EPC Rating - D Council Tax Band - C Home Report Value - £260,000 THE PROPERTY This delightful two double bedroom detached 1.5 storey character cottage dates back to 1802 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 cosy sitting room with feature fireplace with decorative timber mantle and wood-burning stove inset, a second reception room currently configured as a formal dining-room offering a range of potential alternative uses, a sumptuous ground floor double bedroom, newly installed Andersons (local manufacturer) fitted kitchen and stylish modern bathroom. While on the upper floor there is a spacious second double bedroom with home working/study space and ensuite wash-room. The property sits in a generous plot with private enclosed garden area to the rear extending to around an eighth of an acre, fully secure for pets and children. There is a range of outbuildings including a wash-house/boiler room, workshop and summer house, as well as a car port and off-road parking space. The property benefits from a recently enhanced oil-fired central heating system and UPVC double glazing throughout. This quaint and individual cottage of historic interest, offers a rural lifestyle ideally suited to couples, small families and retirees. It is immaculately presented in walk-in condition. Viewing is essential to appreciate all this delightful home has to offer both inside and out. *NB - HOME REPORT ACCESS DETAILS ARE SHOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE* ACCOMMODATION The front entrance to the property is into the main hallway providing access to the lounge to the front of the property on the right with twin aspect main bedroom beyond, complete with fitted wardrobes. On the left of the front hallway is the second reception room currently providing dining/living space with staircase to the second bedroom on the upper floor. To the rear is the kitchen and bathroom. The modern fitted kitchen comprises a range of wall and floor-based contemporary gloss units with marble work surfaces and Metro-style tiled finishing. There is a stainless steel sink and drainer unit, an eye-level integrated electric oven and induction hob with extractor hood, as well as integrated under counter fridge and freezer. The attached boiler/wash-house provides plumbing and useful space for laundry appliances. The downstairs family bathroom has a modern three-piece white suite with twin-headed mains shower over the bath, pedestal wash hand basin, toilet and heated towel rail. Finishing outside, the delightful garden grounds are mainly set to lawn with a small orchard area, choice of seating areas with viewpoints, sun-deck, patio area with fire pit as well as vegetable plot and established planted beds. There is a a wood shed, workshop and insulated summer house providing additional guest accommodation if needed. Boundaries to the property are defined by stone walling, hedging and timber fencing. There is gravelled parking area at the road junction end of the property with a timber car port. 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, community run tea-room with artwork display, 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: The home report can be downloaded directly from the Yopa website or from Yopa Dumfries office on 01387 440411/dumfries@yopa.co.uk

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