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Backcroft is a well-proportioned 3 bedroom detached bungalow located along a quiet country lane within easy access of the A75 and village of Twynholm. The property is well positioned within a mature garden and benefits from two well positioned paddocks extending to approximately 7.5 acres.
The property is a short distance away from Barstobrick Equestrian and Indoor Recreation Club which has a comprehensive range of clinics, and competitions throughout the year and there are a number of locations a short drive away providing ‘off road hacking’
Twynholm is an active community benefiting from a well-regarded Primary School, Garage and Filling Station (which also serves as a village shop), Church and The Star Hotel. There are many community activities organised in the Village Hall. A short walk away is The Cocoa Bean Company chocolate factory and café. Twynholm provides easy access to the main road through the area, the A75.
Further facilities are available in Kirkcudbright approximately 3 miles away, which is an attractive harbour town situated on the banks of the River Dee. Of historic and architectural interest with its ancient High Street, Tolbooth Arts Centre, Stewartry Museum and numerous galleries. Long frequented by artists it was home to the renowned artist, EA Hornel, one of the “Glasgow Boys”. Kirkcudbright is popular with tourists attracted by the well renowned galleries and maintains a flourishing colony of artists and craft workers which has led to it being called the “Artists’ Town”. Kirkcudbright enjoys a wide variety of mainly family owned shops, pubs, hotels and restaurants whilst offering a wide range of facilities including its own golf course, marina, swimming pool and an active summer festivities programme including its own jazz festival and tattoo. There is also a modern primary school, secondary school and health centre.
Kirkcudbright is an attractive harbour town situated on the banks of the River Dee. The town itself is of historic and architectural interest with its ancient High Street, Tolbooth Arts Centre, Stewartry Museum and numerous galleries. Long frequented by artists, Kirkcudbright was home to the renowned artist, EA Hornel, one of the “Glasgow Boys”. This tradition is maintained today by a flourishing colony of painters and craft workers which has led to Kirkcudbright being named the “Artists’ Town”.
Kirkcudbright enjoys a wide variety of mainly family owned shops, pubs, hotels and restaurants, whilst offering a wide range of facilities, including its own swimming pool, golf course, marina, bowling green, squash & tennis courts and an active summer festivities programme, including its own Jazz Festival and Tattoo. There is also a modern primary school, secondary school and health centre.
ACCOMMODATION
Entered from path from rear garden through uPVC double glazed door into:-
RECEPTION HALLWAY 7.79m x 1.58m narrowing to 1.85m x 3.21m
Bright L shaped reception hallway with doors leading off to all accommodation. Built in cupboard. Central heating thermostat. Ceiling cornicing. 3 ceiling lights. Smoke alarm. Fitted carpet.
SNUG / DOUBLE BEDROOM 1 3.82m x 2.90m
Bright front facing reception room enjoying a dual aspect view and ample natural light from large uPVC double glazed picture windows to front and side with curtain track and curtains. Radiator. Built in wardrobe with drawers beneath and shelving to side. Ceiling cornicing. Ceiling light. Fitted carpet.
SITTING ROOM 5.82m x 5.77m
Light and spacious rear facing reception room enjoying an abundance of natural light from 2 large uPVC double glazed picture windows to side with curtain track and curtains. uPVC double glazed French doors leading out to rear garden with curtain track and curtains above. Flame effect gas fire on marble hearth. 2 radiators. Serving hatch to kitchen obstructed behind the hob.? Ceiling cornicing. 2 ceiling lights. Fitted carpet.
KITCHEN 4.37m x 3.92m
Generous kitchen with ample room for table and chairs with a good range of modern shaker style fitted kitchen units with laminate work surfaces. Tiled splash backs. 4 ring gas burner hob with extractor hood above. Broken integrated eye level double oven?. Stainless steel sink with drainer to side and mixer tap above. Freestanding dishwasher. Freestanding fridge freezer. Radiator. UPVC double glazed window with vertical blinds overlooking garden to rear. 2 ceiling lights. Smoke alarm. Heat sensor. Vinyl flooring. Door leading into:-
UTILITY ROOM 3.32m x 2.42m
Good range of pine fitted kitchen units providing useful additional storage with laminate work surfaces. Stainless steel sink with mixer tap above and drainer to side. Worcester gas fired boiler. Under counter freezer. Washing machine. uPVC double glazed window to rear. uPVC door to rear garden. Coat hooks. Ceiling light. Vinyl flooring. Door leading to:-
STUDY 2.17m x 2.42m
Radiator. uPVC double glazed window overlooking garden. RCD consumer unit. Ceiling cornicing. Ceiling light. Fitted carpet.
DOUBLE BEDROOM 2
uPVC double glazed window with outlook to front with curtain pole and curtains above. Radiator. Wall mounted TV. Coat hooks. Ceiling cornicing. Ceiling light. Fitted carpet.
BATHROOM 2.21m x 3.10m
Spacious and bright family bathroom with suite of white W.C. and wash hand basin inset into modern vanity unit with laminate work surfaces. Fixed bathroom mirror. Large walk in wet room style shower with mains monsoon rainfall showerhead above and separate shower attachment. Glazed shower screen to one side. Contemporary white heated towel rail. uPVC obscure glazed window to front with roller blind above. Extractor fan. Vinyl flooring.
MASTER BEDROOM WITH WALK IN WARDROBE AND ENSUITE
Bedroom Area – 4.15m x 4.25m
Spacious and light master bedroom enjoying a pleasant outlook from 2 uPVC double glazed picture windows with dual aspect views to front and side and ample natural light. Curtain pole and curtains. Radiator. Ceiling cornicing. Ceiling light. Fitted carpet. Doors leading off to walk in wardrobe and shower room.
Walk In Wardrobe 1.48m x 1.00m
Built in cupboards on both sides with hanging rail and shelving. Ceiling light. Fitted carpet.
Ensuite 2.00m x 2.24m
Walk in corner shower cubicle with mains shower above. White W.C. and wash hand basin inset into modern vanity unit with laminate work surface and mixer tap above. Fixed bathroom mirror. Ceiling light. uPVC obscure glazed window to front with roller blind above. Extractor fan. Vinyl anti slip flooring.
Outside
Front Garden
The front garden is mainly laid to tarmacadam bordered by flower beds and hedging to front to the right hand side of the property is a generous tarmacadam driveway providing access to garage and hard standing tracking leading to shed and paddock. A path to the left of the driveway leads round to the rear garden.
Rear Garden
To the rear of Backcroft is a generous rear garden with well stocked alpine rockery with grassy paths leading to large interspersed with mature shrubs and trees. At the very top of the garden is a metal gate providing direct access to the field beyond.
GARDEN STORE
Immediately to the rear of the bungalow is a detached outbuilding with UPVC door. UPVC double glazed window.
GARAGE
Concrete garage with up and over door
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