Lockerbie, DG11 1EJ

NW0709 - A rarely available three-bedroom detached rural sandstone cottage, offering stunning views and set on a generous plot with a driveway and outbuildings.

Discover this charming detached rural cottage, perfectly blending rustic appeal with comfortable living. This home offers excellent access to the M74 corridor, ideal for those seeking a tranquil setting without sacrificing connectivity.

Access the property via the front gate with a path leading to the front door. The front door leads into the entrance hall with a storage cupboard and a door on the left, leading into the living room/diner. The welcoming living room/diner, provides a versatile space with three windows allowing the light to flood in and a wood-burning stove.  The living room diner has a door to the kitchen/breakfast room, double-aspect windows and is well-appointed. Adjacent to this, a separate dining room offers an additional area for formal meals or as a flexible reception room.

The main hallway also leads to 3 bedrooms and a family bathroom. The first door on the right, accesses bedroom one which has 3 windows and a wood-burning stove. There is a door to bedroom two with a window to the rear, overlooking the garden and a selection of fitted wardrobes. The family bathroom has a window to the rear a WC, a wash hand basin and a bath with a shower over. Bedroom three is to the rear of the house and has a window to the side. There is a storage cupboard in the hall and a door leading into the rear, porch/utility room. The utility room has a selection of fitted units, a storage cupboard, a sink and an external door leading out to the garden.  

The property benefits from solid fuel heating and double glazing.

Externally, the generous gardens provide ample outdoor space for enjoyment and gardening pursuits. A block-paved driveway offers convenient off-street parking and the outbuildings/garages provide additional storage or potential for a workshop. The garden has a vegetable patch, sheds and a selection of mature shrubs and trees. 

Presented to the market chain-free, this cottage is an opportunity to embrace a rural lifestyle within easy access to all amenities. Early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the unique charm and location of this delightful home.

The nearest towns are Lochmaben (4.3 miles) and Lockerbie (4.5 miles).

Lochmaben is situated approximately 8 miles from Dumfries and 4 miles from Lockerbie. Lochmaben offers many activities, including fishing, walking, sailing and a golf course. The town has a range of shops, a doctor's surgery, a dental surgery, a church, a primary school, a bowling club and a sailing club. The property is located a 5-minute walk from the heart of Lochmaben and within a short stroll from one of Lochmaben's three beautiful lochs. For those looking for a more relaxed lifestyle, the Lochmaben Golf Course is an 18-hole course with a picturesque backdrop. There is also a tennis court and a bowling green.

Lockerbie offers many amenities, including a local golf course, sailing, fishing, an ice rink, a squash club and more. Lockerbie Primary and Secondary schools are easily accessible and are within walking distance. Both are highly-regarded locally, for educational standards. 

The area has good rail links with Edinburgh and Glasgow, served by the mainline railway station in Lockerbie, whilst London Euston can be reached in about 3.2 hours from Carlisle. The airports in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Newcastle are all about a 1.5-hour drive away. Cairnryan, west of Dumfries and Galloway, has a ferry terminal to Northern Ireland and Belfast. The M6 and M74 road networks are accessible nearby at Moffat, Gretna and Lockerbie. The area also offers opportunities for the outdoor sporting enthusiast with the opportunity to participate in shooting locally, a variety of fishing on the Rivers Nith, Annan or Border Esk, sailing on Castle Loch at Lochmaben with Annandale Sailing Club and wildfowling on the Solway Firth. For golfing enthusiasts, local golf courses include Lockerbie Golf Club, situated on an elevated setting with stunning views over Annandale Valley, Powfoot, known as "one of golf's best-kept secrets", Lochmaben, Dumfries and Southerness on the Solway Coast. Lockerbie Ice Rink is a leading centre for curling in Scotland.

Nearby, the larger town of Dumfries (12.5 miles) offers an extensive range of amenities including several major supermarket chains, restaurants, public houses and the recently-built Royal Infirmary. Dumfries can be reached within a short drive and offers further transport links, including a train station and access to the A74(M) and the A75.

Ideally placed for the commuter, Lochmaben is a short drive from the main M74 trunk road, making both Edinburgh and Glasgow to the North, accessible within 1.5 hours. To the South, it is less than 50 minutes to Carlisle. There are frequent rail connections from both Lockerbie and Dumfries railway stations.

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The seller reserves the right to sell at any time and is not obliged to set a closing date. In the event of a Closing Date being set, the seller is not obliged to accept the highest or any offer. Prior to consideration of any offer, interested parties will be expected to provide proof of the source of funds and we will also require proof of buyer ID conforming to HMRC requirements for anti-money laundering purposes.