House For Sale £425,000
Virtual viewing available - contact local property agent
Viewings commence Monday 1 August 2022
The property
Situated within walking distance of the centre of the popular and vibrant sailing village of Kippford, with its own yacht club and golf course, yet in a peaceful location set back from the main road with secure gated driveway and substantial plot of around one acre within a highly sought after residential area, this delightful spacious one and a half storey dormer bungalow offers a fully flexible accommodation layout with ground floor accommodation currently comprising a comfortable lounge with separate formal dining/breakfast room, sun room, kitchen, two double bedrooms and family bathroom, along with a further double bedroom or alternatively sitting room on the upper floor. This treasured forever home benefits from lpg fired central heating and double glazing throughout. The outside space is extensive with gated access, long private driveway, detached double garage/workshop and delightful well-maintained gardens surrounding the property on all sides. This is a unique opportunity to acquire the quintessential home by the sea in the highly sought after coastal village of Kippford. Ideally suited to families, professionals or retirees. Early viewing whether virtually or in person is essential to fully appreciate all this unrivalled property has to offer both inside and out.
Accommodation
The accommodation can be accessed from the rear into the utility area and kitchen beyond or from the side into the delightful sun room with a further formal entrance to the front. The rear porch offers storage space and leads to the bright and spacious kitchen which comprises a range of fitted wall and base units with wooden work tops and contrasting tiled splashback. There is a stainless steel sink and drainer, electric oven and hob with extractor hood, plumbing for both a dishwasher and washing machine as well as ample space for a range of free standing kitchen appliances including a fridge/freezer. Off the kitchen is a formal dining or breakfast room with gardens views and access to the hallway with lounge and sun room beyond, two ground floor double bedrooms and family bathroom off, as well as the staircase to the upper floor open plan third bedroom or sitting room with an abundance of under eaves storage. The lounge boasts a bay window with stunning views to the front of the property and a slate feature fireplace. From the lounge there is access to the triple aspect sun room to the side of the property offering panoramic garden views and an external door opening onto to the patio area with gardens beyond. Both ground floor bedrooms are generous doubles, one to the front with a bay window and one to the rear. The bedroom to the rear has a wash hand basin and vanity unit. The family bathroom comprises a three-piece suite with an electric shower over the bath, wash hand basin and toilet with tiled finishings. There is a storage cupboard off the ground floor hallway with understairs space. On the upper floor there is a well-proportioned open plan third bedroom or alternatively fourth reception room offering views across the estuary to Tornat Wood and Screel. Under eaves storage space surrounds this room.
Finishing outside, the property sits in a substantial private plot with extensive driveway from the main road access via double gates. There is a detached double garage/workshop with power and lighting and a separate shed at the end of the driveway with parking for multiple vehicles and generous turning space. There are delightful well-maintained and established gardens surrounding the property on all sides with a wide variety of shrubs and trees providing year-round colour and interest benefiting from the mild and unique micro-climate of Kippford sitting on the Gulf Stream. The tranquil gardens offer a choice of secluded spots to sit and relax and enjoy the sunshine. The boundaries to the property are formed by a combination of hedging, drystone dykes and post and wire and timber fencing.
Transport, schools & amenities
Kippford village offers two hotels with restaurants, gift shop with tea room, yacht club, village hall and rnli station as well as a nine hole golf course. The nearest primary school is in Colvend with alternative provision and pre-school available at the award winning Dalbeattie Learning Campus. Opened in 2018, it offers all-through education comprising nursery, primary, and secondary education set in an innovative, landscaped setting, incorporating the latest in community facilities. Dalbeattie itself has a variety of shops, supermarkets, cafes, pubs, restaurants and hotels including the Granite Kitchen, Birchtree and Kings Arms Hotels, Luigi's Italian restaurant and Garden Centre Tea Room along with many more. There is also a large modern Health Centre, pharmacy, garden centre, library, cinema, Post Office and Town Hall available for community use. The surrounding area offers a wide range of country pursuits including sailing, horse riding, mountain and e-biking (famous 7stanes Mountain Bike Trail in Dalbeattie Forest), fishing, bird watching and numerous coastal and woodland walks. The Solway Coast’s popular seaside villages with the sandy beaches are close by at Rockcliffe, Sandyhills and Southerness. Kippford is an ideal base for exploring the Colvend Coast and the region's castles and gardens. The Solway coast is a popular holiday destination. Colvend has a village shop, cafe, primary school and village hall. Around Dalbeattie, there are plenty of country walks and great opportunities for golfing. The M74 provides transport links to the north and south and is approximately 20 miles to the east. Dumfries town centre situated on the picturesque River Nith 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. There are 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 M6 and M74 networks are accessible at Moffat, Gretna and Lockerbie. Dumfries town centre offers several major supermarkets, popular High Street shops, shopping centre, schooling, university campus, a range of bistros and medical facilities. A brand new state of the art regional hospital is only 10-15 minutes drive away.
