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SANDYBRAES , KIRCUDBRIGHT 14 OFFICES ACROSS SANDYBRAES, TWYNHOLM, KIRCUDBRIGHT

Kirkcudbright 3 miles, Gatehouse-of-Fleet 8 miles. 8miles. 25 miles.

Sandybraes is an exceptional detached rural dwelling with outbuildings, set in an idyllic location with grounds extending to approximately 7 acres. The grounds are laid to landscaped gardens, paddocks, woodland, and outbuildings.

• Accommodation on two levels comprises:

• Ground Floor: Entrance to Rear Vestibule. Utility Room. WC/ Shower Room. Dining Kitchen. Garden Room. Living Room with Dining Area. Study. • First Floor: Master Bedroom. Two further double Bedrooms. Family Bathroom. • Garden: Extensive gardens with mature planting over much of the grounds including a large vegetable garden with poly-tunnel, wildlife pond, walk-in fruit cage and shed. • Outbuildings: A barn with three stables and hay loft. Detached work room/home office and a stone built store shed.

In all about 7 acres.

office address CKD Galbraith 120 King Street Castle Douglas DG7 1LU 01556 505346 [email protected] GENERAL links both north and south. There are mainline railway Sandybraes is situated close to the village of Twynholm stations in both Dumfries and . The ferry link which provides a primary school, village shop, church, with Northern Ireland from Cairnryan (near ) is garage, village hall, and two small hotels and is on about 50 miles west. Regular flights to parts of the UK major bus routes being immediately accessible to and Ireland as well as continental Europe depart from the A75 euro-route. Also to be found at Twynholm Prestwick Airport, which is 63 miles to the north. Both are the tourist attractions of the David Coulthard Pit Edinburgh about 107 miles, Glasgow about 93 miles, Stop Diner and Museum, and The Cocoa Bean, a have international airports. renowned chocolate factory with workshops, wedding and conference venues, and both indoor and outdoor DESCRIPTION children’s play areas. Sandybraes is an exceptional lifestyle smallholding with landscaped gardens, paddocks and woodland. Sitting The nearby Artist’s town of provides on a prominent ridge above 2 small water courses that a wider range of shops and services cafes, doctor’s run to the River Tarff to the east and Old Mill Burn to surgery, cottage hospital, Veterinary practice, the west flowing south to join the Tarff at the southern optician, and both a primary and secondary school at end of the property. The river Tarff continues on to the Kirkcudbright Academy. The town is centred around the Dee Estuary. The original house was built circa 1850 harbour and the ruined castle and there are delightful and has been extended over time and refurbished in riverside walks as well as a popular “blue-flag” marina recent years to present the wonderful family home providing excellent sailing facilities. The market town that it is now. The house occupies an elevated private of Castle Douglas also has a good range of shops, position, and from this delightful setting views across and other services, and is designated Scotland’s Food both its beautiful grounds and surrounding woodland Town. The regional capital of Dumfries (about 25 miles) and countryside are to be enjoyed. has a range of larger shops, retail outlets and services including: the Dumfries and Royal Infirmary, The accommodation on two floors comprises: cinema, DG One leisure centre, an ice rink, and the Crichton Campus which is home to the University of Rear Vestibule Glasgow and the University of the West of Scotland. Quarry tiled floor, storage space for outdoor wear and Throughout the year in there boots. are a host of equestrian activities and clubs including Pony Clubs, Agricultural Shows and show jumping. Utility Room Quarry tiled floor, an extensive range of wall and floor The Southwest of Scotland is well known for its mild units providing a large amount of storage space. The climate, attractive unspoilt countryside and abundance cupboards also