Bellevue House, Keir, Thornhill, Dumfriesshire, DG3 4DH

BELLEVUE HOUSE Thornhill, Dumfriesshire

A beautifully proportioned country house, located in a stunning elevated position with outstanding views towards the Lowther Hills.

• Two reception rooms • Five bedrooms • Stunning countryside views • Spacious, comfortable accommodation • Driveway and extensive garden • Outbuildings with double garage and storage space • Grazing land for equine or agricultural use

In all about 6.39 Hectares (15.79 Acres) youngsRPS Lochar House Heathhall, Dumfries, DG1 3NU Tel: 01387 402277 www.youngsrps.com SITUATION fishing whilst the Solway coastline and Lowther hills provide a range Bellevue (literally meaning beautiful view) lives up to its name and is of inspiring scenery. There is an 18 hole golf course at Thornhill, with situated in an elevated position with commanding views of one of the two courses in Dumfries; the Championship courses of the West Coast, most scenic parts of South West Scotland. such as Troon and Turnberry, are within easy driving distance. The village of Penpont has a village shop and primary school, while Cycling is an increasingly popular hobby in the area with various trails nearby Thornhill offers a wider range of services including a Post at Drumlanrig Castle; and also the popular 7Stanes mountain biking Office, bank, butchers, small supermarket and several popular pubs heaven nearby. and hotels. The highly respected Wallace Hall Academy is available for secondary education. Dumfries, with a population of around 35,000, DESCRIPTION is a prosperous market town offering a full spectrum of services. For Bellevue was constructed in c.1805 as the Dower House for the nearby specialist retail and other facilities, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Carlisle are Waterside Estate. It has been substantially modernised over the years, all within easy driving distance. while retaining much of its original character. The house is constructed Dumfriesshire is steeped in history and is well known for the quality from locally quarried whinstone and is under a slate roof. It is pebble- of its field sports. There are a number of local rivers offering quality dashed on three sides, with the front elevation displaying the original stone work. The windows are all double glazed and the property is served by oil fired central heating. The property benefits from interlinked smoke alarms and is also fitted with a telephone linked alarm system. The property has accommodation split over two floors, with an attic room which could be utilised as additional living space if the correct building regulations were obtained.

ACCOMMODATION Ground floor: Front Porch, Staircase & Hall, Lounge, Sitting/Dinning room, Family Bathroom, Store Room, Pantry, Kitchen, Back Porch, Utility Room. Second Floor: Five bedrooms (one of which is en-suite) or four bedrooms and an office. Attic Room: Storage Space.

OUTBUILDINGS The outbuildings are stone under slate and are split into two sections: a double garage and a storage area. With the correct permissions, the outbuildings could be converted into additional accommodation, or alternatively, could provide stabling for horses.

GARDEN The garden contains a number of mature trees, shrubberies and rose-beds. The drive-way up to the house is concrete and there is a large tarmac parking / turning area to the side of the property. SKETCH PLAN FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY

All measurements, walls, doors, fittings and appliances, their sizes and locations are approximate only. They cannot be regarded as being a representation by the seller, nor their agent.

GENERAL REMARKS AND INFORMATION

VIEWING Strictly by appointment with youngsRPS: 01387 402277 (Michael Halliday).

Entry and Possession By mutual arrangement.

Energy Performance Certificates Copies available to view on request:. Current EPC 45 (E); Potential EPC 86 (B).

Offers Offers in Scottish Legal Form to be submitted to the seller’s Solicitors. A closing date for offers may be fixed, and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the selling agents following inspection.

Solicitor: Dales Solicitors LLP, 18 Wallace Street, Galston, Ayrshire, KA4 8HP Address: Bellevue, Keir, Thornhill, Dumfriesshire, DG3 4DH.

Directions From the north follow the A76 (or A702) south towards Thornhill. As you enter Thornhill, turn right (Penpont/Moniaive) and follow the road to Penpont. In the centre of Penpont turn left at the cross roads and follow the road to Keirmill. Travel through Keirmill and take first turn on right after the village (signed: Bellevue, Newmains and Blackchub). Continue, then take the first turn to the right and follow the concrete road up to Bellevue.

From the south follow the A76 out of Dumfries towards Thornhill. Go through Thornhill and just as you are leaving the village, turn left (Penpont/ Moniaive) and follow the road to Penpont. In the centre of Penpont turn left at the cross roads and follow the road to Keirmill. Travel through Keirmill and take first turn on right after the village (signed: Bellevue, Newmains and Blackchub). Continue, then take the first turn to the right and follow the concrete road up to Bellevue. SERVICES, OCCUPANCY AND COUNCIL TAX The house is serviced by mains electricity, private drainage to foul tanks and public water supply. The property is Band E for Council Tax. Note: The services have not been checked by the selling agent. SERVITUDE RIGHTS, BURDENS, WAYLEAVES AND STATUTORY PUBLIC AND OTHER ACCESS RIGHTS The property is sold subject to and with the benefits of all existing servitude and wayleave rights, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private. The property is also sold subject to the rights of public access under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. The purchaser will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of all such servitudes rights and others following their solicitors’ examination of the title deeds. STIPULATIONS Fixtures and Fittings No items are included unless specifically mentioned in these particulars. Carpets are included within the sale. Disputes Should any discrepancy arise as to the boundaries or any point arise on the Stipulations or the interpretation of any of them, the question shall be referred to the arbitration of the selling agents whose decision, acting as experts, shall be final. Plans Area These are based on Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been carefully checked and computed by the selling agents and the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied himself as to the description of the property and any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof. Overseas purchasers Any offer by a purchaser who is resident out with the United Kingdom must be accompanied by a guarantee from a bank which is acceptable to the sellers. Generally Should there be any discrepancy between these particulars, the General Remarks and Information, Stipulations and the Missives of sale, the latter shall prevail. Apportionments The council tax and all other outgoings shall be apportioned between the seller and the purchaser at the date of entry. Disclosure: An Associate of the firm of Selling Agents is related to the Vendor. ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) REGULATIONS Please note that under the 2017 AML regulations, we are required to carry out money laundering checks against purchasers. To enable these checks to be carried out, the purchaser will need to provide along with their offer copies of primary (e.g. passport) and secondary (e.g. current council tax or utility bill) ID, to be certified and dated by the purchasers solicitor as true copies. www.youngsrps.com