HUMBIE HOLM Enterkinfoot, Thornhill, , DG3 4BE Location Plan

NOT TO SCALE Plan for indicative purposes only HUMBIE HOLM Enterkinfoot, Thornhill, Dumfries, DG3 4BE Thornhill 6.5 miles, Dumfries 21 miles, 61 miles, 62 miles, Carlisle 55 miles

A THOROUGHLY CHARMING STONE BUILT COTTAGE SITUATED ON AN ELEVATED SITE ON THE BANKS OF THE

• CHARMING TWO BEDROOM ‘CHOCOLATE BOX’ COTTAGE • ACCESS THROUGH PART OF DRUMLANRIG ESTATE CASTLE GROUNDS • GENEROUS LANDSCAPED MATURE GARDEN GROUNDS • HUGE POTENTIAL FOR SOME SELF-SUFFICIENT LIVING • FISHING AVAILABLE ON THE RIVER NITH • WITHIN EASY COMMUTING DISTANCE TO MAJOR ROAD NETWORKS • EPC RATING: E (51)

FOR SALE PRIVATELY

VENDORS SOLICITORS SOLE SELLING AGENTS Mr K McLean Threave Rural Pollock & McLean The Rockcliffe Suite 1 West Morton Street The Old Exchange Thornhill Castle Douglas DG3 5NE DG7 1TJ Tel: 01848 330207 Tel: 01556 453 453 Email: [email protected] Web: www.threaverural.co.uk

INTRODUCTION Communications to the area are good with the property lying in close proximity to Humbie Holm is a thoroughly charming ‘chocolate box’ cottage accessed through the main road networks, which provides quick access from the south via the M6 part of the beautiful Drumlanrig Estate, which boasts miles of beautiful walks, & M74. The international airports of Edinburgh & Glasgow are within about an acres of gardens and of course the historical . The property hour’s drive of the property. There are mainline railway stations at both Dumfries is located just over 6 miles from the town of Thornhill in Dumfries & Galloway. and with branch services available at the nearby town of . Humbie Holm occupies an elevated site with open views across the River Nith and the surrounding countryside. DIRECTIONS As indicated on the location plan which forms part of these particulars. This traditional stone-built cottage has beautiful mature landscaped garden grounds surrounding the property, which are a haven for attracting a multitude METHOD OF SALE of local wildlife and have some potential for self-sufficient living. For the keen The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty. fisherman, there is direct access to the River Nith (we are informed that seasonal fishing permits can be purchased). The property has been well-maintained over GUIDE PRICE the years offering comfortable two bedroomed accommodation over a single Offers for Humbie Holm are sought in excess of: £225,000 floor with ample private parking and a detached single garage. VIEWING The nearest local services can be found at Thornhill which boasts an attractive By appointment with the sole selling agents: and comprehensive range of shops, including two small supermarkets, a chemist, Threave Rural several niche clothes shops, a butcher, a baker, two hairdressers, an authentic The Rockcliffe Suite Scottish/Italian café/fish & chip shop founded in 1929, high quality gift and fancy The Old Exchange goods shops (one of which stages frequent art exhibitions), coffee shops and Castle Douglas, DG7 1TJ café/restaurants, a beautician, a chocolatier, as well as various hotels, pubs, Tel: 01556 453453 Library, a garage and petrol station, dentist, podiatrist, community hospital, and Email: [email protected] health centre. Both primary & secondary schooling are available at the highly Web: www.threaverural.co.uk regarded Wallace Hall Primary & Wallace Hall Academy in Thornhill.

A further range of professional and retail services are available in the busy market PARTICULARS OF SALE town of Dumfries, which boasts three retail parks, an ice rink, a modern sports centre, a University Campus and is within easy reach of the new hospital. Humbie Holm is a traditional stone-built property under a slated roof. This charming detached cottage benefits from its own generous garden This area of Southwest enjoys one of the most varied and picturesque grounds and is set within a stunning rural but accessible location. The property landscapes within Scotland, ranging from the moorland of the Southern Upland is a charming cottage offering all comforts for modern day family living. The property in more details briefly comprises: Hills to the bays and sandy beaches of the distinctive coastline. This is a rural county where agriculture and tourism thrive to form the backbone of the local • Utility Room economy. The region is well-known for the quality and variety of both field sports Accessed through double timber doors from a covered porch the utility room and leisure activities with the outdoor and sporting enthusiast extremely well- has a small range of base units, sink & drainer, plumbed for automatic washing catered for as there exist the ability to take both shooting and fishing locally. Given machine, bespoke wood burning stove, loft access via a Ramsay ladder, built-in the diverse landscape along with the proximity to the coast and local lochs, the cupboards, door off to rear garden grounds. With the shower room directly area offers unique walks, sailing, cycling and for the golfer there is an abundance off, the utility room is perfect for kicking off muddy boots, etc. without having of good local courses with the region boasting no fewer than twenty-nine courses. to trail through the main living accommodation. • Shower Room • Central Hallway With shower, WC & WHB. With window to the front.

