4 bedroom house

Newton House is an impressive, detached family home set in the heart of the village of Boreland, an attractive and highly accessible rural location just a few miles north-east of Lockerbie. The property is set within generous garden grounds with an additional area of paddock and enjoys attractive views to the rear.
This spacious home is in excellent condition throughout and offers bright and versatile accommodation. The present owners have fully renovated the house over recent years, to include rewiring, replumbing, installation of a new kitchen and bathrooms to name a few.

Ground Floor
The property is accessed via a part-glazed front door that opens into a sunny porch, with slate floor and half glazed door that leads into the main reception room. The open plan kitchen/dining/living room is a superb space that runs the full depth of the house. Windows to the front and rear allow plenty of natural light in. The kitchen area comprises a range of modern units with Corian worksurfaces and an attractive tiled splashback, and has integrated appliances to include dishwasher, induction hob, oven and grill. There is a 1 ½ bowl undermount sink with contemporary mixer tap and an American fridge/freezer, while a breakfast bar offers a space for informal dining. The living/dining area enjoys an engineered oak floor and an impressive multi-fuel stove. Wooden open tread stairs with glass balustrade, LED lighting and a feature tiled wall, lead to the first floor.
Adjacent to this room is a useful utility room, with storage units, plumbing for white goods, sink and door to the garden, as well as a cloakroom/WC.
The sitting room is extremely spacious with an engineered oak floor, and a dual aspect from a large window to the front elevation and double doors that open to the rear patio and garden.

First Floor
The feature staircase leads up to a very generous landing, with built-in storage cupboard and hatch to the loft. There are four double bedrooms (one en-suite) and a modern family shower room.
The principal bedroom enjoys views to the rear, with a sliding door to the en-suite bathroom. This excellent space comprises multi-jet shower, spa bath, WC, bidet, wash hand basin, heated towel rail and an attractive tiled floor. All bedrooms are very generously proportioned, and the main shower room comprises of a large walk-in shower cubicle with rain head attachment, WC, bidet, wash hand basin, heated towel rail and tiled floor and walls.

Outside
The property is approached via a shared driveway with right of access to two allocated parking spaces. A side path leads round to the rear garden, while stone steps lead up to the front door and porch.
The rear garden is a real delight, is fully enclosed and enjoys an array of lovely features. Immediately to the rear of the building is a large, covered patio, meaning that this space can be used in all weathers. There is a charming pond with waterfall water feature. Steps from the patio lead up to a second terrace, which is paved and houses an area for the oil tank. Beyond this is a large expanse of lawn with apple and plum trees and a raspberry bush. Several mature trees are dotted around the garden and there are lovely views over the surrounding countryside. There is a large timber shed with power and light. A separate fenced off paddock comprises of grass, mature trees and a freestanding timber structure/animal shed which currently houses chickens but would potentially make a lovely summer house or even a home office as there is an electricity supply. In all the plot extends to 0.32 acre.

Services: The property is serviced by mains water, electricity and drainage, with oil fired central heating. The property is double glazed throughout. Solar panels provide feedback tariff of approximately £280 per quarter.

Viewings:
Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agents, Fine & Country South Scotland.
Offers:
All offers should be made in Scottish Legal Form to the offices of the sole selling agents, Fine & Country South Scotland by email to
Home Report:
A copy of the Home Report is available on request from Fine & Country South Scotland.
EPC: C
Local Authority: Dumfries & Galloway Council. Council Tax Band - F