Above the Dee, Tongland, Kirkcudbright

Above the Dee is a unique semi-detached 2 bedroom home, its unassuming exterior hides the delightful cottage interior which has been painstakingly curated and thought out by the current owner with re-claimed wood paneling from nearby Knockbrex, beautiful solid wooden shelving and living edge wooden window sills along with many bespoke items by well regarded designer Ian Cameron Smith.
The second bedroom lends itself as a self-contained studio with bespoke fold away table and folding bed, along with kitchenette and ensuite shower room with Sauna!

Kirkcudbright is an attractive harbour town situated on the banks of the River Dee. The town itself is of historic and architectural interest with its ancient High Street, Tolbooth Arts Centre, Stewartry Museum and numerous galleries. Long frequented by artists, Kirkcudbright was home to the renowned artist, EA Hornel, one of the “Glasgow Boys”. This tradition is maintained today by a flourishing colony of painters and craft workers which has led to Kirkcudbright being named the “Artists’ Town”.

Kirkcudbright enjoys a wide variety of mainly family owned shops, pubs, hotels and restaurants, whilst offering a wide range of facilities, including its own swimming pool, golf course, marina, bowling green, squash & tennis courts and an active summer festivities programme, including its own Jazz Festival and Tattoo. There is also a modern primary school, secondary school and health centre.

GROUND FLOOR ACCOMMODATION
Entered from front garden through uPVC obscure glazed door with obscure glazed side panel into:-

RECEPTION HALLWAY
Wide welcoming reception hallway. Built in cupboard with reclaimed vintage wooden doors with stained glass window detail above. Living edge wooden sill. Ceiling light. Wall light. Doors leading off to all ground floor accommodation. Cleverly positioned bi-folding doors easily partition the hallway to allow bedroom 2 to become a self-contained space. ‘Bcompact’ wooden staircase with handrail leading to attic level. Wood paneling. Solid wooden floor.

HALL CUPBOARD
Coat Hooks. Wooden Floor. Door leading to internal cupboard housing electric meter and RCD consumer unit.

Reception Hallway opens to open plan sitting room / dining / kitchen with stained glass feature above:-

OPEN PLAN SITTING ROOM / DINER / KITCHEN
Bright open plan sitting room / diner / kitchen which runs the full depth of the property providing a delightful space for relaxing and entertaining. Solid wooden floor throughout. This delightful space is full of character, with feature stained glass panels, reclaimed wooden doors and wooden paneling.

SITTING ROOM 4.00m x 4.60m
Contemporary wood burning stove set on slate hearth with central flue. UPVC double glazed window to side. Living edge wooden sill. Bespoke stained glass door leading to utility room. TV aerial point. Smoke alarm. Wall mounted infrared heater. Bespoke refurbished ceiling light.

KITCHEN 4.00m x 5.40m
Bespoke handmade kitchen with a good range of reclaimed solid wooden work surfaces with tiled splash backs. Double ceramic Butler sink with mixer tap above. Extendable breakfast bar area providing useful additional seating. Gas hob. Electric oven with extractor hood above. UPVC double glazed window to side with ‘living edge’ wooden sill. UPVC double glazed French doors leading out to rear garden. Infrared heater. Ceiling light.

UTILITY ROOM 2.67m x 1.32m
Fitted kitchen units with laminate work surfaces. Coat hooks. Built in cupboard providing useful additional storage. Recessed ceiling spotlight. Wood effect laminate flooring. UPVC double glazed door leading out to front garden.

BATHROOM 1.65m x 2.58m
Beautifully renovated bathroom with wood paneling on one wall. Dado rail. Hand painted floral mural providing cottage garden focal point. Antique brass heated towel rail. White wash hand basin and W.C. White bath with waterfall mixer tap. Mirrored bathroom cabinet. Infrared heater. UPVC double glazed tilt and turn window to rear. Solid wooden flooring. Ceiling Light.

DOUBLE BEDROOM 1 3.42m x 3.06m
Light and airy double bedroom enjoying a pleasant outlook across the rear garden and direct access through UPVC double glazed French doors. Recessed alcove with hanging rail and solid oak shelving above. Curtain pole and curtains above. Ceiling light. Wooden floor.

SHOWER ROOM 1.79m x 1.80m
Accessed off main reception hallway. Wet room with vinyl anti slip flooring. Suite of white wash hand basin with mixer tap and W.C. Tiled from floor to ceiling. Extractor fan. Recessed LED ceiling spotlights. UPVC obscure glazed window to front. Fixed bathroom cabinet. Mains Mira shower with showerhead attachment.

MASTER BEDROOM WITH ENSUITE 3.91m x 4.41m
Positioned at the far end of the reception hallway this room is currently used as a guest bedroom but would equally be well suited as a master bedroom. This bright and airy room can also be completely self-contained from the rest of the house with its own access from the rear garden and benefiting from a small kitchenette area and an ensuite with sauna. Solid wooden floor. Wood burning stove. UPVC double glazed French doors leading out to garden. Curtain pole and curtains above. Infrared heater. Bespoke fold down dining table designed and created by Ian Cameron Smith. Recessed alcove with built in shelving above and compact kitchenette area with sink and mixer tap. Tiled splash backs. 2 ring electric hob. Space for under counter fridge. Fold down double bed which can be left down or folded away to create more space. Projector. Smoke alarm. Infrared heater.

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM 3.90m x 1.30m
Ensuite shower room with large walk in shower cubicle with mains shower above and respatex style wall paneling on all walls. uPVC obscure glazed window to front. Counter top copper wash hand basin with mixer tap. Wall mounted tap above. Coloured W.C. Solid wooden floor. Door leading to Sauna.

‘Bcompact’ folding loft ladder with stainless steel handrail leading to attic level.

ATTIC LEVEL ACCOMMODATION
Generous attic level which is fully insulated and floored. Velux windows to rear and side. Fully insulated. Wrought iron balustrade with living edge handrail. Power and lighting.

OUTSIDE

FRONT GARDEN
Mainly laid to monoblock providing off street parking for a number of cars. A further gravel area to front provides off street parking, or patio area. The front garden is bordered by wrought iron fencing and hedging between neighbouring properties and road. A paved path leads around the side of the property providing direct access to the rear garden.

REAR GARDEN
As well as being easily accessible from the fron,t the rear garden can also be accessed directly from the kitchen and both bedrooms. Steps from each of these rooms leads down to paved patio area and onto wooden garden room. Formal lawned area bordered by well-established flowerbeds with a variety of shrubs and fenced on either side. Raised vegetable beds. Outside socket. 2 outside lights to rear.

WOODEN GARDEN ROOM / STUDIO 5.77m x 2.75m
Wooden glazed doors from decking lead into large garden room / studio. RCD consumer unit. Lighting and power. Fixed shelving. 3 windows. Wrap round decking providing ideal spot for alfresco dining.