• Kitchen With a range of floor and wall units, electric cooker set in a traditional ingle- nook fireplace, sink & drainer, windows to the front and rear.

• Family Bathroom Window bath, WC, WHB, built-in storage cupboard, window to the rear.

• Dining Room With window to the rear. • Double Bedroom 1 With fitted wardrobes, window to the rear.

• Front Door Porch With tiled floor, windows to two sides, UPVC door to the front.

• Living Room With wood burning stove set in feature fireplace, double aspect windows.

• Master Bedroom 2 Fitted wardrobes with cupboards over, built-in drawer units, windows to the front and rear.

• Conservatory Of timber framed construction,with UPVC doors and windows accessed externally. OUTSIDE As mentioned earlier, beautiful garden grounds surround the cottage which are mainly laid down to lawns, mature shrubs, specimen trees and flowering borders. Given the size of the grounds, there is potential for some self-sufficient living. To the front of the property is a covered patio making this the perfect area for alfresco dining or family and social entertaining along with the conservatory to the eastern side. A single detached garage is also situated within the grounds and at present, currently utilised for storage.

SERVICES • Mains electricity • Private water & drainage • Oil fired central heating Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the floor plan contained here, measurements of doors, windows, rooms and any other items are approximate and no responsibility • The telephone has been installed subject to the normal BT regulations is taken of any error, omission, or mis-statement. This plan is for illustrative purposes only and should be used as such by any prospective purchaser. The services, systems and appliances shown have not been tested and no guarantee as to their operability or efficiency can be given. Made with Metropix ©2021 MATTERS OF TITLE HOME REPORT The subjects are sold under the conditions in the title and any existing burdens A Home Report can be downloaded direct from our website: www.threaverural. (rights of way, rights of access, servitudes etc whether public or private, and co.uk/property whether constituted in the title deeds or not). The purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of such burdens and are advised to APPORTIONMENT contact the vendors’ solicitor, Pollock & McLean for a definitive list of burdens The Council Tax and any other outgoings shall be apportioned between the subject to which the property is sold. However, it is noted that: vendor and the purchaser at the date of entry.

1. Access to the property is by way of a servitude right of access through part of INGOING the Drumlanrig Country Estate. There are no ingoing claims affecting the property. 2. A right of way exists over the subjects to access the riverbank,and existing suspension seat bridge, however, we are informed that this has not been WARRANTY CLAUSE exercised in over two decades. Whilst the central heating system and the services are believed to be in good working order, no warranty is granted or to be implied and the purchaser(s) will COUNCIL TAX be held to have satisfied themselves in that regard. Band E. ENTRY & VACANT POSSESSION IMPORTANT NOTICE At a date to be mutually agreed. Threave Rural for themselves and for the Vendors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that: 1. These particulars do not form, nor form any part of, any offer or contract. Any OFFERS (Closing Date) contract relating to the sale of the property shall only be capable of being Offers must be submitted in proper Scottish legal terms to Threave Rural, The entered into by the Sellers’ Solicitors. Rockcliffe Suite, The Old Exchange, Castle Douglas, DG7 1TJ. A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchaser(s) are advised to register their 2. These particulars are intended to give a fair description of the property, but interest with the sole selling agents following inspection. The vendors do however Threave Rural nor the vendors, accept any responsibility for any error they reserve the right to sell the property without fixing a closing date or prior to the may contain, however caused. Any intending purchaser must, therefore, closing date. For those unfamiliar with the Scottish system the sole selling agents satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. will be pleased to offer guidance and explain the procedure. 3. No person in the employment of Threave Rural has any authority to make or give representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property nor is any such representation or warranty given whether by Threave Rural or the GENERALLY Vendors of this property. Should there be any discrepancy between these particulars, the general remarks 4. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of and information and the missives of sale, the latter shall prevail. intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of an offer or contract. 5. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition nor that any services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order and no tests have been carried out on any services fixtures and fittings which pass through, in, on, over, under or attached to the property (whether or not referred to in these particulars). 6. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. The purchaser must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 7. These particulars have been prepared in good faith and accordance with the Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 to give a fair overall view of the property. If any points are particularly relevant to your interest in the property, please ask for further information/verification. Prospective purchaser should note, however, that descriptions of the property are subjective and are used in good faith as an opinion and not as a statement of fact. Please make further specific enquiries to ensure that our descriptions are likely to match your expectations of the property. Particulars prepared June 2021 Sale Plan

NOT TO SCALE Plan for indicative purposes only