Ashton, Tongland, Kirkcudbright

Ashton is a well-proportioned, substantial five bedroom detached Victorian house dating back to the late 1800s when it was originally built as a fishing lodge due to the proximity of the River Dee. This fine period home is in need of modernisation throughout but retains many of its original features, and is ready for its next chapter. Ashton is a charming and well positioned home set within a generous 1.8 acre wraparound garden and includes a number of useful outbuildings that could be converted subject to appropriate Planning Consents.

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, 18-hole golf course, marina, bowling green, squash & tennis courts and an active summer festivities programme, including its own Jazz Festival, Scottish Nights and Tattoo. There is also a modern primary school, Kirkcudbright Academy secondary school, health centre, veterinary practice and library.

ACCOMMODATION
The property can be entered from the rear driveway through a wooden glazed door into the rear entrance vestibule which is adjacent to both outbuildings and it can also be accessed directly from the front garden into the Garden Room.

REAR ENTRANCE VESTIBULE 3.26m x 2.12m
Internal sash and case window into office. Built-in wooden cupboard with sash and case window to side. Coat hooks. Partially coombed ceiling. Ceiling light. Fitted carpet. Doorway leading into:-

BOILER ROOM/UTILITY ROOM 3.26m x 3.22m
This large well positioned boiler room could be used a boot room, or utility room. Doorway leading through to reception hallway. Painted brick walls.
Ceiling light. Oil fired boiler. Thermostatic controller and hot water controller. Internal glazed window into hallway. Wood-effect vinyl flooring. Doors leading through to W.C and reception hallway.

W.C. 3.38m x 1.05m
Tile-effect vinyl flooring. White W.C. White wash-hand basin inset into unit. Obscure glazed sash and case window to rear. Loft access hatch.  Ceiling light.

RECEPTION HALLWAY 1.98m x 6.43m
Storage cupboard. Radiator. Sash and case window into Garden Room. Two radiators. Further storage cupboard with built-in shelving. Walk-in pantry cupboard with shelving. Carpeted staircase with wooden handrail and bannister leading to first floor level. Doors leading off to all ground floor level accommodation.

WALK-IN PANTRY CUPBOARD
Tile-effect vinyl flooring. Built-in shelving. Internal window into boiler room. Ceiling light. Storage cupboard.

KITCHEN 3.74m x 5.52m
Generous farmhouse-style kitchen with large sash and case window to rear overlooking driveway towards outbuildings. Two fluorescent striplights. Wooden clothes pulley. Good range of older fitted kitchen units with laminate work surfaces. Stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer to side. Freestanding electric cooker. Plumbing for washing machine. Plumbing for dish-washer. Ample space for dining table and chairs. Oil fired range cooker with tiled splash-back. Built-in cupboards on one wall providing useful additional storage on one wall. Heat sensor.

DINING ROOM 4.56m x 5.58m
Well-proportioned light and airy reception room which is currently used a formal dining room. Two large sash and case windows overlooking garden grounds to front and side with curtain track and curtains above. Ceiling cornicing. Ceiling light. Radiator. Open fireplace with tiled hearth. Deep skirting boards. Original wooden parquet flooring.

GARDEN ROOM 2.91m x 6.48m
Beautifully light and airy garden room with tiled flooring. Wooden single glazed windows on three walls with French doors leading out to garden to front. Radiator.

SITTING ROOM 8.43m x 5.49m
Spacious and light reception room with three large sash and case windows to front and side providing an abundance of natural light. Ceiling cornicing. Ceiling light. Original open fireplace with tiled hearth and surround with mantel over. Two radiators. Deep skirting boards. Wooden parquet flooring.

Wooden staircase with central carpet runner with wooden handrail leading to first floor level which then splits off to both sides.

First Floor Accommodation

HALLWAY 2.03m x 5.35m
Fitted carpet. Five steps up to the left leads to inner hallway with fitted carpet. Five steps right lead on to 2 family bathrooms, and further bedrooms. Wrought iron balustrade with wooden handrail. Doors leading off to bedrooms and bathrooms. Radiator. Ceiling light.

BEDROOM (1) (REAR) 4.52m x 5.51m
Generous double bedroom, with ample natural light from large sash and case window. Ceiling light. Built-in double cupboard with hanging rail with deep shelf above. Original open fireplace with surround and mantel. Painted wooden floorboards.

BEDROOM (2) (REAR) 3.63m x 3.64m
Rear facing double bedroom with pleasant outlook across rooftops of outbuildings to rear to neighbouring farmland. Sash and case window. Ceiling light. Loft access hatch. Built-in double cupboard with hanging rail. Fitted Carpet.

BATHROOM (1) 2.33m x 4.48m
Suite of white wash-hand basin. White W.C. and bath. Tiled from floor to ceiling. Radiator. Velux window. Partially coombed ceiling. Ceiling light. Corner shower cubicle with mains shower above. Fixed bathroom mirror. Built-in floor to ceiling bathroom cabinets. Wall mounted electric heater. Shaver light and shaver socket.

BATHROOM (2) 2.02m x 3.93m
Another good-sized bathroom, which is tiled from floor to ceiling. Suite of white wash-hand basin. White W.C. Corner shower cubicle with mains shower above. Velux window. Ceiling light. Fixed bathroom mirror. Towel rail. Radiator. Vinyl Flooring.

W.C. 1.89m x 0.93m
Vinyl flooring. Sash and case window with secondary glazing unit. White W.C. Ceiling light.

BEDROOM (3) (LEFT) /OFFICE 2.91m x 4.10m
Currently used as an office. Sash and case window with fine views across the garden to neighbouring farmland. Built-in cupboard provides useful additional storage. Fitted carpet

MASTER BEDROOM (4) 4.81m x 5.49m
Bright and airy master bedroom with two large sash and case windows to front and side. Radiator. Ceiling cornicing. Ceiling light. Original fireplace with wooden mantel and surround. Fitted carpet.

BEDROOM (5) 3.38m x 4.50m
Sash and case window to front with curtain track and curtains above. Radiator. Fitted carpet. Ceiling light. Built-in double wardrobe provides useful additional storage.

Attic Level

LARGE STORAGE AREA 1.89m x 6.52m

Outside
Ashton is accessed by a sweeping driveway which loops around the property providing easy access and parking for several vehicles. The house has an elevated position surrounded by its grounds which are presently laid out with several different areas including formal lawned areas and well stocked flower beds with a variety of shrubs and perennials. Ashton benefits from a large degree of privacy with mature deciduous trees and productive fruit trees. There is also plenty of room for those who would like to be self sufficient and grow vegetables.

STONE BARN
Stone built outbuilding under slate roof.

BARN
Large agricultural barn with wooden sliding doors to front. Concrete floor.

**Please note**
The home report indicates that it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage for Ashton giving the level of works required, but would advise that you check with your lender