An unfurnished attractive and spacious conversion offering comfortable accommodation.

Description

Accommodation:

Timber door opens into

Hall
With stairs to the first floor with airing cupboard under housing the hot water cylinder. Radiator. Doors off to:

Drawing Room
7.60m x 4.93m. Recessed open fireplace, fitted bookcase with cupboards below to one wall. Double patio doors to the rear garden. 2 radiators. 8 power points, and TV aerial and phone sockets. Curtains to all windows.

Cloakroom
Toilet and vanity wash hand basin set in an attractive unit with cupboard below. Store cupboard forming the rear of the airing cupboard, suitable for storage. Radiator and carpet.

Kitchen/ Dining Room
8.80m x 4.95m. Attractive U shaped kitchen with central island feature and breakfast bar, incorporating a 1½ sink and drainer, 2 oven Aga, double electric oven, gas hob, fridge freezer and washing machine, with a large range of floor and wall units. The kitchen area has ample power points. The Dining Area has a feature stone wall and double patio doors to the rear garden, and 4 power points. Laminate flooring to the whole room.

First Floor

The stairs lead up to the landing which extends the full length of the house, with attractive windows and Velux skylight offering plenty of light. 2 radiators and 3 power points. Doors off to:

Bedroom 1
4.97m x 3.04m maximum. Dual aspect with built in fitted wardrobes with hanging rails and shelves. 4 power points. Radiator.

Bedroom 2
3.89m x 4.65m. 3 built in wardrobes, two with hanging rail and shelves and one shelved. 2 radiators. 6 power points. Open archway leading into:

En-Suite
Bather with shower attachment to taps, WC and vanity wash hand basin set into the window sill with cupboard below. Heated towel rail. Extractor fan.

Bedroom 3
4.06m x 3.93m. Built in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf over. Radiator. 5 power points.

Bathroom
Bath with electric shower over and also shower tap attachment, and tile splashback and shower screen, WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Mirror feature to one wall. Electric shaver point, heated towel rail and extractor fan. Velux window.

Bedroom 4
3.08m x 3.88m. Built in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf over. Radiator. 5 power points.

Single storey section of property
A further extension could be made available which comprises a utility room, hallway, 2 Bedrooms, Shower Room and Living Room, which whilst having its own internal access from the main house also has its own separate entrance and could easily be used as a “granny annexe”. This section of the property houses the central heating boiler and electric fuseboxes and electric meter.

Outside
To the rear of the property is a patio which runs the length of the property and from which there are steps down to a lawn, the boundary of which is a former tenancy court. The garden is enclosed. At the front of The Gatehouse is a gravel parking area. On the approach to the property is a timber slatted outbuilding which is used for log storage.

Tenancy
After viewing interested parties should confirm their interest in the property with Savills. The landlord's preferred applicant will be reference checked through a tenancy referencing company.
1 The tenancy shall be a Private Residential Tenancy
2 The rent shall be payable monthly in advance by bank standing order.
3 A deposit of £1000.00 will be payable in advance.
4 The tenant shall be responsible for the payment of the Council Tax or other rates levied by the Local Authority.
5 The property is to be occupied as a private dwelling and is not to be sub-let without the prior permission of the landlord.
6 The garden maintenance is the responsibility of the tenant.
7 The tenant will be responsible for the costs of all utilities. 8 The landlord will insure the property against all fire but such insurance will not cover any contents or effects which the tenant may place in the subjects, the insurance of which will be the tenant's responsibility.
9 The tenant will be required to maintain the internal decoration to the same standard as at entry.
10 An inventory will be taken prior to entry.
11 A maximum of 1 cat and 1 dog will be permitted at the discretion of the landlord.

Requirement for the Property
Please note that the Landlord is intending to move into this property around 31st August 2026 and the tenancy will be terminated on the basis of this requirement at that time.

Services Mains electricity and water, septic tank drainage and oil fired central heating.
Viewing Viewings will only be arranged upon completion of a prospective tenant questionnaire. All viewings will be during office hours Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm.

Location

The Gatehouse is situated close to the small hamlet of Haugh Of Urr with a public house, with Castle Douglas being about 3 miles away. Castle Douglas offers a wide range of local services and many independent shops, it is locally known as the food town.

The area offers many recreational activities including mountain biking at various locations, golf courses at Dumfries, Castle Douglas and Southerness, coastal walks along the Solway, uplands walks on the Southern Upland Way,and bird watching at RSPB Mersehead.





Directions

From Dumfries take the A75 west towards Castle Douglas. After Springholm take the B794 signposted to Haugh of Urr, and after about ¾ of a mile take the private drive on the right hand side, which has a wide sweep and timber gate. Follow the drive and then bear left at the fork, signposted to The Gatehouse and follow the gravel drive into the courtyard and the property is on the left hand side. Please note that the property post code, DG7 3JX, may not take you directly to the property. what3words: bead.congested.twinkling