Westhill Bungalow, Drumsleet, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, DG2

Situation

Westhill Bungalow occupies a pleasant rural position within the Drumsleet area, enjoying the peace and privacy of the countryside while remaining particularly accessible for those who require convenient connections to Dumfries and beyond.The property is situated approximately 2.5 miles from Dumfries, providing easy access to the town’s excellent range of amenities including shops, supermarkets, schools, leisure facilities, professional services and transport links. Dumfries railway station provides connections to Carlisle, Glasgow and other destinations, while the A75 and A74(M) offer convenient links throughout Dumfries and Galloway, south-west Scotland and beyond.The location will be of particular appeal to equestrian purchasers, offering a rare combination of a rural setting, generous acreage and purpose-built facilities, whilst avoiding the feeling of being remote from everyday amenities and transport connections.

Description

Westhill Bungalow is a charming one-and-a-half-storey property which has been comprehensively renovated by the current owners to create a comfortable and well-equipped home.
The accommodation provides a versatile arrangement of living and bedroom space over two levels and is ideally suited to those seeking a rural lifestyle with excellent equestrian facilities immediately to hand. To the front of the property is a UPVC conservatory, providing an additional reception space and an excellent connection to the garden and surrounding grounds. The ground floor comprises a welcoming living room with multi-fuel stove, creating a cosy focal point to the principal living space. The kitchen has been thoughtfully fitted with an integrated electric hob and double oven, Belfast-style sink and a freestanding American-style fridge freezer. A useful utility room has also been added, providing space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. There are two double bedrooms on the ground floor, together with a newly fitted shower room comprising shower enclosure, wash hand basin and WC.
The first floor provides a further double bedroom with Velux windows, together with a smaller single bedroom which is currently utilised as a storage room. A separate loft room houses the LPG boiler.
The property benefits from LPG central heating system, together with the multi-fuel stove in the living room.


Equestrian Facilities

A particular feature of Westhill Bungalow is its impressive range of equestrian facilities, making the property ideally suited to private horse owners, competitive riders, or those seeking to establish or expand an equestrian enterprise. The property holds Small Holding Registration No. 82/507/0117, offering scope for diversification, with the land capable of supporting a range of agricultural uses, including the grazing of sheep, cattle and other livestock.
The substantial barn measures approximately 12m x 19m and provides an excellent purpose-built equestrian facility. The barn currently accommodates seven stables, together with two tack/feed rooms, providing considerable flexibility for both horse keeping and storage. There is also a dedicated hot water wash area. Attached to the rear of the barn is an additional shed providing further secure storage, while to the side is an open-fronted hay barn measuring approximately 4m x 12m. A midden on a hard-standing base provides a practical manure management facility.
The property also benefits from a highly desirable 20m x 40m all-weather arena, enclosed by post and rail fencing. This provides an excellent year-round riding surface and is suitable for schooling, exercise and a variety of equestrian disciplines.
The combination of the stable accommodation, tack/feed rooms, wash area, hay storage, midden and all-weather arena provides an exceptional level of equestrian infrastructure rarely found so close to a major town.


Grounds and Land

The property extends in total to approximately 5.40 acres (2.18 hectares), including the house, garden grounds, equestrian buildings and arena.
The grounds surrounding the bungalow include a number of attractive patio seating areas, providing excellent opportunities for outdoor entertaining and relaxation. The garden also features a selection of established fruit trees including pear, apple, cherry, plum and fig, adding to the character and productivity of the grounds. There are several areas providing off-road parking, with ample space for vehicles, trailers and visitors.

The land and facilities offer considerable scope for those wishing to enjoy a genuine equestrian lifestyle, with the ability to keep horses at home and undertake riding and schooling without the need to travel to external facilities, whilst also presenting excellent opportunities for diversification into livestock, small-scale farming, or other rural business ventures.


IACS

The land is registered for IACS purposes and the farm code is 82/507/0117. No entitlements are included with this sale.

Access

The property is approached via a track which forms part of a public path. The owners of Westhill Bungalow benefit from a right of access over the track, as shown coloured blue on the site plan. Vehicular access is permitted.

Services

Mains electricity and water are connected | Private drainage to septic tank
LPG fired central heating | FTTP (Fibre To The Premises) is available | Mobile Signal Yes
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Flood Risk
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THIRD PART RIGHTS AND SERVICES

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 as satisfied themselves in respect thereof.

Access

The property is sold subject to any public rights of access exercisable in terms of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, it being noted that such rights do not apply to the curtilage of a dwellinghouse.