2 bed cottage for sale in Dalbeattie

Hillhead Cottage is located in a peaceful spot, with a shared access road, less than a mile away from the edge of Dalbeattie. The rear of the cottage enjoys views over the surrounding countryside from its elevated position. The "Granite Town" of Dalbeattie offers primary and secondary schooling, shops, local food stores and a health centre. The countryside surrounding Hillhead Cottage offers an excellent choice of outdoor activities. Sea, fly and coarse fishing are all available close to hand. Golfers are also well catered for with courses nearby in Kippford, Colvend, Dalbeattie and the Championship course at Southerness. Walking and cycling facilities, including the 7Stanes National Cycle Tracks and walking tracks in Dalbeattie Town Wood, are all situated less than 3 miles away. Traditional, 2 bedroom single storey detached cottage with generous garden grounds. The original part of the cottage dates from around 1840. The property benefits from electric heating, double glazing and a modern shower room suite. Hillhead Cottage is in need of some renovation and modernisation but it provides potential purchasers with a blank canvas to redevelop to their own requirements, subject to obtaining the necessary local authority permissions. Outside, the generously sized garden grounds wrap around the property and are laid mainly to lawn with borders of mature trees, bushes, dry stone walls and fencing. A single garage, outbuilding and parking area complete the accommodation on offer. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the accommodation on offer. WHAT3WORDS: ///compose.unafraid.accusing Accommodation double glazed door to side into entrance porch. Entrance Porch 1.95m x 1.48m Window to front. Small cupboard housing electric meter and fuse box. Wooden double glazed obscure glass door to hall. Hall Smoke alarm. Doors to bedrooms and lounge. Please note, lounge and bedroom 2 do not currently have doors. Lounge 4.5m x 3.8m Window to front. Large fireplace with solid fuel burner, stone and brick surround and wooden mantelpiece. Hyco electric heater. Telephone point. Sun Room 4.26m x 3.03m Bright room with views over the garden and surrounding countryside. Windows to front and to side. Hyco electric heater. double glazed door to side, giving access to garden. Kitchen 2.91m x 1.98m (excluding pantry) Window to rear. A small range of basic fitted wall and floor mounted units with grey speckled stone effect worktops. Tiling to half height on one wall. Belfast style ceramic sink. Space for electric cooker and one further appliance. Pantry cupboard with window to side, shelving and power point. Bedroom 1 4.38m x 3.07m (at widest) Window to front. Fireplace, currently not in use, with brick surround and wooden mantelpiece. Hyco electric heater. Shelved alcove. Bedroom 2 3.45m x 2.19m Window to rear. Hatch to attic. Rear Hall Cupboard housing cold water tank and hot water cylinder with shelf. Immersion water heater controls. Door to shower room. Open to kitchen. double glazed obscure glass door to rear, giving access to garden. Shower Room 2.53m x 1.77m Window to side. Modern white suite of W.C, wash hand basin and large walk in shower cubicle with Mira Sport electric shower and glass shower screen. Respatex to full height. Hyco electric heater. The generously sized garden grounds wrap around the property and offer a good degree of privacy. The grounds are laid mainly to lawn and are bordered by a range of mature trees, bushes, wooden fencing and dry stone walls. Small paved section by front door. Outdoor light. Rotating clothes dryer and tap at rear of property. Former pig sty. Hillhead Cottage is accessed by a shared track which terminates at the property. A metal gate gives access to a parking area with space for several vehicles. Single garage of corrugated cement sheet construction with wooden double doors and concrete base. Further corrugated cement sheet outbuilding and small wooden store.