NORTH LAURIEKNOWE & No’s 3 & 4 North Laurieknowe Place, Dumfries, DG2 7AL Location Plan NORTH LAURIEKNOWE HOUSE & COTTAGE No’s 3 & 4 North Laurieknowe Place, Dumfries, DG2 7AL Carlisle 58 miles, 80 miles, 77 miles

SPACIOUS TRADITIONALLY STONE BUILT DETACHED HOUSE WITH A DELIGHTFUL COTTAGE SET WITHIN BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED GARDENS ON THE EDGE OF DUMFRIES

• SEVEN BEDROOM DWELLING HOUSE • DETACHED TWO BEDROOM COTTAGE (CURRENTLY USED AS A HOLIDAY LET) • LARGE CAREFULLY LANDSCAPED GARDENS AND ORCHARD • DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE / WORKSHOP / KENNELS • WITHIN A SHORT DRIVE TO THE NEW HOSPITAL AND TOWN CENTRE • NO’ 3 EPC (MAIN DWELLINGHOUSE): E (46) • NO’ 4 EPC (): D (55)

FOR SALE PRIVATELY AS A WHOLE

VENDORS SOLICITORS SOLE SELLING AGENTS JHS Law Threave Rural 8-10 Bank Street The Rockcliffe Suite Dumfries The Old Exchange DG1 2NS Castle Douglas Tel: 01387 739000 DG7 1TJ Tel: 01556 453 453 Email: [email protected] Web: www.threaverural.co.uk INTRODUCTION The region is well-known for the quality and variety of both field sports and North Laurieknowe Place is situated on the western edge of Dumfries. The leisure activities with the outdoor and sporting enthusiast extremely well- properties are only a 5-minute walk to the town centre amenities, yet nestled catered for as there exist the ability to take both shooting and fishing locally. off a minor lane set within extensive beautifully landscaped garden grounds, Given the diverse landscape along with the proximity to the coast and local which provide privacy and seclusion. One could be forgiven for thinking that lochs, the area offers unique walks, sailing, cycling and for the golfer there is the whole property is situated in a peaceful semi-rural countryside location. an abundance of good local courses with the region boasting no fewer than twenty-nine courses, the nearest being a short walk away on the Castle Douglas The main house is a spacious sandstone-built property set over three floors, road in Dumfries. under a slated roof. The property retains many of the original features, such as cornices, fireplaces, cast iron radiators, etc. The property has been well- DIRECTIONS maintained over the years with new central heating boiler installed very recently, however there are areas which may benefit from a degree of cosmetic A location plan is included within these particulars showing the location of the modernisation. property.

Set within the grounds is a detached cottage (No’ 4), which is utilised as METHOD OF SALE holiday let accommodation. This charming cottage is set over a single floor The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole. and benefits from almost 40 weeks occupancy throughout the year with many returning customer. In 2018 the property was awarded a gold five-star review GUIDE PRICE rating. Further information with regard to the holiday let can be found via: https://www.unique-cottages.co.uk/cottages/south/dumfries-galloway/ea9- Offers for North Laurieknowe Place are sought in excess of: £440,000 laurieknowe-cottage The garden has been carefully landscaped over the years, with areas laid to lawns with mature shrubs and specimen trees. An established mature orchard grows a variety of fruit trees to include, pear, plum, cherry, damson, etc., along with a mature fruit garden providing a good crop of gooseberries, loganberries and spring and autumn raspberries together with a vegetable patch. We are informed that planning permission was granted in 2014 for the erection of another dwellinghouse within the garden grounds, however any interested party wishing to pursue this would need to make their own enquiries with Dumfries & Galloway Council (www.dumgal.gov.uk/planning). All services are located within the busy market town of Dumfries, boasting all essential and professional services, along with three retail parks, an ice rink, and a University Campus. Dumfries offers a wide choice of both primary and secondary schooling with the Crichton University Campus offering a wide variety of further education choices. The whole property is only a 5-minute drive from the new Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary. This area of Southwest Scotland enjoys one of the most varied and picturesque landscapes within Scotland, ranging from the moorland of the Southern Upland 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 economy. The area has been relatively unscathed by modern industry. VIEWING • Central Hallway By appointment with the sole selling agents: A grand central hallway with herringbone parquet flooring, cloakroom off, Threave Rural under stair cupboard, stairs off to the upper floors. The Rockcliffe Suite The Old Exchange • Cloakroom Castle Douglas, DG7 1TJ With WC & WHB. Tel: 01556 453453 Email: [email protected] • Inner Hallway (Leading to the kitchen) Web: www.threaverural.co.uk With walk-in pantry, window to the side. • Kitchen PARTICULARS OF SALE With a range of fitted floor and wall units, large gas range with stainless steel extractor hood, integrated fridge, plumbed for dishwasher, window to the NO’ 3 NORTH LAURIEKNOWE PLACE side, door to outside.

No’ 3 is of sandstone construction under a slated roof. The accommodation is arranged over three floors and in more detail briefly comprises:

GROUND FLOOR

• Front Entrance Porch With original tiled floor, window to the side.

• Snug / Sitting Room With wood burning stove set on a stone hearth, built-in cupboard, window to the rear, door off to extensive cellar which the new central heating boiler.

• Rear Entrance Hallway With door off to utility room and central hallway.

• Utility Room With floor units, built-in shelving, plumbed for automatic washing machine, sink and drainer, window to the side. • Lounge With wood burning stove set in feature fireplace, herringbone parquet floor- ing, original cornice and ceiling rose, large bay window to the front.

