Detached house for sale in Glencaple Road, Dumfries DG1

The property

An individually designed, one-off family home located on a stunning elevated riverside position. This late 1960's architect built property has been fully renovated in recent years and transformed into a contemporary finished family home. The now modern open-plan layout has been re-configured to enable the homes living space to enjoy the beautiful elevated views it possesses. The luxury design and style works well on both levels, with this property simply being classed as unique. A genuine opportunity not to be missed!

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The entrance level has a second reception/family room on the left-hand side when entering through the main entrance door. Currently used as a family room, this room also offers the potential to become a fourth bedroom if so desired. The rest of the upper accommodation is filled with an open-plan lounge/kitchen with dining area. This truly magnificent space has been laid out to enjoy the elevated views and allows light to fill the whole room via bi-fold doors and well-placed windows. The kitchen is made up of a mixture of fitted base and wall units with solid wood worktops, integrated appliances including dishwasher, fridge/freezer (with pull out drawers) and further white goods. There is a five ring gas hob on the breakfast island and double electric ovens. In the living area of the room is a log burning stove fitted in the corner adjacent to the balcony's bi-fold doors.

Taking the oak tread staircase down to the lower level, the accommodation comprises all three bedrooms, with only bedroom three just falling shy of a double status. The master bedroom enjoys fitted sliding wardrobes with lighting and French doors leading out onto a private decking area. There is also further storage in the hallway area which is disguised with sliding doors. The family bathroom is a luxury four-piece suit consisting of a wet room style shower setup, wash hand basin with below vanity units, fitted toilet, ceiling to floor window, free-standing bath and complete with an elegant tiled finish and wall mounted television.

Finishing outside, the home occupies an elevated plot with a sloping/terraced rear garden. The boundaries are defined with brick pointed and brick/block rendered walls, timber fencing together with sandstone and brick retaining walls. The garden has been landscaped and is made up of a mixture of decorative gravel, flowers, shrubs and small trees over different levels. There is a driveway off of Glencaple road with a carport overhead. The car-port is linked to the garage which is 13sqm and features an electric roller door.

Transport, schools & amenities

The nearest primary school is St Michael's Primary, which is held in excellent local regard as are the nearest secondary schools, Dumfries Academy and St Joseph's College, both within easy walking distance.

Dumfries town centre is attractive and reached within a 5/10-minute stroll and offers a combination of good 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.

A regular local bus servicing the town centre stops in the immediate vicinity, and for further afield Dumfries train station provides regular links to Glasgow and all points south, as does the bus station situated on the Whitesands by the river. There are regular and quick train connections to Edinburgh from the small town of Lockerbie, just a few miles away, and which has a regular bus service with Dumfries.

The M6 and M74 road networks are accessible nearby at Moffat, Gretna and Lockerbie.

The surrounding area offers glorious countryside and historic ruins with easy access to the beautiful coast and a multitude of sporting and country pursuits including sailing, horse riding, mountain biking, fishing, golf and fine coastal and woodland walks.

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