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DAIRY HOUSE MID KELTON, CASTLE DOUGLAS CASTLE DOUGLAS ABOUT 1.5 MILES. DAIRY HOUSE ABOUT 20 MILES. MID KELTON, CASTLE DOUGLAS

A stunning extended and renovated cottage in a peaceful rural hamlet

Accommodation on two levels comprises:

• Ground Floor: Rear Entrance Porch. Kitchen. Conservatory. Open-plan Sitting Room, Hallway and Dining Room. Master Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom. Family Bathroom. Double Bedroom

• First Floor: Galleried Sitting Area. 2 Double Bedrooms

• Garden • Garage/ Workshop • Garden Store • Log Store/Potting shed

Castle Douglas Office 120 King Street Castle Douglas DG7 1LU 01556 505346 [email protected]

www.ckdgalbraith.co.uk GENERAL University of the West of have bases at Dairy House is a beautifully renovated and the Crichton Campus. extended country cottage situated in a peaceful rural hamlet with far reaching views over open The South West of Scotland is known for its countryside, yet only minutes from the bustling mild climate, attractive unspoilt countryside and market town of Castle Douglas. Set in charming diversity of sporting and recreational pursuits. landscaped gardens, this property is in immaculate Because of this it is a popular tourist destination, condition throughout, with a bright and airy open and has good transport links. There are mainline plan contemporary interior. railway stations in both Dumfries and Lockerbie, the M74 motorway is around 40 miles to the east, The nearby market town of Castle Douglas is and regular domestic and international flights are known as Scotland’s Food Town and has many available from Prestwick, and local individual shops and businesses. There are airports, all reachable in around one and a half to both primary and secondary schools in the town two hours. along with supermarkets, health services, veterinary services, a thriving livestock mart, small theatre, DESCRIPTION tennis club and golf course. , on Dairy House has been thoughtfully extended and the River Dee, is the Artists’ Town, with a number renovated by the current owners to provide a of galleries offering a range of art exhibitions spacious and contemporary family home finished throughout the year, and in the summer months to the highest standards. The use of an open plan a number of Summer Festivities and themed layout for the sitting and dining rooms leading to events are held. Dumfries is the regional capital the remainder of the ground floor accommodation and provides a wider range of schools, shops and has cleverly given the whole property a light services including a major hospital with an extensive and airy feel. Solid oak flooring throughout this outpatients department, specialisms and A&E area complements a beautiful hand-crafted oak department, and both Glasgow University and the staircase with brushed stainless steel spindles. The

internal doors are all oak in a contemporary design. raised circular patio in heritage stone, where one The large glass-roofed conservatory, which affords can enjoy the sun and the views. A gravelled area lovely views over the surrounding countryside, is provides parking for several cars, accessed from timber framed with a porcelain tiled floor, and the minor public road to the side. A particular is heated, adding greatly to the flexibility of the feature of the property is the large stone garage/ reception accommodation. Patio doors lead from workshop which has impressive double-height here and the sitting room to the striking heritage timber doors and a unique pyramid slate roof. The stone terrace which runs along the length of the garage itself is a wonderfully versatile space with front of the house. The master bedroom, with a built-in workshop area with a range of floor and lovely views over open countryside, has a large wall mounted cupboards, and a mezzanine level en-suite bathroom with a stunning contemporary storage area which could be extended to form a design free-standing bath at its heart. Upstairs, complete first floor if desired. Attached to this, a delightfully light galleried sitting area has been there is also a useful garden store and a most cleverly designed to make the most of the views. attractive Yorkshire boarded logstore / potting The two large, light upstairs bedrooms have unique shed. raised floors within the dormers which provide lovely informal seating areas. Of both traditional and contemporary construction, harled and painted white under a slate roof, the To the rear is a large glazed porch which gives accommodation comprises: access to the kitchen and also to the rear patio area. It is spacious enough to be used as a breakfast Rear Porch room. Outside, a dry stone retaining wall adds to Double glazed on three sides, double glazed roof, the charm of the rear patio. Beyond this to the side doors to each end giving garden access, ceramic of the property is a lawn which is home to a lovely tiled floor, door and window to Kitchen

www.ckdgalbraith.co.uk First Floor Log store / Potting shed Concrete paved floor, Yorkshire boarding on dwarf Galleried Sitting Area wall, power and light. Large double Velux windows to front, single Velux window to rear, solid oak flooring GARDEN AND GROUNDS The property is bounded on two sides by a hand- Bedroom 3 crafted dry stone dyke, and on the other two by Two Velux windows to rear, raised dormer window a mature Hornbeam hedge; both of which greatly area for seating to front, access to eaves storage add to its country charm. Bespoke wooden double gates lead from the minor public road to a large Bedroom 4 decorative gravel parking area, steps lead down to Two Velux windows to rear, raised dormer window an attractive paved area adjacent to the rear porch area for seating to front, built in cupboard in eaves, and entrance. To the far side of the porch is a access to eaves storage delightfully private patio bounded by a decorative dry stone retaining wall with plant recesses. Above OUTBUILDINGS and beyond this are lawns, at the top of which sits Garage & Workshop a most attractive circular raised patio, which has Large full height timber and steel double doors, lovely views across the garden and countryside workshop area fitted with range of floor and wall beyond. cupboards with worktops, storage area, mezzanine storage area with ladder access, concrete floor, The front of the property has a large stone terrace power and light running along its length, with the patio doors from both the sitting room and the conservatory Garden Store opening onto it. Below the terrace is a large lawn Concrete floor, shelving, worktop, power and light. bounded by herbaceous borders. At the far end of the terrace, steps and a gravelled path lead to

