Apple Cottage, Silver Street, Creetown, Newton Stewart, DG8 7HU
Offers Over £300,000 | 3 Bed House - Detached with 3 Reception Rooms
Ref: E499907
Description
Contemporary family home located in a quiet edge of village location a short walk away from all local amenities. Apple Cottage is a well proportioned, contemporary family home which has been recently refurbished by the current owners throughout, including updating the electrics, installing Solar Panels with battery storage as well as updating internal decoration, floor coverings, kitchen and bathrooms. The property enjoys an elevated yet private position within a generous wrap around south facing garden. The property is tucked away in a quiet location a short walk away from all local amenities. The village of Creetown sits close to the A75 Euro Route, which allows quick access to be taken to other nearby towns, such as Gatehouse of Fleet (approximately 12 miles), and Newton Stewart (approximately 6 miles), where there is a wider range of facilities available. Creetown itself offers facilities including village shop, butchers shop, nursery and primary school, dispensing GP surgery, filling and MOT station, Gem Rock Museum and local history museum, performing arts facilities, playing fields with MUGA, community woodlands and youth club. Creetown is well served by public transport with the bus stop for journeys to the East and West of the region a short walk away from the property. There are many beautiful sandy beaches and rocky coves within easy reach, and equally dramatic inland scenery, with magnificent hills, glens and lochs. Galloway Forest Park is particularly convenient. A wide variety of outdoor pursuits can be enjoyed in the area, including sailing, fishing, golf, cycling and hill walking Outside Accessed from Silver Street via sloping tarmacadam driveway which provides parking for a number of cars. Electric car charging point. To the left of Apple Cottage a door leads to a covered terrace with concrete flooring and glazed windows to side ideal for drying clothes and providing extra storage space or further covered seating. This clever terrace area benefits from lighting and power and connects the front and rear garden. To the side of Apple Cottage is further formal garden area which is mainly laid to lawn and bordered by flower beds and raised bedding areas with fencing and hedging beyond. There is a covered outdoor 'BBQ' area with decking, lighting and mains power supply. Outside sink. Immediately to the rear of the property is a further lawned area with paved path leading to detached garden annex Contemporary Garden Annexe A substantial detached annex, converted from a solid block-built outbuilding and upgraded with modern timber cladding, double glazing, and insulation. Currently used as a home gym and office, the space offers excellent versatility for a variety of uses such as a studio, workshop, or additional living accommodation. Three ceiling mounted infrared heating panels. Modern RCD consumer unit. Integrated lighting. Cat 7 internet cable from main house. Large picture window to front overlooking garden. French doors leading out to garden. Self-contained WC with wash hand basin. Property Information The owner has created a website with more information regarding their home which is available to view - https://applecottagecreetown.co.uk/ Solar Panels 14 roof mounted Solar Panels with over 5Kwh battery storage which was installed in 2023. Plug and play expandable and under warranty
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Entrance Vestibule
uPVC double windows to both sides providing natural light. Ceiling cornicing. Ceiling light. Cupboard housing RCD consumer unit, fuse box and solar PV controllers above. Carpet. Sliding wooden pocket door leading into -
Open Plan Sitting Room / Dining Room
This large welcoming room runs the entire width of the property and benefits from ample natural light from 2 uPVC double glazed windows to front and further UPVC double glazed window to side with curtain poles and curtains above. Ceiling cornicing. 2 infrared heating panels. Partially laid to fitted carpet and LVT vinyl flooring. Smoke alarm. 2 Ceiling lights. Carpeted staircase leading to first floor level. The dining area benefits from built in mirrored cupboards along one wall providing useful additional storage. Also has smart ambient lighting integrated into the covings on the lounge side of the room. Pocket door leading through to:- -
Kitchen
Contemporary kitchen with a good range of Ikea matt fitted kitchen units with brushed copper effect splashbacks and laminate work surfaces. Ceramic Belfast style sink with mixer tap above. Large floor to ceiling larder cupboard. Ikea induction hob with Contemporary Bosch extractor hood and bespoke copper pot filler tap above. Samsung electric integrated oven. AEG integrated dishwasher. Under unit floor lighting. 2 feature spotlight fittings. Infrared heat panel. Smoke alarm. Recessed alcove with space for freestanding fridge and freezer. Further recessed alcove with space for large American style fridge freezer with plumbing. uPVC double glazed window to rear. LVT flooring. Sliding pocket door leading into: -
Bedroom 1
Ceiling light. Ceiling cornicing. Partially coombed ceiling. uPVC double glazed window to front with curtain pole and curtains. Infrared heat panel. Recessed alcove providing useful additional storage (please note the wardrobes in this room are freestanding and not included in the sale). Carpet. -
Bedroom 2
Ceiling light. Ceiling cornicing. Partially coombed ceiling. Infrared heat panel. Large wooden double glazed velux window overlooking garden to rear. Carpet -
Bedroom 3
Ceiling spotlight. Ceiling cornicing. Partially coombed ceiling. uPVC double glazed window with Roman blind. Infrared heating panel. Carpet -
Utility Room
Well positioned utility room accessed directly from the kitchen and garden. Space for tumble dryer. Plumbing for washing machine. Cupboard housing water tank for air source heat pump. Ceiling light. LVT flooring. Composite door leading out to rear garden. Door leading to:- -
Bathroom
Partially coombed ceiling. Ceiling spotlights. Extractor fan. White wash hand basin inset in to modern vanity unit, W.C and bath with monsoon rainfall shower head and separate shower attachment above with glazed shower screen. Respatex style wall panelling. Backlit heated bathroom mirror. Opaque glazed velux window. LVT flooring. -
WC
White W.C. with space saving wash hand basin above. Respatex style wall panelling to rear. Extractor fan. Ceiling light. Cleverly concealed under stairs storage cupboard with built-in shelving, ceiling light and sliding doors. LVT flooring -
Outside
Accessed from Silver Street via sloping tarmacadam driveway which provides parking for a number of cars. Electric car charging point. To the left of Apple Cottage a door leads to a covered terrace with concrete flooring and glazed windows to side ideal for drying clothes and providing extra storage space or further covered seating. This clever terrace area benefits from lighting and power and connects the front and rear garden -
Garden Room
Entered from kitchen, this delightful garden room is currently used as a play room but would equally be used as a peaceful reception room. This lovely light space has an abundance of natural light from uPVC double glazed tilt and turn windows on three walls and enjoys a pleasant outlook across the rear garden. Ceiling spotlights. Infrared heating panel. TV point. LVT flooring. Doorway into:- -
Lean to
A recent addition by the current owners, this temporary structure benefits from natural light from 2 uPVC double glazed windows. Ceiling lights. Astroturf wall and flooring.
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Williamson & Henry
3 St. Cuthbert Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4DJ
Tel: 01557 800121
Fax: 01557 331540
Web: http://www.williamsonandhenry.co.uk/