Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire

Euchanfoot

Sanquhar | Dumfriesshire | DG4 6LA

EUCHANFOOT

This charming former mill house has been sensitively upgraded by the present owners to offer a bright and flexible family home. The property is accessed via a private, tree-lined lane and sits in just over an acre in all, with glorious open views, including that of Sanquhar Castle, and direct access to the Euchan Water at the bottom of the garden, ideal for paddling in during the summer months. The property sits alongside the Southern Upland Way, and is in an ideal spot for walking, fishing (the Euchan Water runs into the famous River Nith), horse riding or biking.

This smartly presented property offers generous and flexible accommodation over three levels, open views, riverbank access, and facilities for animals/livestock if desired. The property could easily be split into two self-contained units if desired, perhaps to create additional income or for use by a dependant relative. Nearby Sanquhar railway station offers services to Edinburgh and Glasgow, and London can be reached in less than 5 hours.

KEY FEATURES

ACCOMMODATION

A tiled entrance vestibule leads into the bright kitchen/breakfast room, which boasts windows to the front and rear, with views down to the water, and a skylight above. The kitchen is fitted with a range of modern units and complementary worksurfaces, with electric oven, hob and extractor fan. There is room for a fridge/freezer and dishwasher.

Adjacent to the kitchen is a welcoming open plan study/living room, which has an attractive wooden floor, windows to the front and rear (again, offering superb views), and a wood burning stove. Stairs lead down from here to the lower level. Remaining on the ground floor, there is a generous cloakroom/WC, main entrance hall with understair cupboard and carpeted stairs to the first floor, and a lovely sitting room. The sitting room enjoys a dual aspect with views of both open countryside and the Euchan Water and boasts a wood burning stove set within a stone surround.

On the first floor, off a bright landing with porthole window, additional skylight and shelved storage cupboard, are three well-proportioned double bedrooms. The principal bedroom is a large room with window to the front elevation and a modern en-suite shower room, which is partially tiled and comprises mains shower cubicle, WC, wash hand basin and heated towel rail. A separate shower room, comprising mains shower, WC, wash hand basin and heated towel rail, completes the first floor accommodation.

The lower level of the house has previously been used as a self-contained apartment from the time when the property was once a guest house, and this could be easily reinstated if desired. On the lower level there is a generous hallway with external door, a double bedroom, bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle, a large playroom/family room, and a secondary kitchen/utility room, with storage units, plumbing for white goods, and dir ect access outside.

Outside

The property is accessed from a quiet country road, and is located just a short drive from Sanquhar. A gated entrance opens into an attractive tree-lined lane, with grassy banks leading down to the water. A further gate leads to a gravelled parking and turning area. The grounds are fully enclosed, and predominantly laid to grass, with a woodchip play area, along with mature trees, shrubs and bushes. There is a small and charming orchard, and of course, direct access to the water on the southern boundary.

A stone outbuilding houses the wood pellet boiler, and attached to it is a useful timber garage/workshop, which is a great size and offers power, light and an inspection pit.

There is a small arena (requires sand), two stables, a tack room and feed store (24/7 hay feeder). In addition, there is an automatic drinker, wash down area with concrete floor and Equideck (non-slip matting) to some of the area of ground by the stables.

Overall, this property offers an excellent business/lifestyle opportunity, and should be viewed to be fully appreciated.

LOCATION

The former Royal Burgh of Sanquhar is a small market town in the Nith Valley and is surrounded by striking scenery. It lies in close proximity to ranges of interesting hills on either side, the Carsphairn and Scaur range to the west and the Lowther hills to the south east. Located almost directly half way between Ayr and Dumfries on the A76, the town is served by a range of shops and amenities, and this region of southern Scotland is an ideal base for all sorts of activities including mountain biking, golf, walking and visiting attractions such as Drumlanrig Castle (some 10 miles to the south).

There are direct train services every two hours southbound to Dumfries in 27 minutes and northbound to Glasgow Central in 1 hour 16 minutes. London can be reached in approximately 5 hours.

Registered in England & Wales. Company No: 09714713. Registered Office Address: Mart Office Townfoot, Longtown, Carlisle, England, CA6 5LY.

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INFORMATION

DIRECTIONS

From the south, turn left at Mennock, go over the bridge and turn immediately right. Follow this road passing Ulzieside, and the entrance to Euchanfoot is on the right hand side, opposite Euchan Bridge Cottage. From the north, as you enter Sanquhar turn right onto Blackaddie Road, travel over the bridge and turn left immediately (signed Southern Upland Way). Euchanfoot is the first property you come to on the left.

Services: Mains electricity, private drainage to septic tank, the wood pellet boiler provides heating and hot water, two wood burning stoves, double glazed throughout. Fibre broadband has been fitted to the roadside, and connections are imminent.

Home Report: The Home Report is available upon request.

EPC: E

LOCAL AUTHORITY: DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY COUNCIL

Council Tax Band: F

Tenure: Freehold

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 26.07.2023

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