East Barn, Meikle Ernambrie, Clarebrand, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, DG7

Situation
East Barn is situated in a peaceful rural setting just a short distance from Crossmichael which is about 4 miles from Castle Douglas at the southern end of Loch Ken. Crossmichael has a post office/shop, public house, primary school, church and marina, with further facilities found in Castle Douglas.
The market town of Castle Douglas is known as Scotland’s Food Town and has many local individual shops and businesses providing a varied selection of gifts, foods, and services. There are both primary and secondary schools in the town along with supermarkets, health services including a cottage hospital, veterinary services and a thriving livestock market and golf course. Dumfries about 18 miles distant is the principal town in the area, which provides a wider range of schools, shops, retail outlets, and other services.

The South West of Scotland is well known for its mild climate, and the attractive and diverse nature of its countryside. The rugged coastline is dotted with quiet sandy beaches in this tranquil corner of the country. There is good hill walking in the nearby Galloway Hills and cycling along some of the new designated cycle routes as well the Seven Stanes mountain bike routes, including Dalbeattie Forest and the Galloway Forest Park. Loch Ken is renowned for its water pursuits such as water skiing, sailing, and fishing. The Galloway Forest Park which is known for its beauty and tranquillity, being the centre of the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere and Britain’s First Dark Sky Park, which affords astronomers phenomenal views of the stars. There are numerous sporting opportunities such as shooting and stalking, as well as trout and salmon fishing on the region’s numerous lochs and rivers. For golf enthusiasts there is the nearby championship course at Southerness, and there are several other courses nearby.

Communications to the area are very good. There is a main line railway station in Dumfries and also Lockerbie providing excellent links to both the north and south. The M74 motorway network is 40 miles distant, and there are regular flights to other parts of the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe from Prestwick Airport which is about one and half hours drive to the North. Edinburgh and Glasgow can be reached in less than two hours.


Description
An exceptional barn conversion, completed in 2017, occupying a beautiful setting, enjoying attractive open countryside views and offering a perfect blend of character, charm and high quality contemporary living.
The property boasts a strikingly impressive exterior, featuring stunning natural stonework, complemented by high quality finishes throughout the interior. Every aspect of the conversion reflects a commitment to quality creating a family home of huge appeal. Set within approximately 0.75 acres of grounds, the property offers a wonderful sense of space, lifestyle appeal and connection to the surrounding countryside with vantage points throughout the property to absorb the far-reaching views. Further benefits include the adjoining double garage/workshop with electric roller door to the front.
The accommodation over two floors offers generous space and well-proportioned rooms ideal for family living with ample room for everyday life and entertaining. Entering the property through the porch you are immediately met with the quality of the finish and craftmanship of the stunning oak staircase and iron spindle finish, the eye reaching beyond to the full height ceiling with exposed beam above. The quality oak finish is represented throughout with the internal doors and flooring in part. The stunning kitchen and dining area is a fabulous space flooded with light, and benefitting from doors opening directly to the front patio of Indian sandstone. The kitchen boasts an electric Aga, integrated fridge / freezer, microwave, oven and coffee machine with a central breakfast bar island. A range of floor and wall units are fitted, complemented by a stunning granite worktop. Adequate space for a large dining table and relaxed seating. Door to utility area with fitted cupboard space, fitted units with space for appliances under and direct access to the rear garden. The living room to the opposite end, again complemented by large doors opening directly to the garden at the front, is flooded with light. A large multifuel stove is at the heart with bespoke storage space providing practical wood storage of framing for pictures and/or ornaments. A modern finished W.C and cloakroom complete the ground floor.
To the first floor, the master suite offers a comfortable retreat, featuring a balcony with far reaching countryside views together with a dressing room and modern en suite bathroom with shower over. Along the hallway, which has a first floor vantage point over the staircase and beyond, are a further three well-appointed double bedrooms. All bedrooms are front facing and benefit from a view over the garden to the front and countryside beyond. A modern finish bathroom with walk in shower and standalone bath, complete the first floor offering.
Combining the character of a traditional rural building with the comforts and standards of modern living, this outstanding property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a truly special home in a desirable countryside location.

Accommodation
Ground Floor: Entrance Porch. Staircase Hallway. Cloakroom/W.C. Kitchen/Dining. Utility Room. Living Room.
First Floor: Master Bedroom suite. Bedroom 2. Bathroom. Bedroom 3. Linen Cupboard. Bedroom 4.

Double Garage/Workshop (8.1m x 5.9m)
Adjoining the property with electric roller door to front. Pedestrian door to rear.

Garden
Spacious garden grounds extending predominantly to the front of the property with French doors connecting directly from both the kitchen and living room areas. The entrance leads to an extensive area for parking, leading to the front door and garage. Mainly laid to lawn with an area of woodland. A blank canvas for those that wanted to landscape further with additional planting or a space for growing vegetables etc. To the front and rear an area of patio laid with Indian sandstone provides the ideal space to relax or dine.

Post Code:
DG7 3AN

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EPC Rating = C