5 bed detached house for sale

Lockerbie Road, Lochmaben DG11

The Royal Burgh of Lochmaben lies at the heart of Annandale, and offers easy access to the Regional centre of Dumfries (eight miles) with its full range of shopping, recreational and leisure facilities, including the chain stores, and an Ice Rink. Situated on the edge of Lochmaben the property is within walking distance of all of the towns’ amenities including the 18 hole golf course, tennis courts, bowling green, sailing club, primary school and Doctors Surgery. Lockerbie, four miles away, has an Ice Rink, supermarket and the local six-year secondary school. Lockerbie is also on the main west coast rail line which gives convenient access to the national rail network. The main route between Scotland and England, the M74, lies just ten minutes' drive from Lochmaben.
Double fronted Victorian villa sitting in a prominent elevated position overlooking the Castle Loch in the Royal Burgh of Lochmaben. Light bright spacious rooms, the use of which can be flexible to suit the modern family. The property has retained many original features and the accommodation offers work from home opportunities with the garden outbuildings providing more possibilities.
Entrance to the property is by way of a wooden door which opens into the
Entrance vestibule - mosaic, tiled floor, feature stained glass windows, and decorative archways this proves a shelter to the property along with a coat hanging area. From here door, with upper glazed and side etched panels, opens into the -
Hallway - Bright and welcoming with more traditional features such as detailed cornicing and period panel doors. An under stairs Cupboard provides storage. All the ground floor accommodation lies off the hall.
Lounge - This impressive room runs from the front of the house to the rear divided into two social areas by an archway. Open fire with Fyfestone fireplace. The large bay window, with deep sills heaters below, enjoys views of the garden and the Castle Loch. To the rear of the room there is a further seating area with a window to the side and rear.
Dining room. - a formal Dining room again, another light, bright and spacious room, with fireside seating and stove. Once again the bay window looks to the front of the property and takes in the view. From here door to the-
Conservatory. This extensive Conservatory is in keeping with style of the property and can be used as an additional social space or to enjoy the garden year round. A door to rear garden is also here.
Returning to the hall and the study - the spacious room has a wall of built in bookcases and a corner desk provides a home office/ study or craft room area. Off The study lies the kitchen -.
Dining kitchen- a good mix of wall base and drawer units. The kitchen currently has ample space for a large table to accommodate family dining. Integrated cooker and space and plumbing for kitchen appliances. The oil boiler located here.
Off the kitchen lies a porch with coat and shoe storage and access to the rear garden is also here. Returning to the hallway. -at the rear of hallway is a shower room. This comprises corner cubicle with electric shower. WC and wash hand basin.
Carpeted stairs lead to the first floor landing all remaining accommodation lies off here
Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms, 4 of which are doubles. The 2 double bedrooms to the front are spacious and have bay windows again benefitting from the view. The current owner of the property has used one of these as an art studio taking advantage of the light from the large windows. The other double, at the front of the property, has an original fireplace with decorative tiling and marble mantle & hearth . The remaining two doubles lie to the rear of the house.
The single bedroom has a stain glass window with a door which opens onto the balcony.
Bathroom - a large family bathroom with more period features. Art deco tiling and a stain glass window. The bathroom suite comprises of bath, WC & wash hand basin. There is a dressing/vanity area.
Outside. The property is accessed by a tarmac drive which offers parking for more than one vehicle along with space for a caravan or motor home. There is lawn to the front.
Steps lead to the rear garden, which is laid in tiers to lawn with a productive area, vegetable patch and drying green. Several seating areas are positioned throughout the garden to take into consideration the movement of the sun round the garden. Views of the Loch can be enjoyed from several vantage points in the garden. Sandstone garage/workshop. Potting shed.