2 Bed Detached House For Sale

THE PROPERTYTwo double bedroom semi-detached two storey house with gas fired combi boiler central heating system and double glazing throughout, situated in a highly popular residential area close to the local primary school and within walking distance of the centre of the vibrant town of Castle Douglas, with private enclosed garden to the front and rear with children's play park close by. This ideal starter home features a good size lounge/diner and fitted kitchen on the ground floor, with family bathroom and two double bedrooms upstairs. Ideally suited to first time buyers, young families, professionals and buy-to-let investors, this is a super first home. Viewing is essential to appreciate all this property has to offer both inside and out. The Seller is highly motivated to sell this chain free property as quickly as possible and it will be available for entry as soon as legal process is completed.*NB - THE HOME REPORT ACCESS DETAILS ARE SHOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE*ACCOMMODATION The welcoming entrance vestibule opens into the hallway with access to the spacious lounge to the front of the property with feature fireplace and picture window, and to the stylish modern kitchen to the rear. There is storage off the hallway and a back door providing access to the private enclosed low maintenance outdoor space to the rear. From the hallway the staircase leads to the upper floor accommodation comprising two double bedrooms, one to the front and the other to the back, both with fitted wardrobes and the family bathroom. The kitchen has a range of fitted wall and base units with contrasting work surfaces. There is a stainless steel sink and drainer, gas hob with extractor hood, electric oven, plumbing for a washing machine and dish washer as well as ample space for additional kitchen appliances white goods. The family bathroom comprises a modern white suite with P-shaped bath with shower over, vanity storage unit with wash hand basin inset and toilet. Finishing off outside, the property benefits from generous driveway parking to the front and private enclosed garden to the rear. The boundary is denoted by timber fencing. TRANSPORT, SCHOOLS & AMENITIESThe nearest schools are Castle Douglas Primary and Castle Douglas High, both within walking distance of the property. A range of shops, schools, offices, doctors and dentists is available in Castle Douglas, the region’s "Food Town". A broader range of amenities, plus a university campus and a brand new, state- of-the-art, hospital are available in the regional capital of Dumfries, under 20 miles away. The South West of Scotland is well-known for its mild climate, attractive unspoilt countryside and the diversity of sporting and recreational pursuits. There are good hill walking opportunities in the nearby Galloway Hills and cycling along the newly-designated cycle routes, as well as the Seven Stanes mountain bike routes in the Galloway Forest Park. The nearest of these is Dalbeattie Forest with its extensive network of specialist cycle paths, bridal ways and footpaths. There are varied sporting opportunities such as shooting and stalking, as well as trout and salmon fishing on the regions numerous lochs and rivers. For golf enthusiasts, there is the championship course at Southerness and several other courses nearby, including the 9-hole courses at Castle Douglas, Dalbeattie, and New Galloway. Beautiful Loch Ken has a popular sailing centre with a number of water sports and activities available. The Solway coast is also popular with sailors with both Kippford and Kirkcudbright having safe moorings. The National Trust for Scotland has a wonderful garden and house at Threave Estate which provides training for a number of horticulture students each year and a modern Visitor Centre with an excellent café and shop. In addition, Kirkcudbright is the local "Artists' Town" with a number of galleries offering a range of exhibitions throughout the year. Communications within the area are very good. There is a mainline railway station in Dumfries and Lockerbie, providing excellent links to both the north and south. The M74 motorway network can be reached in about an hour and there are regular flights to other parts of the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe from Prestwick Airport which is about one hour’s drive to the North. Edinburgh and Glasgow airports can be reached in around two hours.Home report:The home report can be accessed via one survey website with the following link (copy and paste)or by visiting the Yopa website.