Well-presented 1 ½ story detached cottage, which has been beautifully modernised by the current owners and benefits from a large cottage garden to rear with bothy and workshop.

Description

Cairn Cottage is a well-presented traditional detached Galloway Cottage located on the edge of the village of Palnackie. The property has been tastefully updated by the current owners and retains many original features and high ceilings, adding to the charm and character of this delightful home. The property benefits from bright and spacious rooms throughout providing flexible accommodation which is sure to suit a number of different buyers. The village of Palnackie has a good range of facilities including a pub, shop and café.

The nearby town of Dalbeattie has a large range of retail outlets, pubs and restaurants. The town itself benefits from the newly built Dalbeattie Learning Campus and Health Centre. There are also a number of sporting activities available, including tennis courts (situated in Colliston Park), 9-hole golf course, badminton, bowling green, athletics track, one of the renowned “7 Stanes” mountain bike trails and the newly opened Rocks & Wheels facility.

Dalbeattie is sited a short distance from Dumfries and its new state-of-the-art hospital and the attractive Solway Coast around Kippford and Rockcliffe is only a few minutes’ drive away. The regional market town of Castle Douglas (also known as “The Food Town”) and the Artists’ Town of Kirkcudbright are also nearby.
The Dumfries and Galloway Region is renowned for its beautiful countryside with rolling pastures broken by stone dykes and amenity woodland with a rugged coastline. A wide variety of outdoor pursuits can be enjoyed in the area, including sailing, fishing, golf, cycling and hill walking.

ACCOMMODATION
Entered from pavement through solid wooden glazed door into:-

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE
Original tiled floor. Ceiling cornicing. Ceiling light. Doorway with glazed side panels and glazing above. Leading into:-

RECEPTION HALLWAY
Wide, welcoming hallway with original tiled floor. Contemporary radiator. Wall-mounted cupboard housing electric meter and RCD consumer unit. Curtain pole and curtains. Smoke alarm. Carbon monoxide detector. Ceiling light. Ceiling cornicing. Ornate architraves and arches. Doorways leading off to all main ground floor accommodation.

SITTING ROOM (Left) 4.83m x 3.47m
Bright, front facing reception room with ample natural light from two uPVC double glazed windows with working wooden shutters. Stripped wooden door. Oak-effect laminate flooring. Recessed alcove with wood-burning stove set on slate hearth. Contemporary radiator. Ornate ceiling cornicing. Ceiling light. Smoke alarm.

DINING ROOM/BEDROOM 1
Another bright-front facing room which is currently used as a studio but could easily be another formal reception room or ground floor bedroom. Wood-effect laminate flooring. Stripped wooden door. Two UPVC double glazed windows to front with working wooden shutters. Contemporary radiator. Ceiling cornicing. Ceiling light. Recessed alcove with built-in shelving providing useful storage.

STUDY/BEDROOM 2
Well-proportioned room which is currently used as an office but could easily be a ground floor bedroom if required. uPVC double glazed window to rear with wooden working shutters. Contemporary radiator. Ceiling cornicing. Ceiling light. Triple built-in wardrobe along one wall providing useful storage. Built in bookcases. Wood-effect laminate flooring.

KITCHEN
Generous kitchen with a good range of contemporary shaker-style fitted units. Wooden butcher block work surfaces and tiled splash backs. uPVC double glazed window to side with roller blind above. Richmond range cooker with electric induction hob and ovens. Under-counter freezer. Under-counter fridge. White sink with mixer tap and drainer to side. Smoke alarm/heat sensor. Ceiling light. Built-in under-stair cupboard with shelving and lighting. Ample space for table and chairs. Doorways leading off to sunroom, garden and utility room.

UTILITY ROOM
Accessed from the kitchen this well positioned utility room benefits from additional shaker-style fitted kitchen units and wooden butcher block work surfaces complimenting those within the main kitchen. Two uPVC double glazed windows with roller blinds. Neff integrated dishwasher. Partially combed ceiling. Ceiling light. Smoke alarm/heat sensor. White sink with mixer tap and drainer. Heatslave Worcester oil-fired boiler. Extractor fan. Oak effect laminate flooring. Wooden glazed door leading to:-

SHOWER ROOM
Generous ground floor shower room with large walk in shower enclosure with monsoon rainfall showerhead. Tiled splash backs. Partially coombed ceiling. Ceiling spotlights. uPVC obscure glazed window to side with curtain pole and curtains. Modern vanity unit with inset wash hand basin with mixer tap. WC. Chrome heated towel rail. Fixed bathroom mirror. Wall lights. Fixed bathroom cabinet. Expelair extractor fan.

GARDEN ROOM
Oak-effect laminate flooring. Large uPVC picture window to side with roman blind. uPVC French doors leading out to garden. Velux window. Partially coombed ceiling. Contemporary radiator. Ceiling light.

Carpeted staircase with painted wooden handrail leading to first floor level.

First Floor

LANDING
Wood-effect laminate flooring. Loft access hatch. Ceiling light. Velux window. Doors leading off to 2 double bedrooms and bathroom.

BEDROOM 3 (LEFT)
Bright and airy double bedroom with pleasant outlook to front and rear. Partially coombed ceiling. Ceiling spotlight. Ample natural light from Velux window to rear overlooking garden and uPVC double glazed Dormer window to front with glazed side panels, curtain pole and curtains providing fine view across rooftops to hills beyond. Radiator. Woode effect laminate flooring.

BATHROOM
Contemporary suite of white wash hand basin inset into modern vanity unit providing useful storage. White WC. and white bath with central mixer tap and separate shower attachment. Tile-effect shower wall paneling. Velux window to front. Partially coombed ceiling. Vinyl flooring. Chrome heated towel radiator. Fixed bathroom mirror. Wall light.

BEDROOM 4 (RIGHT)
Well-proportioned light and airy double bedroom with large uPVC double glazed Dormer window to front with glazed side panels, curtain pole and curtains. Velux window to rear. Wood-effect laminate flooring. Radiator.

Outside
The property benefits from a generous rear garden, which has been landscaped to provide a delightful cottage garden with well-established flower beds and borders which are well stocked with a variety of mature shrubs and perennials giving colour and interest all year round.

At the far end of the garden is a characterful stone built bothy known as ‘The Salt House’ which provides useful additional storage with under cover verandah and greenhouse to side.

Adjacent to ‘The Salt House’ is a generous wooden workshop with veranda, uPVC double glazed window, power and lighting