Semi-detached house for sale in Penpont, Thornhill DG3

The property

This delightful two double bedroom semi-detached two storey character cottage dates back to 1900 and has been comprehensively and sympathetically refurbished and updated to create a spacious comfortable home with a contemporary feel. The flexible accommodation layout is currently configured to provide on the ground floor a spacious twin aspect lounge/diner, stylish kitchen and conservatory currently used as a utility room. While on the upper floor there are two large double bedrooms and modern family bathroom. The property sits in a generous plot with private enclosed garden areas to the front, and rear as well as lay-by off-road parking. The property benefits from an newly installed oil-fired central heating from an external combi and UPVC double glazing throughout as well as complete rewiring. This quaint and individual cottage offers a rural lifestyle ideally suited to couples, small families and retirees but also presents a business opportunity for a buy to let or holiday home investor. It is immaculately presented in walk-in condition. Viewing is essential to appreciate all this delightful home has to offer both inside and out.

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Accommodation

Entry to this property is into the entrance hallway providing access to the lounge/diner on the left and the staircase to the upper floor accommodation. The bright and spacious lounge/diner is twin aspect with views to both the front and rear. There is a feature fireplace currently not in use but has the flume fitted, therefore easy to re-instate. The modern fitted kitchen comprises a range of wall and floor-based units with block wood work surfaces. There is a stainless steel sink and drainer unit, an electric oven and hob with extractor hood, plumbing for a dish-washer and ample space for a range of free-standing kitchen appliances including a fridge/freezer. The conservatory is beyond the kitchen and provides access to the private enclosed rear garden. The conservatory is currently used as a utility room with plumbing for a washing machine but could easily be reconfigured as sun-room offering views of the pretty gardens and open countryside beyond. On the upper floor the larger of the two spacious double bedrooms is to the front and the smaller to the rear. The contemporary family bathroom has a three-piece white suite with jacuzzi bath with twin headed rainfall shower over, vanity storage unit with wash hand basin inset and toilet.

Finishing outside, there is a small strip of garden to the front behind a wrought iron fence. To the rear is a mature garden with stone wall at the rear boundary. The garden is laid to gravel and grass with a wide variety of well-established shrubs and trees. There is a small stream running through the rear part of the garden.

Transport, schools & amenities

The property sits in a rural location on the edge of the picturesque village of Penpont, surrounded by the spectacular and historic Buccleuch and Queensberry estates. There is a primary school in the village with the nearest secondary school Wallace Hall Academy in Thornhill (3 miles). Penpont has a general store, tearoom and Parish Church and is close to the picturesque Scaur Water, a tributary of the River Nith offering salmon and trout fishing. There is a range of other leisure facilities available in nearby Thornhill including an 18-hole golf course, green bowling club, squash and tennis facilities.Thornhill also offers a range of local shops, a pharmacy, health centre and dentists, bank, post office and library. The cottage is also just 6 miles from Moniaive, a thriving arts and crafts community, hosting a variety of music festivals every year. The village has a general store, post office, pub, excellent restaurant and community shop. The local area is renowned for hill-walking, mountain biking and wildlife. The area is steeped in history with the spectacular Drumlanrig Castle on the doorstep. At the same time, a brand new, state-of-the-art, regional hospital in Dumfries, is only 16 miles away. There are other close transport links including Dumfries train station, providing links to Carlisle and Glasgow. Major bus links can be accessed from the Loreburn Centre, Whitesands or Burns Statue. Dumfries town centre is approximately 16 miles southeast and offers several major supermarkets, popular high street shops, a shopping centre, schooling, a university campus, a college and a range of bistros and medical facilities.

Home report:

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