Cottage for sale in Springholm, Castle Douglas DG7

The property

A deceptively spacious two/three bedroom traditional semi-detached Galloway stone cottage, situated in the village of Springholm with excellent transport links for travel throughout the region and beyond. The original cottage has been extended to provide on the ground floor two double bedrooms, kitchen, dining/sitting room, lounge and bathroom. While on the upper floor there is a a further multi-purpose attic room. As well as the generous internal accommodation the property also offers an abundance of outdoor space with a large private enclosed garden to the rear with greenhouse, shed and views to open farmland. To the front and side there is off-road parking for multiple vehicles and a garage/workshop suitable for further development. The property benefits from lpg-fired central heating and double glazing throughout. Viewing is essential to appreciate all this property both inside and out.

Accommodation

From the welcoming entrance vestibule the sitting/dining room leads off to the right and the lounge to the left. From the cosy sitting/dining room with wood-burning stove, there is access to the kitchen and one of the two ground floor double bedrooms. Off the kitchen is the rear porch providing access to the family shower room. From the lounge to the front on the left there is access to the other ground floor double bedroom and a staircase leads to the upper floor generous attic room. The kitchen comprises a range of modern wall and base cabinets with contrasting wooden work surfaces. There is a stainless steel sink and drainer unit, electric oven and hob and integrated fridge/freezer. The shower room has a walk-in shower enclosure with electric shower, wash hand basin and toilet. To the rear of the property is a covered utility area providing plumbing and space for laundry appliances.

Finishing off outside, there is a garage/workshop with power and lighting to the front offering a range of possible uses. The driveway to the front and side of the property provides parking space for multiple vehicles. The private enclosed rear garden is extensive backing onto open countryside with shed and greenhouse. There is a drying green and paved patio area for outdoor dining. The boundaries to the property are formed by hedging and timber fencing.

Transport, schools & amenities
Springholm Village lies between Crocketford and Castle Douglas and has a primary school, a shop and a pub. It is situated approximately 5 miles from the popular market town of Castle Douglas and is convenient for Dumfries (12 miles). The area is renowned for its diverse scenic beauty and offers a varied range of sporting activities including several golf courses and extensive shooting and fishing opportunities. The nearest secondary school is Castle Douglas High. A range of shops, schools, offices, doctors and dentists is available in Castle Douglas which is known as the region’s "Food Town". A broader range of amenities, plus a university campus and a brand new, state- of-the-art hospital are available in the regional capital of Dumfries, 12 miles away. The South West of Scotland is well-known for its mild climate, attractive unspoilt countryside and the diversity of sporting and recreational pursuits. There are good hill walking opportunities in the nearby Galloway Hills and cycling along the newly-designated cycle routes, as well as the 7 Stanes mountain bike routes in the Galloway Forest Park. The nearest of these is Dalbeattie Forest with its extensive network of specialist cycle paths, bridle ways and footpaths. There are varied sporting opportunities such as shooting and stalking, as well as trout and salmon fishing on the region's numerous lochs and rivers. For golf enthusiasts, there is the championship course at Southerness and several other courses nearby, including the 9-hole courses at Castle Douglas, Dalbeattie, and New Galloway. Beautiful Loch Ken has a popular sailing centre with a number of water sports and activities available. The Solway coast is also popular with sailors with both Kippford and Kirkcudbright having safe moorings. The National Trust for Scotland has a wonderful garden and house at Threave Estate which provides training for a number of horticulture students each year and a modern Visitor Centre with an excellent café and shop. In addition, Kirkcudbright is the local "Artists' Town" with a number of galleries offering a range of exhibitions throughout the year. Communications within the area are very good. There is a mainline railway station in Dumfries and Lockerbie, providing excellent links to both the north and south. The M74 motorway network can be reached in about an hour and there are regular flights to other parts of the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe from Prestwick Airport which is about 90 minutes’ drive to the North. Edinburgh and Glasgow airports can be reached in around two hours.
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