3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Durisdeer Mill, Thornhill DG3

EPC rating = F council tax band = D

home report value = £180k
The property

This delightful three double bedroom semi-detached cottage oozes kerb appeal with a generous private enclosed garden to the rear with stunning views of the surrounding hills. Dating back to the 1880s this cosy characterful home has been tastefully and sympathetically refurbished. The upper floor offers two quaint double bedrooms, one with storage and both with views, a versatile landing space and wash-room with toilet. On the ground floor there is a choice of reception rooms with sitting-room featuring a multi fuel stove, dining space in the central hallway, sun-room/conservatory providing direct access to the delightful rear garden as well as kitchen with dine-in space, as well as the main downstairs bedroom and family shower room. Externally there are extensive well-established cottage gardens, gated driveway with off-road parking and a large detached garage/workshop offering a wide range of possible uses. The property benefits from lpg central heating and double glazing throughout. 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. Viewing is essential to appreciate all this delightful home has to offer both inside and out.

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Accommodation


The main entrance to the property is to the front but there is also access to the side into the kitchen/diner. The central hallway provides a versatile reception space currently configured to provide a dining/entertaining area, while to the front is the cosy sitting-room/lounge with feature fireplace accessed from either the front vestibule or from the kitchen/diner. To the rear is the sun-room/conservatory with patio doors opening out onto the patio area to the rear. The kitchen comprises a range of floor and wall based cabinets with block wood work surfaces. There is a stainless steel sink and drainer unit, lpg hob with extractor and electric oven and ample space for free-standing kitchen appliances including a fridge/freezer. There is a breakfast bar and separate dining area, The downstairs bedroom has a window to the front of the property and is good size double. The ground floor family shower room comprises a shower cubicle, wash hand basin and toilet. On the upper floor there are two delightful double bedrooms, plenty of stage and an upstairs cloakroom which could be converted into a second shower room.

Finishing off outside, the property benefits from generous outside space with a courtyard and patio area adjacent to the sun-room offering opportunities for outdoor dining and entertaining. The delightful country garden has a variety of options for enjoying the enviable setting to best advantage at all times of the day and evening. There is also a gated driveway with off-road parking space and a detached garage/workshop suitable for further development and a range of alternative uses.

Transport, schools & amenities

The property sits in a semi-rural location in the hamlet of Durisdeer Mill just off the A702 surrounded by the spectacular and historic Buccleuch and Queensberry estates. The nearest primary school and nursery provision are in Thornhill (5.5 miles) and Wallace Hall Academy in Thornhill is the nearest secondary. The neighbouring village of Durisdeer is a popular visiting place for hill walkers. The small town of Thornhill is 14 miles north of Dumfries and offers a range of retail and leisure facilities including an 18 hole golf course, bowling club and tennis and squash clubs. The area is well known for salmon and trout fishing in the River Nith and its tributaries, also for its shooting and hill walking opportunities. The spectacular Drumlanrig Castle, home of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensferry is closeby with extensive grounds, gardens and frequent guided tours of its historic buildings as well as annual events such as the County Show. Thornhill also offers a range of local shops, a pharmacy, health centre and dentists, bank, post office and library. The local area is renowned for hill-walking, mountain biking and wildlife. The area is steeped in history. A wider range of amenities including a brand new, state-of-the-art, regional hospital are available in Dumfries, just over 20 miles away. There are other close transport links with Junction 15 of the M74 a few minutes drive away. Rail services run from Dumfries train station, providing links to Carlisle and Glasgow. Major bus links can be accessed from the Loreburn Centre, Whitesands or Burns Statue. The M6 and M74 networks are also accessible at Moffat, Gretna and Lockerbie. Dumfries town centre offers several major supermarkets, popular high street shops, a shopping centre, schooling, a university campus, a range of bistros and medical facilities.

Home report:

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