2-bedroom terraced house · DG9 9AW
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About
Hillcrest is an attractive end-terraced cottage occupying a position on Main Street within the village of Lochans, approximately 3 miles from Stranraer.
The property provides well-presented accommodation arranged entirely over one level, together with a generously proportioned rear garden.
The accommodation comprises an entrance porch opening into a spacious lounge, featuring a brick fireplace with inset stove, a front-facing window and ample space for freestanding furniture.
The lounge provides access to the principal bedroom and an inner hallway leading to the remaining accommodation.
The kitchen has been fitted with a range of navy floor and wall-mounted units, contrasting worktops, integrated cooking appliances and a stainless steel sink. There is also an external access door.
Both bedrooms offer comfortable accommodation with built-in storage, while the modern shower room comprises a shower enclosure, WC and wash-hand basin with fitted vanity storage.
The property benefits from uPVC double glazing, central heating and roof-mounted solar panels.
Externally, there is a small garden area to the front, with steps and a handrail leading down from Main Street to the entrance.
To the rear is a substantial enclosed garden arranged over different levels, comprising a central lawn, established planting, paved seating areas and gravelled sections.
There is also a selection of garden outbuildings, including a timber summerhouse and additional storage sheds.
This property represents an opportunity to acquire a two-bedroom cottage with generous outdoor space in a village location within easy reach of Stranraer.
EPC Rating: C Lounge 3.87m x 4.83m A spacious main reception room accessed directly from the entrance porch, with a front-facing window providing natural light.
The room features a brick fireplace with inset fire and provides direct access to the front bedroom, with a further doorway leading through to the rear hallway and remaining accommodation.
Bedroom 2.76m x 3.87m A well-proportioned double bedroom accessed directly from the lounge, with a front-facing window providing natural light.
The room benefits from fitted wardrobes offering extensive storage, a recessed storage area and a feature wallpapered wall. Finished with fitted carpeting and a central heating radiator.
Bedroom 2.81m x 3.2m A well-presented double bedroom with a rear-facing window providing natural light and an outlook towards the garden.
The room benefits from fitted carpeting, decorative wallpaper, ceiling coving and a central heating radiator. There is ample space for a double bed and additional freestanding bedroom furniture.
Shower Room 1.78m x 1.86m A modern shower room fitted with a corner shower enclosure with glazed sliding doors and wall-mounted shower, wash-hand basin set within a vanity unit providing storage, and WC.
Complemented by contemporary wall panelling, fitted flooring and a window providing natural light and ventilation.
Kitchen 3.2m x 3.4m A modern fitted kitchen comprising a range of navy blue wall and floor-mounted units with contrasting worktops and a patterned tiled splashback.
Incorporates a stainless steel sink with mixer tap, electric hob and built-in oven.
Additional features include full-height storage cupboards, wood-effect flooring and a window providing natural light and an outlook over the garden.
A partially glazed external door provides direct access outside.
Garden A generously proportioned, enclosed rear garden arranged over different levels, comprising a central lawn surrounded by established flower beds, mature shrubs and planting.
There are paved patio areas providing space for outdoor seating, together with a gravelled section and pathways throughout.
Additional features include a timber summerhouse, garden shed and further external storage.
Timber fencing encloses the garden, while steps provide access to the raised area adjoining the rear of the property.
Value & comps
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