Detached house for sale in Riggfoot House, Waterbeck DG11

Riggfoot House is an outstanding detached family home, built by the present owners in 1997 to an exacting standard. It is located close to the popular village of Waterbeck and enjoys beautifully landscaped gardens, extensive parking, open views and an enclosed paddock. The grounds extend to just over one acre in total.

Ground Floor

The property is accessed via a welcoming entrance vestibule, with slate floor and built-in cloaks cupboard. An internal door then opens into a wonderful dining hall, with solid wood floor, galleried landing above, and patio doors to the rear. The adjacent sitting room is charming, and enjoys a triple aspect, beams to the ceiling and a feature wood burning stove set within a brick surround.

The charming kitchen comprises an excellent range of wooden units, with central island, display cabinets, and oil fired Aga, while a large window gives views over the front garden. A door from the kitchen leads through to the practical utility room, which offers storage units, plumbing for white goods, and a door to the rear garden. There is also a handy WC located off the utility room.

First Floor

A carpeted timber staircase leads to a generous and bright galleried landing. The principal bedroom has a window to the front elevation, a built-in airing cupboard and an en-suite shower room, comprising WC, wash hand basin, and shower cubicle with electric shower unit. There is a part panelled surround and a skylight window.

The remaining three bedrooms are all double in size and enjoy attractive views to the front or rear. The family bathroom comprises a bath with hand held shower attachment, WC and wash hand basin a tiled floor and a window to the rear.

Outside

A gated entrance opens into an extensive gravelled driveway that leads past the house to a generous parking and turning area (with ample room for motorhomes or other large vehicles if required), and also provides access to the paddock at the rear. The driveway is flanked by mature borders with areas of lawn. The rear garden is laid to lawn, with play area, paved patio, enclosed vegetable garden with raised beds, established flower beds and mature shrubs and trees. The garden enjoys the sun for much of the day. There are external water and electric supplies.

The paddock is fully enclosed, has a water supply and extends to 0.48 acres.

There is a detached stable block, with two loose boxes, that are presently used for storage. There is a concrete floor and power and light to the building.

It is worth noting that the garden offers huge potential for the erection of another outbuilding, subject to planning permission, given the space offered.

Services:

Mains Electricity and Water, Oil Central Heating, Fully double glazed. Private drainage to septic tank (registered with sepa). The broadband is currently provided by Plusnet. We advise anyone wishing to check the broadband speed to use the following website:

Viewings:

Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agents, Fine & Country South Scotland.

Offers:

All offers should be made in Scottish Legal Form to the offices of the Sole Selling Agents, Fine & Country South Scotland by e-mail to

Home Report:

A copy of the Home Report is available on request from Fine & Country South Scotland.

EPC: D

Local Authority:

Dumfries & Galloway. Council Tax Band G

EPC Rating: D

Location

Riggfoot House sits in a popular location just outside of the charming village of Waterbeck, in a rural yet accessible situation, with the M74 located 5 miles away and with excellent rail links. Located 11 miles from Lockerbie and 9 miles from Annan, the property is well served by both town’s excellent range of local amenities and services including primary and secondary schools. There are also primary schools in Waterbeck (Hottsbridge) and Eaglesfield.
Dumfriesshire is one of the genuinely rural areas of Scotland and therefore provides a quality of life that is becoming increasingly rare, offering a lifestyle property for country and equestrian pursuits, and including golf courses at Lockerbie and Powfoot.

Directions:
Southbound or Northbound from the M74 take Junction 20 to Eaglesfield, follow the B722 road through the village and continue for 2 miles up to Waterbeck. Continue through Waterbeck on the B722 for approximately 1.5 miles and the property can be found on the right hand side of the road.