8 bedroom house

Kirkbride House and The Old Steading are attractive and well-presented barn conversions set within a rural Galloway location offering spacious family accommodation throughout. Viewing highly recommended

Kirkbride House
Lovingly renovated steading conversion offering surprisingly spacious and light accommodation throughout. The property enjoys a secluded position six miles north of the harbor town of Kirkcudbright and only three miles from the market town of Castle Douglas.

This delightful conversion is in excellent condition and benefits from large characterful public rooms, oil fired central heating, and double glazing throughout. Kirkbride House is set within delightful garden grounds which are a haven for wildlife and birds.

This property would suit a number of different buyers due to its flexible accommodation and idyllic rural location from a full time family home in the heart of the beautiful Dumfries and Galloway countryside to those looking for an investment opportunity to operate as a high end self-catering holiday let.

Castle Douglas is a thriving Galloway market town, lying approximately 18 miles south-west of Dumfries and enjoying an enviable range of shops and other facilities in a town now promoted as a “Food Town”. The town also has a wide range of facilities including excellent primary and secondary schools, modern Health Centre, supermarkets and a thriving community run theatre, The Fullarton, nearby.

The Dumfries and Galloway Region is renowned for its beautiful countryside with rolling pastures broken by stone dykes and amenity woodland with a rugged coastline. Benefiting from the Gulf Stream, the general climate is mild and there are consequently many beautiful gardens nearby including the National Trust Gardens at Threave.

ACCOMMODATION
Enter through wooden glazed door in to:-

ENTRANCE HALLWAY 1.63m x 1.38m
Cupboard housing fuse box and meter. Ceiling light. Solid oak floor. Doorways leading to open plan dining room and shower room.

SHOWER ROOM 1.69m x 1.62m
White wash hand basin, W.C. Mira Sport electric shower with shower cubicle. Shaver point. Tiled floor to ceiling. LED recess spotlights. Radiator with thermostatic valve. Wooden double glazed window with lovely outlook to the front garden with curtain pole and pelmet above. Towel rail. Wood effect vinyl floor.

DINING ROOM 5.63m x 4.85m (narrowing to 2.16m under stairs)
Spacious dining room with wooden beam detail. 2 Radiators. 2 Ceiling lights. Sunvic heating thermostat. Oak Floor. Solid Oak staircase leading to all first floor accommodation. Wooden glazed doorways leading off to both the kitchen and rear porch and opening out on to the magnificent garden room.

GARDEN ROOM 6.45m x 4.95m
This magnificent room has an abundance of natural light from the large architectural windows and vaulted ceiling with 4 velux windows. This room enjoys wonderful views of the garden and surrounding countryside to the front. French doors lead from the garden room out to the front patio area providing a sheltered spot for alfresco dining. Stone feature fireplace with wood burning stove on black stone hearth with rustic wooden oak beam above. Deep window seats with storage beneath. Recessed LED ceiling lights. Wall thermostat. Bose built-in sound system with speakers mounted on the vaulted ceiling beams. Slate flooring with under floor heating

KITCHEN 3.91m x 3.01m
Airy and light farmhouse kitchen with cream shaker style fitted kitchen units with wooden butchers block work surface above. White ceramic Belfast sink with mixer tap above and double granite draining board to side. Tiled splashback. Pan rack. Freestanding Rangemaster oil fired stove. Rangemaster extractor hood. 2 freestanding Bosch ‘Hydrosensor’ dishwashers. Integrated freezer. 2 uPVC double glazed windows with deep sills overlooking the shared courtyard garden to the rear. LED ceiling lights. Smoke alarm. Chrome heated towel rail. Vinyl Flooring. Exterior door leading to front garden and further door leading to:-

UTILITY ROOM 5.36m x 2.88m
Spacious utility room with fitted Shaker style kitchen units and butcher block work surface with inset Belfast sink and mixer tap above and granite draining board to one side. Tiled splashback. 2 large built-in cupboards with shelving one of which houses the oil fired central heating boiler. Space for under counter fridge freezer. Plumbing for washing machine. Space for tumble dryer. Storage cupboard. Electric ‘Delonghi’ panel heater. LED ceiling spotlights. Wooden double glazed window overlooking the delightful front garden and surrounding farmland. Vinyl wood effect floor.

