4 bedroom house for sale, Hillcrest, 14 School Brae, Haugh of Urr, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, DG7 3LY

Read article : 4 bedroom house for sale, Hillcrest, 14 School Brae, Haugh of Urr, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, DG7 3LY

Property Details

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Welcome to Hillcrest, 14 School Brae a double fronted detached house situated in the ever popular village of Haugh of Urr. The property offers spacious and versatile accommodation along with a mature and secluded garden to the rear.

Hillcrest  was originally comprised of a detached single storey cottage, approximately 125 years old and is of solid stone construction, strapped and lined internally and roughcast rendered externally. It was extended to first floor level approximately 65 years ago and is of cavity brick construction, plastered internally and roughcast rendered externally. The property has an internal floor area of 115m2. All fitted carpets and floor coverings are included in the sale.

INTERNAL viewing is strongly recommended to appreciate the accommodation available and the village location.

Accommodation comprises:

Half glazed wooden door gives access to:

ENTRANCE PORCH 

Wooden floorboards, two shelves, ceiling light.

UPVC door through to:

HALL

Tiled floor, central heating radiator, understair storage area with coat hooks, door chime, smoke alarm, central heating timer switch, wall cupboard housing electric meter and trip switches, ceiling light, stairs to upper floor.

To the left:

KITCHEN/DINING AREA  

Dining area   5m x 3.05m

Window to front with deep sill, wooden floorboards, telephone point, T.V. aerial point, gas fire set in marble surround, hearth and mantle, central heating radiator, three spotlights, cornicing, telephone point.

Kitchen    3.25m x 2.96m

Recently installed Anderson “Magnet” Kitchen. The Kitchen comes with display areas, wine rack and open storage, ample work surfaces, Carron Phoenix 1½ sink and drainer with mixer tap, double strip light unit, gas cooker point, space for fridge/freezer, window to rear with deep sill overlooking rear garden, wooden floorboards.

REAR PORCH   1.75m x 1.7m

Tiled floor, ceiling light, glazed panel door to outside.

TOILET  1.51m x 0.84m

Tiled floor, central heating radiator, W.C., wash-hand basin with tiled splashback.

UTILITY  

Tiled floor, window to rear, central heating radiator, Greenstar 37 CDi central heating boiler, ceiling light, shelving, plumbed for automatic washing machine.

Returning to the Hall.

To the right:

LOUNGE    5.32m x 3.40m

Window to front with deep sill, Karndean design flooring, T.V. aerial point, two wall lights, log burner set on tiled hearth and wooden surround, telephone point.

Sliding doors through to:

SUN ROOM   3.77m x 3.13m

Tiled floor, wall light, sliding doors to outside.

Returning to the Hall.

Carpeted stairs leads to:

LANDING

Fitted carpet, ceiling light, hatch to fully floored attic that runs the length of the house and has power and light, window to front, central heating radiator.

BEDROOM 1/STUDY   3.45m x 2.86m

Window to side, wooden floorboards, ceiling light, spotlight, shelving.

BATHROOM      3.04m x 1.66m

Recently installed new suite comprising of bath, wash-hand basin, W.C., large corner shower cubicle with Bristan mains shower, fully tiled, opaque window to rear, heated chrome towel rail, underfloor heating.

BEDROOM 2    3.76m x 2.32m

Window overlooking rear garden, fitted carpet, central heating radiator, shelving.

MASTER BEDROOM    3.82m x 3.15m

Bright and airy room with three paned window to front, fitted carpet, central heating radiator.

BEDROOM 4   3.42m x 2.67m

Good sized room with three paned window to front, fitted carpet, central heating radiator.

OUTSIDE

To the front there is a paved pathway leading to the front door. monoblock pavier areas to either side of the pathway with mature plants and shrubs.  A wooden gate gives access to the side of the property and this leads to the rear. The garden to the rear is fully enclosed by hedgerow to both sides and wooden fencing at the bottom. It is laid to lawn with a Monoblock pavier patio area, flower borders with mature trees and shrubs. Wooden garden shed. Outside water tap. Outside light.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The village of Haugh of Urr has a Village Pub with Restaurant, a Church and a Primary School at Hardgate, the adjacent hamlet. The larger market town of Castle Douglas is approximately 4½ miles away offering a wider range of amenities including Health Centre, Hospital and Swimming Pool. There is also a sixth year Secondary School in the town. Dalbeattie which also has a Secondary School, Health Centre and other amenities is approximately 3 miles distant. There is an excellent bus service to Castle Douglas, Dalbeattie and Dumfries, the County Town, which is approximate 15 miles distant with excellent amenities and railway access to the west coast main line.

