Ellesmere, Balmaclellan

Traditional semi detached cottage, over two floors in quiet Glenkens village.

Ellesmere is a traditional semi-detached stone built cottage, in need of refurbishment and modernisation throughout. This charming property benefits from a large stone barn which may be suitable for conversion subject to obtaining appropriate planning consent or indeed as a workshop or studio.

Balmaclellan is an interesting village, quietly placed off the Kenbridge – Corsock Road so is convenient for the main A713 running between Ayr and Castle Douglas. The main local centre of Castle Douglas is little more than 20 minutes by car. Dumfries and Ayr are similarly easily accessible. New Galloway is less than 2 miles from Balmaclellan and Dalry is less than four miles away. Between them they have a reasonable range of local services including general grocery shops, hotels and restaurants. Dalry has a senior and primary school and New Galloway a primary school. New Galloway has a nine-hole golf course, a modern medical practice and the purpose built “CatStrand” of the Glenkens Community Arts Trust initiative offers an excellent range of community activity and artistic and musical performances.

Balmaclellan itself has an excellent shop and is visited by a mobile Bank and Post Office. There is a Post Office in nearby New Galloway. The Village Hall in Balmaclellan enjoys a number of community activities. The surrounding area offers excellent walking and other rural pursuits.

New Galloway has its own primary school, doctor’s surgery and active community attractions including the CatStrand, the Smiddy, local shop, local pubs and local post office. The village is also well served by public transport links, north to Dalry and beyond and south to Castle Douglas (some 14 miles away) and beyond. Dalry has a secondary school which is complemented by Castle Douglas High School after fourth year.

ACCOMMODATION
Entered from the pavement through UPVC double glazed door into: -

Reception Hallway 0.97m x 1.22m
Wooden staircase with handrail. Door leading off to:-

SITTING ROOM 3.35m x 4.53m
Good sized sitting room benefiting from ample natural light from a front facing UPVC Double glazed window. Open fireplace with tiled hearth and surround. Built in cupboard providing useful additional storage. Built in corner cupboard housing. Doorway with steps lead up into

KITCHEN 1.72m x 3.97m lengthening to 3.6m x 1.22m
Bright Kitchen area with natural light from uPVC double glazed window to side with curtain track and curtains above. Loft access hatch. Fitted kitchen units with laminate work surfaces. Stainless Steel sink with taps and drainer to side. Ceiling light. Coat hooks. Partially laid to vinyl flooring. Wooden door leading to rear garden. Door opening into bathroom.

BATHROOM 2.62m x 1.65m
Suite of White wash hand basin WC and bath. Dimplex electric panel heater. uPVC obscure double glazed window to side. Ceiling light. Wall mounted bathroom cabinet.
Wooden Staircase with handrail leading to first floor level. Ceiling light. Velux window to rear. Partially coombed ceiling.

BEDROOM 4.77m x 3.54m
Good sized front facing double bedroom with ample natural light. Stripped wooden floor boards. Open feature fireplace with tiled hearth and surround. Two sash and case windows to front. Door into:-

BUILT IN CUPBOARD 1.12m x 1.51m
Loft hatch. Window. Stripped wooden floor boards.

OUTSIDE
Ellesmere benefits from a spacious garden the rear and side of the property, it can be accessed directly from the Kitchen or indeed from the main street. To the side of the property and garden is a substantial stone built barn under slate roof.

BARN
This former blacksmiths and stables is in need of renovation it would be ideal as workshop or studio, but it may also be suitable for conversation subject to obtaining appropriate planning consents.

BURDENS
The neighbouring properties walk over the back garden for access to the rear of their properties.