KIRKBURN COTTAGE, DURISDEER, THORNHILL

KIRKBURN COTTAGE DURISDEER THORNHILL

Thornhill 5 miles 21 miles Junction 14 M74 13 miles.

A delightful country cottage located on the edge of a charming and timeless village. Accommodation on two levels comprises:

• Ground Floor: Entrance Vestibule. Hallway. Sitting Room. Kitchen. Inner hallway. 3 bedrooms. Bathroom • First Floor: 2 Attic Rooms. Bathroom • Summer House • Potting Shed • Delightful mature garden featuring the Kirk burn • Contents of cottage included

CKD Galbraith 120 King Street Castle Douglas DG7 1LU 01556 505346 [email protected] GENERAL Kirkburn Cottage sits just on the very edge of the small village of Durisdeer. Durisdeer itself is a very pretty collection of estate cottages, some of which are still in the ownership of the Duke of Buccleuch, and features a striking parish church. The current building was erected in the 1720’s to serve the surrounding Queensberry Estate and Drumlanrig Castle, but there has been a church there in some form since medieval times, and it houses a mausoleum built for the first Duke of Queensberry. Local amenities are available in nearby Thornhill, which has a range of boutique shops, hotels and restaurants as well as solicitors, bank, library, health centre and the renowned Wallace Hall Academy secondary school.

Further south, the regional capital of Dumfries provides a wider range of schools, shops, retail outlets, and other services including a major hospital with A&E and various outpatient departments. Also in Dumfries there is the Crichton Campus (Universities of Glasgow and The West of ), providing further and higher education courses, as well as a sports and leisure facilities.

The area offers boundless sporting and outdoor activities including excellent salmon and trout fishing on many of the local rivers and lochs. Drumlanrig Castle which dates from the 17th century is located close by, the castle and grounds are open to the public and a host of events are held throughout the year. For golfing enthusiasts there is an 18 hole golf course in Thornhill, Dumfries, Southerness and the championship courses of the West Coast such as Troon and Turnberry are within driving distance on the Ayrshire coast. Equestrian pursuits are popular in the region, with several schools, and livery facilities throughout. For nature lovers, there is the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust at near Dumfries, as well as an abundance of countryside and walks where many native species can be seen. Mountain biking is well catered for in the regions Seven Stanes forest ranges, and these forests also have designated walks for all abilities, as does Drumlanrig Castle. Loch Ken and Kippford are well known centres for sailing and other water sports. The Galloway Forest Park which is known for its beauty and tranquillity and is also recognised as Britain’s first Dark Sky Park, which affords astronomers phenomenal views of the stars. To the south-west The Artists’ Town of draws large numbers of visitors to the area throughout the year and has a wide range of galleries and exhibitions. The town of Castle Douglas is known as Dumfries & Galloway’s Food Town and has many local individual shops.

Communications to the area are good, with the A75 giving good access to Carlisle in the east and to in the west. There is a main line railway station with connections to Carlisle, Newcastle and Glasgow. The M74 motorway north or south can be accessed easily by following the A702 Dalveen Pass to junction 14 about 13 miles distant. International and domestic flights are available from Prestwick Airport 47 miles, Glasgow Airport 67 miles and Edinburgh airport 67 miles distant. DESCRIPTION Inner Hallway Kirkburn Cottage is a delightful property comprising Stairs to Attic Floor, doors to Bedrooms 2 and 3, and a well appointed and charming cottage set in an Bathroom. idyllic garden, which features the Kirk Burn running through its eastern side. The sight and sound of the Bedroom 2 water bubbling and rushing over its stony bed lends Window to rear, partially timber lined walls. the property a tranquil and soothing quality, and the beautifully planted mature garden provides the Bathroom perfect backdrop. Tucked away on the edge of the Ceramic tiled floor, bath with wall mural over, shower village, accessed by a quiet country road, Kirkburn is enclosure with mains shower, W.C., wash hand private and peaceful. basin with mirror over, shaver point, wall mounted cupboard and worktop with cupboard below forming With three double bedrooms, small but well appointed space for tumble drier, space and plumbing for kitchen, bright sitting room, two bathrooms, and automatic washing machine, tiled to dado height, two versatile attic rooms, the cottage is ideal for a pine lined ceiling. number of uses including a wonderful weekend retreat, holiday home, holiday let or indeed a full time Bedroom 3 residence. City and urban dwellers will revel in the Cupboard with obscured glass panels, window to contrast of lifestyle available at Kirkburn, and keen front. gardeners will be thrilled by the colourful and varied planting, layout and contrasting areas of sunshine Attic Floor and shade which make up the pretty grounds. Bathroom 2 Of traditional construction, fully double glazed Velux window, bath, W.C., wash hand basin with with LPG central heating, and under a slate roof bathroom cabinet over, vinyl floor, towel rail and (refurbished 2011), the accommodation on two floors shelf. comprises: Attic Room 1 Timber entrance door to Velux window, built in cupboards.

