1-bedroom flat · DG1 2HD
Listing removedReduced £5k (−10%) on 20 JunListed 155 days
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About
The property is located within a popular residential area on the edge of Dumfries town centre and is convenient for many local amenities including Morrison's and Lidl supermarkets and DG1 Leisure complex.
The property is a short walk from the town centre which offers amenities commensurate with a town of its size.
One bedroom ground floor, Sandstone built flat with private access door and gardens to front and rear.
8 Barrie Avenue benefits from wooden double glazing and gas central heating throughout with a coal effect gas fire in the lounge. On street parking is available.
8 Barrie Avenue would ideally suit a first time buyer, a retired buyer or a buy to let investor. Outside there are garden grounds to the front and rear with a shared drying green.
Entrance Vestibule Wooden external front door opening into vestibule; wooden glazed door into hall; door to large storage cupboard with shelving and window to side; wood effect laminate flooring.
Hall Doors to lounge, bedroom, bathroom, large storage cupboard and double doors to cupboard with shelving and hanging space; radiator; wood effect laminate.
Lounge Good sized room with window to rear; gas coal effect fire set on polished stone hearth and surround with ornate wooden mantle; shelved recess with shelved cupboard beneath; 2 x television connection points; phone connection point; opening to kitchen; coving; radiator; fitted carpet.
Kitchen Modern fitted wall and floor units with complementing worktops and tiled splashbacks; stainless steel sink, drainer and mixer tap; space for cooker; extractor hood; space for fridge freezer; space and plumbing for washing machine; window to rear; cupboard housing fuse box and meters; xpelair extractor fan; radiator; tiled floor.
Bedroom Double bedroom with large window to front; integrated cupboard housing Worcester boiler and shelf; television connection point; 2 x Openreach connection points; radiator; fitted carpet.
Bathroom Suite of W.C., wash hand basin and Triton electric shower over bath with tiles to walls; obscure window to side; heated towel rail; tile effect flooring.
Garden Gated shared concrete path to front door with area laid to lawn at front; outside light; gas box. Rear garden laid to lawn with wooden garden shed and paved patio area; shared drying green.
Viewing Tel: EPC Rating EPC rating: D
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