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This spacious, attractive 4-bedroom traditional Victorian family home is situated in the desirable Maxwelltown area of Dumfries, a short walk from the town centre. Built around 1883 and on the market for the first time in over 40 years, this lovingly maintained family home is located within easy reach of primary and secondary schools, Dumfries & Galloway golf club and the new Royal Infirmary. There are well-tended and beautifully planted enclosed gardens front and rear.
Property Features
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The red sandstone detached villa offers spacious and comfortable accommodation in walk-in condition. While tastefully modernised, the house retains many original features such as ornate cornicing and an attractive mosaic tiled entrance vestibule. The property benefits from gas central heating, ample radiators, double-glazing and quality floor finishes throughout.
Ground Floor: Entrance vestibule, hallway, sitting room, dining room, family room/study, kitchen, rear hall, utility/sunroom, shower room.
First floor: Landing, master bedroom with en-suite, three further bedrooms, family bathroom. Access by ramsay ladder to fully floored and lit loft space housing central heating boiler, water cylinder and solar panel inverter.
Entrance Vestibule (1.6m x 1.5m)
Entered through a solid storm door, the traditional Victorian vestibule features a high ceiling, stained glass above door and original mosaic tiled floor. A glazed door leads into hallway.
Hallway (5.3m x 1.5m)
The entrance vestibule leads to a wide, elegant hallway with high ceilings, original cornicing and beautifully designed, luxury wallpaper. A curved staircase with attractive dark wood stair rails leads to the first floor. Detailed original cornicing, central heating radiator, fitted carpet, ceiling light.
Sitting Room (4.6m x 4m)
Well-proportioned room with large bay window to the front fitted with vertical blinds and curtains. Additional side window, fitted with full vertical blinds. Attractive open fire with stone surround, marble hearth and mantle. Built-in alcove fitted with shelving above cupboard for storage and display. Central heating radiator, fitted carpet, chandelier ceiling light.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room (4.6m x 3.4m)
The kitchen is fully fitted with a custom made range of wooden wall and base units with attractive tiled surround. Features include a built-in New World electric hob and cooker with extractor hood; built-in Whirlpool dishwasher, built-in under counter fridge and freezer and extensive worktops with matching corian style double sink. Large pantry/under stair cupboard (2.2m x 0.95m) and door leading to rear hallway. A large window to rear with fitted vertical blinds allows maximum daylight in this spacious kitchen with ample space for a breakfast table. Central heating radiator, two LED cluster spot ceiling lights, quality tile effect flooring.
Dining Room (4.5m x 4m)
Beautifully spacious dining room with large bay window to front, fitted with vertical blinds and curtains allowing full natural light. Built-in alcove with shelving above cupboard for storage and display. Central heating radiator, fitted carpet, drop chandelier ceiling light.
Family Room/Study (3.8m x 3.4m)
Comfortable multi-purpose family/tv room or study. Large window with fitted vertical blinds overlooking the garden. New flame-effect gas fire with attractive wood mantle and inset marble hearth. Built-in alcove with shelving above cupboard for storage and display. Central heating radiator, fitted carpet, triple brass ceiling light.
Rear Hall (3.2m x 1m)
Accessed from the kitchen, the rear hall features a glazed PVC door leading out to the driveway and garden. Hall leads to the downstairs shower room and utility/sunroom. Ceiling light and fitted carpet.
Utility/Sun Room (3.4m x 2.5m)
Wonderfully sunny room with large double glazed sliding patio doors affording full view of and access to the garden. Additional window to side with view to driveway; both with fitted vertical blinds. Base unit with stainless steel sink and drainer; plumbing for washing machine. Central heating controls. Central heating radiator, carpet tiles, ceiling light.
Shower Room/W.C (3.9m x 1.3m)
Features W.C. and wash hand basin in white with wooden vanity unit and fully tiled shower enclosure with Mira Sport electric shower. Good sized opaque window to side with fitted vertical blind. Central heating radiator, fitted carpet, twin ceiling lights, extract fan.
