House For Sale £270,000
The property
A delightful five bedroom end of terrace double fronted town house dating back to 1800s, with lots of charm, original features and an abundance of outside space, situated at the quieter end of the main street on the edge of the picturesque town of Gatehouse of Fleet, with scenic rural views. The accommodation layout over three floors is flexible and offer a range of options to suit modern family living and working from home with a high-speed internet connection. There is gas fired central heating, a working solid fuel open fire in the sitting room and a gas stove in the kitchen. The utility room with downstairs toilet could easily be returned to its former state as a second family bathroom. With a newly carpeted hallway and low energy feature lighting, this spacious family home is in walk-in condition and viewing is essential to appreciate all it has to offer. The town centre with a wide range of local amenities is within comfortable walking distance. The gardens are surprisingly extensive with a patio, lawn and garage/summerhouse.
*nb - the home report access details are shown at the bottom of the page*
The welcoming entrance vestibule opens onto the inner hallway with a choice of two reception rooms on either side to the front of the property. The sitting room has an ornate feature fireplace with a working solid fuel open fire. The other reception room is currently used as a family room but offers potential for use as a formal dining room or lounge. Both have double windows and ceiling cornicing. The bright and spacious kitchen/diner is to the rear of the property with the back door opening onto the generous outside space. The triple aspect kitchen has a range of fitted wall and base units, wooden worktops complemented by Metro tile splashback, an electric cooker with gas hob, single sink drainer, dishwasher and integrated fridge/freezer. There is also a gas stove for cosy dining in the winter months. Further kitchen units, an additional sink and plumbing for a washing machine as well as space for additional appliances is available in the utility room which has an adjoining ground floor toilet and wash hand basin, tiled floor and finishings. The first floor is split level with windows on the landing providing lots of natural light as well as a linen cupboard and further storage space. There are three large double bedrooms, a small single bedroom currently used as a home office and the family bathroom. Two of the doubles have wooden floors and one has its own wash hand basin. There are views from the bedrooms of the River Fleet to the front and the delightful rural surroundings to the rear. The family bathroom has two windows and a three-piece bathroom suite including a shower over the bath. On the upper floor there is a large open plan bedroom with dual aspect Velux windows and access to under-eaves storage. This could easily be reconfigured into a home-working base or studio. The remaining attic space is fully floored with lighting offering ample storage.
Finishing off outside, the property occupies an enviable corner position with generous gardens. There is a detached garage with adjoining summer house as well as a patio area with brick-built BBQ offering the opportunity for outside dining along with extensive lawn, flower beds, mature and established shrubs providing year-round variety and colour, a greenhouse, drying green and ample off-street parking. The summerhouse has power and French doors opening onto a further outside seating area. The boundary of the property is formed by a combination of traditional dry stone dyke and hedging.
Transport, schools & amenities
Gatehouse of Fleet has its own primary school with pre-school nursery provision. The nearest secondary school is Kirkcudbright Academy (9 miles) with school transport available.
Peaceful in its pastel colours, the small country town of Gatehouse of Fleet lies on the Solway Firth, in the midst of Dumfries & Galloway countryside, with good sandy beaches a five-minute drive away. The town was founded in the 1760s as a mill community, and today the nearby Mill on the Fleet a visitor centre in a former bobbin mill tells the tale of Gatehouse’s cotton-spinning days. Today, there are several shops in the town including a small supermarket, chemist, bank and Post Office, along with two book/gift shops, a kilt-making centre and two cafes, including the famous local producer Galloway Lodge Preserves. All four pubs in the town have restaurant facilities and welcome children. The centre of Gatehouse of Fleet is 1 km away. Broughton House & Garden and Gatehouse of Fleet Golf Club are available within a few steps, as are historic monuments such as Cardoness Castle. The unspoilt coastline with its numerous coves and bays including Mossyard and Cardoness beaches, is on the doorstep. From Auchenlarie holiday centre (5 miles) there are stunning sunsets and views of Murray’s Isles. The property is also 4.5 km from Cream O' Galloway and a 20 minute drive to MacLellan's Castle. Glasgow Prestwick airport is located 75 km away from this accommodation. Castle Douglas, a 15-minute drive away, offers an extensive range of shops, Threave Gardens and boating on Carlingwark Loch. Located on by the banks of the Fleet River, this distinctive property has ready access to a variety of river and coastal activities, ideal for beach holidays, watersports, fishing, golf, coastal walks and cycling.
Virtual tour: Available on request by contacting the Local Property Agent
Home report
The home report can be accessed via the one survey website with the following link (copy & paste): Or via the Yopa website.
