Ayr Street

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DESIGNATED VIEWING DAY SATURDAY 8 OCTOBER 2022

THE PROPERTY

Five double bedroom detached traditional character country manor house dating back to 1910 in the midst of rolling farmland commanding a strategic position in an elevated site with extensive gardens offering panoramic scenic views. Tastefully and sympathetically refurbished to create a perfect blend of historic charm and contemporary chic. This idyllic rural home features a totally flexible accommodation layout which could be easily adapted to suit a host of modern family living and working arrangements including multi-generational living. The space is currently configured to provide four reception rooms on the ground floor along with two bathrooms and four double bedrooms and family bathroom on the upper floor with additional attic space offering potential for conversion. However, a host of alternatives are possible if ground floor bedrooms or home working space is required. Currently on the ground floor, in addition to the three lounge/relaxation rooms, there is a formal dining room and stylish kitchen with ample space for informal family dining, separate utility/laundry room, modern family bathroom and separate newly installed shower room and lean-to conservatory. The property benefits from oil-fired central heating and hot water system and UPVC double glazing throughout as well as two multi fuel burning stoves. This quaint and individual home is bright and spacious with fresh contemporary décor, offering the opportunity for an immediate change of lifestyle, only a short walk from the heart of the thriving artist community of Moniaive. Ideally suited to families, professionals and retirees searching for an idyllic forever home. Viewing is essential to appreciate all this delightful property has to offer both inside and out.

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ACCOMMODATION

From the welcoming entrance vestibule the front hallway provides access to the sumptuous lounge/living room to the right at the front of the property and formal dining-room to the left also with views to the front. The lounge has an impressive bay window and feature fireplace with tiled hearth, timber surround and multi fuel burning stove inset. The formal dining room also features an ornate fireplace. To the rear of the first lounge there is a second lounge or family relaxation room also with a multi-fuel burning stove ideal for cosy cinema or board games nights in. French doors open into the bright and sunny conservatory/lean-to with direct access to the gardens and outdoor space beyond. The contemporary kitchen is to the rear of the ground floor and comprises a range of fitted wall and base cabinets with solid wood worktops and washable splashback panelling. There is a one and a half bowl sink and drainer, electric range cooker with multiple ovens, hob and extractor hood. There is plumbing for a dishwasher and and plenty of space for a range of additional free-standing kitchen appliances including fridge/freezer. The separate utility room offers generous space for laundry and/or boot room facilities with further wall and base cabinets and worktops. Off the inner hallway from the utility room there is access to the ground floor family bathroom which comprises a three-piece white suite with bath vanity unit providing storage with wash hand basin inset, toilet and heated towel rail, complete with respatex style waterproof panelling. In addition there is a newly installed separate shower/wet room with walk-in shower enclosure. Also off the inner hallway there is the fourth reception room which offers a range of potential uses including snug, home office or ground floor fifth double bedroom. From the front hallway the imposing stairway leads to the upper floor accommodation comprising four double bedrooms and family bathroom. All four bedrooms are well-proportioned doubles with ample space for beds, wardrobes and additional bedroom furniture. Two have enviable scenic rural views to the front of the property and two to the rear. The upstairs family bathroom comprises a three-piece modern white suite with mixer shower over the bath, pedestal wash hand basin and toilet, along with storage unit. 

Finishing off outside, the property benefits from delightful extensive gardens which surround the property o all sides with lawns planted beds and vegetable plots stocked with a wide variety of well-established shrubs and fruit trees, providing year-round colour and interest. From the gates to the front of the property the gravel surfaced driveway provides a parking area offering space for multiple vehicles. There is a paved patio/ sun terrace seating area adjacent to the house. The attached garage has workshop space to the rear as well as a timber shed. The property boundaries are formed by a combination of stone walls and post and wire fencing.

TRANSPORT, SCHOOLS & AMENITIES
Moniaive village has its own primary schools and pre-school nursery provision and the nearest secondary school is Wallace Hall Academy in Thornhill (7 miles). Moniaive has a vibrant community of self-employed artists and entrepreneurs with a village hall, shop, pub, hotels, Italian restaurant, GP surgery, and countless community activities going on daily. There is a range of other leisure facilities available in nearby Thornhill including an 18-hole golf course, green bowling club, squash and tennis facilities. Thornhill also offers a range of local shops, a pharmacy, health centre and dentists, bank, post office and library. The local area is renowned for hill-walking, mountain biking, fishing and wildlife. The area is steeped in history with the spectacular Drumlanrig Castle on the doorstep. At the same time, a brand new, state-of-the-art, regional hospital in Dumfries, is only 16 miles away. There are other 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 is 20 miles west and offers several major supermarkets, popular high street shops, a shopping centre, schooling, a university campus, a range of bistros and medical facilities.

HOME REPORT:
The Home Report can be downloaded directly from the Yopa website or accessed via onesurvey using the following link