Landing (2.8m x 2.2m)
The substantial, square-shaped landing has an open aspect over the stairs with natural light from a velux window. From here there is access to all four bedrooms and the family bathroom. Central heating radiator, fitted carpet, triple drop chandelier.
Master Bedroom (4.5m x 4.5m)
The large front-facing master bedroom benefits from tastefully designed built-in wooden wardrobes and shelving along one wall providing extensive storage. Additional built in bookcase under window. Access to en-suite.
En-suite (2.5m x 2.2m)
The custom-fitted en-suite shower room has an opaque window to the side, wood laminate flooring and 6 recessed ceiling spotlights. White Ideal Standard bathroom suite with cream vanity units built in along one wall housing shelving and cupboard space below. A chrome, central heating radiator/towel rail sits next to the curved, walk-in shower cubicle with Mira shower.
Bedroom 2 (3.9m x 3.7m)
A bright, comfortable double bedroom to the front of the house, with good-sized window. Built in under-window storage. Central heating radiator, fitted carpet, ceiling light.
Bedroom 3 (3.9m x 3.6m)
Double bedroom with a window to the side of the house and an additional velux window to the rear affording extra natural light. Built in under-window storage. Central heating radiator, fitted carpet, ceiling light.
Bedroom 4 (2.6m x 2.1m)
A single bedroom with triple slot window to the front of the house. Built in under-window bookcase. Central heating radiator, fitted carpet, ceiling light.
Family Bathroom (3.2m x 1.9m)
A custom fitted bathroom with velux window, slate effect tiled floor and 4 recessed ceiling spotlights. A white three piece Ideal Standard suite comprises W.C, wash hand basin and large bath with integral Mira shower and curved shower screen. An attractive vanity unit surrounds the wash hand basin.
Loft
The large, floored and lit loft runs the width of the house, has full head height and is accessed from a discreet trapdoor and pull-down ramsay ladder in the family bathroom. Providing excellent additional storage space and housing the Worcester Greenstar boiler, Oso hot water cylinder and Fronius solar panel invertor.
Outside and Gardens
To the front of the property is a small, enclosed garden area comprising mature shrubs, heather and gravel surrounds. Enclosed by stone walls and black period railings and gate.
The main driveway leads down the side of the property, with black period gates enclosing the sun-trap garden.
The double garage benefits from an electric double vehicle up and over door with remote control and a separate pedestrian door adjacent and is fitted with lights and sockets.
There is an outside tap at the rear of the house. Exterior sensor light. Monoblock paving.
The garden is beautifully planted and maintained. Steps lead through an arch down into a lawn area with a paved sun-trap patio area to one side. The lawn is bordered by wide flower beds with mature shrubs and perennials. The bottom border features mature trees and a composting area.
The south facing rear roof has a 20-panel solar array of Schott 195W mono panels connected to a Fronius IG Plus 35 Inverter. Installed in November 2011, the system generates a revenue of approximately £1,700 p.a.
Notes
This property has an ample supply of power points, gas central heating, double glazed, BT & TV points. All fixed floor coverings and blinds are included in the sale.
Home Report
The Home Report is available on www.onesurvey.org
EPC & Council Tax Banding
EPC Band D. Council Tax F.
Entry
Subject to negotiation.
Viewings
Contact Braidwoods Solicitors on 01387 257 272
CONSUMER PROTECTION FOR UNFAIR TRADING REGULATIONS 2008, BUSINESS PROTECTION FROM MISLEADING MARKETING REGULATIONS 2008
These particulars are believed to be correct but their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and are generally taken from the widest points. No item of a mechanical or working nature (e.g. any central heating installation) has been tested by us and accordingly no guarantee is given and any potential purchaser should satisfy himself in that respect. Any photographs are for the purpose only of illustration and must not be interpreted as giving any indication of the extent of the property for sale or of what is included in the sale.
Consumer Protection for Unfair Trading Regulations 2008, Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008
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