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Substantial detached house enjoying a rural setting within easy access of the A75 and local amenities of both Twynholm and Kirkcudbright
The Oaks enjoys is a generous detached home located on the edge of Twynholm and within walking distance of the amenities of the village. This charming brick-built property enjoys a pleasant outlook, to the rear over neighbouring farmland to the burn beyond.
This charming property benefits from well thought out and spacious accommodation with an abundance of natural light, double glazing, Douglas Fir solid wooden doors, interlinked smoke alarms and gas central heating throughout.
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 swimming pool, golf course, marina, bowling green, squash & tennis courts and an active summer festivities programme including its own jazz festival and tattoo.
The South West of Scotland is a genuinely rural area with its gentle rolling landscape, mild climate and dramatic coastline with a good range of outdoor activities easily available for those interested in hill walking, bird watching, fishing, mountain biking, water sports and of course golf. The Solway is also a popular yachting destination.
ACCOMMODATION
Entered from front garden through original Douglas Fir solid wooden door with glazed panels into:
RECEPTION HALL 2.53m x 2.45m
Bright spacious reception hallway with large picture uPVC double glazed window above the stairs providing ample natural light to ground floor hallway, staircase and first floor landing. Carpeted staircase with wooden bannister and handrail leading to first floor level. Doorways leading off to dining room and sitting room. Under stairs storage cupboard. Radiator with thermostatic valve. Fitted carpet. Ceiling light.
SITTING ROOM 4.95m x 3.90m
Well-proportioned reception room enjoying an abundance of natural light and fine views from uPVC double glazed windows on three walls across the garden and neighbouring farmland. Open feature fireplace with tiled hearth with cast iron surround and wooden mantel. Two recessed alcoves at either side of fireplace providing useful additional storage. Wall lights. Ceiling light with ornate ceiling rose. Two radiators with thermostatic valves. Fitted carpet.
DINING ROOM 4.56m x 3.81m (maximum)
Two rear facing uPVC double glazed windows provide a pleasant outlook over the neighbouring farmland. Feature inglenook fireplace with cast iron inset wood-burning stove set on slate hearth. Curtain pole and curtains. Radiator with thermostatic valve. Ceiling light with ornate ceiling rose. Wooden parquet flooring. Wooden bi-folding doors opening into:
KITCHEN 4.31m x 2.95m
A good range of fitted shaker style kitchen units with wooden butcher block work surfaces provide ample storage and preparation space. Stainless steel 1 ½ bowl sink with mixer tap and drainer. UPVC double glazed window to rear. Tiled splash backs. Gas range cooker with stainless steel splash back and stainless steel extractor chimney hood above. Integrated dishwasher. Space for free standing fridge freezer. Built-in cupboard with shelving. Recessed alcove with window. Recessed alcove also has fitted double cupboard and drawers and workspace. Recessed LED ceiling spotlights. Wooden parquet flooring. Internal glazed door leading into
CONSERVATORY 3.64m x 3.05m
Wrap round uPVC double glazed windows on three walls with vertical blinds provide an abundance of natural light and fine views across garden and neighbouring farmland. Polycarbonate roof fitted with integral blinds. Two wall lights. Ceramic tiled floor. Wall mounted electric heater. Sliding patio door leading out to rear garden.
Carpeted staircase with wooden handrail and bannister leading to first floor level.
First floor landing:-
The staircase and landing are well lit from natural light from a large uPVC double glazed picture window to side. Walk-in airing cupboard with shelving (1.44m x 0.42m), ceiling light and Fixed ladder loft access hatch providing access to the attic. Radiator with thermostatic valve. There is a second walk-in cupboard (2.21m x 0.78m) with ceiling light.
W.C. 1.60m x 0.81m
White cloakroom wash hand basin with mixer tap inset into high gloss white vanity unit. Tiled splashback. White W.C. uPVC double glazed window with outlook to rear with curtain pole and net curtains. Chrome heated towel rail.
BATHROOM 2.77m x 1.54m
Contemporary shower room with suite of White wash hand basin and WC. White bath with mains shower attachment above and mixer tap and shower screen. Built –in vanity unit with shelving, mirror and lighting and shaver point. Tiled splash backs. Chrome heated towel rail. Recessed LED ceiling spotlights. Partially coombed ceiling. Corner shower cubicle with mains monsoon rainfall showerhead and separate shower attachment and extractor fan above. uPVC double glazed tilt & turn window with fine view over farmland. Tile-effect vinyl flooring.
DOUBLE BEDROOM 4.73m x 2.97m
Bright spacious double bedroom with dual aspect uPVC double glazed windows providing ample natural light. With curtain track and curtains above. Partially combed ceiling. Ceiling light with rose. Fitted carpet. Radiator with thermostatic valve.
DOUBLE BEDROOM 2 3.76m x 2.62m
Generous double bedroom with pleasant outlook. uPVC double glazed window. Curtain track and curtains. Radiator with thermostatic valve. Fitted carpet. Ceiling light.
DOUBLE BEDROOM 3 4.96m x 2.90m
Double bedroom with dual aspect uPVC double glazed windows with curtain track and curtains above. Ceiling cornicing. Radiator with thermostatic valve. Fitted carpet. Ceiling light.
OUTSIDE
GARAGE 5.94m x 3.63m
The brick built single garage is joined to the house. It has a pitched slate roof, concrete walls, and benefits from natural light through a window. Up-and-over door to the front and pedestrian door to the rear. Electric light and power.
GARDEN
A gravelled drive gives access from the road and there is a very generous gravelled area for parking. Steps lead to two formal lawned areas with patio and sunken garden with well-established flower beds. Continuing round the side of the house beyond the garage there are well established trees and a paved path leads round to the rear garden which is largely laid to concrete for ease of maintenance. However, there is a real feeling of space with the field immediately adjacent to the rear garden. The other side of the house is laid to gravel, again for ease of maintenance.
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