MILL HOUSEOLD BRIDGE OF URR, CASTLE DOUGLAS

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Castle Douglas about 5 miles Dumfries about 16 miles

An appealing cottage in an idyllic hamlet location

Accommodation on two levels comprises:

Entrance Hallway. Dining Kitchen. Sitting Room. Master Bedroom (en suite). Bathroom. Utility Room.

First Floor: Two Further Bedrooms

• Double Garage

• Garden

• EPC= D 56

MILL HOUSE

OLD BRIDGE OF URR

CASTLE DOUGLAS

CKD Galbraith120 King StreetCastle Douglas DG7 1LU01556 505346castledouglas@ckdgalbraith.co.uk

GENERALMill House is a charming cottage tucked in a quiet corner of the hamlet of Old Bridge of Urr, close to the water of Urr. The nearby market town of Castle Douglas is known as Scotland’s Food Town and has many local individual shops and businesses providing a varied selection of gifts, foods, and services. There are both primary and secondary schools in the town along with supermarkets, health services, veterinary services and a thriving livestock market, and golf course. Dumfries which is approximately 20 minutes by car is the principal town in the area, and provides a wider range of schools, shops, retail outlets, and other services including a larger hospital, the Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. Also in Dumfries there is the Crichton Campus providing further, and high education courses, as well as the multi-million pound sports and Leisure complex DG One offering a variety of events including; theatre cultural events, concerts, conferences and concerts.

The South West of Scotland is well known for its mild climate, attractive unspoilt countryside and the diversity of sporting and recreational pursuits, and is a popular tourist destination. There is good hill walking in the nearby Galloway Hills and cycling along some of the new designated cycle routes as well the Seven Stanes mountain bike routes, including Dalbeattie Forest and the Galloway Forest Park. The Galloway Forest Park which is known for its beauty and tranquillity and is also recognised as Britain’s First Dark Sky Park, which provides astronomers phenomenal views of the stars

There are sporting opportunities such as shooting and stalking, as well as trout and salmon fishing on the regions numerous lochs and rivers. For golf enthusiasts there is the nearby championship course at Southerness, 12 miles away, and there are several other courses nearby. The Solway coast is popular with sailors and Kippford and Kirkcudbright have safe moorings. In addition Kirkcudbright is the local Artists town with a number of galleries offering a range of art exhibitions throughout the year, individual shops, and in the summer months the Kirkcudbright Summer Festivities are held.

Communications to the area are very good. There is a main line railway station in Dumfries and also Lockerbie providing excellent links to both the north and south. The M74 motorway network is 40 miles distant, and there are regular flights to other parts of the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe from Prestwick Airport which is about one and half hours drive to the North. Edinburgh and Glasgow can be reached in two hours.

DESCRIPTIONMill House is a charming traditional cottage which has been modernised to provide a comfortable three bedroomed home. As the name suggests, it once formed part of the mill complex and sits close to the Water of Urr. With fitted kitchen and bathrooms, oil fired central heating, and double glazed windows in sash and case style, Mill House provides modern comforts whilst retaining the cottage feel. Whilst Mill House could easily be a full time family home, it would also make a superb second home, or could equally be let as a holiday cottage. Vehicular access to the

property is via a private hardcore lane from the public road, with parking for two or more cars in front of the double garage. A large mature garden of approximately 1/2 acre sweeps uphill from the front of the house, giving privacy and amenity, and has a mill stream running down the edge.

Of traditional construction, white painted under a slate roof, the accommodation on two floors comprises:

Gravel pathway from lane round to main entrance door to

Entrance HallwayStairs to First Floor, understairs cupboard housing electric consumer unit and meter

Family BathroomBath with safety glass shower screen and Mira Excel shower, partially tiled wall, W.C., washhand basin with tiled splashback, corner shelving unit, towel rail, glass shelf

Dining KitchenStone effect ceramic tiled floor, range of modern fitted floor and wall units, oil fired Rayburn Royal, double sink and drainer with mixer tap, integral fridge/freezer, Siemens oven and hob with extractor hood over, integral Diplomat dishwasher, window seat

Sitting RoomExposed stonework forming feature wall, open fireplace with slate hearth, stone surround and rustic wooden overmantle, step up and door to Master Bedroom

Master BedroomBuilt in cupboards, door to Sitting Room, door to En Suite

En Suite Shower RoomWashhand basin set in vanity unit with tiled splashback, mirror and light over, W.C. corner shower enclosure with Mira Excel shower, towel rail, extractor fan, door to Utility Room.