FIRST FLOOR • Upper Hallway

• Master Bedroom 1 With large bay window to the front, window to the side, original cornice and ceiling rose, WHB.

• Dining Room With open fire set in feature fireplace, herringbone parquet flooring, large bay window to the front.

• Single Bedroom 2 With window to the side, WHB.

• Double Bedroom 3 Large bay window to the front, built-in cupboards.

• Shower Room With walk in shower cubicle, window to the side.

• Inner Upper Hallway • Family Bathroom • Single Bedroom 7 Bath with shower over, WC, WHB, partially tiled, windows to the side and rear. With window to the front and access to the eves.

• Double Bedroom 4 • Box Room / Store Room With window to the rear, WHB.

• Double Bedroom 5 / Office With built-in cupboard housing WHB, window to the rear, currently utilised as an office.

SECOND FLOOR

• Second Floor Landing With original cupola (skylight).

• Family Room / Billiard Room With windows to three sides, built-in cupboards, feature fireplace.

• Double Bedroom 6 With window to the front and access to the eves. SERVICES

• Mains water and electricity. • Mains drainage. • Gas Central Heating. • Wood Burning Stoves. • Mostly original sash and case windows. • The telephone line is installed subject to the normal BT regulations.

No’ 4 NORTH LAURIEKNOWE PLACE

This detached cottage is of brick-built construction set under a slated roof and is currently utilised as holiday accommodation. The cottage benefits from its own dedicated garden grounds to the rear, with an area of garden to the front bounded by mature hedges. The cottage in more detail briefly comprises:

• Front Door Porch / Sunroom With tiled floor, glazed to two sides with a wooden partially glazed door. • Double Bedroom 2 With window to the rear. • Double Bedroom 1 With double aspect windows. • Rear Hallway With two built-in cupboards. • Living Room With laminate flooring, window to the front. • Family Bathroom Bath with shower over, WC, WHB, partially tiled, window to the side.

• Kitchen With a range of floor and wall units, sink and drainer, plumbed for automatic washing machine, window to the front.

SERVICES

• Mains water and electricity. • Mains drainage. • Gas Central Heating. • Double glazing. • The telephone line is installed subject to the normal BT regulations.

OUTSIDE As stated earlier the whole property is surrounded by mature carefully landscaped garden grounds. The property also benefits from a large detached double garage with electricity laid in. COUNCIL TAX No’ 3 Laurieknowe: Band G

RATEABLE VALUE No’ 4 Laurieknowe: £1,600 effective from 01-APR-17 (It should be noted that the property currently benefits from small business rates relief)

HOME REPORT Home reports for both properties can be downloaded direct from our website: www.threaverural.co.uk/property

MATTERS OF TITLE The subjects are sold under the conditions in the title and any existing burdens (rights of way, rights of access, servitudes etc whether public or private, and 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 contact the vendors’ solicitor, J H S Law for a definitive list of burdens subject to which the property is sold. APPORTIONMENT IMPORTANT NOTICE The Council Tax and any other outgoings shall be apportioned between the Threave Rural for themselves and for the Vendors of this property, whose agents vendor and the purchaser at the date of entry. they are, give notice that: 1. These particulars do not form, nor form any part of, any offer or contract. INGOING Any contract relating to the sale of the property shall only be capable of being There are no ingoing claims affecting the property. entered into by the Sellers’ Solicitors. 2. These particulars are intended to give a fair description of the property, but Threave Rural nor the vendors, accept any responsibility for any error they WARRANTY CLAUSE may contain, however caused. Any intending purchaser must, therefore, Whilst the services are believed to be in good working order, no warranty is satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. granted or to be implied and the purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied themselves in that regard. 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 MINERAL & SPORTING RIGHTS Vendors of this property. Insofar as these rights form part of the property’s title they are included in this 4. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of sale at no additional charge. The sporting rights are in hand. intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of an offer or contract. ENTRY & VACANT POSSESSION 5. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the At a date to be mutually agreed. property is in good structural condition nor that any services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order and no tests have been OFFERS (Closing Date) carried out on any services fixtures and fittings which pass through, in, on, Offers must be submitted in proper Scottish legal terms to Threave Rural, The over, under or attached to the property (whether or not referred to in these Rockcliffe Suite, The Old Exchange, Castle Douglas, DG7 1TJ. A closing date particulars). for offers may be fixed and prospective purchaser(s) are advised to register 6. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs their interest with the sole selling agents following inspection. The vendors do and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It however reserve the right to sell the property without fixing a closing date or should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building prior to the closing date. For those unfamiliar with the Scottish system the sole regulation or other consents. The purchaser must satisfy themselves by selling agents will be pleased to offer guidance and explain the procedure. inspection or otherwise. 7. These particulars have been prepared in good faith and accordance with the DEPOSIT Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 to give a fair overall view of the property. A 10% deposit of the purchase price will be payable to the vendor’s solicitors at If any points are particularly relevant to your interest in the property, please conclusion of the missives. This deposit will be Non-returnable in the event of ask for further information/verification. Prospective purchaser should note, the purchaser failing to complete the sale for any reason not attributable to the however, that descriptions of the property are subjective and are used in vendor or their agents. The balance of the purchase price is payable on the date good faith as an opinion and not as a statement of fact. Please make further of entry and interest at 5% above the Royal Bank of Scotland base rate will be specific enquiries to ensure that our descriptions are likely to match your charged on any balance of the payment form the date of entry until paid. expectations of the property. Particulars prepared August 2019 GENERALLY Should there be any discrepancy between these particulars, the general remarks and information and the missives of sale, the latter shall prevail.