Kitchen Dining Room (Currently used as a large study) Range of modern fitted floor and wall units, Open plan to Sitting Room and Hallway, solid oak double oven oil-fired burgundy Rayburn with tiled flooring , cupboard.. splashback, built-in single oven and microwave, ceramic hob with extractor hood over, one and a Bathroom half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer Ceramic tiled floor, fully tiled shower cabinet with tap, integral fridge/freezer mains shower and downlighter extractor fan, W.C., bath, wash hand basin, wall mounted cupboard, Conservatory contemporary chrome towel rail heated by the Porcelain tiled floor, patio doors to the terrace, central heating. window to Sitting Room, Dimplex thermostatically controlled electric heating giving year-round use. Bedroom 1 Double bedroom, built in shelved cupboard Sitting Room Open plan to the Dining Room, solid oak flooring, Master Bedroom double patio doors to the front, log burner in Built in cupboard fireplace with handcrafted Purbeck stone surround Ensuite Bathroom and over mantle and Purbeck stone hearth, Spacious room, ceramic tiled floor, handcrafted oak staircase with brushed stainless contemporary freestanding bath with mixer steel spindles to first floor tap, contemporary wash hand basin set on feature table with towel rail and glass shelf Hallway below, fully tiled corner shower cabinet with Open plan with Sitting Room and Dining Room, Triton Aspirante chrome electric shower, access to ground floor bedrooms and family contemporary chrome towel rail heated by the bathroom, solid oak flooring central heating.

www.ckdgalbraith.co.uk the attractive set of outbuildings. The verge around Post Code: the property outwith the boundary walls, and the DG7 1SG tarmac area at the garage, are also in the ownership of Dairy House. SOLICITORS Gillespie, Gifford and Brown SERVICES 135 King Street Electricity Mains Castle Douglas DG7 1NA Water Mains Tel: 01556 503744 Heating Oil fired central heating Fax: 01556 503094 powered by Rayburn Drainage Shared Septic Tank LOCAL AUTHORITY Dumfries & Council. EPC Carruthers House C 69 English Street Dumfries DG1 2DD DIRECTIONS Tel: 01387 260000 From Castle Douglas, head down King Street, Fax: 01387 260225 passing Carlingwark Loch on the B736 (towards the A75). Take the first left hand turn onto the minor FIXTURES AND FITTINGS public road signed for Rhonehouse. At the fork, Fitted carpets are included in the sale. No items bear left, pass Threave Gardens and continue on are included unless specifically mentioned in these this road for approximately ¾ mile. Just past Kelton particulars. Church is the hamlet of Mid Kelton. Dairy House sits immediately on the right. Take the right hand OUTGOINGS turn and the vehicular entrance to Dairy House can For Council Tax purposes Dairy House has been be seen. assessed as Band D, but following the renovations and extentions this will rise to Band E upon sale. VIEWING further information, prior to viewing prospective By appointment with the Selling Agents. purchasers are advised to seek their own professional advice. INTERNET WEBSITE AND INTERNATIONAL COVERAGE 2 Areas, measurements and distances are given as This property and other properties offered by CKD a guide. Photographs depict only certain parts of Galbraith can be viewed on our website at www. the property. Nothing within the particulars shall ckdgalbraith.co.uk as well as our affiliated websites be deemed to be a statement as to the structural www.primelocation.com and www.rightmove.co.uk, condition, nor the working order of services and www.uklandandfarms.co.uk, www.zoopla.co.uk appliances.

CKD Galbraith is proactive on both Facebook 3 These particulars shall not be binding on our (facebook.com/ckdgalbraith) and Twitter (twitter. clients whether acted on or otherwise, unless the com/ckdgalbraith). Our dedicated social media same is incorporated within a written document, officer ensures our pages are updated on a daily signed by our clients or on their behalf, satisfying basis. Social media marketing is an excellent way the requirements of Section 3 of The Requirements of ensuring your property is exposed to a wide of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995. national and international audience and journalists are now using twitter to source properties for 4 Closing Date editorial in newspapers, magazines and websites. A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest IMPORTANT NOTES through lawyers to CKD Galbraith, in writing, will 1 These particulars are intended to give a fair be advised of a closing date, unless the property and overall description of the property. If any has been sold previously. points are relevant to your interest, please ask for

www.ckdgalbraith.co.uk The Seller will not be obliged to accept 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 be submitted, 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 rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves in all respects thereof.

MORTGAGE FINANCE CKD Galbraith has an alliance with independent 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 Matthew Griffiths who is based in our Edinburgh office on 0131 240 6990.

www.ckdgalbraith.co.uk Dairy House Midkelton, Kelton, Castle Douglas, DG7 1SG

FOR IDENTIFICATION ONLY - NOT TO SCALE N Approximate Gross Internal Area: House = 186m² (2,002sqft) Garage & Store = 45m² (484sqft) Dairy House © HONEYGRAM LTD 2013 Midkelton, Kelton, Castle Douglas, DG7 1SG

FOR IDENTIFICATION ONLY - NOT TO SCALE N Approximate Gross Internal Area: House = 186m² (2,002sqft) 2.85 x 1.97 Garage & Store = 45m² (484sqft) 9'4" x 6'6" © HONEYGRAM LTD 2013

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Ground Floor EDINBURGH INVERNESS PERTH STIRLING ELGIN CUPAR ABERFELDY CASTLE DOUGLAS GALASHIELS KELSO PEEBLES