conceal a regulation gun cupboard and and diversity of its recreational and sporting pursuits, an oil fired central heating boiler and controls. There such as shooting, stalking, as well as trout and salmon is duel fuel cooker with electric double oven and four fishing on the region’s numerous rivers and lochs. A burner gas hob, Belfast sink and a large Aga fridge and wide variety of beaches, coastal paths and beautiful separate freezer (available by separate negotiation), walks are within easy reach of the property. There are there is space and plumbing for washing machine. water sports and sailing on nearby Loch Ken as well as on the Solway, along with excellent hill walking in WC and Shower Room the nearby Galloway Hills and cycling along some Quarry tiled flooring, concealed old style WC, traditional of the numerous cycle routes, as well as a nationally style radiator/towel rail, overhead shower and wash renowned network of mountain biking routes in the hills bowl, with pump style tap. and forest parks making up the Seven Stanes centres. The well known for its beauty and Kitchen tranquillity is also recognised as Britain’s First Dark Sky Bespoke floor and wall mounted kitchen units in Park, and provides astronomers phenomenal views of painted oak natural hand crafted elm work tops by local the stars from the newly opened Observatory. For golf and internationally recognised craftsman Ian Cameron- enthusiasts there is an 18 hole course in Kirkcudbright, Smith (a matching dining table and bench also made by as well as several courses within a short driving him are available by separate negotiation), traditional distance, and the Championship course at Southerness Belfast sink, electric Aga with overhang extractor, fully on the picturesque Solway Coast. integrated Bosch fridge and Miele dishwasher, with integrated cutlery rack. Communications to the area are very good, Twynholm sits near to the A75, known as the Euro route. The M74 The quarry tiled floor continues through to the Garden network at Gretna is about 50 miles to the east providing Room. Garden Room area of woodland is planted with a wide variety of Quarry tiled floor and wall mounted electric heater, trees including birch, oak, beech, cherry, chestnut and newly double glazed windows and double doors rowan, and includes some seldom found specimens. which open out onto the gardens and a sliding glass There are also various fruit trees within the semi formal door leading through to the living room. Facing west garden and there is an eye catching pergola some 40 and south this room affords wonderful views over the yards long covered by mature climbing plants giving countryside and some spectacular sunsets. depth and perspective to the garden. In front of this there is a well stocked herbaceous border. Two patio Living Room/Dining Room areas are located within the front and side gardens, An elm mantle hand crafted by Ian Cameron Smith sits the front gardens slope gently towards the Tarff, and over a Clearview wood stove and stone flagged hearth. a wetland has been created for the encouragement There is alcove storage either side for log store and of wildlife and biodiversity. In the front garden there television equipment with large storage cupboards is a second pergola planted with laburnum trees and on the opposite wall in the Dining Area. The room roses creating a colourful and attractive feature in the is naturally divided by the remainder of the original garden, and a walk way down to the river, and the large external wall and lends well to a split living and dining Sandybraes pool. space. THE PADDOCKS Study The east paddock is a secure sloping field with Raised stone hearth with concealed electric point, concrete base for hen house and outside run. black lead cast iron surround and overmantle. Floor-to- ceiling book shelves, large under-stair storage space. The west paddock provides ideal space for horses or Door to kitchen. small livestock, and could be easily divided if necessary.