SITTING ROOM
Another bright and spacious room which can be accessed directly from the Dining Room or from the Garden Room gives additional entertaining space which links well to the other public rooms. This room has plentiful natural light from the 2 uPVC double glazed windows to the side. Large wood burning stove with tiled hearth and heat proof surround. Double radiator with thermostatic valve. TV aerial point. Carpet. Doorways leading to inner hallway and inner passage.

INNER PASSAGE 5.94m x 0.78m
Built-in wooden bookshelves. Wooden glazed window with outlook to inner shared courtyard. Radiator with thermostatic valve. Carpet. This leads to:-

BATHROOM 2.58m x 1.57m
White wash hand basin, W.C. and bath with central mixer tap above. Wooden bathroom cabinet. Corner curved shower with Mira Sport electric shower. Extractor fan. Tiled floor to ceiling. Heated chrome towel rail. uPVC obscure glazed window to side with deep sill. Radiator with thermostatic valve. Recessed ceiling spotlights. LED strip lights. Loft access hatch. Vinyl effect laminate floor.

DOUBLE BEDROOM 1 3.34m x 2.60m
This good sized double bedroom has a large uPVC double glazed picture window to the side with, curtain pole and curtains above. Built-in cupboard with hanging rail and shelf. Ceiling light. Radiator. Smoke alarm/carbon monoxide detector. Carpet.

DOUBLE BEDROOM 2 3.76m x 3.52m
uPVC double glazed window with outlook to side with deep sill, curtain pole and curtain. Radiator with thermostatic valve. Built-in cupboard with hanging rail and shelving. Ceiling light. Carpet.

REAR STUDY / PORCH 4.38m x 1.30m
3 uPVC double glazed windows. Ceiling light. Loft access hatch. Built-in desk with shelving above. Oak flooring. uPVC double glazed door leading to inner courtyard.

Solid oak staircase leads from Dining Room to first floor accommodation

First Floor Accommodation

LANDING 7.85m x 1.29m
Shelved under eaves storage cupboards. 3 large Velux windows to front with roller blinds. Ceiling spotlights. Smoke alarm. Carpet.

DOUBLE BEDROOM 3 4.50m x 3.90m
uPVC double glazed window with outlook to front with deep sill, curtain pole and curtains. Radiator beneath. Ceiling lights. Loft access hatch. Carpet.

BATHROOM 3.17m x 1.98m (narrowing to 0.95m)
White wash hand basin, W.C, and Jacuzzi bath with mixer tap above and tiled surround. Mira Sport shower above bath. Radiator. Ceiling light. Loft access hatch. Velux window. Built-in storage cupboard housing hot water cylinder. Wood effect vinyl floor.

DOUBLE BEDROOM 4 3.19m x 2.9m
Wooden velux window with outlook to inner courtyard with Velux blind. Coombed ceiling. Walk-in storage cupboard with hanging rail and shelf. Radiator with thermostatic valve. Carpet.

MASTER BEDROOM 4.51m x 3.45m
Large uPVC double glazed with deep sill with outlook to farmland. Coombed ceiling. 3 Built-in wardrobes (1 with hanging rail; 2 with shelving). Ceiling light. Radiator with thermostatic valve. Further shelves cupboard. Smoke alarm. Loft access hatch. Carpet. Doorway leading to:-

ENSUITE 2.35m x 2.19m
Wall mounted ‘his and hers’ sinks with mixer taps above. W.C. Corner shower unit with Mira Sport electric shower. Extractor fan. Velux window with outlook to front. Tiled floor to ceiling. Chrome heated towel rail. Ceiling light. Wooden beam detail. Wood effect laminate floor.

OUTSIDE
Kirkbride House is accessed off a quiet country lane just off the B727 road between Kirkcudbright and Gelston.

