Mavis Grove, Balmaclellan, Castle Douglas, DG7 3PS
Offers Over £295,000 | 3 Bed House - Detached with 3 Reception Rooms
Ref: E492129
Description
Mavis Grove is a traditional one and a half story Galloway Cottage located on the edge of Balmaclellan and within easy access of both New Galloway and Castle Douglas. This delightful Galloway cottage provides bright and flexible accommodation throughout and is well position within 2.5 acres of well-established garden grounds. Balmaclellan is an interesting village, quietly placed off the Kenbridge - Corsock Road so is convenient for the main A713 running between Ayr and Castle Douglas. The main local centre of Castle Douglas is little more than 20 minutes by car. Dumfries and Ayr are similarly easily accessible. New Galloway is less than 2 miles from Balmaclellan and Dalry is less than four miles from Torwilkie. Between them they have a reasonable range of local services including general grocery shops, hotels and restaurants. Dalry has a senior and primary school and New Galloway a primary school. New Galloway has a nine-hole golf course, a modern medical practice and the purpose built "CatStrand" of the Glenkens Community Arts Trust initiative offers an excellent range of community activity and artistic and musical performances. Balmaclellan itself has an excellent shop and is visited by a mobile Bank and Post Office. There is a Post Office in nearby New Galloway. The Village Hall in Balmaclellan enjoys a number of community activities. The surrounding area offers excellent walking and other rural pursuits.
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Entrance Vestibule
Single glazed front porch with wooden glazed front door. Ceiling light. Ceramic tiled floor. Partly obscure glazed wooden inner door leading to -
Hallway
Light reception hallway with doors leading off to sitting room, dining room and single bedroom/study. Central heating thermostat. Radiator. Ceiling light. Smoke alarm. Cupboard housing electric meters and fuse box. Original ceramic tiled floor. Carpeted staircase leading to first floor landing -
Sitting room
Bright and airy front facing reception room. Double glazed window overlooking garden. Tiled fireplace and surround with cast iron wood burning stove set on slate hearth. TV aerial point. Ceiling light. Wood effect laminate flooring -
Dining Room
Bright and spacious room which can be accessed from both kitchen and main reception hallway. This attractive room benefits from natural light from a large uPVC double glazed window to front enjoying a pleasant outlook across the garden. Central feature fireplace with slate hearth, cast iron surround with wooden mantle over. Radiator. Telephone point. Ceiling light. Fitted carpet. 15 pane wooden glazed door leading to -
Kitchen
Located to the rear of Mavis Grove this bright kitchen benefits from a good range of Beech effect fitted kitchen units with laminate work surfaces. Stainless steel sink and drainer to side. Tiled splash backs. Oil fired Rayburn range cooker. Space and plumbing for dishwasher. Small uPVC double glazed window to side with deep sill beneath and uPVC double glazed window to rear. Hatch to roof space. Ceiling spotlights. Ceramic tiled floor. Wooden glazed door leading to:- -
Single Bedroom / Study
Enter through a wooden obscure glazed door from reception hallway. uPVC double glazed window with deep sill to rear. Partially coombed ceiling. Ceiling light. Recessed alcove. Understair storage cupboard. Fitted carpet. -
Bedroom 2
Bright, attractive room with double glazed Velux window to front. uPVC double glazed window with deep sill to side. Built in shelved storage cupboard. Radiator. Partially coombed ceiling. Ceiling light. Fitted carpet -
Bedroom 3
Light, spacious room with double glazed Velux window to front. uPVC double glazed window to side. Radiator. Partially coombed ceiling. Ceiling light. Fitted carpet. -
Bathroom
Double glazed Velux window to front providing ample natural light. Suite of white wash hand basin and W.C. Tiled splash backs. Fixed wall mirror. Radiator. White wooden paneled ceiling. Ceiling light. Loft access hatch. Tile effect vinyl floor. -
WC
Suite of white wash hand basin and W.C. Tiled splash backs. Wall-mounted bathroom cabinet. Radiator. Ceiling light. Extractor fan. Ceramic tiled floor. -
Conservatory
Step up from rear inner hallway. Large conservatory enjoying a wraparound view of this delightful country cottage garden. uPVC double glazed windows on 3 sides. Ceiling lights. Ceramic tiled floor -
Outside
Mavis Grove enjoys a private elevated position enjoying fine views across a delightful garden to the Galloway Hills beyond. This charming cottage is set within a well-established wrap round garden extending to approximately 2.5 acres which has been lovingly curated and maintained by the existing owner. The front garden gently slopes and is mainly laid to lawn interspersed with a variety of mature shrubs including Hydranga, Viburnum and well stocked flower borders. Shaded grass pathways wind along through the garden past a number of mature trees including Willow, Japonica, and Cherry Blossom and across a small stream providing access to elevated vantage points taking in fine views. To the rear of the garden area a number of raised vegetable beds to one side and productive soft fruit bushes including Raspberries, Tayberries, Goosberry and Blackcurrants. -
Rear Inner Hall
uPVC double glazed door leading to rear garden with two further uPVC double glazed windows to side providing additional natural light. Loft access hatch. Coat hooks. Ceiling light. Ceramic tiled floor. Door leading off to W.C. and conservatory. At the far end of the hallway is a useful utility are with consists of space for tumble dryer, additional fridge, oil fired boiler, wooden clothes pulley and ceramic tiled floor
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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/