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Detached House & Cottage in Dumfries and Gall
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Offers in the region of
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£495,000.00
Freehold
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Auchencairn, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas,
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DG7 1QR
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Fantastic family home or business opportunity - priced below surveyor's market valuation. 4/5-bedroomed former manse and separate 2-bedroomed holiday cottage set in 1.25 acres of elevated wooded grounds in a picturesque coastal village with sea views.
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Property Status:
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Property Type:
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Detached House
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Location:
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Rural
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District:
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Dumfries and Galloway
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Receptions:
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3
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Property Age:
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100+ Years Old
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Bedrooms:
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5
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Central Heating:
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Oil
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Bathrooms:
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2
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Gardens:
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Large
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Frontage:
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50ft+
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Double Glazing:
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Parking:
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Extensive parking in grounds
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Fitted Kitchen:
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Plot:
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1.25 acres approx.
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Garage:
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Sell House with Outbuildings:
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DESCRIPTION: The property is a spacious and elegant former Manse, traditionally built of whinstone with sandstone quoins, and with a slated roof, together with a detached 2-bedroomed self-catering holiday cottage, standing in an elevated situation in extensive wooded grounds of approximately 1.25 acres, with superb views overlooking Auchencairn Bay at the fringe of the East Stewartry Coast National Scenic Area. The house was built in 1850-53 as a manse for the Free Church and was previously used for Bed and Breakfast. In recent years it has been sensitively renovated and updated while retaining many original features, including fully restored and draught-proofed sliding sash windows, working shutters, picture rails to principal rooms, deep plaster cornices and panelled doors. The property has been re-wired throughout and a new oil-fired central heating system installed. It now offers great flexibility and potential as a comfortable family home, with commercial possibilities for a variety of uses or further development, subject to the usual consents. ACCOMMODATION Ground floor: (N.B. All measurements are approximate) ENTRANCE VESTIBULE (7’11” x 6’09”/2.41m x 2.06m.) with double doors to a light and spacious Hall, with fine wood return staircase and high ceilings, telephone point, understairs storage cupboard, radiator; DRAWING ROOM (18’06” x 14’08” /5.64m. x 4.47m.) with high sash window to front with shutters and window seat, woodburning stove, built-in shelved display alcoves, two radiators; MUSIC ROOM (14’08” x 11’00”/4.47m. x 3.74m.) with sash window and shutters to front and open fireplace with tiled insert and traditional wood surround, radiator; LIBRARY (5’10” x 5’09”/1.78m. x 1.75m.) with fitted shelving and door to: SHOWER ROOM (8’05” x 5’10”/2.57m. x 1.78m.) with sash window to side, newly-fitted with Victorian-style white pedestal wash-hand basin and W.C. and large quadrant shower cubicle with Triton mixer shower, shaver point/light, radiator; DINING ROOM (14’08” x 9’00”/4.47m. x 2.74m) with tall sash window with shutters to rear overlooking garden, built-in shelved display alcove, traditional fireplace with wooden surround (presently blocked off and ventilated), radiator; BREAKFAST KITCHEN (14’05” x 10’01”/4.39m. x 3.07m.) with sash window to rear, oil-fired Aga with