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Agent ref CHS01 Nestled in the picturesque hamlet of Virginhall, on the immediate outskirts of the highly desirable estate village of Thornhill, this charming stone-built mid-terrace cottage offers a delightful blend of traditional character and flexible living space.
Offered to the market with no onward chain, this home represents an exceptional opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors seeking a scenic rural retreat with modern convenience.
Accommodation Entrance Vestibule: Welcoming entry hall providing immediate access to the bedroom on one side and the main reception space on the other.
Living Room: A bright and spacious reception room featuring a large front-facing window, a timber fireplace with an electric fire, and open stairs rising to the upper level.
Double glass doors open into the kitchen diner, allowing natural light to flow through the ground floor.
Kitchen Diner: The true heart of the home, this light and sociable open-plan space is fitted with a double electric oven, separate electric hob, extractor hood, and space for freestanding white goods.
Generous cabinetry is complemented by a central island workspace, perfectly dividing the cooking and dining areas.
Features a rear-facing window and two external doors providing access to the side passage and rear garden.
Bedroom: A generous front-facing double bedroom featuring large fitted wardrobes offering abundant built-in storage.
Bathroom: Fitted with a classic white three-piece suite comprising WC, pedestal wash hand basin, and an electric shower over the bath.
Finished with full tiling around wet areas and rustic timber panelling. Inner Hallway: Includes exceptional built-in cupboard storage to keep the living areas clutter-free.
Converted Attic Space: Spanning the full width of the house, this expansive loft conversion features two Velux windows providing plenty of natural light.
Offering versatile floor space, it is ideally suited as a second double bedroom, dedicated home office, or creative studio.
External Rear Garden: A private, fully enclosed rear garden bordered by traditional stone dyke walling and timber fencing.
Thoughtfully designed for low maintenance with a pleasant combination of lawn, gravel, and paving.
Side Access: A practical paved side entrance providing access to the front through a small passageway.
Front Garden: Situated across the minor road directly opposite the cottage, this private, tiered front garden features a mix of decking, decorative stone, mature bushes, tree, and established shrubs-providing a lovely outdoor sanctuary.
Parking: Includes a dedicated private off-street parking space adjacent to the front garden area.
Location Situated in Virginhall in Nithsdale, Dumfries & Galloway, the property is just moments from the popular village of Thornhill.
Renowned for its wide, tree-lined streets, Thornhill offers a vibrant array of boutique shops, cafes, hotels, and strong community spirit.
The surrounding landscape offers exceptional outdoor pursuits, including idyllic walks along the River Nith, hiking in the nearby Lowther Hills, and world-class salmon fishing.
Just minutes away lies the famous 17th-century Drumlanrig Castle and Estate-known as the 'Pink Palace'-featuring acres of woodland trails, mountain bike tracks, and formal gardens.
For a wider range of high-street shopping, secondary schooling, and transport links, the major town of Dumfries is conveniently located just 15 miles to the south via the A76.
Services: Mains electricity, mains water & drainage, space heating is provided by electric panels, hot water via an electric immersion heater & double glazing.
Important Notice (The Disclaimer) These particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute an offer or part of a contract.
The property is sold subject to all existing servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks or not.
The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of such servitude rights and others.
All descriptions, dimensions, areas, and permissions for use and occupation are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.
All measurements are approximate. Offers Offers should be submitted in Scottish legal form to iAD Estate Agents.
A closing date may be set, and the seller is not bound to accept the highest or any offer
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