Detached house for sale in Dunscore, Dumfries DG2

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The property

Kenneth Bank is a detached property located in the heart of the historic village of Dunscore offering spacious, flexible accommodation layout easily reconfigured to suit individual family requirements. The current configuration provides on the upper floor three double bedrooms, one with ensuite shower room and a modern family bathroom, while on the ground floor there is a kitchen and utility room, a spacious lounge with a wood-burning stove, a second reception room, which could provide a fourth downstairs double bedroom if required and a large multi-purpose former commercial premises providing fabulous family recreation space suitable for use as a games room, cinema room, gym or arts and crafts studio. Outside there is a generous rear garden with scenic views, courtyard/patio area, two former garages providing workshop/store facilities and off-road parking. The property is conveniently located for all local amenities, including the primary school and health centre. It is ideal for professionals, couples, and families looking for a delightful permanent or holiday home in a semi-rural location with numerous options for home-working. The property benefits from oil-fired central heating and double glazing throughout as well as fibre optic wifi enabling efficient home-working.

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Accommodation

From the welcoming vestibule to the front of the property the hallway provides access to the twin aspect spacious lounge/diner to the front on the right with feature fireplace with timber mantle and wood-burning stove inset, and to the second reception room and family recreation room both to the front on the left. The kitchen, utility room and boot room are to the rear. From the front hallway the staircase leads to the upper floor accommodation comprising three double bedrooms and family bathroom. The main bedroom offers an ensuite shower room with shower enclosure, wash hand basin and toilet while the family bathroom has a bath with electric shower over, wash hand basin and toilet. The kitchen comprises a range of base and wall units with contrasting block wood worktops and tiled splashback. It has an integrated electric eye level oven and electric hob, stainless steel sink and drainer and space for a free standing family size fridge/freezer. In the adjoining utility room there are further wall and base units with worktops, another sink and drainer unit as well as plumbing for laundry appliances. The floor based oil boiler is located in the utility room. Beyond the utility room there is a handy boot room area with access to the outdoor space to the rear of the property.

Outside, there is a small front garden area laid to gravel. There are areas of lawn to the rear with vegetable and flower beds. There is a side access which is understood to be shared and part of the rear parking area offering parking for two cars is surfaced in asphalt. External walls are a combination of stone, brick and fencing. There are two former garages currently utilised as workshop and storage accommodation, constructed of block and brick walls under corrugated roof, offering potential for redevelopment to provide a range of possible alternative uses including studio, home gym or office.

Transport, schools & amenities
The property is in the small village of Dunscore, between Dumfries and Moniaive. It has a range of amenities, including a community pub, doctor's surgery, church, schooling, and a creche. It lies approximately 9 miles from Dumfries town centre on the B729. The main amenities can be found in Dumfries or Thornhill and are easily accessed via bus. There are also various close transport links, including Dumfries train station, which provides links to Carlisle and Glasgow. Primary 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, a shoppingcentre, schooling, a university campus, a range of cafes, and medical facilities. The region is renowned for its outdoor pursuits, beaches, leisure facilities, social events, festivals, and history, being the home of the great Scottish poet Robert Burns.

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