Location

Dumfries is an active country town providing schooling, a newly built hospital, shops and sports clubs.   The M74, which is the main route between England and Scotland, is close to Dumfries and there are railway stations at both Dumfries and Lockerbie. The southwest of Scotland is well known for its mild climate, attractive, unspoilt countryside in abundance and diversity of recreational pursuits and field sports including shooting and stalking as well as trout and salmon fishing on numerous rivers and lochs.   A wide variety of beaches, coastal paths and beautiful walks are within easy reach. There are water sports and sailing on Loch Ken and the Solway Firth along with excellent hillwalking and cycling along the many cycling routes including the 7 Stanes, a nationally renowned network of mountain biking trails in the hills and forest parks. In 2009 the International Dark Sky Association confirmed Dark Sky status on the Galloway Forest Park, the first in Scotland to be so designated.    There are several excellent golf courses within travelling distance within the area including Dumfries County, Thornhill and the championship course at Southerness on the picturesque Solway coast.

Description

West Isle is a charming four bedroom extended bungalow with private front and rear gardens and garage situated in the hugely popular hamlet of Islesteps. Dumfries town centre is located close by with its plethora of local amenities and transport links.

The property begins with a vestibule/sunroom entrance leading to a welcoming reception hallway. Off here is a large dual aspect lounge overlooking the immaculate rear gardens. The dining room also has windows on two sides, flooding the space with natural light, while the kitchen is equally light and airy with a range of base and wall mounted units. There are four excellent sized double bedrooms, the principal benefitting from an en suite shower room. The family bathroom has an over bath shower and a further WC/utility room located to the rear of the property completes the accommodation.

Externally West Isle has beautifully planted private gardens with mature shrubbery and enclosed by neatly clipped hedges. There is a large patio ideal for summer entertaining and enjoying the lovely open aspects over the surrounding countryside. A single garage located to the side of the property along with driveway and car port allow for plenty of parking. The field adjacent to the front of the property is jointly owned with the other properties on the street and provides a useful communal amenity.

A rare opportunity in this highly desired location, this home is a fantastic opportunity for single storey living with the potential to upgrade and further develop, subject to consents.