Semi-detached house for sale in Academy Street, Castle Douglas DG7

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The PROPERTYSemi-detached two storey house in the heart of the thriving market town of Castle Douglas dating back to 1905 with flexible and accommodation layout providing two bedrooms, lounge, kitchen/diner and family shower room with private enclosed outdoor space and shared drying green. Situated in a sought-after location just off Academy Street, a short walk from the centre of Castle Douglas, the region’s Food Town. On the ground floor, the property features a cosy lounge with wood-burning stove, stylish dine-in kitchen/breakfast room with range cooker and modern family shower room, while on the upper floor there are two bedrooms, box room and access to the attic space. The property location is convenient for the town centre and all of the local amenities on offer including Carlingwark Loch and surrounding countryside including Threave Estate. Ideally suited to first time buyer professionals, couples small families or those looking to downsize, the property benefits from gas central heating (combi boiler) and has double glazing throughout. Viewing essential to appreciate all this property has to offer.
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ACCOMMODATIONFrom the front entrance the welcoming hallway provides access to the spacious lounge on the right with feature fireplace with flagstone hearth and to the open plan kitchen/diner with direct garden access on the left. The family shower room is to the rear of the ground floor and the staircase leads to the upper floor accommodation which comprises two double bedrooms both twin aspect and both with fitted wardrobes and a box room providing additional storage space. The kitchen comprises a range of base cabinets with contrasting work surfaces and splashback. There is a stainless steel sink and drainer unit, a Rayburn stove, gas hob, integrated fridge and freezer and plumbing for a washing machine. The generous dining area is bright and sunny with lots of natural light and ideal for both family dining and more formal entertaining. The downstairs family shower room comprises a modern three-piece white suite with walk-in shower enclosure, wash hand basin inset and toilet. Finishing off outside, there is a private enclosed seating area accessed from the kitchen/diner, with a shared drying green beyond. There is on-street parking to the front of the property. The boundaries to the property are defined by a combination of post and wire and timber fencing. Boundaries are defined post and wire and timber fences.

Transport, schools & AMENITIESThe nearest schools are Castle Douglas Primary and Castle Douglas High. A range of shops, post office, banks, schools, offices, health centre, pharmacy, swimming pool, gyms, theatre/cinema is available in Castle Douglas, the region’s "Food Town" with numerous independent butchers, bakers, speciality shops and restaurants. A broader range of amenities, plus a university campus and a brand new, state- of-the-art, hospital is available in the regional capital of Dumfries, some 18 miles away. The South West of Scotland is well-known for its mild climate, attractive unspoilt countryside and the diversity of sporting and recreational pursuits. There are good hill walking opportunities in the nearby Galloway Hills and cycling along the newly-designated cycle routes, as well as the Seven Stanes mountain bike routes in the Galloway Forest Park. The nearest of these is Dalbeattie Forest with its extensive network of specialist cycle paths, bridal ways and footpaths. There are varied sporting opportunities such as shooting and stalking, as well as trout and salmon fishing on the regions numerous lochs and rivers. For golf enthusiasts, there is the championship course at Southerness and several other courses nearby, including the 9-hole courses at Castle Douglas, Dalbeattie, and New Galloway. Beautiful Loch Ken has a popular sailing centre with a number of water sports and activities available. The Solway coast is also popular with sailors with both Kippford and Kirkcudbright having safe moorings. The National Trust for Scotland has a wonderful garden and house at Threave Estate which provides training for a number of horticulture students each year and a modern Visitor Centre with an excellent café and shop. In addition, Kirkcudbright is the local "Artists' Town" with a number of galleries offering a range of exhibitions throughout the year. Communications within the area are very good. There is a mainline railway station in Dumfries and Lockerbie, providing excellent links to both the north and south. The M74 motorway network can be reached in about an hour and there are regular flights to other parts of the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe from Prestwick Airport which is about one hour’s drive to the North. Edinburgh and Glasgow airports can be reached in around two hours.
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