oil fired central heating (partial underfloor heating), as well as two wood-burning stoves and 13 photovoltaic solar panels on the roofs to the rear.

ACCOMMODATION

The ground floor accommodation in the larger part of the property comprises an open plan living area with lounge complete with decorative feature fireplace and multi fuel burning stove, family relaxation area and dining space leading to a fully fitted kitchen at the rear with utility room off. The kitchen comprises a range of base cabinets with contrasting stylish worktops, stainless steel sink and drainer, electric range cooker with double oven, hob and extractor and integrated dish washer, with space for further free-standing appliances both in the kitchen and adjoining utility room. Bistro style lighting complements the contemporary design. To the side of the property there is a practical boot-room and downstairs toilet on either side of a fully glazed vestibule with French doors opening onto the fabulous and extensive outdoor space. From the spacious main entrance hall the staircase leads to the upper floor accommodation in this part of the house which consists of four double bedrooms and family bathroom. The master bedroom has an ensuite shower room. Two of the other bedrooms have built-in wardrobe cupboards with further storage available off the landing and access to the loft area. The family bathroom comprises a four-piece suite with corner bath, walk-in shower unit, free standing wash-hand basin and toilet. In the other part of the property on the ground floor there is an entrance hall with sitting room to the front with decorative feature fireplace and wood burning stove. To the rear the lounge/diner has French doors opening onto the rear garden. The generous dine-in kitchen is to the rear with walk-in larder and family bathroom off. The kitchen comprises an extensive range of wall and base cabinets with solid wood worktops. There is an electric oven and hob and integrated appliances including a fridge-freezer, washing machine and dish washer. The stylish ground floor family bathroom features a Metro style tiled finish and free standing slipper style bath. There is also a dual aspect double bedroom on the ground floor. From the front hallway a staircase leads to the upper floor where there are two further double bedrooms and a bathroom directly accessed from both bedrooms. One of the bedrooms has both built-in wardrobes and a storage cupboard.

Finishing off outside, the property has delightful well-maintained cottage gardens to one side and a generous stone chipped driveway/turning area on the other with parking space for multiple vehicles including a motor home if required. There are vegetable plots, outbuildings beyond and an elevated spacious sun-deck with verandah on the edge of the property. To the rear there is a decked terrace running the full length of the house with a large Summer house offering potential for use as a home office, workshop or studio. The cottage garden area has a Summer house, sheds, greenhouses and decorative arches. The spacious driveway has gated access and provides parking for multiple vehicles. The largest of the outbuildings currently houses a heated swimming pool with adjoining gym space. Property boundaries are formed by post a combination of post and wire fencing, hedge and timber fencing.

 TRANSPORT, SCHOOLS & AMENITIES

Twynholm village has its own primary school. The nearest secondary school is Kirkcudbright Academy (3 miles). The village of Twynholm was founded in the 16th century when two mills were set up on the burn which passes through the village centre. In the 18th century, the first school was built in the village, with the current primary school built in 1911. The village has its own convenience store, two hotels, garage and village hall, available to the community for a wide range of social activities. Also on the doorstep is the hugely popular Cocoabean Chocolate Factory family activity and visitor attraction. A range of shops, restaurants, pubs, hotels schools, offices, doctors and dentists is available in Kirkcudbright, the world famous Artists’ town, along with the newly refurbished Kirkcudbright Galleries arts centre. Kirkcudbright is a picturesque harbour town situated on the River Dee, surrounded by glorious coastline with holiday centres at Brighouse Bay and Auchenlarie with views of the Murray Isles. Historic Kirkcudbright hosts annual arts festivals, summer activities programme, its own Tattoo and Ceilidh, jazz and traditional music events and the Kirkcudbrightshire County Show. It boasts a cookery school and award winning dining experiences including The Auld Alliance and Selkirk Arms Hotel, while Castle Douglas, the region’s Food Town is 9 miles away. A broader range of amenities, plus a university campus and a brand new, state- of-the-art, hospital are available in the regional capital of Dumfries, some 26 miles away. The South West of Scotland is well-known for its mild climate, attractive unspoilt countryside and the diversity of sporting and recreational pursuits. There are good hill walking opportunities in the nearby Galloway Hills and cycling along the newly-designated cycle routes, as well as the Seven Stanes mountain bike routes in the Galloway Forest Park. There are varied sporting opportunities such as trout and salmon fishing on the regions numerous lochs and rivers. For golf enthusiasts, there is the championship course at Southerness and several other courses nearby, including Kirkcudbright, Cally Palace, Castle Douglas, Dalbeattie, and New Galloway. Beautiful Loch Ken has a popular sailing centre with a number of water sports and activities available. The Solway coast is also popular with sailors with both Kippford and Kirkcudbright having safe moorings. The National Trust for Scotland has a wonderful garden and house at Threave Estate which provides training for a number of horticulture students each year and a modern Visitor Centre with an excellent café and shop. The picturesque town of Gatehouse of Fleet is 7 miles away, set in a recognised National Scenic Area on the edge of the magnificent Galloway Forest Park, Scotland’s first Dark Skies Park. Communications within the area are very good. There is a mainline railway station in Dumfries and Lockerbie, providing excellent links to both the north and south. The M74 motorway network can be reached in about an hour and there are regular flights to other parts of the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe from Prestwick Airport which is about one hour’s drive to the North. Edinburgh and Glasgow airports can be reached in around two hours.

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