An attractive detached cottage in an elevated rural position surrounded by farmland.

Description

The half glazed front door opens into

Vestibule
Coat hooks and vinyl flooring. Door into:

Open plan Kitchen / Living Room
9.74m x 4.69m in total. The living area has a fabulous south facing picture window and a multifuel stove on a raised stone plinth. There is also an electric Rointe heater, telephone and TV aerial point and satellite cable. 6 power points. It is carpeted and includes a laundry pulley.

The kitchen area comprises a range of modern floor and wall units with space for an electric cooker with an extractor hood over, space and plumbing for a dishwasher. Single sink and drainer, and space for a full height fridge freezer. Vinyl flooring. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Steps lead up to

Rear Hall
With night storage heater and doors off to:

Bedroom 3
3.08m x 2.81m. Wall cupboard, recess with a store cupboard over. Electric heater. 4 power points.

Bedroom 2
3.08m x 2.81m. Wall cupboard with open hanging rail below. Electric heater.

Bedroom 1
4.10m x 3.63m. Electric heater. Dual aspect windows to front and side. Roller blinds.

Rear Vestibule
This room has a half glazed door to the rear garden. It also house the hot water cylinder with open slatted shelving to the side, and plumbing for a washing machine below. Vinyl flooring. This opens into

Bathroom
Bath with thermostatic shower over and screen and extractor fan. Wash hand basin in vanity unit and WC. Wall mirror and shelves. Wall mounted electric fan heater. Vinyl flooring.

Outside
The front of the property is laid to lawn with a large parking area. There is a path that runs around the cottage. The rear garden is on two levels, with a timber garden shed and log store close to the cottage and the raised garden is lawned and has a drying line fitted. Solar panels are being installed to the front garden, which will provide an alternative water heating source to the electric immersion heater.

Tenancy
After viewing interested parties should confirm their interest in the property with Savills. The landlord's preferred applicant will be reference checked through a tenancy referencing company.
1 The tenancy shall be a Private Residential Tenancy
2 The rent shall be payable monthly in advance by bank standing order.
3 A deposit of £850.00 will be payable in advance.
4 The tenant shall be responsible for the payment of the Council Tax or other rates levied by the Local Authority.
5 The property is to be occupied as a private dwelling and is not to be sub-let without the prior permission of the landlord.
6 The garden maintenance is the responsibility of the tenant.
7 The tenant will be responsible for the costs of all utilities.
8 The landlord will insure the property against all fire but such insurance will not cover any contents or effects which the tenant may place in the subjects, the insurance of which will be the tenant's responsibility.
9 The tenant will be required to maintain the internal decoration to the same standard as at entry.
10 An inventory will be taken prior to entry.
11 No pets are permitted, as the property is located within a working livestock farm.

Services
Mains electricity and water, septic tank drainage and electric heating.

Viewing
Viewings will only be arranged upon completion of a prospective tenant questionnaire.

Location

Kirkgunzeon is a small village with a primary school. Local shopping facilities are available at either Dalbeattie or Dumfries.

Square Footage: 1,012 sq ft



Directions

From Dumfries take the A711 towards Dalbeattie. Take the right hand turning into Kirkgunzeon and follow the road past the school and over the small bridge. At the T junction turn right and follow the road out of the village. Take the next turning on the left and then immediately take the private track on the left hand side, crossing the cattle grid and then follow this unmade road to Shankfoot Cottage. Please note that the property post code, DG2 8LE, may not take you directly to the property. what3words:mailings.scariest.carver