The area is renowned for its diverse scenic beauty and offers a range of Golf Courses and extensive shooting and fishing opportunities. It is also within easy driving distance of the popular sailing village of Kippford and Loch Ken is also close at hand.

VIEWING

By contacting the Hewats Property team on 01556 502946.

POST CODE

DG7 3LY.

COUNCIL TAX BAND

Currently Band E.

SERVICES

Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.

Gas Central heating and full double glazing. 

HOME REPORT

A Home Report has been prepared for this property and can be obtained by contacting One Survey on 0141 338 6222 or by logging onto www.onesurvey.org.

EPC

The energy efficiency rating of this property is Band D.

OFFERS

Offers in Scottish Legal form should be lodged with the selling agents' Castle Douglas Office. Interested parties are strongly recommended to register their interest with the selling agents as a closing date may be fixed for offers.

ENTRY

Subject to negotiation.

Note: These particulars are believed to be correct but their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not form part of the contract.

This house description is based upon information supplied by the owner, or on behalf of the owner. These property particulars are produced in good faith and do not constitute or form part of any contract. s1homes do not take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained in this document.

Now this is a grand design and it's in Burbage

Read article : Now this is a grand design and it's in Burbage

This beautifully-designed modern home in Burbage hits that perfect point where a striking design doesn’t appear too abrasive.

When the current owners built this contemporary home in Rugby Road two years ago, the main drive was sustainability and low maintenance.

Now this property is on the market courtesy of Fine and Country, for a cool £650,000.

Built to high industry standards, it has exceptional insulation values and is supported by another rarity - an A-grade EPC rating.

With the balance of the warranty still available, this is an extremely economical house, and energy bills can be kept even lower with electricity provided by solar panels on the back of the house.

Additional benefits include an 11 zone gas-fired under floor heating to both the ground and a solid first floor.

A heat recovery whole house ventilation system is in place providing temperature control free from stuffy or stale rooms throughout.

Further modernities include A-rated aluminum powder-coated windows and doors, an alarm system, and a commercial quality Sarnafil single ply roof.

The front of the home in Rugby Road. Property for sale in Burbage with Fine and Country of Rugby.

Quietly tucked away on the street it still manages a double garage and a south west-facing private landscaped rear garden with a fishpond.

For living space, the property offers three to four reception rooms, four, possibly five bedrooms and four bathrooms, of which three are en suites.

Double doors open to the spacious open-plan hallway which has Amtico flooring that flows through most of the ground floor.

From here, an internal hardwood door gives direct access to the garage and there are full height windows and double doors overlooking the private courtyard.

A little further on a central oak staircase rises to the first floor with two stainless steel handrails.

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The central oak staircase ascending from the hallway to the landing in this contemporary home. Property for sale in Burbage with Fine and Country of Rugby.

Heading first in to the smart open-plan kitchen one can see an extensive range of cream-fronted base units including twin-pan drawers and an integrated Smeg dishwasher.

Cooks can enjoy a Bosch electric fan-assisted double oven with a five-ring gas hob and a bespoke extractor above.

There is plumbing for an American-style fridge/freezer unit - just what is needed for those hot days - and three full-height spice racks and storage cupboards.

There are Quartz work surfaces with a built-in drainer and an inset Blanco sink unit and mixer tap.

Heading back out into the hall way, and to the right of the staircase, doors lead to the cloakroom which has a close-coupled toilet and a contemporary washstand.

The well-fitted study offers shelving, cupboards and a work station and is tucked away with a telephone point and two windows.

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A view from the kitchen, past a dining area towards the central oak staircase. Property for sale in Burbage with Fine and Country of Rugby.

In here an open doorway and curtains lead into the versatile media room which has black cabinets and wired for a large screen and surround sound.

It could provide a second office or a small sitting room for children if preferred.

On the other side the stairs, another door gives access to the private ground floor guest bedroom which has double doors overlooking the courtyard.

There are fitted quality wardrobes and an en-suite shower room, with a Grohe shower unit, pedestal wash hand basin, low-level toilet, quality ceramics, fitted mirrors, and an opaque window.

But the real selling point is the stunning open plan combined living, dining and morning room.