First Floor Vegetable Garden Surrounded by rabbit proof fence, with a poly tunnel Landing (21ft x 12ft) sufficient dimensions to effectively heat and Stairs rising to two bedrooms and further landing, maintain the temperature throughout. access to loft. There is a Timber Garden Shed and a well stocked Master Bedroom walk in fruit cage (24ft x 52ft) and a wildlife pond. An east facing double bedroom enjoying the full benefit of the morning sun with fitted wardrobe, large FISHING RIGHTS fitted airing cupboard, and shelved cupboard. The east side of the property has the benefit of full fishing rights running up the west bank of the River Bedroom 2 Tarff. The neighbouring estate upstream and the local Double bedroom with the full benefit of the morning Fisheries Association are attempting to improve the sun, two fitted wardrobes with hanging rail and shelving Salmon fishing on the River Tarff. and a shelved cupboard. OUTBUILDINGS Bedroom 3 Situated on the driveway slightly away from the house Double bedroom, with extensive views over the rolling is a barn with stables which is currently used for storage countryside beyond. of garden equipment, feeding and tools. This space is ideally suited for horses, with three large loose boxes, Family Bathroom one of which is a foaling box, and a hayloft over. This Travertine marble floor, terrazzo marble walls in building could also be converted into ideal ancillary the shower and bathroom unit surfaces, concealed accommodation for family, friends or holiday let, subject pipework behind wood panelled walls, under insulated to the necessary planning consents. Slightly closer to free standing bath with timber surround, and a walk-in the house there is a building which is double glazed shower fitted with period fixtures and fittings, shelved and lined and decorated, which is currently used as storage for toiletries and vanity style storage under the a hobby room, which would make an excellent home wash basin creating a useful work surface behind the office or a room for small business use. The hobby WC. room is fitted with telephone line, electric power and light. There is a traditional stone store building under a GARDEN AND GROUNDS tiled roof located close to the back door which is used The extensive and well tended garden grounds are for the storage of seasonal produce. a major feature of this property. A well established SERVICES VIEWING Electricity Mains By appointment with the Selling Agents. Water Private Supply Heating Oil fired central heating. INTERNET WEBSITE AND INTERNATIONAL COVERAGE Drainage Septic Tank This property and other properties offered by CKD Galbraith can be viewed on our website at www.ckdgalbraith.co.uk as well as our affiliated websites www.primelocation.com and EPC E (45) www.rightmove.co.uk, www.uklandandfarms.co.uk, www. zoopla.co.uk Please Note: CKD Galbraith is proactive on both Facebook (facebook. As the water supply is private neither mains water or com/ckdgalbraith) and Twitter (twitter.com/ckdgalbraith). Our drainage charges are levied, and therefore a discount dedicated social media officer ensures our pages are updated currently applies to the full band G Council Tax on a daily basis. Social media marketing is an excellent way payments. (Currently 28%) of ensuring your property is exposed to a wide national and international audience and journalists are now using twitter to source properties for editorial in newspapers, magazines and DIRECTIONS websites. From Castle Douglas follow the main A75 road, pass the Ringford junction on your right, and after IMPORTANT NOTES approximately 1.4 miles, having passed the A762 turn 1. These particulars are intended to give a fair and overall off signed Kirkcudbright, and crossed the River Tarff description of the property. If any points are relevant to your bridge take the first turn off onto the left onto a small interest, please ask for further information, prior to viewing prospective purchasers are advised to seek their own B road, (Kempleton Mill Lane, 3 wooden cottages can professional advice. be seen at this junction). Continue for a 100 yards and Sandybraes can be found on your left. 2. Areas, measurements and distances are given as a guide. Photographs depict only certain parts of the property. Nothing within the particulars shall be deemed to be a statement as to From Kirkcudbright leave on the A711 towards the structural condition, nor the working order of services and Castle Douglas, after crossing Bridge appliances. turn immediately left onto the A762, follow the line 3. These particulars shall not be binding on our clients whether of the estuary and take the next left turn, cross over acted on or otherwise, unless the same is incorporated within Cumstoun Bridge. After 100 yards take the first right a written document, signed by our clients or on their behalf, onto Kempleton Mill Lane. After one mile the entrance satisfying the requirements of Section 3 of The Requirements to Sandybraes can be seen on your right. of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995. 4. Closing Date Post Code: A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who DG6 4NJ 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. SOLICITORS Cavers & Co 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 40-42 St Mary Street withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will not be Kirkcudbright liable for any costs incurred by interested parties. DG6 4DN 5. Offers Formal offers in the acceptable Scottish form should be LOCAL AUTHORITY submitted, through a Scottish Lawyer, to CKD Galbraith, 120 Dumfries & Galloway Council. King Street, Castle Douglas DG7 1LU. Tel: 01556 505346 Carruthers House, 6. Third Party Rights and Servitudes English Street, The subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing Dumfries DG1 2DD rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others whether Tel: 01387 260000 contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers will Fax: 01387 260225 be deemed to have satisfied themselves in all respects thereof. MORTGAGE FINANCE FIXTURES AND FITTINGS CKD Galbraith has an alliance with independent mortgage No items are included unless specifically mentioned in brokers Springtide Capital Ltd, who through their excellent these particulars. relationships with lenders and private banks can advise on the most suitable mortgage for your circumstances. For further OUTGOINGS information, contact Matthew Griffiths who is based in our Edinburgh office on 0131 240 6990. For Council Tax purposes Sandybraes has been assessed as Band G. Sandybraes

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