A wooden five bar gate opens on to a large graveled area providing ample parking and turning space. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn which leads down to approximately ¾ of an acre of mature deciduous woodland. This lovely private woodland area is haven for birds and becomes a carpet of bluebells each spring! To the far side of Kirkbride House is a large double garage with electricity and a stable / storage room ideal for storage of bikes / drying of outdoor clothes this useful area has power and Belfast sink. There is a paved and decked area immediately to the front of the house providing a sheltered spot for enjoying the peaceful location and beautiful sunsets yet giving easy access to the house. Oil Tank. Wood / Log store.
To the rear of the property is a shared enclosed courtyard garden. This is shared with the steading cottage at the far end of the barn and is laid to lawn.

The Old Steading
The Old Steading is a charming barn conversion offering surprisingly spacious and light accommodation throughout. It should be noted that this is only available for sale to any purchaser of Kirkbride House and will not be sold separately.

ACCOMMODATION
Accessed via solid wooden door into:-

RECEPTION HALLWAY 3.34m x 1.53m
uPVC double glazed window to front. Radiator. Ceiling light. Sliding doors with steps leading up to inner hallway. Carpet.

SITTING ROOM 7m x 4.49m
Bright spacious sitting room. Brick built feature fireplace with tiled hearth and inset cast iron stove. Partially coombed ceiling with Beamed detail. Smoke alarm. Ceiling light. Wooden obscure glazed door. Radiator. uPVC double glazed windows overlooking driveway with curtain pole, curtains and deep sills. Carpet. Wooden obscure glazed door leading into:-

DINING ROOM / KITCHEN 3.96m x 3.78m
Good sized contemporary kitchen with shaker style units and butcher block effect work surfaces. 1½ bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer to side. Electric induction hob. Contemporary Hotpoint extractor fan. Radiator. Built in fridge-freezer. Built in Hotpoint double oven. uPVC double glazed window to rear with roller blind above. French doors leading out to patio with curtain pole and curtains above. Steps to one side leading to inner hallway. Wood effect laminate flooring. Doorway opens into:-

REAR ENTRANCE / VESTIBULE 2.58m (at widest) x 2.54m (at widest)
uPVC double glazed door to rear. Coat hooks. Loft access hatch. Fluorescent striplights. Smoke alarm. RCD fuse box. Wood effect laminate flooring. Opens into:-

BOILER ROOM 2.81m x 1.18m
Housing oil fired boiler and thermostatic controller. Loft access hatch. Carbon monoxide detector. Door into:-

SHOWER ROOM 1.92m x 1.80m
Shower cubicle with mains shower and tiled from floor to ceiling.

INNER HALLWAY 8.93m x 0.93m
Built in cupboard. Radiator. uPVC double glazed window into inner courtyard. Curtain pole and curtains. Carpet. Access off to bedrooms.

BATHROOM 2.63m x 1.95m (lengthening to 3.07m)
Good sized family bathroom. Suite of W.C. wash hand basin and bath. Tiled splash backs. Wooden obscure glazed window to rear with deep sill. Shaver point. Shaving mirror. Extractor fan. Radiator. Carpet.

DOUBLE BEDROOM 1 3.15m x 2.78m
Good sized double bedroom overlooking garden. Hardwood double glazed window to rear with curtain track and curtains. Radiator. Ceiling light. Partially coombed ceiling. Built in cupboard. Carpet.

DOUBLE BEDROOM 2 3.85m x 3.34m
Good sized double bedroom. Radiator. uPVC double glazed window with curtain pole and curtains. Built in cupboard. Ceiling light. Partially coombed ceiling. Carpet.

DOUBLE BEDROOM 3 4.31m x 3.52m
Double built in cupboard with hanging rail and shelving. Radiator. Ceiling light. uPVC double glazed window to rear with curtain track and curtains above. Carpet.

OUTSIDE
The property benefits from a good size garden mainly laid to lawn with a number of mature trees and shrubs overlooking neighbouring farmland. Add acreage.

GARAGE AND GARDEN STORE
The garden store can be accessed from both inside (from boiler room) and outside