17 Birtwhistle Street, Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, DG7 2JJ

2 Bed House - Terraced with 2 Reception Rooms

Sale history

£165,000 in March 2023

The property

Delightful mid terraced former weavers cottage situated in quiet location close to all local amenities in Gatehouse of Fleet. 17 Birtwhistle Street is a well presented mid terraced cottage located in a peaceful side street a short walk away from the local amenities in Gatehouse of Fleet. This easily maintained house offers surprisingly light and spacious accommodation throughout with the added benefit of a large enclosed garden to the rear. Birtwhistle Street itself dates back from a time of rapid expansion in Gatehouse of Fleet when ambitious plans were afoot to create a mill town to rival those in Lancashire and elsewhere. The houses in Birtwhistle Street including no. 17 were all originally weavers cottages and the weavers would work in their individual cottages with power being provided by a driveshaft which ran through the various properties at attic level. Gatehouse of Fleet is an active community and benefits from many local amenities, such as a primary school, shops, library and Health Centre. Within the wider area, there are many beautiful sandy beaches and rocky coves within easy reach, and equally dramatic inland scenery, with magnificent hills, glens, and lochs. Within Gatehouse there are active sports clubs (for example bowling, snooker or golf) and a wide variety of outdoor pursuits can be enjoyed in the area, including sailing, fishing, golf, cycling and hill walking. Outside Immediately to the rear of the property is a well-positioned patio area providing an ideal spot for alfresco dining or simply relaxing in the garden. Continuing down the garden from the patio are two further gravel areas. Gravel path bordered by lawn on both sides leading down to large wooden storage shed with power. Large wooden log store

  • Entrance Hallway

    1.96 m X 1.18 m / 6'5" X 3'10"

    Painted hardwood exterior door opening into hallway. Exposed painted brick wall. Built in cupboard with hanging rail. Cupboard housing electric meter. Beamed ceiling detail. Stone effect tiles flooring. 15 pane glazed door leading to

  • Sitting Room

    4.72 m X 3.37 m / 15'6" X 11'1"

    This light and charming reception room is front facing with a Sash and case window looking out on to Birtwhistle Street. Fireplace with cast iron wood burning stove. Set on slate hearth. Solid wooden mantle above. French doors at the far end of the Sitting Room open into the Conservatory providing an open outlook from sitting room across the garden. Curtain poles and curtains. Fitted carpet. Beamed ceiling detail. Doorway leading to:-

  • Kitchen

    3.26 m X 2.4 m / 10'8" X 7'10"

    Painted solid pine fitted kitchen units with wooden work surface providing ample storage. Tiled splashback. Stainless steel 1 ½ bowl sink with drainer. Internal sash and case window into sunroom provides additional natural light. Painted brick wall. Wood effect laminate flooring. Spiral stair leads to first floor level.

  • Bedroom 1

    2.96 m X 2.3 m / 9'9" X 7'7"

    Front facing. Sash and case window. Stripped pine floor.

  • Bedroom 2

    2.93 m X 4.37 m / 9'7" X 14'4"

    This master front facing master bedroom has a wonderful alcove area incorporating a walk in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving. Sash and case window. Stripped pine floor.

  • Bathroom

    2.19 m X 1.35 m / 7'2" X 4'5"

    Contemporary suite of white wash hand basin, W.C. and bath with shower above. Ceramic tiled walls from floor to ceiling. Built in alcove with shelve. Velux window. Stripped pine floor

  • Conservatory

    4.45 m X 2.14 m / 14'7" X 7'0"

    Spacious conservatory with a wonderful outlook across the garden. Wooden single pane French doors with double glazed windows leading out to rear garden. Built in cupboard with coat hooks and Worcester Bosch gas central heating boiler. Plumbing for washing machine. Ceramic tiled floor. It is thought that it would be possible subject to appropriate planning consents for the new owners to extend the sunroom to create a larger additional reception room

  • First Floor Landing

    3.41 m X 2.48 m / 11'2" X 8'2"

    This surprisingly spacious landing benefits from an abundance of natural light from a rear facing window overlooking the rear garden. Stripped pine tongue and groove floor boards. Loft access.

Energy rating D

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