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About
Croy is a detached bungalow in need modernisation and updating throughout. This well positioned property is located on the edge of Kirkcudbright and is well positioned within generous garden grounds.
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, golf course, marina, bowling green, squash & tennis courts and an active summer festivities programme, including its own Jazz Festival and Tattoo.
There is also a modern primary school, secondary school and health centre. ACCOMMODATION Entered from front garden through uPVC double glazed door into:- ENTRANCE VESTIBULE Ceiling light. Tiled floor.
Inner uPVC obscure glazed door into:- RECEPTION HALLWAY 5.60m x 1.15m Wall mounted RCD consumer unit and electric meter. Built-in cupboard. Ceiling light. Smoke alarm. Radiator. Fitted carpet.
Doors leading off to all accommodation. SITTING ROOM (Front Right) 4.65m x 3.75m Built-in shelving on 2 walls. Recessed alcove with built-in cupboard and shelving.
Central fireplace with marble hearth and surround with wooden mantel above and electric flame-effect fire. UPVC double glazed window to front with vertical blind. Curtain pole and curtains above.
Ceiling cornicing. Ceiling light. Picture rail. Smoke alarm. Radiator with radiator shelf above. Carpet.
BEDROOM 1 (Front Left) 4.03m x 3.78m uPVC double glazed bay window to front with curtain track and curtains above. Ceiling cornicing. Ceiling light. Radiator. Fitted carpet.
STUDY 1.79m x 3.78m uPVC double glazed window to side with curtain track and curtains above. Ceiling cornicing. Ceiling light. Radiator. Fitted carpet.
DOUBLE BEDROOM 2 / LOUNGE (Left) 2.76m x 3.74m Ceiling light. Radiator. Fitted carpet. UPVC double glazed French doors leading out to:- GARDEN ROOM 2.39m x 3.57m Fitted carpet.
Wooden double glazed windows on 3 walls. Wooden double glazed doors leading out to rear garden. BATHROOM 1.76m x 1.80m Suite of white wash hand basin, WC and corner bath with shower above.
Shower curtain. Tiled from floor to ceiling. uPVC obscure glazed window to rear with curtain track and curtains above. Dimplex wall-mounted fan heater. Radiator. Shaver point. Carpet.
KITCHEN 3.77m x 2.43m Pine fitted kitchen units with laminate work surfaces and tiled splash-backs. Stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer to side.
Freestanding gas cooker with stainless steel extractor hood above. UPVC double glazed window to rear with curtain track and curtains. Ceiling cornicing. Fluorescent strip light. Wooden clothes pulley.
Coat hooks. Radiator. Carpet tiled floor. Doorway leading to rear vestibule with louvre door opening into:- UTILITY ROOM 2.31m x 0.92m Space for fridge freezer. Plumbing for washing machine.
Wooden double glazed window. Built-in shelving. Painted wood panelled ceiling. Ceiling light. Concrete floor.
Doorway from kitchen leading to:- REAR VESTIBULE 1.00m x 0.77m UPVC obscure glazed door to rear. UPVC double glazed window to side with blinds above. Ceiling light. Carpet tiled floor.
Door leading into:- W.C. 1.41m x 0.73m White W.C. Worcester gas fired boiler. Ceiling light.
OUTSIDE GARDEN The front garden is laid to lawn with a paved path leading off from the driveway bordered by well-established flower beds and steps leading up to the front door. Off Street parking.
Driveway. The property benefits from a generous rear garden with paved patio and gravelled area immediately adjacent to the house with a further area to the rear which is laid to lawn.
The rear garden has a number of well- established shrubs and perennials. Greenhouse GARAGE Brick built.
Value & comps
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