mantel over and splashback with hand-painted Whichford Pottery and Fired Earth tiles, stainless steel sink unit, extensive traditional-style wall and floor units with solid limed oak doors and granite-style worktop, telephone point; REAR LOBBY with coat hooks, ceramic tiled floor, doors off to utility room and sunroom; UTILITY ROOM (16’01” x 11’11”/4.9m. x 3.63m.) with sash windows to rear and side, original large deep ceramic sink, ceramic tiled floor, plumbing for washing machine/dishwasher, Kidd High Efficiency condensing boiler, fitted units with solid limed oak doors and granite-style worktops, space for fridge-freezer; SUNROOM of brick and timber construction, glazed on two sides, with door to rear garden, ceramic tiled floor. RETURN STAIRCASE with half-landing to Mezzanine floor: LOBBY with built-in shelved cupboard with potential for conversion to separate w.c.; BATHROOM (6’08” x 6’06”/2.03m. x 1.98m.) with sash window to side, cast iron bath, contemporary white pedestal wash-hand basin and low-flush w.c, by RAK Ceramics, shaver point/light, radiator. BEDROOM 5/STUDY (11’11” x 8’10”/3.63m. x 2.69m.) with sash window to side, currently used for storage, built-in cupboard housing hot water tank, radiator; STAIRCASE to bright spacious landing with large skylight window and doors to First floor: BEDROOM 1 (16’06” x 14’08”/5.03m. x 4.5m.) with tall sash windows with shutters to front and side with views overlooking the bay and the tree-lined driveway, internal door to dressing room, radiator; BEDROOM 2 (16’06” x 14’08”/5.03m. x 4.5m.) with tall sash window with shutter to front with fantastic sea view, internal door to dressing room, built in hanging cupboard, radiator; DRESSING ROOM (8.00” x 7’10”/2.44m. x 2.39m.) with access to both front bedrooms, sash windowwith shutters to front with view to Auchencairn Bay, radiator (potential en-suite bathroom); BEDROOM 3 (14’09” x 11’00”/4.5m. x 3.35m.) with sash window to rear overlooking garden, built in hanging cupboard, radiator; BEDROOM 4 (14’08” x 11’00”/4.47m. x 3.35m.) with sash window with shutters to rear overlooking garden, built-in hanging cupboard, radiator. Door to attic stairs, with understairs cupboard and large shelved storage/airing cupboard. Second floor: Landing of useful size with small cast iron skylight, doors to eaves storage, radiator; OFFICE/BEDROOM 6/PLAYROOM (14’06” x 12’03”/4.42m. x 3.73m.) with part coombed ceiling, original fireplace with painted wooden surround, sash window to gable, 2 large velux windows with stunning coastal views, telephone point, radiator; BOXROOM (8’11” x 7’06”/2.27m. x 2.46m.) with coombed ceiling and small cast-iron skylight, radiator (potential single bedroom or bathroom); PLAYROOM/STUDY/SINGLE BEDROOM (12’03” 8’01”/3.73m. x 2.46m.) with coombed ceiling, original fireplace and wood surround, velux window with sea view to front and sash window to gable, radiator. OUTSIDE: The property is approached from the road through stone gate piers along a long tarmac driveway lined with mature trees and shrubs and planted with a succession of snowdrops, crocus, daffodils, bluebells and primroses in the spring. The house is encircled by a gravelled parking area which provides ample parking and turning space for a number of vehicles, with an additional dedicated parking area in front of the cottage. To the front is a suntrap grassed sitting area surrounded by well-established shrubs and specimen trees, including magnolia, rhododendron, acer, and the yews which are contemporary with the house itself. The grounds to the rear comprise a large wooded garden of about an acre, surrounded by mature native and specimen trees, shrubs, fruit trees and conifers, and providing a haven for a variety of birds, including tawny and barn owl, woodpecker, goldfinch and pheasant. There is a small pond with south-facing seating area sheltered by beech hedging. At the far end of the garden a large area of south-facing ground is currently laid to vegetable beds and fruit bushes; this may have potential for additional development if required, subject to all necessary planning consents. Outbuildings include a block-built storage shed behind the cottage, and a large stone-built former garage with corrugated iron roof, currently used for storage but which could ideally be re-built as a large double garage. HOLIDAY COTTAGE: The cottage was converted from an outbuilding in 2002 and is designated as holiday accommodation, offering a great potential for income in this attractive holiday area or for alternative commercial or residential use subject to planning consent. It is registered as a business property and enjoys 100% discounted business rates under Dumfries and Galloway Council's scheme of support for small businesses. All carpets and kitchen appliances are to be included, and additional items of equipment and furnishings may be available by negotiation. The cottage has double glazed timber-framed windows and doors and a first-floor balcony