40 Rotchell Park, Dumfries, DG2 7RJ
Sale history
£331,308 in August 2021
The property
Set within substantial and attractive gardens in this prime and highly sought after location within easy access of the town centre and many local amenities, this impressive three-storey sandstone period residence (built around 1888) retains much of its original character and style. This charming semi-detached property benefits from well laid out and generously proportioned and versatile accommodation and offers a distinctive spacious family home in a desirable location within close proximity of excellent schools at nursery, primary and secondary level. Dumfries, the ancient town offering a long and interesting history, is the largest town in the southwest area of Scotland and is the administrative centre for Dumfries and Galloway. It was founded as a Royal Burgh in 1186 and is well known for its Burns House and Mausoleum, the Queensberry Monument with the River Nith running through the town and the famous Devorgilla Bridge. The house is well located for excellent shops and services including supermarkets within the area, a library, cinema and the Theatre Royal, with buses serving the area and surrounding towns and villages and only a short drive from the M74 connecting to the south to Carlisle and the M6 and to the north to Glasgow. Dumfries is well located for access to Carlisle, Castle Douglas, Lockerbie and nearby Lochmaben. For sporting pursuits within the locality, these include golf courses, a swimming pool, tennis courts, cricket, bowling, boating and fishing facilities and open parkland for rural walks, whilst the Solway with its exceptional coastline is only a few miles to the south of the property. The town has a railway station with regular trains running to Carlisle. Further shopping facilities can be found at Castle Douglas where there are interesting and varied shops and boutiques for special requirements. Whilst this property offers very spacious accommodation of impressive proportions, a variety of traditional features have been retained including well-preserved decorative cornice work, feature fireplaces, panelled doors and ceiling and window arches. The house has the benefit of a new central heating boiler and the radiators have been upgraded. Roof and gutter repairs have also been carried out recently. The front garden is laid out with an area of grass and attractive borders offering colour and interest at all times of the year. The rear garden is extensive and is laid mainly to grass with a productive vegetable patch and further borders with interesting and colourful plants and shrubs. A good-sized single garage is located to the front of the property with up and over door and power. The spacious family accommodation located over three floors comprises a welcoming porch leading to the inner reception hall which provides access to the main accommodation. The lounge is elegant and welcoming and has a connecting door to the charming family diningroom with bay window to the front and a further window to the east. To the rear of the property is a comfortable and bright sitting room with French door to the garden and the spacious breakfasting kitchen has views to the rear garden and is well equipped. There is also a useful utility room to the side of the property, a ground floor WC and a porch at the rear of the property. Access from the hall leads to the lower area which is presently used as a large workshop, storage area and wine cellar. A sweeping staircase with carved wooden banisters leads to the mezzanine level where a bathroom is located. On the first floor there are three outstanding double bedrooms and a luxury family bathroom with Jacuzzi and shower. A further sweeping carpeted staircase leads to the second mezzanine floor where there is a study with window to the rear and on the top floor there are two further spacious double bedrooms with panoramic views to Criffel Hill and a boxroom. The house is served by gas central heating with a new boiler and has generous storage accommodation throughout. To appreciate the charming accommodation which this spacious family home offers, the many period features which can be seen and its proximity to Dumfries town centre, early viewing is highly recommended
-
Entrance Vestibule
An outer solid door leads to the vestibule located at the side of this fine property with access through a glazed door to the inner hall.
-
Inner Reception Hall
4.88 m X 2.97 m / 16'0" X 9'9"
A fitting entrance to this exceptional property with an arched ceiling and plain cornice work. Radiator. Fitted carpet. Two power points. There is useful coats cupboard with double doors providing storage space.
-
Lounge
5.41 m X 4.65 m / 17'9" X 15'3"
This is a delightful and well-proportioned public room with south-facing views and with fine well-preserved ornamental cornice work. The triple windows to the front provide good natural light to this welcoming room and the focal point is the coal-effect gas fire with marble hearth and mantel above. Shelved cupboard with louvre doors. Fitted carpet, two wall lights and curtains all included. Radiator with shelf above. Sliding astragalled door leading to the adjacent diningroom.
-
Sittingroom
4.42 m X 4.11 m / 14'6" X 13'6"
This is quietly located to the rear of the property and is a delightful room with French door to the rear garden. The focal point of this room is an electric flame-effect fire with marble hearth and mantel. There is a shelved cupboard. Two radiators with shelves above. Three wall lights. Fitted carpet and curtains. Telephone point. Six power points.
-
Dining Room
5.99 m X 4.88 m / 19'8" X 16'0"
This room has the benefit of a large bay window facing south and a further east-facing window which allows maximum natural daylight to flood this charming room. Fitted carpet, two wall lights and curtains. Gas wall heater. Display recess. Four power points.
-
Breakfasting Kitchen
5.64 m X 3.35 m / 18'6" X 11'0"
This provides an exceptional room for cooking and dining and it has been superbly fitted out with ample units, worktops, wall and base units, sink unit and drainer. There are two large windows with blinds facing the rear garden which provide exceptional light to this room. Vinyl floor covering. Panelled ceiling with access to the roof above. Recessed ceiling lights and under-unit lights. The sale includes the fitted gas cooker and cooker hood. Nine power points plus appliance points. Radiator. Telephone point.
