Lochfoot, Dumfries, DG2

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THE PROPERTY
A deceptively spacious fully refurbished and upgraded five double bedroom detached two storey family home with unique features and stunning views, situated in a generous plot with private enclosed garden to the rear overlooking the picturesque Lochrutton loch, within walking distance of the primary school in the heart of the popular village community of Lochfoot. Internally featuring on the upper floor four double bedrooms, the main bedroom with full-size ensuite bathroom and the second bedroom with fitted wardrobes and family bathroom. On the ground floor there are two/three public rooms with a comfortable lounge, spacious living/dining room and cosy sitting-room which offers potential use as a fifth downstair bedroom if required, fabulous newly installed kitchen with separate utility room and family shower room. Externally there is considerable garden grounds to the side and rear of the property with panoramic views of the nearby loch and picturesque surrounding countryside. There is generous off-road parking available to the front and side of the property with turning area, patio and lawns. This is a rare opportunity to acquire an enviable new home in a highly sought after quiet residential development in a semi-rural setting a short drive from Dumfries and the DGRI hospital complex. Ideally suited to growing and/or extended families, the property benefits from gas central heating and double glazing throughout with the potential to add solar panels to improve energy efficiency.

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ACCOMMODATION
The front door to the property opens into the spacious hallway providing access to the dual aspect living/dining room on the right with modern kitchen beyond. On the left a contemporary lounge with utility room, sitting room/downstairs bedroom and family shower room. The living/dining room has a feature fireplace with wood-burning stove and patio doors opening out onto the raised terrace to the side of the property. In the lounge there is a newly installed cast iron fireplace with limestone surround. The sitting room features French doors with Juliet balcony. The stylish kitchen comprises a range of wall and base cabinets with block wood work surfaces and Metro style tiled splash-back. For maximum corner storage there are two pull-out corner cabinets, one pull and swing and the other carousel. There is a double stainless steel sink and drainer unit, integrated eye-level double electric ovens, electric hob with extractor, integrated dish-washer and fridge/freezer. The separate generous utility room has a further set of wall and base cabinets with work surfaces and sink, as well as an integrated washing machine and freezer, with space for a tumble drier. From the hallway the staircase leads to the upper floor accommodation comprising four double bedrooms and four-piece family bathroom. The bedrooms to the rear of the property feature French casement windows.

Finishing outside, there is small forecourt to the front of the property and garden grounds to the rear along with patio areas for outdoor dining, entertaining and relaxation, offering scenic views. The gardens feature a lawn and drying green, with trees and shrubs. There is a terrace to the side of the property, accessed via patio doors from the living/dining room. There are driveways to either side of the property surfaced in asphalt with modern grey block edging. Boundaries are defined by hedging and fencing.

TRANSPORT, SCHOOLS & AMENITIES

This flawless family home is situated in the pretty and popular village of Lochfoot on the outskirts of Dumfries. The property is ideally located within major commuting links and lies in close proximity to the new Royal Infirmary. Given the diverse landscape and proximity to not only the Solway Coast but to the Mabie and Dalbeattie forests, the area offers unique walks, equestrian hacking, cycling, sailing and for the keen golfer, Dumfries & Galloway boasts no fewer than twenty-nine 18-hole courses. The nearest primary school is Lochrutton (minutes walk), with Shawhead and Cargenbridge Primary offering alternatives, all of which are held in excellent local regard. The village is in the catchment area for Castle Douglas secondary and school transport is provided. Dumfries town centre is attractive and can be reached within a 10-minute drive and offers a combination of good 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. A regular local bus servicing the town centre stops in the immediate vicinity, and for further afield Dumfries train station provides regular links to Glasgow and all points south, as does the bus station situated on the Whitesands by the river. There are regular and quick train connections to Edinburgh from the small town of Lockerbie, just a few miles away, and which has a regular bus service with Dumfries. The M6 and M74 road networks are accessible nearby at Moffat, Gretna and Lockerbie. The surrounding area offers glorious countryside and historic ruins with easy access to the beautiful coast and a multitude of sporting and country pursuits including sailing, horse riding, mountain biking, fishing, golf and fine coastal and woodland trails. Castle Douglas is a busy thriving market town that is renowned for the quality of its local produce in more than 50 shops along the main high street as well as its cafes, restaurants and hotels. There is also a modern health centre, swimming pool and leisure facilities and free parking.

HOME REPORT:

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