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The property

A character-filled detached property formerly three cottages dating back to 1800s located in the popular village of Dunscore with its state of the art health centre, primary school and community pub. This property offers a fully flexible accommodation layout currently configured to provide three two downstairs and one upstairs, spacious lounge with wood-burning stove, second reception room currently used as a formal dining room, but offering a range of possible alternative uses, generous dine-in kitchen, separate utility room, two modern family shower rooms double bedrooms, attached garage work-shop, off-road parking and terraced rear garden with hot tub enclosure. This property is within close proximity to all local amenities including the primary school and health centre, ideally suited to professionals, couples and families looking for a delightful permanent or holiday home in this semi-rural location with numerous options for home-working. The property benefits from solar panels with battery and air source heat pump both providing annual income as well as electric heat panels and double glazing throughout.
*nb - the home report access details are shown at the bottom of the page*
Accommodation
The front entrance to the property opens into the utility room with the attached garage/workshop on the right. The spacious kitchen/diner leads off the utility room and separate dining-room is beyond. From the dining-room the hallway leads to the generous family living room with French doors proving access to the patio and hot tub area with garden terraces beyond. The lounge is twi aspect with plenty of natural light and views to the front as well as to the rear garden. There is a feature fireplace with wood-burning stove. Also off the hallway is the first of two family shower rooms and an inner hallway, currently providing useful dressing room space with staircase leading to the upper floor accommodation comprising a generously proportioned double bedroom with study area. At the far wend of the property are the main and second bedrooms along with a wet room. The kitchen comprises a range of base and wall units with contrasting worktops. There is an electric oven and hob and plumbing for a dish-washer as well as ample space for a range of additional free-standing kitchen appliances and a designated dining area for day to day information family dining while the second reception room offers more formal dining and entertaining space. The separate utility room provides essential laundry facilities and access to the garage/workshop.
Finishing outside, there is a small front forecourt which is paved and a block paved driveway adjacent to the attached garage providing off-road parking for two cars. The private enclosed rear garden offers patio areas and incorporates terraced garden areas on varying levels. There is a paved enclosure providing a private hot tub area.
External boundaries to the front are formed with a stone/masonry retaining wall. The rear garden area incorporates retaining walls and the rear boundary is formed in post and wire fence.
Transport, schools & amenities
The property is situated in the small village of Dunscore which is between Dumfries and Moniaive with amenities including: Community pub, doctor's surgery, church, schooling and a creche. It lies approximately 9 miles from Dumfries town centre, on the B729. Main amenities can be found in Dumfries or Thornhill and easily accessed via bus. There are also various close transport links including Dumfries train station providing links to Carlisle and Glasgow. Major Bus links can be accessed from the Loreburn Centre, Whitesands or Burns Statue. The M6 and M74 networks are accessible at Moffat, Gretna and Lockerbie. Dumfries town centre offers several major supermarkets, popular High Street shops, shopping centre, schooling, university campus, a range of bistros and medical facilities. The region is renowned for its outdoor pursuits, beaches, leisure facilities, social events, festivals and history, being the home of the great Scottish poet Robert Burns.
Home report:
The home report can be downloaded directly from the Yopa website or accessed via onesuurvey using the following link:-

- Detached Cottage
- Solar Panels & Battery
- Air Source Heat Pump
- Three Double Bedrooms
- Two Spacious Public Rooms
- Two Family Shower Rooms
- Separate Utility Room
- Attached Garage/Workshop
- Hot Tub Enclosure
- Village Location