Entrance Porch Attic Room 2 Stone floor, double timber doors to: Velux window.

Hallway CONTENTS The cottage is available ‘as seen’ to include all Bedroom 1 furnishings and contents. Cupboard with obscured glass insert door, window to front.

Sitting Room Windows to front and rear, fireplace with wooden surround and over mantle housing flame effect electric fire, half glazed doors to Hallway and Inner Hallway, open to@

Kitchen Range of modern fitted floor and wall units, freestanding fridge freezer, built in double wall oven and grill, under worktop dishwasher, four burner gas hob, stainless steel sink and drainer, extractor fan, pantry cupboard with shelves, traditional clothes pulley, vinyl flooring, tiled splashbacks. GARDEN AND GROUNDS DIRECTIONS A grassed track leads from the minor public road, At Carronbridge on the A76, take the turning onto running alongside the burn, and lined with mature the A702, signed Edinburgh and Durisdeer. Follow trees. The garden opens up with a gravel parking this road, ignoring the righthand turn for Durisdeer, sweep along the front of the cottage. The burn and continue on to the hamlet of Durisdeermill. runs along the eastern side of the garden and In Durisdeermill, take the right hand turn onto the is a delightful feature bringing a unique quality minor public road. Continue on this road, passing to the property as a whole. It is important to note the farm on the left, and round the left hand bend. that the cottage has never suffered from flooding Then entrance to Kirkburn is a short distance on the in the current and previous owners known 30+ left in the wooded area, just before the ford. year history. The banks of the burn are planted POST CODE: DG3 5BJ with a variety of flowering shrubs and plants such as hostas, ferns and rhododendrons, with a pretty SOLICITORS archway of honeysuckle leading to steps down into The PRG Partnership the water. A large number of mature trees line the 12 Royal Crescent far banks and are a feature of the garden throughout. Glasgow A beautiful foot bridge leads across to the far bank, G3 7SL and the estate past of the property is echoed in the remains of a gate pier and part of a wall with ornate T: 0141 353 0550 decoration on the northern boundary. F: 0141 331 3321

A flagstone path runs around the cottage and LOCAL AUTHORITY at the rear leads up with steps to a large lawned Dumfries & Galloway Council. area bounded by herbaceous borders. To the Carruthers House, rear boundary is a raised seating area. The rear is English Street, bounded by a dry stone wall and fence. Another Dumfries DG1 2DD delightful and useful feature of the garden is the Tel: 01387 260000 summer house, which has a power supply and could Fax: 01387 260225 lend itself to a variety of uses from home office to studio, or to simply enjoy the garden from all year FIXTURES AND FITTINGS round. A detached single garage sits close to the Fitted carpets and curtains are included in the sale. cottage, and also an area of hard standing which All other items are available as specified above in could potentially house a lean to carport to the ‘Contents’. garage. OUTGOINGS For Council Tax purposes Kirkburn has been OUTBUILDINGS assessed as Band D Summer House Of timber construction, with internal wiring which VIEWING can be connected to the cottage power supply via By appointment with the Selling Agents. extension cable INTERNET WEBSITE AND INTERNATIONAL Garage COVERAGE Single garage with up-and-over door This property and other properties offered by CKD Galbraith can be viewed on our website at www. SERVICES ckdgalbraith.co.uk as well as our affiliated websites Electricity Mains www.onthemarket.com; www.rightmove.co.uk; and Water Mains www.uklandandfarms.co.uk. Heating LPG fired central heating. Drainage Septic Tank CKD Galbraith is proactive on both Facebook EPC G 13 (facebook.com/ckdgalbraith) and Twitter (twitter. com/ckdgalbraith). Our dedicated social media Please note we are advised that the bottled gas officer ensures our pages are updated on a daily central heating is deemed an inefficient way of basis. Social media marketing is an excellent way of providing heating fuel, hence the low rating. An ensuring your property is exposed to a wide national LPG tank would provide a more efficient delivery of and international audience and journalists are now heating fuel and therefore increase the rating. using twitter to source properties for editorial in newspapers, magazines and websites. Kirkburn Cottage Durisdeer, Thornhill, DG3 5BJ N FOR IDENTIFICATION ONLY - NOT TO SCALE © HONEYGRAM LTD 2015