Utility RoomDoor to rear, stone effect ceramic tiled floor, Trianco Eurostar oil fired combi central heating boiler, single stainless steel sink and drainer, plumbing for automatic washing machine, venting for tumble drier, double wall cupboard, access to roof space, door to En Suite Shower Room

First Floor

LandingSteps up to each bedroom, raised cupboard with radiator and hanging rail

Bedroom 2Coombed ceilings, access to eaves

Bedroom 3Coombed ceilings, access to eaves

GARDEN AND GROUNDSThe garden at Mill House is mainly laid to grass, with a number of mature trees and shrubs planted around. The

mill stream flows down the eastern edge, providing a charming natural water feature. Gravel sweeps round from the parking area in front of the garage and all along the front of the property. Sandstone steps up from this lead to the lawn through a raised heather bed. The garden is bounded by a combination of dry stone dykes and stob and wire fencing.

OUTBUILDINGSDouble GarageWith double doors and side door. Although there is no power in the garage this can easily be installed as armoured cabling already runs underground from the Utility Room.

SERVICESElectricity Mains Water Mains Heating Oil fired central heating.Drainage Septic tank – shared

LISTINGMill House and the surrounding range of mill buildings are collectively listed Category A by Historic Scotland. The alterations made by the current owner of Mill House were granted Listed Building Consent by Dumfries and Galloway Council in 2000 under the Town and Country Planning Act 1997 and the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997. Further details of the listing can be obtained from Historic Scotland. DIRECTIONSFrom the A75, take the B794 signed Corsock. At Old Bridge of Urr take the left hand turn signposted Clarebrand and Castle Douglas. Continue down the hill into the hamlet, taking the next turning on the left into the lane. Mill House is at the end on the left. Alternatively, from Castle Douglas take the minor road leading on from Dunmuir Road past the High School, continue on through Clarebrand and as you cross the bridge over Urr water, the lane is the next turning on the right.

POSTCODE DG7 3BZ

SOLICITORSHewats63 King StreetCastle DouglasDG7 1AGTel; 01556 502391Fax: 01556 504171

LOCAL AUTHORITYDumfries & Galloway Council. Carruthers House,English Street,Dumfries DG1 2DD Tel: 01387 260000Fax: 01387 260225

FIXTURES AND FITTINGSFitted carpets and curtains are included in the sale. No items are included unless specifically mentioned in these particulars.

OUTGOINGSFor Council Tax purposes Mill House has been assessed as Band D

VIEWINGBy appointment with the Selling Agents.

INTERNET WEBSITEThis property and other properties offered by CKD Galbraith can be viewed on our website at www.ckdgalbraith.co.uk as well as our affiliated websites www.primelocation.com and www.rightmove.co.uk

IMPORTANT NOTES1 These particulars are intended to give a fair and overall description of the property. If any points are relevant to your interest, please ask for further information, prior to viewing prospective purchasers are advised to seek their own professional advice.

2 Areas, measurements and distances are given as a guide. Photographs depict only certain parts of the property. Nothing within the particulars shall be deemed to be a statement as to the structural condition, nor the working order of services and appliances.

3 These particulars shall not be binding on our clients whether acted on or otherwise, unless the same is incorporated within a written document, signed by our clients or on their behalf, satisfying the requirements of Section 3 of The Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995.

4 Closing DateA closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through lawyers to CKD Galbraith, in writing, will be advised of a closing date, unless the property has been sold previously.The Seller will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any offer and has the right to accept an offer at any time or withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs incurred by interested parties.

5 OffersFormal offers in the acceptable Scottish form should be submitted, through a Scottish Lawyer, to CKD Galbraith, 120 King Street, Castle Douglas DG7 1LU. Tel: 01556 505346

6 Third Party Rights and ServitudesThe subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing real burdens, rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves in all respects thereof.

MORTGAGE FINANCECKD Galbraith has an alliance with independent mortgage brokers Springtide Capital Ltd, who through their excellent relationships with lenders and private banks can advise on the most suitable mortgage for your circumstances.  For further information, contact Matthew Griffiths who is based in our Edinburgh office on 0131 240 6990.

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Kitchen5.67 x 4.10

18'7" x 13'5"

Lounge5.64 x 4.03

18'6" x 13'3"

Entrance Hall3.73 x 2.3412'3" x 7'8"

Bedroom4.16 x 3.48

13'8" x 11'5"bo

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Bathroom2.09 x 1.886'10" x 6'2"

En Suite2.34 x 1.767'8" x 5'9"

UtilityRoom

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4.08 x 3.4313'5" x 11'3"

5.29 x 3.3617'4" x 11'0"

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First Floor

Ground Floor

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FOR IDENTIFICATION ONLY - NOT TO SCALEApproximate Grss Internal Area: 124m² (1,334sqft)

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Mill HouseBridge of Urr, Castle Douglas, DG7 3BZ