A delightful five bedroom end of terrace double fronted town house dating back to 1800s, with lots of charm, original features and an abundance of outside space, situated at the quieter end of the main street on the edge of the picturesque town of Gatehouse of Fleet, with scenic rural views. The accommodation layout over three floors is flexible and offer a range of options to suit modern family living and working from home with a high-speed internet connection. There is gas fired central heating, a working solid fuel open fire in the sitting room and a gas stove in the kitchen. The utility room with downstairs toilet could easily be returned to its former state as a second family bathroom. With a newly carpeted hallway and low energy feature lighting, this spacious family home is in walk-in condition and viewing is essential to appreciate all it has to offer. The town centre with a wide range of local amenities is within comfortable walking distance. The gardens are surprisingly extensive with a patio, lawn and garage/summerhouse.
*nb - the home report access details are shown at the bottom of the page*
The welcoming entrance vestibule opens onto the inner hallway with a choice of two reception rooms on either side to the front of the property. The sitting room has an ornate feature fireplace with a working solid fuel open fire. The other reception room is currently used as a family room but offers potential for use as a formal dining room or lounge. Both have double windows and ceiling cornicing. The bright and spacious kitchen/diner is to the rear of the property with the back door opening onto the generous outside space. The triple aspect kitchen has a range of fitted wall and base units, wooden worktops complemented by Metro tile splashback, an electric cooker with gas hob, single sink drainer, dishwasher and integrated fridge/freezer. There is also a gas stove for cosy dining in the winter months. Further kitchen units, an additional sink and plumbing for a washing machine as well as space for additional appliances is available in the utility room which has an adjoining ground floor toilet and wash hand basin, tiled floor and finishings. The first floor is split level with windows on the landing providing lots of natural light as well as a linen cupboard and further storage space. There are three large double bedrooms, a small single bedroom currently used as a home office and the family bathroom. Two of the doubles have wooden floors and one has its own wash hand basin. There are views from the bedrooms of the River Fleet to the front and the delightful rural surroundings to the rear. The family bathroom has two windows and a three-piece bathroom suite including a shower over the bath. On the upper floor there is a large open plan bedroom with dual aspect Velux windows and access to under-eaves storage. This could easily be reconfigured into a home-working base or studio. The remaining attic space is fully floored with lighting offering ample storage.
Finishing off outside, the property occupies an enviable corner position with generous gardens. There is a detached garage with adjoining summer house as well as a patio area with brick-built BBQ offering the opportunity for outside dining along with extensive lawn, flower beds, mature and established shrubs providing year-round variety and colour, a greenhouse, drying green and ample off-street parking. The summerhouse has power and French doors opening onto a further outside seating area. The boundary of the property is formed by a combination of traditional dry stone dyke and hedging.
Transport, schools & amenities
Gatehouse of Fleet has its own primary school with pre-school nursery provision. The nearest secondary school is Kirkcudbright Academy (9 miles) with school transport available.
Peaceful in its pastel colours, the small country town of Gatehouse of Fleet lies on the Solway Firth, in the midst of Dumfries & Galloway countryside, with good sandy beaches a five-minute drive away. The town was founded in the 1760s as a mill community, and today the nearby Mill on the Fleet a visitor centre in a former bobbin mill tells the tale of Gatehouse’s cotton-spinning days. Today, there are several shops in the town including a small supermarket, chemist, bank and Post Office, along with two book/gift shops, a kilt-making centre and two cafes, including the famous local producer Galloway Lodge Preserves. All four pubs in the town have restaurant facilities and welcome children. The centre of Gatehouse of Fleet is 1 km away. Broughton House & Garden and Gatehouse of Fleet Golf Club are available within a few steps, as are historic monuments such as Cardoness Castle. The unspoilt coastline with its numerous coves and bays including Mossyard and Cardoness beaches, is on the doorstep. From Auchenlarie holiday centre (5 miles) there are stunning sunsets and views of Murray’s Isles. The property is also 4.5 km from Cream O' Galloway and a 20 minute drive to MacLellan's Castle. Glasgow Prestwick airport is located 75 km away from this accommodation. Castle Douglas, a 15-minute drive away, offers an extensive range of shops, Threave Gardens and boating on Carlingwark Loch. Located on by the banks of the Fleet River, this distinctive property has ready access to a variety of river and coastal activities, ideal for beach holidays, watersports, fishing, golf, coastal walks and cycling.
Virtual tour: Available on request by contacting the Local Property Agent
Home report
The home report can be accessed via the one survey website with the following link (copy & paste): Or via the Yopa website.
