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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · DG3 4ER
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About
DESCRIPTION Fairn Bank, a charming and well-proportioned three-bedroom detached home nestled in the beautiful countryside just outside Moniaive.
With an enviable position in a quiet rural location, this property offers the perfect balance of tranquillity and accessibility.
The home is set within its own generous garden grounds, providing ample outdoor space for families, pets, gardening enthusiasts or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
To the side, you’ll find a private driveway and an integral garage, offering convenient off-road parking and practical storage options.
The bridge over the burn from Fairn Bank to the field is only for convenience and access for Fairn Bank.
Inside, the property features three comfortable bedrooms, a bright living area, kitchen, and family bathroom.
With its spacious layout and solid structure, Fairn Bank presents an excellent opportunity.
SITUATION Situated just a short distance from the picturesque village of Moniaive, Fairn Bank benefits from all the charm and community spirit of rural living, while still offering access to local amenities including shops, a primary school, cafes, and regular events.
Moniaive, the ‘Hill of Streams’ (from the Gaelic monadh-abh), nestles in stunning countryside where the three glens of Craigdarroch, Dalwhat and Castlefairn meet.
It’s a bustling village with a long history and strong community spirit.
It has always been popular and notable visitors over the centuries include King Robert the Bruce, King James IV, Bonnie Prince Charlie and Robert Burns.
Thornhill (8 miles) is an attractive and bustling town, well known for its individual shops and boutiques.
Surrounded by beautiful countryside the town provides a wide range of amenities including hotels, tea-rooms, bank, library, community centre, tennis and squash courts, health centre, pharmacy and a variety of shops.
Thornhill is also home to Wallace Hall Academy recognised nationally as a secondary school of ambition, and a well-regarded primary school.
The regional town of Dumfries is approximately 16 miles away, offering broader services, Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, a leisure complex, pubs, restaurants and hotels.
The Crichton Campus, home to the local campuses of both Glasgow University and the University of the West of Scotland can also be found in Dumfries.
The area is renowned for its diverse range of outdoor pursuits and activities. There is excellent fishing available on the region’s many rivers and lochs, as well as good sea fishing off the coast.
Mountain bike enthusiasts are well catered for with Drumlanrig Castle’s mountain bike tracks just a short distance away and Seven Stanes Mountain biking at Ae Forest.
ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor: Entrance hall, Bedroom 3, Living room, Dining room, Kitchen, Utility room. First Floor: Master bedroom, Bedroom 2, Family bathroom.
GARDEN Enclosed rear garden mostly laid to grass. Gravelled drive areas
Value & comps
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About Fairn Bank, Moniaive, Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland, DG3
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