Billholm HouseWesterkirk, Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway, DG13 0QG

Billholm House is an attractive and substantial country house occupying a picturesque position on the banks of the River Esk, surrounded by the rolling hills and forests of Dumfries and Galloway. Set within approximately 7.8 acres of woodland, established gardens and paddock and direct access to the river. Versatile stone outbuildings provide stabling, but offers potential for conversion, subject to planning permission. The property enjoys an excellent degree of privacy in an unspoilt but accessible rural location.

The house has been thoughtfully upgraded by the current owners, resulting in an exceptionally well-presented and contemporary country home whilst retaining wonderful period detail including cornicing and working window shutters. Arranged over three floors, the accommodation is both generous and versatile, with well-proportioned rooms and excellent natural light throughout. The principal house is complemented by a self-contained two-bedroom annexe, offering exceptional flexibility for multi- generational living or additional accommodation for family and guests.

The main entrance opens into a welcoming reception hall, from which the principal reception rooms are arranged. The drawing room is a generous and elegant room, with tall triple aspect windows adding to the excellent sense of light and space, with a wood-burning stove providing an attractive focal point. Its proportions lend themselves equally well to relaxed family living and entertaining. The dining room has considerable character, with decorative wall panelling, cornicing and wide-board timber flooring, complemented by a wood-burning stove. Generously proportioned and conveniently positioned off the kitchen, it provides an attractive setting for both family dining and more formal entertaining.

Leading through, the kitchen is an impressive and exceptionally spacious heart of the home, with ample room for informal dining. A range of wall and floor-mounted cabinetry and a traditional Belfast sink sit alongside oak flooring, bringing warmth and character to the contemporary interior. A separate study/snug provides a comfortable and more informal retreat, while a utility room and WC complete the ground floor accommodation. The principal ground floor rooms, including the reception hall, drawing room, dining room and study, are further enhanced by underfloor heating, ensuring a wonderfully warm and comfortable atmosphere while complementing the character and proportions of the house.

On the first floor are three sizeable double bedrooms, one of which benefits from its own dressing room. Each enjoys lovely views across the gardens towards the river beyond. A well-appointed family bathroom, with both a separate shower and freestanding bath, serves the bedrooms on this level. The entire second floor is dedicated to a private bedroom suite, creating a particularly generous and secluded space for guests or family. The bedroom is complemented by its own bathroom with a freestanding bath, giving this upper floor a wonderful sense of privacy and independence.

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