For Sale5 Bedroom Cottage in Dunscore, Dumfries, DG2£230,000

THE PROPERTY Semi-detached two storey character cottage dating back to 1850s, located in the heart of the historic village of Dunscore offering a flexible accommodation layout easily reconfigured to suit individual requirements. The current configuration provides dine-in kitchen, lounge/sitting room, five bedrooms, one with ensuite bathroom, family bathroom and guest cloakroom/WC. Outside there is a generous front garden with scenic views, safe children's play area 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, growing and extended families and those seeking a change of lifestyle and pace. The property would suit those 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. *NB - THE HOME REPORT ACCESS DETAILS ARE SHOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE* ACCOMMODATION The main entrance to the property opens into the hallway providing access to the dine-in kitchen to the right and first of two downstairs double bedrooms to the left, offering possible alternative use as a formal dining-room or second sitting-room. Beyond this is the lounge leading to an inner hallway with further double bedroom and downstairs family bathroom off. From the main hallway one of two staircases leads to the one of two upper floor areas with two bedrooms. The second staircase leads from the lounge to the main bedroom on the upper floor with is own full-size ensuite bathroom. The lounge is dual aspect and has a feature fireplace with wood-burning stove. The kitchen comprises a range of stylish modern base and wall units with contrasting block wood worktops and Metro-style tiling. There is a sink and drainer unit, integrated eye-level electric ovens, electric hob with extractor hood, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a free standing fridge/freezer as well as space for informal family dining. The downstairs family bathroom comprises a modern white three-piece suite with bath with shower over, wash hand basin and toilet. Outside, there is off-street parking to the front of the property. The generous front garden ares is mainly laid to lawn with a log store and timber shed, a drying green and safe children's play area. The boundaries to the property are formed by a combination of timber fence and brick wall. 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.   HOME REPORT: The home report can be downloaded directly from the Yopa website or accessed via onesurvey. Disclaimer Whilst we make enquiries with the Seller to ensure the information provided is accurate, Yopa makes no representations or warranties of any kind with respect to the statements contained in the particulars which should not be relied upon as representations of fact. All representations contained in the particulars are based on details supplied by the Seller. Your Conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate.