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Drummanister, is a registered small holding with a delightful detached cottage located on the edge of Corriedoo Forest within the Galloway Dark Sky Park with the nearest neighbours some ½ mile distant. There are a number of forest walks and three lochs within easy walking distance of the cottage. Although the property is located in a rural area there are 3 villages within 5 miles including New Galloway with Primary School, Doctors Surgery, Village shop and ‘Catstrand’ shop, café and multi-purpose theatre. The flourishing market town of Castle Douglas is a pleasant 18 mile drive along the side of Loch Ken.
The nearby village of Dalry also has the benefit of general grocery shops, filling station, and restaurant as well as a Primary School and a Secondary School.
The property is a traditional 1½ storey Galloway Cottage which provides flexible accommodation that is sure to suit a number of different buyers. The elevated location provides the cottage with a fantastic vantage point to take in the fine views across the cottages own grounds towards the Rhinns of Kells in the distance.
The rural setting of this charming property means that it is a haven for wildlife.
Castle Douglas is a thriving Galloway market town, lying approximately 18 miles south-west of Dumfries and enjoying an enviable range of shops and other facilities in a town now promoted as a “Food Town”. The town also has a wide range of facilities including excellent primary and secondary schools, modern Health Centre, supermarkets and a thriving community run theatre, The Fullarton, 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. Benefiting from the Gulf Stream, the general climate is mild and there are consequently many beautiful gardens nearby including the National Trust Gardens at Threave.
ACCOMMODATION
Entered through wooden glazed door from courtyard into:-
RECEPTION HALLWAY WITH STUDY AREA
Bright, spacious reception hallway which opens into a study area. Velux window providing additional natural light. Wooden double glazed window to front with curtain pole and curtains. Wall lights. Electric heater. 2 radiators fed from Rayburn. Ceiling cornicing. Slate tiled floor. 15 pane wooden glazed door giving access to:-
SNUG GIVING ONTO SITTING ROOM
Accessed directly from the main reception hallway, and both inner halls and sitting room. Exposed stone feature wall with fireplace, stone hearth and wooden mantel above with inset multi fuel stove. Ceiling cornicing. Ceiling light. Carpeted. Electric radiator. Opens into sitting room with internal hallways leading left and right.
INNER HALLWAY (left)
15 pane glazed door from snug leads off to a connecting inner hallway with access to the sitting room, shower room and kitchen. Tiled floor. Carpeted staircase leading to attic rooms 2, 3 and 4.
OPEN ACCESS TO SITTING ROOM
The sitting room is a wonderful addition to the cottage which was created by the current owners. It enjoys an abundance of natural light from a number of hardwood Swedish design triple glazed windows on 3 walls and triple glazed door to patio providing a panoramic wraparound view across the property’s garden to farmland and hills beyond. Carpet. 3 radiators. Wall lights. Open access to snug and inner hallway.
SHOWER ROOM
Good Sized shower room with corner shower cubicle with mains shower. Tiled splash backs from floor to ceiling. Extractor fan. Shaver point. Fixed bathroom mirror with 2 lights. White wash hand basin and W.C. Wooden double glazed window to front with curtain pole and curtains. Wooden towel rail over radiator served by Rayburn. Built in cupboard. Tiled floor.
KITCHEN
Solid wooden fitted kitchen units with quartz work surfaces. 1 ½ bowl sink with drainer to side and mixer tap above. Bosch dishwasher. Wooden double glazed windows to front and rear overlooking garden with curtain pole and curtains. Beamed ceiling detail. Walk in pantry cupboard housing Zanussi washing machine. Rayburn oil fired range cooker. Ceiling spotlights. 15 pane wooden double glazed door leading out to an insulated rear porch. Ceramic tiled floor.
REAR PORCH
Slate floor. Double glazed window overlooking garden. Hoover tumble dryer. Ceiling light.
INNER HALLWAY (right)
Accessed from the snug, the right hand side inner hallway has a glazed door leading out to patio and rear garden, master bedroom suite and carpeted staircase with wooden handrails leading to attic room 1. Large Velux window. Carpet. Built in shelving. Ceiling light. Previous planning permission exists for a further en-suite bedroom on the gable wall.
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE
Spacious light master bedroom suite with its own walk in dressing area leading to en-suite. Electric radiator. Wooden shutters. Ceiling light. Wall lights. Fitted carpet. Opens into:-
Dressing Area
Good range of fitted wardrobes. Velux window. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Opens into:-
En-suite
Suite of “soft white” wash-hand basin and W.C. inset into modern vanity unit with Corian worktop with mirror above. Jacuzzi air bath. Walk in tiled shower cubicle. Chrome heated towel rail. Hardwired hairdryer. Shaver point. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Immersion heater. Double glazed wooden window offering views across the garden to the hills beyond.
ATTIC ROOM 1
Carpet and wooden floor. Built in shelving. Velux window to front. Heavily coombed ceiling. Ceiling light. It is currently used as a hobby room.
Attic Floor Accommodation
Accessed via a carpeted staircase from left hand side hallway leading to attic rooms 2, 3 and 4.
ATTIC ROOM 2
2 Velux windows with blackout blinds. Heavily coombed ceiling. Ceiling light. Fitted carpet. Currently used as guest bedroom.
ATTIC ROOM 3
2 Velux windows with blackout blinds. Heavily coombed ceiling. Ceiling light. Fitted carpet. Open fireplace with cast iron surround and grate. Currently used as guest bedroom
ATTIC ROOM 4
2 Velux windows. Ceiling light. Fitted shelving. Opens into cupboard housing water tank. Fitted Carpet. Currently used as store room.
Outside
Drummanister is well positioned within a generous wrap round garden protected by deer fence. It is a haven for a variety of wildlife and birds with further ground including the small wood of hardwood trees and field extending to approximately 10 Acres in total.
The property is accessed via 100 metre tree lined private driveway leading off a forestry track, and benefits from ample parking for a number of vehicles. Beyond the barn is an extensive vegetable garden with polytunnel and 5 raised veg beds. Greenhouse with Peach Tree. There are also Victoria Plum, Pear, and Apple trees as well as productive Black Currant, Red Currant and Gooseberry bushes.
This delightful garden features several lawned areas interspersed with mature shrubs, fruit trees and wild flower areas providing variety and colour all year round. The rear garden benefits from 4 separate patios bordered by well-established flower beds and ponds.
STONE BARN
There is a large stone built barn under slate roof, approximately 26 metres in length, divided in two with sky lights and with power. Up and over door to front with further wooden pedestrian door to side. There is a car port extension and covered whirligig area.
SUMMER HOUSE
There is a spacious, fully insulated and double glazed summer house with TV point and electricity which provides a different outlook across the garden with views of the Rhinns of Kells beyond. Red squirrels are often seen perched on bird feeders from this vantage point.
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