Gillfoot, Dundrennan, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4QH
Guide Price £380,000 | 3 Bed House - Detached with 3 Reception Rooms
Ref: E488843
Description
Gillfoot is a delightful rural detached cottage providing well-proportioned and flexible accommodation throughout which is sure to suit a number of different buyers. This charming country cottage is well positioned within a large wraparound garden with mature trees and bordered by the 'Abbey Burn' to one side. This lovely home enjoys a fine outlook to the front across the garden and neighbouring farmland to Dundrennan Abbey beyond. Kirkcudbright is an attractive harbour town situated on the banks of the River Dee. The town itself is of historic and architectural interest with its ancient High Street, Tolbooth Arts Centre, Stewartry Museum and numerous galleries. Long frequented by artists, Kirkcudbright was home to the renowned artist, EA Hornel, one of the "Glasgow Boys". This tradition is maintained today by a flourishing colony of painters and craft workers which has led to Kirkcudbright being named the "Artists' Town". Kirkcudbright enjoys a wide variety of mainly family owned shops, pubs, hotels and restaurants, whilst offering a wide range of facilities, including its own swimming pool, golf course, marina, bowling green, squash & tennis courts and an active summer festivities programme, including its own Jazz Festival and Tattoo. There is also a modern primary school, secondary school and health centre. Travelling from Kirkcudbright drive through Dundrennan along the A711 and turn right onto Fagra Road. Go past the national speed limit signs and over the bridge. There is track on the left with a sign at the end which says 'Gillfoot'
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Sitting room
Well-proportioned sitting room which can be access directly from the kitchen, dining room and sun room. This lovely reception room has ample natural light and enjoys a pleasant view from 2 uPVC double glazed windows, with curtain track and curtains, overlooking the garden to stream beyond. An additional internal double glazed window to sun room provides additional natural light with curtain track and curtains. Hive heating controller. 2 radiators. Feature fireplace with multi fuel stove set on slate hearth with stone fireplace surround. Dado rail. Ceiling cornicing. Ceiling spotlights. Smoke alarm. Handy under stair area which could be used as additional storage or would make an ideal office area. Fitted carpet. Carpeted staircase with wooden handrail and banister leading to first floor level -
Dining Room
Accessed directly from the sitting room. uPVC double glazed window to side overlooking the garden with curtain track and curtains. An additional internal double glazed window to sun room provides additional natural light with venetian blind, curtain track and curtains. Ceiling spotlights. Dado rail. Radiator. Fitted carpet -
Kitchen
Light and airy Kitchen with a good range of Shaker style fitted Kitchen units with butcher block effect laminate work surfaces and tiled splash backs. Integrated Hotpoint electric hob with electric built-in oven. Extractor hood. A uPVC double glazed window with a pleasant outlook across the garden to stream beyond provides additional natural light. Cream ceramic 1 ½ bowl sink with mixer tap above and drainer to side. Under cupboard lighting. Central heating controller. Radiator. Smoke alarm and heat sensor. Ceiling spotlights. Beech effect laminate flooring. Wooden door leading to: -
Bedroom 1
Dual aspect uPVC double glazed windows to front and side with a pleasant outlook over the garden to the farmland beyond with curtain poles and curtains. 2 large built in wardrobes with drawers beneath and further built in wardrobe with mirrored door. Partially coombed ceiling. Ceiling cornicing. Ceiling spotlights. Wall lights. Loft access hatch. Radiator. Fitted carpet. -
Bedroom 2
This room is currently used as a study room by the current owners. Dual aspect uPVC double glazed windows to both sides enjoying fine views across the garden and neighbouring farmland. Radiator. Dado rail. Built in double wardrobes with mirrored doors. Built in drawers. Partially coombed ceiling. Ceiling spotlights. Fitted carpet -
Bedroom 3
Dual aspect uPVC double glazed windows to front and side with a pleasant outlook over the garden to the farmland beyond. 2 large built in wardrobes and further built in wardrobe with drawers beneath. Radiator. Partially coombed ceiling. Ceiling spotlights. Ceiling cornicing. Fitted carpet. -
Bathroom
Generous family bathroom with suite of white wash hand basin inset into vanity unit with tiled top and cupboard beneath, W.C. and corner bath with mixer tap and shower attachment. Fixed bathroom mirror. Shaver point. Wall light. White wood paneling to waist height. uPVC obscure glazed window to side. Further small uPVC double glazed obscure window to side. Extractor fan. Radiator. Partially coombed ceiling. Ceiling spotlights. Fitted carpet. -
Sun Room
Located to the front of the property is a spacious sun room which enjoys a fine outlook across the garden and neighbouring farmland to Dundrennan Abbey beyond. This light and airy room enjoys an abundance of natural light from uPVC double glazed windows on three walls with 2 sets of French doors giving direct access out to the garden. Recessed LED ceiling spotlights. Ceramic tiled floor. -
Outside
Gillfoot benefits from two useful outbuildings as well as the garage which could also be insulated and could be used as a home office, studio or gym Garage 3.70m x 5.51m uPVC obscure glazed door leading from courtyard patio area into good sized garage. uPVC double glazed window to side. uPVC double glazed window to rear. Electric roller door. Ceiling light. Outbuilding 2 1.92m x 4.31m Concrete floor. Window to front. Window to rear. Fluorescent strip light. Currently used as a garden store. Garden Gillfoot benefits from a delightful private and peaceful country garden which is a haven for wildlife and birds. The property sits at the end of a private country single track driveway bordered by mature trees and fields leading to a large gravel parking area with ample space for a number of cars. To one side of the driveway is a paved parking area previously used for a caravan with an electricity hook up point. The garden is mainly laid to lawn interspersed with well-established shrubs and a number of mature trees and perennials such as bluebells and snowdrops. To the rear of the garden is an enclosed courtyard area with paved patio which can be accessed directly from the kitchen perfect for alfresco dining. Two Log Stores. Metal Shed. Oil tank. Outside Light. Outside Tap. Boiler room. -
First Floor Landing
Bright and spacious first floor landing. uPVC double glazed window enjoying fine views across the garden and neighbouring farmland with curtain track and curtains. Airing cupboard with built in shelving. Partially coombed ceiling. Smoke alarm. Ceiling spotlights. Dado rail. Radiator. Fitted carpet.
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Marketed by
Williamson & Henry
3 St. Cuthbert Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4DJ
Tel: 01557 800121
Fax: 01557 331540
Web: http://www.williamsonandhenry.co.uk/