with steps to provide additional access and an outdoor seating area. It comprises: Ground floor: Fitted breakfast kitchen with double patio doors; twin bedroom with window to front; shower room and w.c. Stairs to First floor: Sitting room with coombed ceiling, two velux windows, double-glazed door to balcony; double bedroom with velux window to front giving a glimpse through the trees to Auchencairn Bay and Hestan Island. GENERAL INFORMATION (Main house): COUNCIL TAX: Band F (Dumfries & Galloway Council) SERVICES: Mains water and drainage; electricity, BT telephone line (Broadband available) HEATING: The house has oil-fired central heating throughout, driven by a Kidd very high efficiency condensing boiler. Included in sale: Fitted floor coverings and some curtains are included in the sale. Chandeliers and certain light fittings are specifically excluded but some items may be available for sale by separate negotiation. LOCATION: Auchencairn is a quiet and picturesque village on the southern Stewartry coast, about 8 miles from Dalbeattie and Castle Douglas and 10 from the Artists’ Town of Kirkcudbright. The nearest railway station is at Dumfries, approximately 20 miles away. There are a number of thriving clubs and societies in the village and facilities include a primary school; post office/shop; garage selling Autogas; pub; church; bowling green; and children’s day nursery. The local area is renowned for its unspoilt scenery, diverse wildlife, dark night skies and varied history. It offers tremendous opportunities for walking, sailing, golf, bird-watching or simply taking in the scenery. FURTHER DETAILS: For further details, to view, or for an illustrated brochure including floorplan please contact the vendor. For Home Report and Survey see: http://www.onesurvey.org (Property ref. ID 6699)
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Driveway
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The property is approached from the road through stone gate piers along a long tarmac driveway lined with mature trees and shrubs and planted with a succession of snowdrops, crocus, daffodils, bluebells and primroses in the spring. The house is encircled by a gravelled parking area which provides ample parking and turning space for a number of vehicles, with an additional dedicated parking area in front of the cottage.
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Garden
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To the front is a suntrap grassed sitting area surrounded by well-established shrubs and specimen trees, including magnolia, rhododendron, acer and the yews which are contemporary with the house itself.
The grounds to the rear comprise a large woodland garden of about an acre, surrounded by mature woodland and specimen trees, shrubs, fruit trees and conifers, and providing a haven for birdlife. There is a small pond with south-facing seating area sheltered by beech hedging.
Outbuildings include a block-built storage shed behind the cottage, and a large stone-built former garage with corrugated iron roof, currently used for storage but which could ideally be re-built as a large double garage.
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Vegetable garden
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At the far end of the garden a large area of south-facing ground is currently laid to vegetable beds and fruit bushes; this may have potential for camping facilities, further tourism accommodation or additional development if required, subject to all necessary planning consents.
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Holiday cottage
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The cottage was converted from an outbuilding in 2002 and is designated as holiday accommodation, offering a great potential for income in this attractive holiday area or for alternative commercial or residential use subject to planning consent. It is registered as a business property and discounted business rates are payable to Dumfries and Galloway Council. All carpets and kitchen appliances are to be included, and additional items of equipment and furnishings may be available by negotiation.
The cottage has double glazed timber-framed windows and doors and a first-floor balcony with steps to provide additional access and an outdoor seating area. It comprises:
Ground floor: Fitted breakfast kitchen with double patio doors; twin bedroom with window to front; shower room and w.c. Stairs to
First floor: Sitting room with coombed ceiling, two velux windows, double-glazed door to balcony; double bedroom
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Sunroom at back of house
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The back of the house is south- and west-facing, so enjoys sunshine until late in the evening. The sunroom provides a fantastic place to dine or enjoy a drink even if the wind is chilly outside.
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