7 bed detached house for sale

Mossdale, Castle Douglas DG7

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The property


A detached, two-storey, four bedroom family home with a separate single storey three double bedroom bungalow along with double garage/workshop and a series of outbuildings suitable for a variety of purposes, in a delightful rural setting with 1.2 acres of gardens and woodland as well stunning views of Woodhall Loch with private access and fishing rights. The main house offers a spacious and flexible accommodation layout currently configured to provide four double bedrooms, one on the ground floor and one with ensuite bathroom, spacious living/dining room with unrivalled garden and loch views, sitting room, kitchen, family bathroom and guest toilet. The separate bungalow, suitable for use as self-contained guest accommodation, comprises three double bedrooms, family bathroom, kitchen and living/dining/family room. The property lies in an area of outstanding natural beauty within tranquil, unspoilt countryside teeming with wildlife, a short drive from the picturesque village of Laurieston, approximately 10 miles from Castle Douglas, the region's renowned Food Town, where a wide range of amenities are available. The property offers a genuine opportunity for a complete change of lifestyle with extensive grounds, private water supply and options for renewable energy.
Accommodation

main house

From the driveway the property can be accessed through the rear door which opens into the spacious entrance hall leading to the front facing main reception room with sitting room beyond, to the downstairs bedroom also to the front and to the kitchen and guest cloakroom/WC to the rear. The kitchen comprises a range of wall and base units with worktops. There is a stainless steel sink and drainer unit, electric cooker and plumbing for a washing machine. The bright and spacious living/dining room has huge windows providing plenty of natural light and offering stunning panoramic views. There is a feature fireplace with open grate suitable for coal or logs and patio doors open onto the extensive patio area with garden grounds beyond. The cosy smaller sitting room/library is to the side again offering garden views. Also off the main reception room is a useful home office/study space currently used as a storage room and to the rear the inner hallway with staircase leading to the upper floor accommodation comprising three further double bedrooms, one with a full-size ensuite bathroom and all with built-in storage.
Bungalow

From the main entrance the hallway provides access to the lounge/diner to the front of the property, kitchen/breakfast room to the side with direct garden access, three double bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes and the family bathroom.
Outside

The properties are set in an area of garden and woodland grounds extending to around 1.2 acres with an additional area to the side of Woodhall Loch accessed separately from the private road, suitable for mooring and launching small boats, wild swimming and fishing. The property comes with fishing rights. There is a gravel driveway and turning area providing off-road parking for multiple vehicles. A double garage/workshop with power, lighting and mezzanine storage is attached to the bungalow. There is series of outbuildings housing the water pump system and providing general outdoor storage facilities.

The gardens to the front of the main house are well-established with a wide variety of planted shrubs providing year-round colour attracting a wide range of local wildlife. There is a choice of seating areas from which to enjoy the peace and tranquility as well as far-reaching views to the loch and the surrounding undulating landscape.

Transport, schools & amenities
Mossdale is a small village, 5 miles south of New Galloway and around 10 miles from Castle Douglas. The village passes through popular cycling routes and has a small shop and post office. It is on the edge of the Dark Skies Galloway Forest Park within the Galloway Hills Regional Scenic Area and is on the Red Kite Trail. A wide variety of outdoor pursuits can be enjoyed in the vicinity including sailing, fishing, golf, cycling, hill walking and bird watching.
The nearest primary schools are Crossmichael and Castle Douglas. Castle Douglas is a busy, thriving market town that is renowned for the quality of its local produce in more than 50 shops along the main high street as well as its cafes, restaurants, three butchers and hotels. There is also a modern health centre, a swimming pool and leisure facilities with free parking.
The A75 is on a main bus route and within easy travelling distance of nearby centres. A brand new, state-of-the-art, regional hospital in Dumfries, is only 20 minutes' drive 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.
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