5 bedroom house for sale

Overview

There is a range cooker with five ring gas hob and multiple electric ovens, sink and drainer unit and ample space for further free-standing kitchen appliances including a family-size fridge freezer

THE PROPERTYA beautiful traditional red sandstone built family home situated in a fabulously convenient location on the Maxwelltown side of Dumfries. Originally constructed in the 1860s, this Victorian family home has been fully renovated and beautifully maintained by the current owner, retaining a number of original features including ornate cornicing. Within walking distance of the town centre and a wide range of local amenities, this property offers an ideal living and working base for professionals and families including extended families with a potentially self-contained garden apartment on the lower ground floor complete with lounge, kitchen, bedroom, home office and shower room. The fully flexible accommodation layout over three floors lends itself to easy reconfiguration to suit a host of different living/working arrangements. Outside there is a private enclosed rear garden with patio area and attached garage/workshop. Viewing is essential to appreciate all Rubislaw has to offer the modern family both inside and out. *NB - THE HOME REPORT ACCESS DETAILS ARE SHOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE*ACCOMMODATIONThe house is approached through gated traditional local sandstone pillars near the corner of Hill Street. There is also gated access to the driveway and attached single garage/workshop. From the imposing entrance the front door opens into the vestibule with inner glazed door proving access to the spacious hallway leading to the dine-in kitchen on the left and formal lounge to the right. There is a second reception room on the left and from the hallway the staircase provides access to both the upper and lower floors accommodation. On the upper floor there are four double bedrooms and family bathroom and on the lower ground floor the current room layout configuration provides a double bedroom, study/home office, dine-in kitchen/utility/laundry room and shower room. All three reception rooms boast feature fireplaces. In the ground floor lounge there is wood-burning stove while in the sitting room there is an open solid fuel fire and in the lower ground floor lounge there is a log burning effect electric stove. Both ground floor public rooms have spectacular full length windows with stunning garden views. The ground floor kitchen is spacious with ample room for everyday family dining. The kitchen comprises a range of fitted wall and base cabinets complemented by block wood worktops. There is a range cooker with five ring gas hob and multiple electric ovens, sink and drainer unit and ample space for further free-standing kitchen appliances including a family-size fridge freezer. The lower ground kitchen has a gas hob, integrated eye level electric oven, sink and drainer and plumbing for washing machine, tumble-drier and dish-washer. Also on the lower ground-floor are a double bedroom, home office/study, shower room with shower enclosure, pedestal wash hand basin and toilet, storage and plant room housing the boiler and providing laundry drying facilities. On the upper floor there are three generous double bedrooms and one smaller double. The modern family bathroom on the first floor has a three-piece white suite including a bath with shower attachment, vanity storage unit with wash and basin inset, toilet and heated towel rail. The attic space is accessed from the first floor bathroom. Finishing outside, there are garden grounds on all sides of the property bounded by stone walls, timber fencing and hedging. To the front there is ample off-road parking with access to the garage and store. The extensive private rear garden is undoubtedly a spectacular feature of this home with lawned area, planted beds with established shrubs and mature trees as well as a patio and seating areas. TRANSPORT, SCHOOLS & AMENITIESThe property is situated in a tranquil residential setting within the popular Maxwelltown suburb, just west of the River Nith and Dumfries town centre. The house has views to the Dumfriesshire hills and is surrounded by other handsome, sandstone properties.The nearest primary schools are Laurieknowe, Cargenbridge and Troqueer all held in excellent local regard as are the nearest secondary schools, Dumfries Academy, the relatively new North West Campus and St Joseph's College, all within easy walking distance.Dumfries town centre is attractive and reached within a 5-minute stroll and offers a combination of good shopping facilities and historic buildings.The town is also the home of a substantial college and university campus located within beautiful grounds overlooking the town and has three golf courses. The new state of the art hospital (DGRI) opened in 2018 and is less than 5 minutes drive away.A regular local bus servicing the town centre stops in the immediate vicinity, and for further afield Dumfries train station provides regular links to Glasgow and all points south, as does the bus station situated on the Whitesands by the river. There are regular and quick train connections to Edinburgh from the small town of Lockerbie, just a few miles away, and which has a regular bus service with Dumfries.The M6 and M74 road networks are accessible nearby at Moffat, Gretna and Lockerbie.The surrounding area offers glorious countryside and historic ruins with easy access to the beautiful coast and a multitude of sporting and country pursuits including sailing, horse riding, mountain biking, fishing, golf and fine coastal and woodland walk.HOME REPORT:The home report can be accessed through the one survey website via the following link (copy & paste): DisclaimerWhilst we make enquiries with the Seller to ensure the information provided is accurate, Yopa makes no representations or warranties of any kind with respect to the statements contained in the particulars which should not be relied upon as representations of fact. All representations contained in the particulars are based on details supplied by the Seller. Your Conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_dumfries-d543189/for-sale_i70534575

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