Bengali, Ringford, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, DG7

Situation
Bengali is currently run as a successful holiday let, nestled within the small village of Ringford. The property currently enjoys far-reaching countryside views. Twynholm, a mile away, provides a primary school, village shop, garage and is on major bus routes being immediately accessible to the A75 Euro-Route. The Cocoa Bean, a renowned chocolate factory with children’s workshops, and both indoor and outdoor children’s play areas sits on the edge of the village. Kirkcudbright, known as the “Artists Town”, a vibrant small coastal town on the Solway with a secondary school, shops, pubs, restaurants etc, is just 4 miles away. Castle Douglas, the main town in the region is 6 miles to the east.

Communications to the area are very good, The A75, connects Stranraer to the west with the M74 (M6) network at Gretna about 50 miles to the east, thus providing links both north and south. There are mainline railway stations in both Dumfries and Lockerbie. The ferry link with Northern Ireland from Cairnryan (near Stranraer) is about 52 miles west. Regular flights to parts of the UK and Ireland as well as continental Europe depart from Prestwick Airport, which is 60 miles to the north. Both Edinburgh about 102 miles, and Glasgow about 94 miles, have international airports.

Description
This beautifully presented four-bedroom bungalow offers spacious, modern living in the heart of a charming village, combining the comfort of a family home with the proven appeal of a successful holiday let. Completed 14 years ago, the property has been thoughtfully designed to maximise the space and natural light. The heart of the home is undoubtedly the impressive open plan kitchen, dining and living area, creating a welcoming space for everyday family life and entertaining. The modern kitchen, has a range of integrated appliances, generous worktop space and breakfast bar central island. Integrated appliances include dishwasher, fridge, freezer, oven/grill and gas hob with extractor over. Two sets of double doors open to a raised deck area, the perfect spot for outdoor dining, relaxing and enjoying the surrounding village setting. The utility room to the rear provides additional worktop space with space for appliances under, and door access to the integral garage. The living room offers a generous reception space with feature wood burning stove a fine focal point and large windows to the front and side flooding the room with natural light.
The bungalow offers four well-proportioned bedrooms, providing flexible accommodation for families, guests or those working from home, together with contemporary bathrooms and practical storage space throughout. The master suite a particular highlight with a unique corner window, walk in dressing room with fitted hanging and storage space and a delightful shower en suite.
The integral garage provides adaptable space, either as a workshop, vehicle storage, home gym or additional storage with pedestrian door and up and over door to the front. Access internally from the utility room. The loft space is accessed via fitted ladder and provides additional storage space.
The garden to the rear is fully enclosed and predominantly laid to lawn with some mature planting. Steps up access the raised decking. Off street parking area to the side and smaller area of garden to the front. Ample space and scope for additional landscaping, space to grow your own for the keen gardener.
The grounds beyond, indicated as 1 & 3 on the site map, included with the sale, have detailed planning permission for one property on each should the new owner wish to develop.
Alternatively, the grounds could be incorporated with Bengali and providing extensive garden grounds extending to about 0.8 acres in all. Increasing privacy of Bengali and offering great lifestyle appeal to the new purchaser.
Currently operating as a successful holiday let with an established rental history. Equally, the spacious layout combined with modern design and peaceful village location make it an ideal permanent family home.

Accommodation
Entrance Porch. Hallway. Living Room. Kitchen/ Dining / Living. Utility Room. 3 Bedrooms. Family Bathroom. Master Bedroom Suite.
Integral Garage – 4.9m x 4.1m.
Garden
To the side of the property a generous gravelled area provides off street parking, suitable for a number of vehicles. The garden sits predominantly to the rear of the property fully enclosed, mainly laid to lawn with some mature shrubs. The raised deck, connected from the kitchen area provides a great space to gather with friends and family.

Development Opportunity
Detailed permission within the grounds for two bungalows should the new purchaser with to develop. Sites labelled 1 & 3 have detailed plans for 3 or 4 bedroom bungalows. They are fully serviced and designed by architects Robert Potter & Partners. Copies of plans are available on request from the selling agents. As building works commenced on the site with the construction of Bengali, planning has been awarded in Extant.

EPC Rating = C