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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · DG6 4HD
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About
Well proportioned bright and spacious 3 bedroom detached bungalow located in a quiet location that is a short level walk away from all local amenities.
Although in need of some modernisation, this detached home is a blank canvas that would suit a number of different buyers.
Kirkcudbright is an attractive harbour town situated on the banks of the River Dee.
The town itself is of historic and architectural interest with its ancient High Street, Tolbooth Arts Centre, Stewartry Museum and numerous galleries.
Long frequented by artists, Kirkcudbright was home to the renowned artist, ea Hornel, one of the “Glasgow Boys”.
This tradition is maintained today by a flourishing colony of painters and craft workers which has led to Kirkcudbright being named the “Artists’ Town”.
Kirkcudbright enjoys a wide variety of mainly family owned shops, pubs, hotels and restaurants, whilst offering a wide range of facilities, including its own swimming pool, 18-hole golf course, marina, bowling green, squash & tennis courts and an active summer festivities programme, including its own Jazz Festival, Scottish Nights and Tattoo.
There is also a modern primary school, Kirkcudbright Academy secondary school, health centre, veterinary practice and library.
Accommodation Entered from front garden through a uPVC obscure glazed door with obscure glazed side panel into:- entrance vestibule Fitted carpet.
Wooden glazed door with glazed side panel and panel above leading into:- reception hallway Wide welcoming reception hallway with radiator and built-in cupboard providing useful additional storage.
Ceiling light. Loft access hatch. Smoke alarm. Two further ceiling lights. Thermostatic control. Doors leading off to all main accommodation.
Sitting room Bright and spacious front facing sitting room with uPVC double glazed bay window to front with curtain track above. Radiator. Ceiling cornicing. Ceiling light. Two wall lights.
Electric flame-effect fire sat on marble hearth with wooden surround above. Fitted carpet.
Wooden glazed sliding doors opening through to:- dining room Located to the rear of the property the dining room can be accessed directly from the sitting room and kitchen.
The dining room could easily be opened up further to the sitting room, subject to appropriate planning consents. UPVC double glazed window with blinds. Ceiling light. Ceiling cornicing.
Door leading through to kitchen. Radiator. Fitted carpet. Kitchen Generous kitchen in need of some modernisation with a good range of fitted kitchen units and laminate work surfaces.
Tiled splash-backs. Fluorescent striplight. UPVC double glazed window to rear with blind above. Freestanding Hotpoint dishwasher. Stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer to side.
Freestanding Hotpoint electric cooker. Under-counter fridge. Under-counter freezer. Wooden parquet flooring. Radiator with towel rail above. UPVC obscure glazed door leading into porch.
Porch Wood paneling to waist height. UPVC double glazed windows on three walls with blinds above. UPVC double glazed door leading out to rear garden. Wooden parquet flooring.
Bedroom 1 (front facing) Wooden floor. UPVC double glazed window to front with blinds above. Ceiling light. Radiator. Ceiling cornicing.
Bathroom Contemporary bathroom with white WC and wash-hand basin with mixer tap set into modern vanity unit, providing useful additional storage. Fixed backlit bathroom mirror.
Recessed LED ceiling spotlights. UPVC double glazed window with blind above leading to rear garden. Extractor fan. Chrome heated towel rail. Tiled from floor to ceiling.
Corner shower cubicle with mains monsoon rainfall shower head. Respatex-style wall paneling behind.
Bedroom 2 (rear facing) Rear facing bedroom with ample natural light from UPVC double glazed window to rear with blinds above. Radiator. Ceiling cornicing. Ceiling light.
Double wardrobe with sliding doors and hanging rail, which could perhaps be combined with the walk-in hall cupboard, which is behind this one. Wooden flooring.
Bedroom 3 (front facing) UPVC double glazed window to front with blinds above. Radiator. Ceiling light. Ceiling cornicing. Built-in triple wardrobe providing useful additional storage.
Built-in double wardrobe with sliding doors and hanging rail, which also backs onto the hallway cupboard beneath, which could be combined with the hallway cupboard and the cupboard from the other bedroom to perhaps provide an en-suite, subject to appropriate Planning Consent.
Wooden flooring. Attic There is a fully floored attic which could provide an opportunity for extension subject to appropriate planning consents.
Outside 2 Dunbar Avenue is well positioned within a level corner plot bordered by wall to the front and fencing at the rear and hedging to side .
The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with paved path leading from driveway and pavement to the front entrance.
The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a number of well established and productive fruit trees. Garage & workshop Up and over door. Power and lighting
Value & comps
Land Registry doesn’t cover Scotland or Northern Ireland, so previous sales may not be on record.
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