Benview, Kirk Road, New Galloway, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, DG7

Situation
Benview is situated in a prominent location within Scotland’s smallest Royal Burgh New Galloway. New Galloway has two hotels, a community shop, Post Office and the Glenkens Medical Practice, as well as a popular 9 Hole Golf course. The village also boasts the Catstrand visitor centre with café, exhibition space, shop and 90 seater theatre where events run all year round. Kells Primary School is situated in New Galloway and buses provided to Secondary school in St Johns Town of Dalry and Castle Douglas. New Galloway is situated on the edge of the Dark Sky Park with a new state of the art Observatory Facility to be built at Clatteringshaws, just 4.5 miles distant.
The nearby market town of Castle Douglas has a good range of shops, supermarkets and other services, and is designated Dumfries and Galloway Food Town. The regional capital of Dumfries, about 26 miles distant, offers a wider range of shops, retail outlets and services including the Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary and the Crichton Campus providing further education courses.
Communications to the area are very good, with a daily bus service from New Galloway and railway stations in both Dumfries and Lockerbie. The M74 motorway is about 50 miles distant allowing easy access north and south. Regular flights to parts of the UK and Ireland as well as continental Europe depart from Prestwick Airport, which is 42 miles to the north. Both Glasgow and Edinburgh international airports are 78 and 106 miles respectively. A daily ferry service to Northern Ireland operates with Stena Link from Cairnryan 45 miles to the west, close to Stranraer.

Description
Benview is a delightful two-bedroom bungalow which offers well presented, single level living in a peaceful setting, complemented by a beautifully landscaped garden and versatile detached garden room/studio. The current owners have undergone a programme of improvements to the property throughout their tenure, some include roof timber treatment, overhaul of electrics, upgraded central heating to electric system boiler, removing bedroom chimneys, underfloor heating installed in ensuite and main bathroom. Externally the grounds have undergone a renovation too with tarmac on the driveway, and a monoblock courtyard installed with a number of trees removed enhancing the property greatly.

The well-proportioned accommodation is filled with natural light, while the high ceilings enhance the sense of space and character throughout. At the heart of the home sits the delightful modern kitchen with range of fitted floor and wall units incorporating an integrated hob with extractor over, double oven grill and warming drawer/slow cooker. Connecting seamlessly with the living/dining space. Beyond is the utility and boot room space which has a range of fitted base and wall units and sink, with space for under counter appliances and standalone fridge freezer, together with space for boots and outdoor clothing. The central hallway with attic access above, connects the living and bedroom space. The living room benefits from its dual aspect and feature bay window capturing the far-reaching views with Loch Ken in the distance and offers a more formal reception space ideal both to relax in the evenings or for social gatherings. The two bedrooms are generous in size, each with storage cupboards. The bedroom to the front has the benefit of the views over the park and Loch Ken beyond. The second bedroom suite benefits from a modern fitted shower room en suite with dressing area, ideal as a master bedroom or space for guests. A modern fitted family shower room completes the accommodation space.
Externally, the attractive rear garden has been thoughtfully landcaped to create a private and inviting space, ideal for relaxing, entertaining or enjoying the outdoors throughout the seasons. Off street parking/driveway space for a number of vehicles.
The detached garden room studio is a further highlight offering excellent flexibility as a home office, hobby room or art and craft studio.
Combining charm, comfort and versatile outdoor space, Benview is well suited for a range of buyers with huge benefit in the spacious grounds combined with the adaptable outbuildings and convenient, yet peaceful location. The property and grounds are immaculately presented and offers an excellent opportunity within a popular village location presented in true turnkey condition.

Accommodation
Utility / Boot Room. Kitchen. Dining Room. Shower Room. Bedroom Shower En Suite. Bedroom. Living Room. Entrance porch/Hallway.

Garden
The generous garden has been thoughtfully landscaped to create an attractive and functional outdoor space. Predominantly laid to lawn the gardens are complemented by well-stocked planted beds, providing colour and interest throughout the seasons. The fruit and veg cage offers excellent opportunity for home growing. The grounds feature a choice of seating areas, ideal for enjoying the peaceful surroundings or entertaining family and friends. A tarmac to monoblock driveway provides ample off-street parking to the side entrance, where an EV charger is connected. The garage, with up and over door, provides excellent workshop space with an additional two garden sheds, greenhouse and garden storage units. The versatile studio offers a wide range of uses dependant on the specific needs of the buyer.

General Remarks and Information
Tenure Local Authority Council Tax EPC
Freehold Dumfries & Galloway Band - E Band

Services
Mains electricity and water are connected | Mains Drainage
Electric central heating | FTTP (Fibre To The Premises) is available | Mobile Signal Yes
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Flood Risk
Flood maps of the area can be viewed at
Directions
what.three.words
Post Code: DG7 3RS
Solicitors
Primrose & Gordon,
Dumfries.

Fixtures and Fittings
No items are included unless specifically mentioned in these particulars.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment with the Selling Agents.
Health & Safety
Appropriate caution should be exercised at all times during inspection particularly in reference to any livestock present, working machinery or equipment on the property, as well as any uneven ground or private access route.

Anti Money Laundering (AML) Regulations
Please note that under the 2017 AML regulations we are legally required to carry out money laundering checks against purchasers. Upon verbal acceptance of an offer, we require to identify the purchaser for Anti-Money Laundering purposes. Our service provider ‘First AML’ will contact the purchaser to gather the required identification documents. An information sheet is available from the selling agent on request. We are not able to enter a business relationship with a purchaser until they have been identified.
Failure to provide required identification may result in an offer not being considered.
Important Notes:
1 These particulars are intended to give a fair and overall description of the property. If any points are relevant to your interest, please ask for further information, prior to viewing. Prospective purchasers are advised to seek their own professional advice. 2 Areas, measurements and distances are given as a guide. Photographs depict only certain parts of the property. Nothing within the particulars shall be deemed to be a statement as to the structural condition, nor the working order of services and appliances. 3 These particulars shall not be binding on our clients whether acted on or otherwise, unless the same is incorporated within a written document, signed by our clients or on their behalf, satisfying the requirements of Section 3 of The Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995. 4 Closing Date - A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through lawyers to Galbraith, in writing, will be advised of a closing date, unless the property has been sold previously. The Seller will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any offer and has the right to accept an offer at any time or withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs incurred by interested parties. 5 Offers - Formal offers in the acceptable written Scottish Legal Form should be submitted to the local Galbraith office per these sale particulars, through a Scottish Lawyer, confirming; if an offer is in relation to the whole, or a specific lot, or a combination of lots, and if the offer is subject to the sale of a property. Upon verbal acceptance of an offer, we require to identify the purchaser for Anti-Money Laundering purposes. Our service provider ‘First AML’ will contact the purchaser to gather the required identification documents. An information sheet is available from the selling agent on request. We are not able to enter a business relationship with a purchaser until they have been identified. 6 Third Party Rights and Servitudes The subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves in all respects thereof. 7. In line with current trends in technology, some properties marketed by Galbraith, may have installed CCTV or other such recording devices. These devices are installed, held and maintained entirely at the discretion of the Owner of the property. 8. Photographs taken July 2026

EPC Rating = F