Home report:
The Home Report can be directly downloaded from Yopa website on the property description page or accessed via onesurvey website using the following reference (cut & paste):
Viewings commence Monday 1 August 2022
The property
Situated within walking distance of the centre of the popular and vibrant sailing village of Kippford, with its own yacht club and golf course, yet in a peaceful location set back from the main road with secure gated driveway and substantial plot of around one acre within a highly sought after residential area, this delightful spacious one and a half storey dormer bungalow offers a fully flexible accommodation layout with ground floor accommodation currently comprising a comfortable lounge with separate formal dining/breakfast room, sun room, kitchen, two double bedrooms and family bathroom, along with a further double bedroom or alternatively sitting room on the upper floor. This treasured forever home benefits from lpg fired central heating and double glazing throughout. The outside space is extensive with gated access, long private driveway, detached double garage/workshop and delightful well-maintained gardens surrounding the property on all sides. This is a unique opportunity to acquire the quintessential home by the sea in the highly sought after coastal village of Kippford. Ideally suited to families, professionals or retirees. Early viewing whether virtually or in person is essential to fully appreciate all this unrivalled property has to offer both inside and out.
Accommodation
The accommodation can be accessed from the rear into the utility area and kitchen beyond or from the side into the delightful sun room with a further formal entrance to the front. The rear porch offers storage space and leads to the bright and spacious kitchen which comprises a range of fitted wall and base units with wooden work tops and contrasting tiled splashback. There is a stainless steel sink and drainer, electric oven and hob with extractor hood, plumbing for both a dishwasher and washing machine as well as ample space for a range of free standing kitchen appliances including a fridge/freezer. Off the kitchen is a formal dining or breakfast room with gardens views and access to the hallway with lounge and sun room beyond, two ground floor double bedrooms and family bathroom off, as well as the staircase to the upper floor open plan third bedroom or sitting room with an abundance of under eaves storage. The lounge boasts a bay window with stunning views to the front of the property and a slate feature fireplace. From the lounge there is access to the triple aspect sun room to the side of the property offering panoramic garden views and an external door opening onto to the patio area with gardens beyond. Both ground floor bedrooms are generous doubles, one to the front with a bay window and one to the rear. The bedroom to the rear has a wash hand basin and vanity unit. The family bathroom comprises a three-piece suite with an electric shower over the bath, wash hand basin and toilet with tiled finishings. There is a storage cupboard off the ground floor hallway with understairs space. On the upper floor there is a well-proportioned open plan third bedroom or alternatively fourth reception room offering views across the estuary to Tornat Wood and Screel. Under eaves storage space surrounds this room.
Finishing outside, the property sits in a substantial private plot with extensive driveway from the main road access via double gates. There is a detached double garage/workshop with power and lighting and a separate shed at the end of the driveway with parking for multiple vehicles and generous turning space. There are delightful well-maintained and established gardens surrounding the property on all sides with a wide variety of shrubs and trees providing year-round colour and interest benefiting from the mild and unique micro-climate of Kippford sitting on the Gulf Stream. The tranquil gardens offer a choice of secluded spots to sit and relax and enjoy the sunshine. The boundaries to the property are formed by a combination of hedging, drystone dykes and post and wire and timber fencing.
Transport, schools & amenities
Kippford village offers two hotels with restaurants, gift shop with tea room, yacht club, village hall and rnli station as well as a nine hole golf course. The nearest primary school is in Colvend with alternative provision and pre-school available at the award winning Dalbeattie Learning Campus. Opened in 2018, it offers all-through education comprising nursery, primary, and secondary education set in an innovative, landscaped setting, incorporating the latest in community facilities. Dalbeattie itself has a variety of shops, supermarkets, cafes, pubs, restaurants and hotels including the Granite Kitchen, Birchtree and Kings Arms Hotels, Luigi's Italian restaurant and Garden Centre Tea Room along with many more. There is also a large modern Health Centre, pharmacy, garden centre, library, cinema, Post Office and Town Hall available for community use. The surrounding area offers a wide range of country pursuits including sailing, horse riding, mountain and e-biking (famous 7stanes Mountain Bike Trail in Dalbeattie Forest), fishing, bird watching and numerous coastal and woodland walks. The Solway Coast’s popular seaside villages with the sandy beaches are close by at Rockcliffe, Sandyhills and Southerness. Kippford is an ideal base for exploring the Colvend Coast and the region's castles and gardens. The Solway coast is a popular holiday destination. Colvend has a village shop, cafe, primary school and village hall. Around Dalbeattie, there are plenty of country walks and great opportunities for golfing. The M74 provides transport links to the north and south and is approximately 20 miles to the east. Dumfries town centre situated on the picturesque River Nith 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. There are 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 M6 and M74 networks are accessible at Moffat, Gretna and Lockerbie. Dumfries town centre offers several major supermarkets, popular High Street shops, shopping centre, schooling, university campus, a range of bistros and medical facilities. A brand new state of the art regional hospital is only 10-15 minutes drive away.
Home report:
The Home Report can be directly downloaded from Yopa website on the property description page or accessed via onesurvey website using the following reference (cut & paste):
