Howthat Cottage, Boreland, Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway, DG11

A detached bungalow in an elevated rural location approximately 6 miles north of Lockerbie, accessed via a shared a farm track through the farm steading.

Description

Timber front door opens into

Entrance hall with laminate wood flooring. Doors off to

Bedroom 1
With radiator and laminate flooring. Door off to

Ensuite shower room
Comprising tiled shower cubicle with thermostatic shower, WC and wash hand basin. Ladder style radiator, extractor fan and laminate wood flooring.

Living Room
With wood burning stove to fireplace and radiator. Laminate wood flooring. Door to inner hall. Open archway to

Kitchen
Modern range of floor and wall units incorporating electric hob with extractor chimney over, electric oven, and single sink. Plumbing and space for a washing machine. Laminate wood flooring. Patio doors to rear garden. Radiator.

Inner Hall
With radiator and airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and open shelving. Doors off to:

Bathroom
With bath, separate tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC. Ladders style radiator. Laminate wood flooring. Extractor fan.

Bedroom 2
Carpeted and with radiator. Small shelves cupboard.

Bedroom 3
Carpeted and with a radiator. Fitted wardrobes with hanging rail and shelves, and dressing unit with mirror to gable wall.

Outside
There is a gravelled parking area to the front of the property, which opens into the lawned area at the front. Path leads to gravel area at rear of house.


Tenancy
After viewing interested parties should confirm their interest in the property with Savills. The landlord's preferred applicant will be reference checked through a tenancy referencing company.
1 The tenancy shall be a Private Residential Tenancy
2 The rent shall be payable monthly in advance by bank standing order.
3 A deposit of £875.00 will be payable in advance.
4 The tenant shall be responsible for the payment of the Council Tax or other rates levied by the Local Authority.
5 The property is to be occupied as a private dwelling and is not to be sub-let without the prior permission of the landlord.
6 The garden maintenance is the responsibility of the tenant.
7 The tenant will be responsible for the costs of all utilities.
8 The landlord will insure the property against all fire but such insurance will not cover any contents or effects which the tenant may place in the subjects, the insurance of which will be the tenant's responsibility.
9 The tenant will be required to maintain the internal decoration to the same standard as at entry.
10 An inventory will be taken prior to entry.
11 A maximum of 2 pets will be permitted at the discretion of the landlord.
12. Pictures taken May 2025
Services
Mains electricity and water, septic tank drainage and oil fired central heating.

Viewing
Viewings will only be arranged upon completion of a prospective tenant questionnaire. All viewings will be during office hours Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm.

Location

The market town of Lockerbie lies approximately 6 miles to the south of Howthat Cottage. The high street offers a range of independent retailers and conveniences, as well as a larger supermarket.

Lockerbie offers public transport rail links to the north and south and is situated a short distance from the M74, providing commuter links. There are local buses however due to the location of Howthat Cottage, bus stops would need to be accessed by car or foot, due to the rural location.

Nurseries are available at Mid Annandale Playcare at Applegarth School and Lockerbie Nursery in Lockerbie. Local schooling is available at Applegarth Primary School and Lockerbie Academy for secondary education.

Square Footage: 1,249 sq ft



Directions

From Lockerbie, take B723 for Boreland and Eskdalemuir, and at the T junction in the hamlet of Sibbaldie turn right towards Boreland. Continue on this road for about ¾ of a mile and the turning for Blindhillbush is on the left hand side of the road. Follow the drive and bear right where it splits and then follow the road into the farm steading bear right and continue on the path out of the steading and the cottage is then on the right hand side. Please note that the property post code, DG11 2JZ, may not take you directly to the property. what3words: mermaids.intervene.conveys