Bathroom 2.20 x 1.60 7'3" x 5'3"

Attic Room 1 Attic Room 2 Attic DN 3.50 x 2.82 DN 3.10 x 2.60 (not measured) 11'6" x 9'3" 10'2" x 8'6"

Kirkburn Cottage N Durisdeer, Thornhill, DG3 5BJ First Floor FOR IDENTIFICATION ONLY - NOT TO SCALE Bathroom © HONEYGRAM LTD 2015 3.70 x 2.00 12'2" x 6'7" Kirkburn Cottage (max) Bathroom N Durisdeer, Thornhill, DG3 5BJ 2.20 x 1.60 7'3" x 5'3" FOR IDENTIFICATION ONLY - NOT TO SCALE © HONEYGRAM LTD 2015 Kitchen 3.70 x 2.60 Bedroom 2 12'2" x 8'6" Attic Room 1 Attic Room 2 Attic DN 3.70 x 3.33 (max) Bathroom 3.50 x 2.82 DN 3.10 x 2.60 (not measured) 2.20 x 1.60 11'6" x 9'3" 10'2" x 8'6" 12'2" x 10'11" 7'3" x 5'3" (max) Bedroom 3 Sitting Room c Bedroom 1 4.80 x 3.60 c 4.77 x 3.33 4.78 x 2.75 15'9" x 11'10" 15'8" x 10'11" 15'8" x 9'0" Attic Room 1 Attic Room 2 Attic DN c c 3.50 x 2.82 DN 3.10 x 2.60 (not measured) WM UP 11'6" x 9'3" 10'2" x 8'6" Hall 5.48 x 1.00 First Floor 18'0" x 3'3" Bathroom 3.70 x 2.00 12'2" x 6'7" (max) Porch 1.75 x 1.23 5'9" x 4'0" First Floor Kitchen Ground Floor Bathroom 3.70 x 2.60 3.70 x 2.00 Bedroom 2 12'2" x 8'6" 12'2" x 6'7" 3.70 x 3.33 (max) (max) IMPORTANT12'2" x 10 NOTES'11" 1 These particulars(max) are intended to give a fair and overall description of the property. If any points are relevant to your interest, please ask for further information, prior to viewing prospective purchasers are advised to seek their own professional advice. 2 Areas, Bedroom 3 Sitting Room c Bedroom 1 4.80 x 3.60 c measurements and distances are given4.77 x 3.33as a guide. Photographs depict only4.78 certainx 2.75 parts of the property. Nothing within the particulars shall be deemed to be a statement as to the structural condition, nor the working order of services and appliances. 3 These 15'9" x 11'10" particularsKitchen shall not be binding on15 our'8" xclients 10'11" whether acted on or otherwise,15'8" unless x 9'0" the same is incorporated within a written document, signed by our clients or on their behalf, satisfying the requirements of Section 3 of The Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995.3.70 x 2.604 Closing Date A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through lawyers to CKD Galbraith, in writing, will be advised of a closing date, unless the property has been sold previously. The Seller will not be obliged to c UP c Bedroom 2 WM12accept'2" x 8' 6"the highest, or indeed any offer and has the right to accept an offer at any time or withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs incurred by interested parties. 5 Offers Formal offers in the acceptable Scottish form should 3.70 x 3.33 (max) 12'2" x 10'11" be submitted,Hall through a Scottish Lawyer, to CKD Galbraith, 120 King Street, Castle Douglas DG7 1LU. Tel: 01556 505346 6 Third Party Rights and Servitudes The subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing real burdens, rights of way, servitudes, (max) wayleaves5.48 x 1.00 and others whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves in all respects thereof. Bedroom 3 Sitting Room 18'0" x 3'3"c Bedroom 1 4.80 x 3.60 c 4.77 x 3.33 4.78 x 2.75 15'9" x 11'10" 15'8" x 10'11" MORTGAGE FINANCE15'8" x 9'0" CKD Galbraith has an alliance with independentPorch mortgage brokers Springtide Capital Ltd, who through their excellent relationships with lenders and private banks can advise on the most suitable mortgage for your circumstances. For further information, contact c UP c WM Matthew Griffiths who is based in our1.75 Edinburgh x 1.23 office on 0131 240 6990. 5'9" x 4'0" Hall 5.48 x 1.00 Ground Floor 18'0" x 3'3"

Porch 1.75 x 1.23 5'9" x 4'0" Ground Floor