A Delightful Residential Estate in the Galloway Hills
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A DELIGHTFUL RESIDENTIAL ESTATE IN THE GALLOWAY HILLS dalshangan, carsphairn, dumfries and galloway, dg7 3sz A DELIGHTFUL RESIDENTIAL ESTATE IN THE GALLOWAY HILLS dalshangan, carsphairn, dumfries and galloway, dg7 3sz u Dalshangan House (3 reception rooms and 5 bedrooms) u Gate Lodge (1 reception room and 2 bedrooms) u Courtyard Cottage (1 reception room and 1 bedroom) u Category C listed traditional courtyard u 2 general purpose buildings in original walled garden u Approximately 80 acres pasture land u Approximately 9 acres woodland u In all about 92 acres (37.4 ha) u For sale as a whole Carsphairn 4 miles Castle Douglas 21 miles Ayr 28 miles Glasgow 63 miles Situation Dalshangan is situated in the parish of Carsphairn and enjoys views over the valley of the River Ken, known as the Glenkens. The area is well known for its agriculture and forestry, which make up a huge proportion of the local economy. The landscape reflects this with its attractive rolling farmland interspersed with woodland. The property lies about 3.7 miles south of the village of Carsphairn, and about 21 miles north of Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway’s “Food Town”. Carsphairn provides primary schooling, a village shop, a Church of Scotland kirk, and a thriving village hall. Nearby, St. John’s Town of Dalry provides a further grocery shop with post office, pubs, a garage and filling station, and a primary/middle school. Castle Douglas offers a good range of shops, professional services, leisure facilities and secondary schooling. The area is well served by agricultural suppliers and a good machinery ring. The nearest livestock markets are in Castle Douglas and Ayr. The area is ideal for exploring Dumfries and Galloway with its rugged scenery and attractive coastline, whether by road or on foot. Description Dalshangan is a delightful estate extending to about 92 acres encompassing a large period house, two detached cottages and accessed directly off the A713 public road, via a Whinston hardcore driveway, which forms the western boundary of the property. Dalshangan House is the centre point of the estate surrounded by extensive gardens and overlooking the policy parkland. FLOORPLANS Dalshangan was bought by the current owners 18 years ago and has Gross internal area (approx) been lovingly refurbished to create the comfortable family home it is Dalshangan House: Gate Lodge today. The cottages have most recently been used for holiday lets and 294.03 sq.m (3165 sq.ft) the grassland has been rented to a local farmer for cattle and sheep Hall grazing. Outbuildings: 501.57 sq.m (5399 sq.ft) Dalshangan House Gate Lodge: Dalshangan House Kitchen/ Dining Sitting Room Room Dalshangan House is a traditional property, stone built under a slate 69.30 sq.m (746 sq.ft) 3.71 x 2.97 3.71 x 2.95 12'2'' x 9'8'' roof, and has extensive views over the surrounding countryside. The Courtyard Cottage: 12'2'' x 9'9'' ground floor of the house is entered via a porch leading in to the Bedroom 5 49.14 sq.m (529 sq.ft) 3.56 x 2.46 Linen Bedroom 4 11'8'' x 8'1'' entrance hall with access to all the ground floor rooms and stairs 3.89 x 3.43 12'9'' x 11'3'' Bedroom 3 to the first floor. On either side of the hallway are the drawing room 5.03 x 3.56 and dining room, both retaining original period features. The drawing 16'6'' x 11'8'' Bathroom room has a handsome marbled fireplace whilst the dining room has Ensuite a Dragonwood burning stove. Towards the rear of the property is a Bathroom sitting room, currently used as an office, with a multi-fuel stove and an external door. To the rear of the hall are a cloakroom and a separate Bathroom Bedroom 2 WC. The fully fitted kitchen has units including a large island, with 4.01 x 3.23 Bedroom 1 13'2'' x 10'7'' 4.04 x 3.28 solid granite worktops, an oil fired Aga, gas hobs and electric ovens. 13'3'' x 10'9'' Off the kitchen are a utility room and a rear porch with the back door. Master Bedroom Landing 4.78 x 4.60 Bedroom 2 15'8'' x 15'1'' 4.57 x 3.40 On the first floor, the master bedroom has a fitted dressing room with a 15' x 11'2'' concealed door to an en suite bathroom with bath, shower, washbasin, WC and bidet. The four further bedrooms all have washbasins and are served by a family bathroom with bath, shower, WC and washbasin. First Floor Gate Lodge Adjacent to the entrance to the property is Dalshangan Gate Boot Lodge which is of traditional stone and slate construction. The Room accommodation comprises entrance hall providing access to the kitchen and lounge, with two bedrooms and a bathroom beyond. Back Courtyard Cottage Kitchen 2.90 x 2.41 