Aristaren, Colvend, Dalbeattie, Kirkcudbrightshire, DG5 4QW | Property for sale | Savills
2,336 sq ft(217.02 sq m)
Offers over £370,000(€421,878)

AristarenColvend, Dalbeattie, Kirkcudbrightshire, DG5 4QW

  • Sold

Key features

  • Sold in December 2021
  • Large modern dining kitchen
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Study / Bedroom 5
  • Detached garage

A modern family home in an attractive rural location

About this property

  • Description
    Aristaren was built approximately 14 years ago and has been refurbished and modernised by the current owners in the last five years to produce a superb, immaculate family home which would provide excellent holiday accommodation for either a family or as an investment opportunity. The property is accessed via an attractive glazed UPVC door into an entrance vestibule with a set of glazed double doors beyond opening into the main entrance hall. There is access to the main ground floor rooms from this hallway as well as a modern oak and stainless steel staircase providing access to the first floor. The main sitting room is located to the front of the property with dual aspect windows and a feature gas fire. The ground floor also contains a study/ fifth bedroom, a bedroom with built in wardrobes and a large family bathroom with a walk in shower a separate bath and a range of fitted storage units. The flooring is Karndean throughout.

    The large dining kitchen benefits from a range of modern wall and floor units finished with solid marble worktops and integrated appliances including a NEFF induction hob and hood and double oven, a fridge, freezer and dishwasher. The floor is light coloured porcelain tiles and with a window within the kitchen area and French doors in the dining area leading out to the patio areas, this room has a light and airy feel.


    At the rear of the house, there is access to the garden area, a useful utility room, with floor units and worktop as well as space for both a washing machine and tumble dryer, and a separate fully tiled shower room.

    On the first floor is the principle bedroom with glazed French doors providing access to a large private south-facing balcony area with extensive views over the surrounding farmland and forestry. There are two further bedrooms and a fully tiled family bathroom with shower over. All of the bedrooms enjoy bespoke fitted wardrobes and drawer units designed and fitted by a local joiner.


    The gardens surrounding the property are attractive and well maintained. They are generally laid to lawn with decorative shrubs. They are bound by drystone dykes with areas of lawn and a large, paved patio area with various feature borders and decorative walling. Within the grounds there is a generous tarmacadam driveway with a double garage with electric doors and is half loft floored over with an integral loft ladder. The garage has power, water and a range of work surfaces enabling it to converted to a studio or annexe if desired (subject to appropriate consents).


    Local Authority
    Dumfries & Galloway

    Band G

    EPC Rating
    D (67)

    Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves
    The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.

    Possession
    Vacant possession and entry will be given on completion.

    Offers
    Offers must be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the Selling Agents. A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the Selling Agents following inspection.

    Viewing
    Strictly by appointment with Savills – 01387 263 066

    Purchase price
    Within 7 days of the conclusion of Missives a deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid. The deposit will be non-returnable in the event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the Seller or his agents.

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Local information

  • Situation
  • Aristaren occupies a beautiful rural location approximately 3 miles south of the town of Dalbeattie and within close proximity to the coastal villages of Colvend, Kippford and Rockcliffe. There are beautiful open aspects to the rear of the property with stunning views over surrounding countryside.
  • The southwest of Scotland is famous for its beautiful scenery, mild climate and excellent sailing. The Solway Yacht Club is based in the picturesque village of Kippford where there are also two hotels with restaurants. The pretty coastal village of Rockcliffe is nearby where there is a hotel/restaurant and tearoom. Some of the finest beaches in Scotland are found along the Solway coast and the surrounding countryside is undulating and highly attractive. There are fine walks along the coast and inland with excellent bird watching in the Solway Firth where there is an RSPB reserve and geese sanctuary. Dumfries & Galloway in general is renowned for its bird watching with a Red Kite Trail and regular sightings of ospreys.
  • Additional recreational facilities in the area include golf, with an 18-hole course nearby at Colvend Bay and the renowned championship course at Southerness (about 8 miles to the east). There is also fishing, shooting and mountain bike trails available nearby.
  • Colvend has a good village shop, primary school and café while there is a broader range of shops, schools and services in both Dalbeattie and Castle Douglas.
  • Communications are very good with railway stations in Dumfries and Lockerbie and the M74/M6 motorway network only 36 miles away. There are regular flights from Prestwick, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Newcastle Airports, all of which are about a two hour drive away. which offer a good range of domestic and international flights.

Additional information

  • Directions: Directions From the town of Dalbeattie head south along the A710. Continue though Barnbarroch passing the turn off for Kippford and continue south along the A710 then turn right, at the house called Wilmar, sign posted for Auchenhill Farm, Aristaren is the fourth property on the left hand side.
  • EPC Rating: D
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: G