1 Wayside, Dalry, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, DG7 3UY

The property

Well-proportioned characterful house located in a quiet location a short distance away from all local village amenities. Kirkmulloch is a well-proportioned detached home located in a quiet location a short walk away from all local village amenities and within easy access of New Galloway and Castle Douglas. Although in need of some modernisation this lovely home is full of character and original features, with bright spacious rooms throughout and a delightful well established garden. Dalry is an attractive village with wide streets and it has an active community. In the heart of the village there is a village store including Post Office and both the Clachan Inn and Lochinvar Hotel provide bar and restaurant facilities. There is also a school, library and a petrol station with mini-market. Dalry is within the Glenkens which is well served by activities based at the Catstrand in New Galloway bringing community and arts facilities and events to the area. Dalry Town Hall and Community Centre also offer cultural and other events including a monthly producers market. The south-west of Scotland is a genuinely rural area with its gentle rolling landscape, mild climate and dramatic coastline. The area has a good range of sport and outdoor activities with opportunities for fishing on the nearby rivers, hill walking on the nearby Southern Upland Way or Galloway Forest Park, water sports on Loch Ken and of course golf. Garden Paved parking area / courtyard area located between the stone garage and house providing off street parking for one car. Gravelled path leads round beyond the garage to the side of the property to the garden through a wrought iron gate. Immediately to the front of the property is a well sheltered terrace with paved patio area which can be accessed directly from the rear and the conservatory. A wrought iron gate from Wayside also gives direct access to this area of the garden. This sunny spot is ideal for entertaining or alfresco dining and enjoys a pleasant view across this delightful well established garden. The main garden has been lovingly tended by the previous owners to create a tranquil oasis which is haven for birds and butterflies. The lovely garden is partially laid to lawn with well stocked and established flower beds providing a variety of plants and shrubs including Hellebore, Rhododendrons and Hostas. There are a number of trees including three very productive Walnut trees. A path leads beyond the formal lawned area towards Kirkland Street where there are further specimen Hellebore, Hostas, Rhododendrons and Bluebells. At the far end of the garden to one side are former vegetable beds and composting area with paved path circling back round to well-established fruit canes which include blackcurrants, gooseberries, raspberries and tayberries. There are an additional two wrought iron gates giving access to both Kirkland Street and Wayside at the lower end of the garden