West Port, New Galloway, Castle Douglas, DG7

THE PROPERTY

Deceptively spacious two/three double bedroom semi-detached two storey house, offering fully flexible accommodation layout throughout, currently configured to provide on the ground floor a kitchen, living/dining room, conservatory, lounge offering potential for use as a third downstairs bedroom, and on the upper level two double bedrooms and family bathroom. Externally there is a private enclosed rear garden with patio/courtyard ideal for BBQs, outdoor dining/entertaining, and lawned area with planted beds, situated in the heart of the picturesque and popular village of New Galloway, gateway to the spectacular Dark Skies Galloway Forest Park. The property benefits from double glazing and oil-fired central heating with log-burning stoves in both the living/dining room and lounge. The property would make an ideal family home with sufficient space to accommodate a variety of modern family living and working arrangements, providing a cosy base from which to explore the nearby attractions including Loch Ken and neighbouring coast and historic buildings in delightfully unspoilt Dumfries and Galloway. Viewing is essential to appreciate all this property has to offer both inside and out.

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ACCOMMODATION

The ground floor accommodation is accessed from the front entrance opening into the inner hallway providing access to the third reception or alternatively third double bedroom at the front of the property on the left and the open plan living/dining room to the front on the right, with the kitchen, conservatory and private enclosed garden beyond. From the hallway the staircase leads to the upper floor accommodation comprising two double bedrooms and family bathroom. The bright and spacious living/dining room boasts a feature fireplace with multi-fuel burning stove inset and offers ample space for both relaxation and family dining or entertaining. The kitchen accessed from the living/dining room comprises a range of wall and base cabinets with contrasting work surfaces and tiled splashback. There is a stainless steel sink and drainer unit, electric oven and hob, plumbing for a washing machine and ample space for a range of free-standing white goods. The floor based boiler is also housed in the kitchen and a stable door opens out onto the outdoor space to the rear of the property. To the rear of the property there is a delightful conservatory offering direct access and views to the garden space. The third double bedroom is also on the ground floor and offers potential for use as a second reception room - lounge/sitting room with a feature fireplace with solid fuel stove. Both first floor bedrooms are well-proportioned doubles with views of the delightful surrounding countryside and ornate fireplaces, not currently in use. The upstairs family bathroom has been newly fitted and comprises a modern fourth-piece white suite with bath, shower enclosure with electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin and toilet. Finishing off outside, the property offers substantial outdoor space with private garden to the rear. The boundaries to the property are defined by timber fencing. 

TRANSPORT, SCHOOLS & AMENITIES 

The nearest primary school is Kells Primary in New Galloway itself while the nearest secondary school is in Dalry (miles), with school transport available. The village of New Galloway sitting on the River Ken offers a range of cafes, pubs and its own renowned golf course with stunning views down the full length of Loch Ken as well as a Health Centre. The historic Royal Burgh of New Galloway at the gateway to the Galloway Forest Park is also home to CatStrand Arts and Visitor Centre, a unique venue with Gift Shop specialising in local arts and crafts and licensed café serving light lunches and home baking with outdoor seating and a year-round programme of cinema, music, theatre and dance events, art exhibitions as well as local and regional information open 7 days offering free wi-fi, providing a hub for the active and social community. The neighbouring village of St John's Town of Dalry has a shop/po/filling station, a library and bank, as well as a small number of eating out venues including the award-winning gourmet pub/restaurant the Clachan Inn and two nearby hotels the Lochinvar and the Ken Bridge.The whole of the Glenkens area is a popular tourist destination and the gateway to the Rhins, the west of Galloway and the Galloway Forest Park. Castle Douglas (14 miles), the region’s Food Town is a short drive away where you will find a modern Health Centre and dental surgery, pharmacies, garden centre, library, theatre/cinema and leisure facilities including gym and swimming pool. Post Office. The surrounding area offers a wide range of country pursuits including sailing, horse riding, mountain biking, fishing, bird watching and numerous coastal and woodland walks. The town is on the local bus route to both Castle Douglas and Dumfries and on the A713 to Ayr (33 miles) to the north west. The road network also provides transport links to the east to Dumfries (30 miles), to Sanquhar to the north east (30miles) and west to Stranraer (43 miles). There is a ferry terminal at Cairnryan (28 miles) with sailings to and from Northern Ireland. Dumfries is the region’s capital sitting on the River Nith and offers a combination of shopping facilities and historic buildings. The town is also the home of a substantial college and university campus located within beautiful grounds overlooking the town and has three golf courses. There are 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. A brand new state of the art regional hospital is directly accessible from the A75 on the outskirts of Dumfries.Home report:The Home Report can be downloaded directly from Yopa website.

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