Templand, Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire

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BURRANCE

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KEY FEATURES • Charming, detached farmhouse with superb views • Idyllic rural location, yet within easy access of Lockerbie and Dumfries • Extensive range of outbuildings, stabling and outdoor menage • Approximately 1.92 acres in all • Opportunity to lease additional land; please enquire • High level of privacy • Excellent road and rail links within easy reach Burrance sits in an elevated rural position close to the village of Templand, near Lockerbie, and enjoys impressive open views over the surrounding countryside, all the way to the Lake District mountains.

The property has been thoughtfully updated by the present owners and enjoys a private position accessed by a driveway that culminates in a courtyard with parking and turning area.

Primary access to the house is gained via the rear entrance from the courtyard, which opens into a welcoming and generous boot room/utility room. This room offers ample storage and a Belfast sink, space for white goods, a cloaks area and a separate WC. An internal door leads through to the heart of the home, which is a lovely farmhouse style kitchen that is semi open plan to the family room.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of units and complementary worksurfaces. There is an electric Rangemaster cooker, space for white goods and a very attractive and substantial fitted oak dresser. Skylights above and windows to the rear allow ample natural light in and there is ample space for dining furniture. From the kitchen you take a step down into a bright and spacious family room, with solid wood floor and a glazed wall to the front elevation, making the most of the superb, far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside and to the Lake District mountains, and offers two sets of French doors that open out to the decking and garden.

Adjacent to the kitchen is a useful study, with window looking out to the courtyard. The fourth bedroom is located on the ground floor and is a generously sized double bedroom with large window to the side elevation, and lovely views.

The sitting room is located to the front of the property off the original reception hall and is a cosy space enjoying a dual aspect, superb views and a wood burning stove set within a marble surround.

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Carpeted stairs lead from the reception hall up to the first-floor landing, which is lit by a large skylight and offers storage by way of a deep airing cupboard (also housing the hot water tank). Here, three double bedrooms can be found, all of which boast built-in wardrobes. The family bathroom comprises a generous curved bath with mains shower over, WC, wash hand basin and tiled floor/surround.

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Outside The property is accessed from the road that leads from Millhousebridge to Templand.

A long driveway then culminates in the sheltered courtyard, where ample parking and turning is available.

There are two areas of dedicated ‘garden’; the front garden, accessed directly from the house, and the paddock garden, located adjacent to the driveway. The front garden is predominantly laid to lawn with fruit trees, raised beds, a greenhouse and a decked area, ideal for al fresco entertaining. The paddock garden is charming and incorporates two ponds, a paved entertaining/barbecue area with pergola over, and an array of young plants to include 5 silver birches, 4 ornamental trees, apple trees, plum trees, a damson tree, and gooseberry, redcurrant and sloe bushes.

In addition, there is a fully enclosed triangular paddock, with easy access to hard standing, a storeroom and a water supply.

The menage measures 40m x 20m and must have the best views of Dumfries & Galloway!

Built by KLUH Arenas Ltd, it has had full drainage inserted, and comprises of multilayer hardcore membrane and a 6” carpet fibre surface. N.B The topping was resurfaced in 2023.

The grounds extend to approximately 1.92 acres in all, boasting tremendous views.

Outbuildings: The property boasts an array of outbuildings, described as follows: • Potting Shed – with power, light, door to rear garden, and external water tap.

• Open fronted, double height barn – with power and light.

• Garage/workshop – with power, light, double doors, two storage cupboards and mezzanine level above.

• Hay barn – comprising generous tack room, storage room, main hay barn with sliding door to main yard and further door to courtyard, secure store to the rear. This barn has a water supply, power and light.

• Store room – with double doors to courtyard.

• Former dairy – with power, light, water supply and doors leading to the indoor exercise area beyond. Also with door to boot room/store with adjacent WC. It is worth noting that the former dairy could be suitable for redevelopment, subject to planning permission.

• Stables and Indoor Arena – comprising ten stables (one used as foaling stable), and indoor exercise area.

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INFORMATION Special Note: The vendor currently has a grazing let with the Crown Estate and leases 28 acres of land (8 acres directly adjacent to the property, and a further 20 acres located across the road). This agreement comes to an end in December 2024, and any prospective purchaser is advised that there is a possibility of the ground coming to the rental market again next year, although this would have to be applied for on the open market.

Local Area Nearby Templand is a quiet village situated approximately just 4.5 miles northwest of Lockerbie.

Local amenities are available in nearby Lochmaben (2.6 miles). The nearest primary schools are Johnstonebridge, Lochmaben and Lockerbie with Lockerbie Academy approximately 4 miles away. Offering good transport links, including bus services, and access at Johnstonebridge (4 miles) to the M74/M6 motorways to the North and South.

Lochmaben is situated approximately 8 miles from Dumfries and 4 miles from Lockerbie.

Lochmaben offers many activities including fishing, walking, sailing and a golf course. The town has a range of shops, a doctor’s surgery, a chemist, a dental surgery, a church, a primary school, a bowling club and a sailing club.

A little further away in Dumfries, you will find several major supermarkets, restaurants, and public houses as well as the excellent Royal Infirmary for Dumfries and Galloway. Ideally placed for the commuter, Burrance is a short drive from the main M74 trunk road, making both Edinburgh/ Glasgow to the North accessible within 1.5 hours. To the South, it is less than 50 minutes to Carlisle. There are frequent rail connections at both Lockerbie and Dumfries rail stations.

Services: House: Mains electricity, metered water supply, drainage to septic tank. Oil fired central heating with external boiler. We advise anyone wishing to check the broadband speed to use the following website: https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/ Fixtures and fittings: The ride on mower, quad bike, chain harrow, solid harrow and roller may be available by separate negotiation.

Local Authority: Dumfries & Galloway Council –Council Tax Band F EPC: E Home Report: A copy of the Home Report is available on request from Fine & Country South Scotland.

Offers: All offers should be made in Scottish Legal Form to the offices of the sole selling agents, Fine & Country South Scotland by email to southscotland@fineandcountry.com Viewings: Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agents, Fine & Country South Scotland.

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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 16.02.2024

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