3 bed detached bungalow for sale in Haugh of Urr

Spacious detached 3 bedroom bungalow enjoying a pleasant outlook with fine views across neighbouring countryside, located along a quiet no-through lane in the village of Haugh of Urr. It is close to the local primary school, nursery, pub/restaurant and main bus route, has an active community life, and would be sure to suit a range of different buyers. The village is well located, with ease of access to both the market town of Castle Douglas and the smaller town of Dalbeattie to the south east with its' forest, popular with dogwalkers and cyclists. Access is easy onto the A75 Dumfries-Stranraer trunk road, is convenient to both the Galloway hills and coast, also routes to Ayr, Glasgow and Edinburgh, and ferries to Ireland. Castle Douglas is a thriving rural Galloway town, lying 15 miles south-west of Dumfries where the regional hospital is based. The town enjoys a range of independent shops and facilities including secondary school, library, swimming pool, large modern Health Centre, supermarkets, and a thriving community-run theatre and cinema. The Dumfries and Galloway region is a hidden gem, treasured for its' peace and space with beautiful rolling hills and pastures, lochs, forests, beaches and clifftops, all with abundant wildlife. It has the designated International Dark Skies Forest Park, and Unesco Biosphere Conservation Area at Gatehouse of Fleet. Galloway boasts a rugged coastline renowned for past smuggling and is a draw to sailors, with a popular marina in nearby Kippford, also Outdoor Activity Centre at Loch Ken. Benefiting from the Gulf Stream, the general climate is mild and there are consequently many beautiful gardens to visit both near and far including the National Trust Gardens close by at Threave, also excellent garden centres.