-
Bedroom 1
5.56 m X 4.5 m / 18'3" X 14'9"
An outstanding double bedroom with south-facing bay window and with further light flooding in from the east-facing window at the side. The room is very spacious and has attractive cornice work and a fitted wash-hand basin with light and shaving point. Fitted carpet. Two wall lights. Lace curtains included. Two radiators. Three power points. Vanity unit with light. Wall cupboard annexed providing storage accommodation.
-
Bedroom 2
5.41 m X 4.42 m / 17'9" X 14'6"
An attractive double bedroom with arched double windows facing in a southerly direction with views to the surrounding countryside. Fitted wash-hand basin with mirror, shaver points and light. Wall cupboard annexed with storage accommodation. Two radiators. Two wall lights. Plain cornice work. Shelved cupboard with double doors. Three power points.
-
Bedroom 3
4.42 m X 4.04 m / 14'6" X 13'3"
A further spacious double bedroom located to the rear of the property with views to the rear garden. Fitted carpet and curtains. Wall cupboard annexed. The window has a shelf below. Radiator with shelf above. Plain cornice work. Three power points.
-
Bedroom 4
5.79 m X 4.04 m / 19'0" X 13'3"
An exceptional double bedroom with space for sitting and working. This room has breathtaking views to the south towards New Abbey, the Solway and Criffel Hill. Fitted carpet and curtains. Two radiators. Wall cupboards into the eaves providing storage accommodation. Two ceiling light fittings. Two power points.
-
Bedroom 5
5.64 m X 4.42 m / 18'6" X 14'6"
A further spacious and attractive double bedroom with dormer window facing south, again offering exceptional views to the countryside over the rooftops of Dumfries. Fitted carpet and curtains. Two ceiling light fittings. Radiator. Shelving. Built-in cupboard providing good storage space. Four power points.
-
Study
2.29 m X 1.98 m / 7'6" X 6'6"
A well-fitted room presently used for computer work with views to the rear of the property. Shelving. Light fitting. Fitted carpet. Two power points.
-
Utility Room
2.44 m X 1.68 m / 8'0" X 5'6"
A useful room located to the side of the property with storage space, sink unit and drainer. Vinyl floor covering. Half-glass door to the hall. One power point.
-
Bathroom
2.29 m X 1.98 m / 7'6" X 6'6"
Also at mezzanine level a well-fitted and attractive bathroom with instant shower (Thermostatic Regal) and bath, WC and wash-hand basin. It is tiled for ease of maintenance and the accessories including the shelving, towel rail and cabinet are included. Laminate flooring. Opaque window with curtains. Wall light.
-
Outside
A good sized garage located to the front of the property with an up and over door, power and light with space for working/storage. Gardens The front garden has a path leading to the front door and is laid out with lawn and attractive rockery/flowerbed with a variety of flowers providing colour at all seasons. There is an area of garden to the side with a useful garden shed. The rear garden has a stone path leading to the area of lawn and the beds have been used for production of vegetables with a further raised area of flowers, small trees, shrubs and bushes. The glasshouse at the foot of the garden is included in the sale.
-
Downstairs WC
1.75 m X 1.3 m / 5'9" X 4'3"
With window to the side of the property. WC and wash-hand basin. Centre light fitting. Fitted carpet and curtains.
-
Rear Hall
With access to the utility room and to the kitchen. Timer/control for the heating/hot water system.
-
Porch
There is a rear porch with door leading to the side of the property and to the garden at the back. From the rear hall a staircase leads to the cellar/storage area.
-
Cellar/Workshop
4.5 m X 4.8 m / 14'9" X 15'9"
Located below the property this is a useful area presently accommodating a workshop and drying area with good storage accommodation and a wine cellar. The gas and electricity meters are located within this area. A carpeted staircase with carved wooden banister leads to the first half landing at mezzanine level. One power point. Window looking to the rear garden.
-
Family Bathroom
3.12 m X 2.51 m / 10'3" X 8'3"
A superb and exceptional family bathroom with a large Jacuzzi bath, wash-hand basin, WC and bidet. The bath has a shower above and there is a heated towel rail and a display recess with light. Radiator. Fitted carpet. Secondary glazed window. Two ceiling light fittings. The curtains and cabinet are included in the sale. This is indeed an outstanding luxury bathroom with many features of interest.
-
Upper Landing
With access to the two additional bedrooms and to the darkroom/boxroom.
-
Darkroom/boxroom
With shelving and wash-hand basin. Two power points.
| Total Floor Area | 230 m2 |
| Energy rating |
Sold property prices
Properties sold nearby
Valuation
Get in touch
If you’ve spotted something which you think is inaccurate, please let us know.
©Crown copyright material originating from the Registers of Scotland is reproduced with the permission of the Registers of Scotland. If you have found an error with the data please email us.
ESPC provides this Registers of Scotland data "as is". The burden for fitness of the data relies completely with the user and is provided for informational purposes only. No warranty, express or implied, is given relating to the accuracy of content of the Registers of Scotland data and ESPC do not accept any liability for error or omission.
How can I use the information? The Registers of Scotland allows the reproduction of the data which it provides to ESPC free of charge in any format or medium only for research, private study or for internal circulation within an organisation. This is subject to it being reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context. The material must be acknowledged as Crown Copyright. You are not allowed to use this information for commercial purposes, nor must you copy, distribute, sell or publish the data in any way. For any other use of this material, please apply to the Registers of Scotland for a licence. You can do this online at www.ros.gov.uk, by email at data@ros.gov.uk or by writing to Business Development, Registers of Scotland, Meadowbank House, 153 London Road, Edinburgh EH8 7AU.