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The stunning open-plan lounge is light and bright and is perfect to enjoy those cold but sunny winter afternoons. Property for sale in Burbage with Fine and Country of Rugby.

This bright area provides flexible living space.

The main lounge area is double height with bi-fold doors overlooking the back garden and glazed windows above make it a very well-lit and impressive area.

The dining area is ideal for regular entertaining while the morning room has a side window overlooking the terrace and double doors to the garden.

This light and versatile area is designed for modern living and makes the ground floor extremely versatile and the space flows freely into the attractive garden.

Upstairs, the first floor landing has a large picture window with an inset roof window making this a visually stunning and bright area.

With full-height windows there is a fine vista from the galleried landing over the living area and the rear garden.

The master bedroom has engineered wood flooring with smart reading lights with TV and telephone points and two discreet slit windows with shutters allowing views of the ground floor.

Bi-fold doors (and insulated shutters) give access to the balcony which has a stainless steel and glass balustrade.

Bi-folding doors open out from the master bedroom onto the balcony over-looking the back garden. Property for sale in Burbage with Fine and Country of Rugby.

The en-suite has a double-width shower enclosure with sliding doors and a Grohe shower unit along with quality ceramics, a washstand with an oval basin and a close-coupled toilet.

A door leads to a dressing room with wardrobes, cupboards and drawer sets.

Naturally, this could provide a child's bedroom or nursery if required. It has engineered wood flooring with a window to the courtyard.

The second bedroom has a triple wardrobe along with storage cupboards. There are two windows and downlighters. The spacious family bathroom can also provide an en-suite to this bedroom.

There is a double-width shower enclosure, again with a Grohe shower unit, a white oval bath with freestanding monoblock tap a white washstand, and another close-coupled WC with fitted alcoves and storage.

There are porcelain floor tiles, wall ceramics and two full height opaque side windows allowing light to flood in.

The third double bedroom has a double wardrobe with downlighters and two windows.

The en-suite bathroom of the master bedroom. Property for sale in Burbage with Fine and Country of Rugby.

The en-suite has a close coupled WC, contemporary washstand and a shower enclosure with shower unit, porcelain floor tiles, wall ceramics, downlighters.

The convenient first floor utility room has plumbing facilities and houses the heating controls.

Like the ground floor, the first floor has low-level concealed lighting, downlighters, smoke alarm and an alarm sensor.

This property is nicely tucked off the road via a private driveway.

The garage to the front is at the end of a block-paved driveway providing ample parking for two large vehicles while the garage has an automatic up and over insulated sectional panel door.

There is light and power connected with a rear personnel door and a work bench.

To the side of the house is a well-stocked border with grasses, lavender and some colourful annuals.

There is a lockable side gate to the left of the garage leading to a deep storage shed for garden machinery.

On the far side of the house there is a private courtyard area with stone chippings and multi coloured paving slabs.

A wide gravel pathway leads round to the main garden.

The side garden and courtyard. Property for sale in Burbage with Fine and Country of Rugby.

The rear garden has been thoughtfully-landscaped and is a very low maintenance.

Facing south west it offers a good degree of privacy.

There is a sunny private terrace directly behind the house and a pathway leads to a seating area which offers the best view of the rear elevation.

The substantial fishpond was a feat of engineering with a raised viewing area, pump and filtration system.

It is raised above the garden and retained by a well-stocked rockery and some large pieces of local stone.

To the right of the path is high-quality astroturf with Welsh slate borders and two ornamental trees. There is a further slate border with a raised rockery planted with a colourful selection of grasses, heathers and specimen trees.

A view of the back garden looking back towards the house. Property for sale in Burbage with Fine and Country of Rugby.

The garden is enclosed on all three sides by wooden close boarded fencing, a neighboring garage wall, established conifer trees and a buddleia.

The elevated balcony is ideal to catch the last western rays of sunshine after a typical busy day.

Homes of this quality are rarely available so an early viewing is advised.

As the current owner, Gabriella said: “My husband and I had always wanted to build our own home, and when the opportunity arose in 2013 we jumped at the chance and we are absolutely thrilled with the result.”

For more details, and to make a viewing contact Fine and Country Rugby on 01788 820062.

SELLING POINTS

Number of bedrooms: 4 to 5;

Reception rooms: 4 to 5;

Bathrooms: 4;

Garden: Small, but beautiful;

USP: Amazing, unique contemporary home

Price: £650,000

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