Glenmore Lodge, Old Edinburgh Road, Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway, DG10

Glenmore Lodge sits just outside the town of Moffat, literally less than a mile from the centre of town yet is in a stunning rural location with wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. It is a pleasant walk into town, saving on car use. Moffat is a vibrant and picturesque rural town which caters for all daily requirements. A range of individual local shops and services include a butcher, a baker, a delicatessen, gift shops and cafes. The town has a variety of restaurants, a supermarket, several hotels and local professional services. In terms of recreation, Moffat has a theatre, art galleries, tennis courts, a bowling green and an 18-hole golf course. Moffat Academy provides both primary and secondary schooling.
Dumfries is the principal town in the area, and provides a wider range of schools, shops, retail outlets, and other services including a hospital, the Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, with a large Accident & Emergency department and specialist clinics. Also on the edge of Dumfries there is the beautifully laid out grounds of the Crichton Campus including University of Glasgow, University of South West Scotland, and Dumfries College all providing higher education and degree courses.
The region is renowned for its sporting and leisure opportunities with a wide range of pursuits catered for. The area abounds with excellent fishing on both the numerous lochs and rivers, as well as sea fishing from the extensive coastline. Hill walkers are spoilt for choice amongst the region’s hills, and the surrounding Moffat hills present a haven for walkers of all abilities, with stunning scenery, in particular at Grey Mare’s Tail with a spectacular 200 foot waterfall and moorland, and also St Mary’s Loch en-route to Selkirk in the nearby Borders Region. There are other beautiful hill walks at Criffel near Dumfries, and the Galloway Forest Park. The Galloway Forest Park has been awarded Dark Skies Park status, being the only one outside of the USA, and affords tremendous opportunity for those with an interest in astronomy. Mountain bike routes in the area include the Seven Stanes, part of which is at Ae Forest on the A701 between Moffat and Dumfries. Equestrian needs are fulfilled by the many riding schools, trekking centres and livery stables throughout the area
The property is well positioned for access to the M74 motorway which offers excellent communication links to the cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh in the north, and also links to the south, while the A701 from Moffat provides an alternative route to Edinburgh and is one of Scotland’s most scenic drives. There is a regular train service from both Lockerbie and Carlisle. Carlisle to London route is approximately 3.5hours. The international airports at Edinburgh 56 miles, and Glasgow 64 miles offer a wide range of flights to UK, European and further afield destinations.


DESCRIPTION
Glenmore Lodge is a colt house originally constructed c1973. The current owners have modernised the property to create a chic and spacious family home. A striking staircase greets you as you enter the property and sweeps up to the first floor, where the living accommodation makes the most of the lovely views across the surrounding country. The heart of the home is very much the generous sitting room which has large picture windows and fireplace with stove. For more casual living, there is a cosy snug. A formal dining room is ideal for entertaining family and friends, and the spacious kitchen supports everyday dining. Two bedrooms including the master bedroom with en suite dressing room are situated on this floor, with a family bathroom and a utility room completing the picture. The ground floor is home to a further two bedrooms, a bathroom, wine cellar/store and integral garage which is accessed via a spacious side hallway.

Outside the grounds, more fully described below, wrap around the house and are a wonderful mix of woodland, terraced beds, lawn and patios. A large summerhouse is ideal for spending relaxing summer evenings enjoying the surroundings or could possibly support a home office. The large steel workshop lends itself to a wide variety of uses and has been built by the current owners just off the bend of the drive, set well back from the house, and has parking of its own.

In all, this is a fantastic opportunity for a buyer to acquire a beautifully appointed family home in wonderful grounds in a convenient location with quick and easy access to the M74 motorway network.


ACCOMMODATION
Ground Floor: Entrance Hall. Bedroom 3. Bedroom 4. Bathroom. Wine cellar/store. Hallway leading to Integral Garage

First Floor: Sitting Room. Snug/Family Room. Dining Room. Kitchen. Utility Room. Master Bedroom with En Suite Dressing Room. Bedroom 2. Family Bathroom.


GARDEN
Glenmore Lodge is set in an elevated position within 2 acres of woodland gardens with wonderful views across the lower beef tub and across to the Moffat Golf course and beyond. The area surrounding the house has been landscaped into patios, terraces, rockeries, lawns and a small wildlife pond and have an abundance of plants and shrubs to give colour and interest throughout the year. To one side of the property there is a shed and greenhouse as well as several raised vegetable beds and separate fruit cages for raspberries and strawberries allowing a wide range of vegetables and soft fruits to be grown. To the other side a lawn with large summerhouse and planted steps into the woods beyond. To the front of the property there are many fruit trees accessed by a gateway, paths and steps from the spacious driveway. The landscaped areas are enclosed by woodland first planted over 100 years ago and have paths through them to make your way to various seating areas, fire pit and woodland summerhouse. There are many trees of interest: Oak, Maple, Scots Pine, Whitebeam, Copper Beech and many more. The woodland also supplies enough logs for the log burning fire all year round and there are several log stores to store and dry the wood prior to burning. The current owners have worked hard at turning the gardens and woodland into a home for a vast array of wildlife living and breeding in the woods. Daily visitors include Red Squirrels and Badgers and the birdlife both visiting and resident include a breeding pair of Tawny Owls in the owl box, Woodpeckers (Greater spotted and Green), several species of tit and finch, and many other seasonal visitors.
The steel workshop measures 8.00m x 10.00m and has power. The double garage has power.


SERVICES, COUNCIL TAX AND ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE ETC
Water - Mains
Electricity - Mains
Drainage - Mains
Tenure - Freehold
Heating - Oil CH
Council Tax - Band G
EPC - D58
Broadband - FTTC
Mobile - Yes

FLOOD RISK
There is no specific risk of flood to the property.
Flood maps of the area can be viewed at

ACCESS
Access is by way of private driveway from Old Edinburgh Road.

EPC Rating = D