Lochenbreck Cottage, Laurieston

Detached bungalow well positioned within extensive garden grounds.

Lochenbreck Cottage is sited on the plot that once held Lochenbreck Spa Hotel. The hotel had famous people stay such as Malcolm MacLachlan-Harper and Robert Burns. The Chalybeate spa well remains visible today.

Lochenbreck cottage is a well-proportioned detached bungalow enjoying a quiet rural location situated in the Galloway Forest Dark Sky Park in a rural location between Gatehouse of Fleet and Laurieston within the UNESCO Galloway Biosphere, this delightful home is ideal for those looking for peace and tranquility. The garden and surrounding area is visited by a variety of wildlife and birds.

This spacious family home benefits from bright flexible accommodation ideal for modern living whilst enjoying peace and tranquility. The house benefits from solar panels and a new air source heat pump central heating system.

The large double garage has planning permission for two further bedrooms, living area with laundry room/bathroom extension (potential annexe). The building warrant for this work has just expired in June 2024 but can be reapplied for by any new owner.

Castle Douglas is a thriving Galloway market town, lying approximately 18 miles south-west of Dumfries and enjoying an enviable range of shops and other facilities in a town now promoted as a “Food Town”. The town also has a wide range of facilities including excellent primary and secondary schools, modern Health Centre, supermarkets and a thriving community run theatre, The Fullarton, nearby.

The Dumfries and Galloway Region is renowned for its beautiful countryside with rolling pastures broken by stone dykes and amenity woodland with a rugged coastline. Benefiting from the Gulf Stream, the general climate is mild and there are consequently many beautiful gardens nearby including the National Trust Gardens at Threave.

ACCOMMODATION
Entered through double wooden storm doors from front garden into:-

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE 1.37m x 0.79m
Tiled floor. Coat hooks. Ceiling cornicing.

RECEPTION HALLWAY 1.35m x 3.02m widening to 2.01m
Bright L shaped reception hallway. Hardwood floor. Radiator. Coat hooks. 2 ceiling lights. Loft access hatch with Ramsey ladder. Smoke alarm. Ideal Halo heating thermostatic controller. Doors leading off to all main accommodation. Large under stair storage cupboard.

LOUNGE 5.23m x 4.87m
Feature fireplace with inset cast iron wood burning stove set on slate hearth with tiled surround. uPVC double glazed picture window to front with windows on each side. Wooden folding doors open into family room/lounge. Archway leads into kitchen. Radiator. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Hardwood floor.

KITCHEN 7.35m x 2.83m
Hardwood flooring. Radiator. Built in pantry cupboard providing useful additional storage. Fitted kitchen units with laminate work surfaces. Beko electric oven. Logik freestanding fridge freezer. 5 burner gas hob with extractor hood above. Tiled splash backs. uPVC double glazed window to rear. Stainless steel 1 ½ bowl sink with mixer tap and drainer. Candy dishwasher. Contemporary vertical radiator. Wooden glazed door leading to lounge. 2 Light tubes providing additional natural light. Smoke alarm. Glazed door leading into:-

UTILITY ROOM 3.00m x 2.58m
Fitted kitchen units provide further additional storage in this well positioned utility room. Stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer to side. 2 uPVC double glazed windows overlooking rear garden. Built in shelving. Cupboard housing electric meter and consumer unit. uPVC door to rear garden. Tile effect vinyl flooring.

FAMILY ROOM / LOUNGE 5.63m x 7.25m
Bright and spacious reception room with feature brick built fireplace with tiled hearth and surround with inset large wood burning stove. 2 radiators. Large uPVC double glazed picture window to side. Large bay style uPVC double glazed window to front. Radiator beneath. Built in cupboard. Ceiling spotlights. Loft access hatch. Fitted carpet.

SNUG / DOUBLE BEDROOM 4 WITH SHOWER ROOM 2.86m x 4.09m
Accessed directly from family room this cosy room could be used as a home office, snug or bedroom if required. uPVC double glazed sliding doors leading out to garden with curtain pole and curtains above. Radiator. Partially coombed ceiling. Ceiling light. Fitted carpet. Door into:-

SHOWER ROOM 0.87m x 2.00m
Tile effect vinyl flooring. Walk in shower cubicle with mains shower above. White W.C. and wash hand basin inset into vanity unit. Respatex shower paneling around shower. Tiled splash backs. White heated towel rail. White radiator. Extractor fan. Ceiling light.

DOUBLE BEDROOM 1 3.38m x 2.84m
Bright front facing double bedroom with ample natural light from uPVC double glazed picture window with roller blind above. Radiator. Built in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving. Ceiling light. Fitted carpet.

DOUBLE BEDROOM 2 3.58m x 3.11m
Further front facing double bedroom overlooking garden. Built in wardrobes with hanging rail and shelving and cupboards above. Further built in cupboard with hanging rail and shelving. uPVC double glazed window with curtain track and curtains above. Ceiling light. Fitted carpet. Radiator.

DOUBLE BEDROOM 3 2.83m x 3.70m
Overlooking the Rear facing. Fitted carpet. Built in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving. uPVC double glazed picture window to rear with curtain pole and curtains above. Radiator. Ceiling light.

BATHROOM 1.96m x 2.70m
Suite of white wash hand basin, W.C. and bath with mains shower above. Manrose extractor fan. Respatex style wall paneling around bath. Tiled splash backs. Radiator. uPVC obscure double glazed windows to rear. Chrome heated towel rail. Recessed LED ceiling spotlights. Two uPVC obscure glazed windows providing ample natural light. Anti-slip vinyl flooring.

Outside
Rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with graveled driveway to side and further generous graveled area immediately adjacent the house with large outbuilding to left, large wood store to rear and further outbuildings.
This generous garden is ideal for a number of different buyers, with plenty of space for a family, or indeed for those who wish to cultivate and grow their own vegetables.

LARGE WOODEN OUTBUILDING

Room 1      3.30m x 1.21m
Concrete floor. Partially coombed ceiling.

Workshop / bike store. 2.36m x 6.07m
Concrete floor. Shelving. Power.

Large open fronted wood store. Further separate detached wooden log store.  2 wooden sheds. 1 with hen house. Wooden lean to housing oil tank. 2 greenhouses. Double Garage.

MISCELLANEOUS
A copy of the extension plan can be requested by contacting our office