Courtyard Cottage 9'6'' x 7'11'' Study Kitchen/ 5.00 x 4.50 To the west of the traditional courtyard is a traditional stone built 16'5'' x 14'9'' Breakfast Cloak Room cottage with tile roof. The single storey accommodation comprises WC Room 4.98 x 4.60 Bedroom 1 16'4" x 15'1" 4.24 x 3.51 lounge, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. The cottage has timber Shower 13'11'' x 11'6'' Room framed, double glazed windows. Store Hall The internal layout of the accommodation is as shown on the Hall accompanying floor plans. Kitchen 2.90 x 1.68 Sitting An attractive garden, predominantly laid to lawn with mature trees and Drawing Dining 9'6'' x 5'6'' Room Room Room 4.17 x 3.99 5.41 x 4.60 13'8'' x 13'1'' shrub borders, surrounds the house and cottages. Adjacent to the Hall 5.51 x 4.60 17'9'' x 15'1'' 18'1'' x 15'1'' Gate Lodge is the Dalshangan Dovecot which is Category C listed. Vestibule For Identification Only. Not To Scale. © Square Foot Media. Ground Floor Outbuildings To the north of the main house is the Category C listed traditional courtyard with a distinctive square clock tower. The buildings are of stone construction with a combination of slate and profile metal sheet roofs. These have most recently been used for general storage but with appropriate consents could be converted to create additional accommodation. To the south of the traditional courtyard and within the walls of the original walled garden is a small yard with two agricultural buildings. General Purpose Building (14.0m x 9.3m) Steel frame with corrugated iron cladding and fibrous cement roof – open to south west elevation. Pole Barn (15.2m x 4.5m) Timber frame, corrugated iron cladding and roof – open to south west elevation. Land The land extends to 92 acres in total, including 30 acres of pasture and 50 acres of rough grazing. The remainder is split between garden ground surrounding the residential properties and the ancient woodland with bluebell cover bound by the Water of Deugh to the east with ½ mile of fishing rights. General Remarks & Information Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills. Entry & Possession Entry by arrangement. Directions From Ayr take the A713 southbound signposted for Castle Douglas. Follow the road for approximately 28 miles, passing through the villages of Patna, Dalmellington and Carsphairn. Dalshangan is approximately 3.7 miles south of Carsphairn on the left hand side and is clearly sign posted. The postcode is DG7 3SZ. Offers Offers in Scottish Legal Form are to be submitted to the selling agents, Savills, 163 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 2JJ. A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the selling agents following inspection. Fixtures & Fittings All fitted carpets and light fittings are included. Services, Council Tax & Energy Performance Certificates STIPULATIONS Overseas Purchasers Property Services Council Tax EPC Purchase Price Any offer by a purchaser(s) who is resident outwith the United Kingdom Band / Rateable Rating Within 7 days of the conclusion of missives a non-returnable deposit of must be accompanied by a guarantee from a bank which is acceptable Value 10% of the purchase price shall be paid. to the sellers. All dwellings The balance of the purchase price will fall due for payment at the date Lotting Dalshangan House G F have mains of entry (whether entry is taken or not) with interest accruing thereon It is intended to offer the property for sale as described, but the seller electricity, at the rate of 5% above Bank of Scotland base rate. No consignation reserves the right to divide the property into lots, or to withdraw the private Gate Lodge C G shall be effectual in avoiding such interest. property, or to exclude any property shown in these particulars. drainage to a septic tank and Disputes Generally Courtyard Cottage electric wet £550 G Should any discrepancy arise as to the boundaries or any points arise Should there be any discrepancy between these particulars, the central heating on the Remarks, Stipulations or Plan or the interpretation of any of General Remarks and Information, Stipulations and the Missives of them, the question shall be referred to the arbitration of the selling Sale, the latter shall prevail. Copies of the EPCs are available on request. agents whose decision acting as experts, shall be final. Sporting Rights Plans, Areas and Schedules The sporting rights are in hand. These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been carefully checked and computed by the selling agents Mineral and Timber Rights and the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied himself as to In so far as they are owned, the mineral rights are included in the sale.