House For Sale £400,000
The property
Windyhill is situated in a secluded rural location in the Forest of Ae, in an elevated position with stunning scenic views, less than two miles from the picturesque village of Ae 10 miles from Dumfries, this beautifully-presented detached character cottage with 2.8 acres of land, dates back to the 1700s and was extensively refurbished and extended in the 1990s. This spacious and fascinating dwelling provides new owners with a rare opportunity to acquire a lifestyle property in the heart of the glorious Dumfriesshire country-side with potential for development to allow a range of income generation possibilities. The flexible and extensive accommodation layout could easily be reconfigured to suit any modern family living and working arrangements. Attached sizeable outbuildings could be modified to create separate self-contained lettable annexe accommodation or alternatively used as for workshop, studio or leisure purposes. Viewing is essential to appreciate all this property has to offer both inside and out including woodland walks, stream and water source, pond, orchard and garden terraces with a number of secluded seating areas offering delightful views. Ideally suited to a growing or multi-generational family, the interior is in walk-in condition and benefits from double glazing and oil-fired central heating as well as multi-fuel burning stove in the lounge/diner and solid fuel open fire in the snug.
*nb - the home report access details are shown at the bottom of the page*
Accommodation
The ground level accommodation is accessed through the front door leading into the entrance hall with cosy snug or reading room off to the front right of the property and enormous lounge/diner to the left at the front, with shower room and then kitchen to the rear leading to the conservatory. The snug boasts a feature fireplace with an open solid fuel working fire. The kitchen comprises a range of wall and base units with worktops and tiled splashback. There is a range cooker with a six ring gas hob ovens and extractor as well as a one and a half bowl sink and drainer and integrated dishwasher with ample space for a range of other kitchen appliances. The walk-in pantry or utility room provides space for laundry appliances and has an additional sink as well as generous storage. From the rear hallway off the kitchen there is access to the spacious conservatory with exposed stone walls and enviable views of the surrounding countryside. French doors lead out into the gardens to the side of the property. The living and dining room is of banqueting proportions and has a magnificent fireplace at one end with slate hearth and multi fuel burning stove. There is a series of windows to the front including French doors opening onto the outdoor space. To the rear of the living/dining room there is access to the room currently configured as a home office but offering potential alternative use as a fourth ground floor bedroom, as well as to the guest suite comprising a sitting room, double bedroom and ensuite shower room. There is also internal access from the rear hallway to the attached workshop. From the living/dining room the staircase leads to the upper floor accommodation comprising two generously proportioned double bedrooms (the master bedroom was formerly two separate bedrooms) and family bathroom. The bathroom has a four-piece suite including a traditional style deep bath and Velux windows provide lots of natural light and amazing views. Off the first-floor landing there is a series of under eaves storage cupboards.
Finishing off outside, the cottage sits in grounds of just under 3 acres. There is a woodland to the rear and terraced gardens to the side with a banking to the front and stepped access to a viewing platform. There are a number of secluded seating areas for relaxation with views of the nearby forest and surrounding countryside. The picturesque gazebo overlooks the pond. The outbuildings are finished to a high-quality standard and offer potential for conversion to additional habitable accommodation or workshop, studio or entertainment space. There is a triple vehicle car port, large wooden double glazed greenhouse and potting shed as well as an extensive driveway providing parking. The property is accessed via a private road off the main road and boundaries are formed mainly by post and wire fencing.
Transport, schools & amenities
The nearest primary school is in the village of Ae itself, with others located nearby at Amisfield or Nethermill Primary. The nearest secondary school is Dumfries High School. Main amenities can be found in Dumfries town centre (10 miles) which is attractive and reached within a 15 - 20 minute drive 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. Other local amenities can be found in the nearby popular tourist town of Moffat (16 miles), which has a wide range of local shops, hotels, restaurants and a supermarket. There are also various sports clubs available in the town including a local golf club, rugby club and tennis club with fishing and countryside walks also available. There are also various close transport links including Dumfries train station providing links to Carlisle and Glasgow. Major Bus links can be accessed from the Loreburn Centre, Whitesands or Burns Statue. The area has excellent rail links with Edinburgh and Glasgow being served by the mainline railway station in Lockerbie, where London Euston can be reached in about 3.5 hours and Manchester in just 2 hours. Both Glasgow and Edinburgh can be reached by train from Lockerbie Station in under an hour. Easy access to the motorway can be found from the village itself providing easy access North on the M74 or South on the M6. The airports at Edinburgh, Glasgow and Newcastle are all roughly about 1.5 hours drive. Cairnryan in the west of Dumfries and Galloway has a ferry terminal to Northern Ireland and Belfast. The area offers boundless opportunities for the outdoor sporting enthusiast with the ability to take shooting locally, a variety of fishing on the Rivers Nith, Annan or Border Esk, sailing on Castle Loch at Lochmaben with Annandale Sailing Club, and wildfowling on the Solway Firth. For golfing enthusiasts local golf courses include Lockerbie Golf Club situated on an elevated setting with stunning views over Annandale Valley, Powfoot, known as "one of golf’s best kept secrets", Lochmaben, Dumfries and Southerness on the Solway Coast. Lockerbie Ice Rink is a leading centre for curling in Scotland. The surrounding area offers glorious countryside and historic ruins with easy access to a 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 downloaded directly from the Yopa website.
