Shakkei, Colvend, Dalbeattie, Kirkcudbrightshire, DG5 4QW

The property

Spacious and beautifully presented timber clad house, finished to a high specification with excellent views towards the Solway Firth. Location Shakkei benefits from a peaceful woodland setting with superb views over the Solway Firth from its elevated position. Drumwhinny is located just a few miles from Colvend, a delightful village with a cafe and church, an excellent shop/Post Office. The Clonyard Hotel is approx. 400 yards away from the development entrance and has good facilities: a restaurant, bar meals and lounge bar. From Drumwhinny, through Forestry Commission and National Trust areas, beautiful woodland walks take you in one direction to the coastal village of Rockcliffe, where there is a lovely beach and art & craft gallery. In the other direction, the village of Kippford offers excellent sailing and watersports activities. There are two pubs, popular with locals and tourists alike, for bar meals with great waterfront views. The countryside surrounding Drumwhinny in all directions 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 Meikle Forest and Dalbeattie Town Wood, are all situated within a few miles. Description Two bedroom, detached, timber clad house offering spacious and beautifully presented accommodation. Shakkei was individually designed for the present owners and is finished to a high specification throughout, benefitting from modern oil fired central heating and double glazing. The thoughtfully laid out garden grounds wrap around the property and are approximately half an acre in size. The woodland setting makes the garden the perfect location to spot a range of wildlife, including red squirrels, deer and kites, as well as to take in the coastal views. A wooden summerhouse, large new shed and spacious parking area complete the accommodation on offer. The property would be ideal as a private holiday home or alternatively, for use as a holiday let, allowing the owners to take advantage of the recent boom in UK holiday bookings. Viewing is recommended to appreciate the accommodation on offer. Accommodation Wooden double sliding patio doors from decking at the front into lounge/dining kitchen. Lounge/Dining/Kitchen 6.97m x 6.41m (at widest) Bright, spacious open plan room with views towards the Solway Firth. Range of large windows to sides and front, all with blinds. Wood burner with stone hearth. 2 central hating radiators. Television point. Smoke alarm. Cupboard with fuse box, shelving and heating controls. Window to side with roller blind. Range of modern floor and wall mounted units. Integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer. Electric cooker with glass splashback and cooker hood above. Stainless steel sink and single drainer. Extractor fan. Smoke alarm. Shelving. Inner Hall Smoke alarm. Thermostat. Hatch to attic. Doors to lounge/dining/kitchen, bedrooms, bathroom and utility room. Bedroom 1 4.01m x 3.2m (at widest) Window to side. Central heating radiator. Built in double wardrobe with shelf and hanging rail. Bedroom 2 3.7m x 2.81m Window to the side. Central heating radiator. Bathroom 3.2m x 2.46m (at widest) Obscure window to the side. Modern white suite of W.C, wash hand basin with cabinet below and freestanding bath with shower attachment. Central heating radiator. Shelved vanity cabinet. Unit with shelving and worktop. Extractor fan. Utility Room 2.58m x 1.81m Window to side, into rear hall. Range of modern floor mounted units. Integrated washing machine. Stainless steel sink with single drainer. Splashback. Shelving. Extractor fan. Wooden double glazed door with roller blind into rear hall. Rear Hall Window to side with roller blind. Shelf and coat hooks. Wooden double glazed door to rear. External To the rear of the property is a gravel parking area with space for several vehicles. Large new wooden shed with log store section to side. Outdoor light, storage bunker, mailbox. Oil tank and Worcester oil boiler. A wooden gate from parking area gives access to the front garden. A paved ramp gives easy access to the rear hall. The approximately half acre garden grounds have been thoughtfully laid out with areas of lawn, gravel, pathways and a wide range of seasonal flowers, mature shrubs, bushes and trees. Raised area of wooden decking to the front beside lounge/dining/kitchen where there are excellent views towards the Solway Firth. Small wooden summerhouse with decking by entrance. Small pond. Water feature. Outdoor tap and light. Please Note Though the property may be used all year round it cannot be used as a sole or main residence. Viewing - To view this property please contact the selling agents during business hours (Monday