Terraced house for sale in Carsphairn, Castle Douglas DG7

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The property

This well-presented double fronted mid terrace cottage dates back to the 1870s and offers spacious accommodation with a flexible layout, arranged over two floors with ground floor accommodation comprising a cosy lounge, dine-in kitchen, separate dining room/second reception room, third downstairs double bedroom, conservatory and family bathroom and on the upper floor two further good sized double bedrooms with views to the country-side beyond the village and plenty of storage. There is a generous private enclosed garden to the rear of the cottage. The property benefits from oil fired central heating and double glazing throughout. Viewing is essential to appreciate all this property has to offer both inside and out.

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accommodation

The front door to property opens onto the inner hallway which provides access to the lounge and downstairs bedroom on either side to the front of the property, with dining-room behind and conservatory beyond and kitchen and bathroom to the rear. A staircase from the hallway leads to the upper floor accommodation which comprises two double bedrooms and ample storage off the upstairs landing. The cosy lounge has double windows to the front of the property and a feature fireplace with tiled hearth and coal effect electric fire inset. The second reception room is currently configured as a dining room with direct access to the sun lounge at the rea of the property with French doors opening onto the private enclosed rear garden and offering uninterrupted scenic rural views. The newly installed kitchen comprises a range of fitted wall and base cabinets with marble effect worktops and contrasting tiled splashback. There is an integrated eye level oven and grill/microwave with electric hob and extractor hood, stainless stell sink and drainer unit and a range of integrated kitchen appliances with ample space for additional free-standing ones. Off the kitchen the rear porch offers additional storage space and the back door opening out onto the patio and rear garden. The ground floor bedroom is a well-proportioned double to the front of the property with feature tiled fireplace offering a range of potential alternative uses including snug or home office. The family bathroom comprises a three-piece white suite with walk-in shower enclosure with electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin and toilet. On the upper floor there are two double bedrooms, both with windows to the front of the property. There is additional storage in the cupboards off the upstairs landing along with access to the loft space.

Finishing off outside, the property offers a patio area for outside dining and relaxation along with a generous rear garden mainly laid to lawn with a wide variety of well-established shrubs and garden sheds. There is on-street parking to the front of the property. The boundary to the property is formed by a combination of hedging and timber fencing.

Transpot, schools & amenities

There is a primary school in Carsphairn which is currently closed but lobbying to have it re-opened is ongoing. In the meantime the closest primary school is in Dalry, as is the nearest secondary (9 miles) with school transport available. To the north lies Dalmellington (10 miles) with a range of local amenities including a library and swimming pool and farther north the coastal town of Ayr. Carsphairn itself has a convenience store, post office, tea-room, heritage centre, pub and community hall. St John’s Town of Dalry has a number of small convenience stores, a bank, post office and petrol station as well as a small number of eating out venues including the award-winning gourmet pub/restaurant the Clachan Inn and two nearby hotels the Lochinvar and the Ken Bridge. New Galloway across the River Ken from Dalry offers a range of cafes, pubs and a renowned golf course with stunning views down the full length of Loch Ken. The historic Royal Burgh of New Galloway at the gateway to the Galloway Forest Park is also home to CatStrand Arts & Visitor Centre, a unique venue with Gift Shop specialising in local arts and crafts and licensed café serving light lunches and home baking with outdoor seating and a year-round programme of cinema, music, theatre and dance events, art exhibitions as well as local and regional information open 7 days offering free wi-fi, providing a hub for the active and social community. The whole of the Glenkens area is a popular tourist destination and the gateway to the Rhins, the west of Galloway and the Galloway Forest Park. Castle Douglas (25 miles), the region’s Food Town is a short drive away where you will find a modern Health Centre and dental surgery, pharmacies, garden centre, library, theatre/cinema and leisure facilities including gym and swimming pool. Post Office. The surrounding area offers a wide range of country pursuits including sailing, horse riding, mountain biking, fishing, bird watching and numerous coastal and woodland walks. The town is on the local bus route to both Castle Douglas and Dumfries and on the A713 to Ayr (33 miles) to the north west. The road network also provides transport links to the east to Dumfries, to Sanquhar to the north east and west to Stranraer. There is a ferry terminal at Cairnryan with sailings to and from Northern Ireland. Dumfries is the region’s capital sitting on the River Nith and offers a combination of shopping facilities and historic buildings. The town is also the home of a substantial college and university campus located within beautiful grounds overlooking the town and has three golf courses. There are various close transport links including Dumfries train station providing links to Carlisle and Glasgow. Major Bus links can be accessed from the Loreburn Centre, Whitesands or Burns Statue. The M6 and M74 networks are accessible at Moffat, Gretna and Lockerbie. Dumfries town centre offers several major supermarkets, popular High Street shops, shopping centre, schooling, university campus, a range of bistros and medical facilities. A brand new state of the art regional hospital is located on the outskirts of Dumfries.

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