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Walbutt House • •

Walbutt House CROSSMICHAEL • CASTLE DOUGLAS KIRKCUDBRIGHTSHIRE

An impressive Victorian house in a prominent elevated position with views over the surrounding countryside.

Entrance porch • Reception hall • Cloakroom • WC • Drawing room Dining room • Sitting room • Library

Office Kitchen • Butler’s pantry • Utility room • Laundry room • Boiler room • Rear hall

Master bedroom suite with dressing room and en suite bathroom Guest bedroom with en suite bathroom • 4 further bedrooms • Bathroom and shower room

Extensive garden grounds

In all about 0.73 Ha (about 1.8 acres)

Crossmichael 1.5 miles • Castle Douglas 5.5 miles • 17.5 miles

These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text. Situation There is excellent hill walking in the nearby Hills and The Solway coast is popular with sailors and Kippford and Walbutt House is situated a short distance from the small village cycling along some of the newly designated cycle routes as well have safe moorings. In addition, Kirkcudbright is of Crossmichael which itself is about 4 miles from Castle Douglas the Seven Stanes mountain bike routes in the Galloway Forest the local Artists town with a number of galleries offering a range of at the southern end of . Crossmichael has a post office/ Park. There are varied sporting opportunities such as shooting exhibitions throughout the year. and stalking, as well as trout and salmon fishing on the regions shop, inn, primary school and church whilst the main market town For travel further afield there is a main line railway station in numerous lochs and rivers. for the area, Castle Douglas, offers a much wider range of goods, Dumfries and also providing excellent links to both the services and recreational facilities. For golf enthusiasts there is the championship course at north and south. The M74 motorway network can be reached in The area is well known for its mild climate, unspoilt countryside Southerness and there are several other courses nearby. about 40 minutes and the diversity of sporting and recreational pursuits. Description Walbutt House is a substantial Victorian country house built in 1881 and occupies generous grounds of about 1.8 acres with an elevated position overlooking open farmland to the hills beyond in this particularly attractive part of South West . The property is a particularly fine example of a Victorian Country House and offers generous proportioned accommodation formed over three levels. It has been extensively modernised whilst retaining many of its original features including splendid plasterwork, wood panelling, working shutters and fireplaces. Gardens and Grounds The sizable grounds of Walbutt House are mainly laid down to lawn with terraces leading down to a semi- circular border bounded by a yew hedge. There are a number of wonderful mature trees in the garden including pine, cypress, beech and lime. During spring and early summer the gardens come to life with a carpet of snowdrops, daffodils, bluebells and the numerous rhododendrons providing a mass of colour. The gravelled woodland path is bordered by shrubberies with dry-stone retaining walls. Services The property is served by mains electricity and water with private drainage. Oil fired central heating system. Viewing Strictly by appointment through Knight Frank on 0131 222 9600. Closing Date A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to note their interest in writing to the selling agents. The seller reserves the right to conclude a bargain for the sale ahead of a notified closing date and will not be obliged to accept either the highest or any offer. This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (ES763454). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE.

Conditions of Sale of entry. This deposit will be non-returnable in the event of a purchaser failing to complete the sale for reasons not Title attributable to the Sellers or their agents. The subjects are sold under the conditions in the Title Deeds, rights of way (if any), water rights affecting the same, whether Fixtures and fittings shown in the Title Deeds or not. They will be sold as possessed All those items regarded as tenant’s fixtures and fittings, by the Seller and no warranty is given. together with the fitted carpets, curtains and light fittings, are Deposit specifically excluded from the sale. However, certain items may On conclusion of missives a deposit of 10 per cent of the be available by separate negotiation. purchase price will be paid with the balance due at the date Approximate Gross Internal Area (excl attic): 563m² (6,060sqft)

This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars

Landing 4.90 x 1.30 16'0" x 4'3" DN

N Bedroom 6 6.10 x 4.50 20'0" x 14'9" (max) Bedroom 5 3.00 x 2.95 9'9" x 9'6"

c Attic En Suite 3.00 x 1.80 9'9" x 5'9" w

Sitting Room Store 5.10 x 4.55 16'6" x 14'9" Coal Shed 3.70 x 1.80 Dressing Room 12'0" x 5'9" 4.60 x 3.10 Rear Vestibule 15'0" x 10'0" 2.00 x 1.00 WC 6'6" x 3'3" 2.20 x 1.20 7'0" x 3'9"

DN c

Utility Room 2.75 x 2.40 Bathroom Cloakroom 9'0" x 7'9" Bedroom 4 4.00 x 2.30 3.80 x 2.20 Library Bolier Room Bedroom 2 4.10 x 3.35 13'0" x 7'6" 12'3" x 7'0" 4.90 x 4.85 5.20 x 4.80 Master Bedroom 4.80 x 4.20 13'3" x 10'9" 16'0" x 15'9" 17'0" x 15'6" 4.85 x 4.50 15'6" x 13'9" 15'9" x 14'9" Rear Vestibule DN 2.30 x 1.20 7'6" x 3'9"

c UP WC Larder 2.30 x 2.30 Airing Linen 7'6" x 7'6" Laundry Landing Cupb'd Cupb'd 15.30 x 4.10 Porch Reception Hall c 50'0" x 13'3" UP 2.20 x 2.00 7.60 x 3.00 (max) 7'0" x 6'6" UP 24'9" x 9'9" Rear Hall 10.10 x 1.50

33'0" x 4'9" DN s w Pr es Shower Room 3.00 x 1.90 9'9" x 6'0" w Dining Room Bedroom 7 / Drawing Room Butler's Pantry Kitchen Bedroom 3 7.35 x 4.90 Office 7.35 x 4.90 5.00 x 2.00 5.00 x 4.00 5.60 x 4.95 24'0" x 16'0" 4.90 x 2.95 24'0" x 16'0" 16'3" x 6'6" 16'3" x 13'0" 18'3" x 16'0" (min) 16'0" x 9'6" (min) En Suite w 2.90 x 2.90 9'6" x 9'6"

w

Ground Floor First Floor Important Notice 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on Energy Efficiency Rating statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to 0131 222 9600 make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on 80 Queen Street the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. , EH2 4NF 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in [email protected] other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Viewing by appointment only. Photographs dated: August 2014. KnightFrank.co.uk Particulars dated: August 2014. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, , W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members’ names.