Windyhill is situated in a secluded rural location in the Forest of Ae, in an elevated position with stunning scenic views, less than two miles from the picturesque village of Ae 10 miles from Dumfries, this beautifully-presented detached character cottage with 2.8 acres of land, dates back to the 1700s and was extensively refurbished and extended in the 1990s. This spacious and fascinating dwelling provides new owners with a rare opportunity to acquire a lifestyle property in the heart of the glorious Dumfriesshire country-side with potential for development to allow a range of income generation possibilities. The flexible and extensive accommodation layout could easily be reconfigured to suit any modern family living and working arrangements. Attached sizeable outbuildings could be modified to create separate self-contained lettable annexe accommodation or alternatively used as for workshop, studio or leisure purposes. Viewing is essential to appreciate all this property has to offer both inside and out including woodland walks, stream and water source, pond, orchard and garden terraces with a number of secluded seating areas offering delightful views. Ideally suited to a growing or multi-generational family, the interior is in walk-in condition and benefits from double glazing and oil-fired central heating as well as multi-fuel burning stove in the lounge/diner and solid fuel open fire in the snug.
*nb - the home report access details are shown at the bottom of the page*
Accommodation
The ground level accommodation is accessed through the front door leading into the entrance hall with cosy snug or reading room off to the front right of the property and enormous lounge/diner to the left at the front, with shower room and then kitchen to the rear leading to the conservatory. The snug boasts a feature fireplace with an open solid fuel working fire. The kitchen comprises a range of wall and base units with worktops and tiled splashback. There is a range cooker with a six ring gas hob ovens and extractor as well as a one and a half bowl sink and drainer and integrated dishwasher with ample space for a range of other kitchen appliances. The walk-in pantry or utility room provides space for laundry appliances and has an additional sink as well as generous storage. From the rear hallway off the kitchen there is access to the spacious conservatory with exposed stone walls and enviable views of the surrounding countryside. French doors lead out into the gardens to the side of the property. The living and dining room is of banqueting proportions and has a magnificent fireplace at one end with slate hearth and multi fuel burning stove. There is a series of windows to the front including French doors opening onto the outdoor space. To the rear of the living/dining room there is access to the room currently configured as a home office but offering potential alternative use as a fourth ground floor bedroom, as well as to the guest suite comprising a sitting room, double bedroom and ensuite shower room. There is also internal access from the rear hallway to the attached workshop. From the living/dining room the staircase leads to the upper floor accommodation comprising two generously proportioned double bedrooms (the master bedroom was formerly two separate bedrooms) and family bathroom. The bathroom has a four-piece suite including a traditional style deep bath and Velux windows provide lots of natural light and amazing views. Off the first-floor landing there is a series of under eaves storage cupboards.
Finishing off outside, the cottage sits in grounds of just under 3 acres. There is a woodland to the rear and terraced gardens to the side with a banking to the front and stepped access to a viewing platform. There are a number of secluded seating areas for relaxation with views of the nearby forest and surrounding countryside. The picturesque gazebo overlooks the pond. The outbuildings are finished to a high-quality standard and offer potential for conversion to additional habitable accommodation or workshop, studio or entertainment space. There is a triple vehicle car port, large wooden double glazed greenhouse and potting shed as well as an extensive driveway providing parking. The property is accessed via a private road off the main road and boundaries are formed mainly by post and wire fencing.
Transport, schools & amenities
The nearest primary school is in the village of Ae itself, with others located nearby at Amisfield or Nethermill Primary. The nearest secondary school is Dumfries High School. Main amenities can be found in Dumfries town centre (10 miles) which is attractive and reached within a 15 - 20 minute drive 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. Other local amenities can be found in the nearby popular tourist town of Moffat (16 miles), which has a wide range of local shops, hotels, restaurants and a supermarket. There are also various sports clubs available in the town including a local golf club, rugby club and tennis club with fishing and countryside walks also available. There are also various close transport links including Dumfries train station providing links to Carlisle and Glasgow. Major Bus links can be accessed from the Loreburn Centre, Whitesands or Burns Statue. The area has excellent rail links with Edinburgh and Glasgow being served by the mainline railway station in Lockerbie, where London Euston can be reached in about 3.5 hours and Manchester in just 2 hours. Both Glasgow and Edinburgh can be reached by train from Lockerbie Station in under an hour. Easy access to the motorway can be found from the village itself providing easy access North on the M74 or South on the M6. The airports at Edinburgh, Glasgow and Newcastle are all roughly about 1.5 hours drive. Cairnryan in the west of Dumfries and Galloway has a ferry terminal to Northern Ireland and Belfast. The area offers boundless opportunities for the outdoor sporting enthusiast with the ability to take shooting locally, a variety of fishing on the Rivers Nith, Annan or Border Esk, sailing on Castle Loch at Lochmaben with Annandale Sailing Club, and wildfowling on the Solway Firth. For golfing enthusiasts local golf courses include Lockerbie Golf Club situated on an elevated setting with stunning views over Annandale Valley, Powfoot, known as "one of golf’s best kept secrets", Lochmaben, Dumfries and Southerness on the Solway Coast. Lockerbie Ice Rink is a leading centre for curling in Scotland. The surrounding area offers glorious countryside and historic ruins with easy access to a 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 downloaded directly from the Yopa website.
