Detached house for sale in Heck, Lockerbie DG11

NW0709 - Braehead - The accommodation is accessed from the central courtyard via a UPVC door which leads to a vestibule and then to the kitchen on the left. The recently fitted kitchen has a window overlooking the central courtyard. The kitchen has a selection of wall and base units with a central island, stainless steel sink, and drainer. There is a door from the kitchen into the boiler room. From the kitchen, there is access to the utility room which has a selection of fitted kitchen base and wall units, a sink and doors to the downstairs wet room and the external door to the rear of the property. The modern wetroom has a WC, a wash hand basin and a mains shower.

The staircase with original balustrade leads to the first floor which features four bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The property has a range of outbuildings. The gardens are a peaceful haven with spectacular views of the rolling Dumfriesshire countryside and have an expanse of lawn, wildflowers, specimen trees, an orchard and vegetable garden. Adjoining the boundary of the garden, is a grazing paddock.

Braehead Cottage - At the entrance driveway to Braehead, sits a cottage to the left of the central courtyard. A separate home report is available which values the property at £180,000. Set apart from the house but within the grounds is the annexe, with a patio area leading to the front door. The hallway has doors to all rooms. There is a generous living room/diner with windows to the front and a biomass stove which also provides central heating and hot water. The modern kitchen has a selection of wall and base units with a contrasting worktop and a window to the rear of the property. The kitchen has integrated appliances including, hob, a cooker hood, double oven, microwave and dishwasher. There are two bedrooms and a modern bathroom. Outside is a front patio, a shared courtyard and outbuildings.

Heck lies 3 miles from Lockerbie and is well-placed to access the nearby M74 motorway and rail links to both north and south. The county town of Dumfries is within easy commuting distance. Heck, Greenhill, Hightae and Smallholm, are known as the “Royal Four Towns” and one free fishing permit is available to one property owner and children can fish for free. It is understood that residents of the Royal Four Towns may fish on a stretch of River Annan from Shillahill Bridge to Smallholmburn. Hightae boasts a highly regarded primary school and Community Hall.

The village of Lochmaben lies less than 3 miles to the west, where everyday conveniences such as a doctor's surgery, local shops and amenities are available, as well as primary schooling. Lochmaben has excellent walks with three lochs, a sailing club and a golf course.

Lockerbie, approximately 4 miles away, offers primary and secondary schooling, a supermarket, a range of professional services and banking facilities. Dumfries, 10.5 miles to the west, is a thriving town which provides a wide range of facilities including the newly-built Dumfries Royal Infirmary and a range of shops, supermarkets, sports clubs and professional services. The area is well-served by agricultural suppliers and livestock markets in Lockerbie, Castle Douglas (29 miles), Carlisle (28 miles), Longtown (22 miles) and Ayr (68 miles).

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The seller reserves the right to sell at any time and is not obliged to set a closing date. In the event of a Closing Date being set, the seller is not obliged to accept the highest or any offer.