House For Sale £500,000
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Viewings commence Monday 26 September 2022
The property
A beautiful 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 owners. 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 self-contained garden apartment on the lower ground floor with its own private entrance if required. The fully flexible accommodation layout over four floors lends itself to easy reconfiguration to suit a host of different arrangements including full or partial holiday let. The stunning landscaped gardens to the rear provide an unexpected hidden bonus combining unique features such as the b-Listed Victorian Summerhouse and potting shed steeped in history with elements of modern outdoor living including a family-size hot tub and BBQ terrace. All in all Mayfield has to be one of the grandest houses in Dumfries and a genuine home that has to be viewed to be appreciated.
*nb - The Home Report access details are shown at the bottom of the page*
Accommodation
The house is approached through gated traditional local sandstone pillars near the corner of Hill Street. The block-paved drive sweeps up around the front of the house and terminates at the sandstone archway to the side which provides access to the rear garden. The front of the house is architecturally impressive providing symmetrical and square accommodation.
Through the majestic hallway, the ground floor accommodation offers a choice of three impressively large reception rooms with a sitting room, formal dining/breakfast room and family lounge as well as the generous kitchen/diner offering space for informal family dining and interaction in the heart of the home. All three reception rooms boast feature fireplaces. In the dining/breakfast room there is a 'Clearview' multi-fuel burning stove while the fireplaces in the sitting room and family lounge have gas powered stoves. The stunning kitchen/diner was hand built and custom-fitted, comprising a series of bespoke base and wall cabinets complemented by granite worktops. There is a range of high-quality integrated appliances including fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The stylish breakfast bar/work island has an integrated sink. There is ample storage and the effect is complete with a feature sandstone and restored chimney above the gas-fired Aga. Off the kitchen is a separate utility area proving essential laundry and boot-room space with direct access into the rear garden via French doors as well as well as easy access into the integral double garage and to the handy ground-floor shower room providing facilities for post gardening or hot tub use. The self-contained lower ground floor garden apartment capable of wholly separate occupation can be accessed from here or externally via French doors into the kitchen area of the apartment with interlinking lounge, double bedroom and bathroom as well as fully fitted kitchen.
From the ground floor tiled vestibule and entrance hallway, the feature staircase leads to the first and second floor accommodation. Off the spacious first floor landing there are five bedrooms each with delightful views in each direction over Dumfries. Four of the bedrooms are doubles and the fifth is smaller offering a range of potential alternative uses including study, home office or studio. There is a further spacious double bedroom on the floor above. The master bedroom on the first floor enjoys beautiful views into the rear garden and beyond, whilst also benefiting from an en-suite shower room which consists of a twin head mains shower, wash hand basin with vanity unit and multi-functional electric smart toilet. The family shower room is also on the first-floor level, offering a three-piece suite featuring a double shower unit, wash hand basin with vanity unit, toilet and storage cupboard.
A further staircase leads to the second-floor generous double bedroom.
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 a shed and woodstore as well as access to the double garage. The rear garden is undoubtedly a spectacular feature of this wonderful home. The rear gardens are fully landscaped throughout with paved borders, planted beds providing year-round colour and interest with a wide range of well-established flowering shrubs, fruit trees, as well as a water feature, historically protected summerhouse and potting shed, a choice of seating areas, greenhouse, sun terrace and patio with hot tub area offering unlimited opportunities for outdoor entertaining.
Transport, schools & amenities
The 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):
Viewings commence Monday 26 September 2022
The property
A beautiful 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 owners. 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 self-contained garden apartment on the lower ground floor with its own private entrance if required. The fully flexible accommodation layout over four floors lends itself to easy reconfiguration to suit a host of different arrangements including full or partial holiday let. The stunning landscaped gardens to the rear provide an unexpected hidden bonus combining unique features such as the b-Listed Victorian Summerhouse and potting shed steeped in history with elements of modern outdoor living including a family-size hot tub and BBQ terrace. All in all Mayfield has to be one of the grandest houses in Dumfries and a genuine home that has to be viewed to be appreciated.
*nb - The Home Report access details are shown at the bottom of the page*
Accommodation
The house is approached through gated traditional local sandstone pillars near the corner of Hill Street. The block-paved drive sweeps up around the front of the house and terminates at the sandstone archway to the side which provides access to the rear garden. The front of the house is architecturally impressive providing symmetrical and square accommodation.
Through the majestic hallway, the ground floor accommodation offers a choice of three impressively large reception rooms with a sitting room, formal dining/breakfast room and family lounge as well as the generous kitchen/diner offering space for informal family dining and interaction in the heart of the home. All three reception rooms boast feature fireplaces. In the dining/breakfast room there is a 'Clearview' multi-fuel burning stove while the fireplaces in the sitting room and family lounge have gas powered stoves. The stunning kitchen/diner was hand built and custom-fitted, comprising a series of bespoke base and wall cabinets complemented by granite worktops. There is a range of high-quality integrated appliances including fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The stylish breakfast bar/work island has an integrated sink. There is ample storage and the effect is complete with a feature sandstone and restored chimney above the gas-fired Aga. Off the kitchen is a separate utility area proving essential laundry and boot-room space with direct access into the rear garden via French doors as well as well as easy access into the integral double garage and to the handy ground-floor shower room providing facilities for post gardening or hot tub use. The self-contained lower ground floor garden apartment capable of wholly separate occupation can be accessed from here or externally via French doors into the kitchen area of the apartment with interlinking lounge, double bedroom and bathroom as well as fully fitted kitchen.
From the ground floor tiled vestibule and entrance hallway, the feature staircase leads to the first and second floor accommodation. Off the spacious first floor landing there are five bedrooms each with delightful views in each direction over Dumfries. Four of the bedrooms are doubles and the fifth is smaller offering a range of potential alternative uses including study, home office or studio. There is a further spacious double bedroom on the floor above. The master bedroom on the first floor enjoys beautiful views into the rear garden and beyond, whilst also benefiting from an en-suite shower room which consists of a twin head mains shower, wash hand basin with vanity unit and multi-functional electric smart toilet. The family shower room is also on the first-floor level, offering a three-piece suite featuring a double shower unit, wash hand basin with vanity unit, toilet and storage cupboard.
A further staircase leads to the second-floor generous double bedroom.
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 a shed and woodstore as well as access to the double garage. The rear garden is undoubtedly a spectacular feature of this wonderful home. The rear gardens are fully landscaped throughout with paved borders, planted beds providing year-round colour and interest with a wide range of well-established flowering shrubs, fruit trees, as well as a water feature, historically protected summerhouse and potting shed, a choice of seating areas, greenhouse, sun terrace and patio with hot tub area offering unlimited opportunities for outdoor entertaining.
Transport, schools & amenities
The 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):
