3-bedroom house · DG7 3AE
For saleListed 105 days
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About
The property is attractively situated within a rural location on the north side of Castle Douglas and approximately a mile and a half from the town centre where local amenities are nearby.
Also known as "The Food Town", the popular market town of Castle Douglas offers a wide range of independent shops, restaurants, supermarkets, primary and secondary schools, park with loch, churches, theatre, swimming pool, golf course, health centre and all other facilities commensurate with a town of its size.
Attractively located, detached, one and a half storey property with double garage set in sizeable gardens enjoying beautiful landscape views over adjoining countryside.
The property has spaciously laid out, light filled, flexible accommodation in good decorative order arranged over two floors.
It has double glazing throughout, oil-fired central heating and open fire in lounge. A bright entrance/utility room give access to a wc and the well-appointed dining kitchen.
The front facing lounge with open fire, enjoys lovely countryside views and a spacious inner hall give access to a front facing sun lounge and dining room/bedroom 4 at the front, and a rear facing double bedroom and bathroom.
Upstairs, there are two spacious bedrooms, each with Velux windows and good storage served by a shower room. Viewing Tel: EPC Rating EPC rating: E
Value & comps
Land Registry doesn’t cover Scotland or Northern Ireland, so previous sales may not be on record.
Returns
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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