KENBANK HOUSEDALRY, CASTLE DOUGLAS

Drawing Room

Castle Douglas01556 505346castledouglas@galbraithgroup.com

KENBANK HOUSE, DALRY, CASTLE DOUGLAS, DG7 3TX

A beautifully proportioned country house, located in a stunning position with outstanding views towards the Galloway Hills.

Castle Douglas 15 miles ■ Dumfries 27 miles ■ Ayr about 34 miles.Glasgow 70 miles ■ Edinburgh 84 miles

■ Three reception rooms. Five bedrooms

■ Stunning countryside views

■ Courtyard with three Garages. Two former Loose Boxes. Stores. Office/Hobby Room.

■ Spacious comfortable accommodation

■ Annexe potential

■ Driveway and extensive garden grounds

In all about 3.5 acres (1.4 hectares)

Kitchen

Dining Room

SITUATIONKenbank House is situated in an exceptionally beautiful south facing position in one of the most scenic parts of the South West of Scotland.

The village of St Johns Town of Dalry has a village shop and post office, both primary and secondary schools, 24hr Garage with small supermarket and two hotels, including the very popular Clachan Inn. Whilst a broader range of services can be found in Castle Douglas and Dumfries. The mainline railway stations in both Dumfries and Lockerbie provide good links to the north and south whilst Ayr is about 32 miles to the northwest. Prestwick Airport, with its links to the rest of the U.K. and mainland Europe, is about 41 miles distance. Glasgow and Edinburgh Airports are also very accessible.

The South West of Scotland is renowned for its mild climate and long growing season which attracts gardeners from all over the country to this part of Scotland. The area also offers boundless sporting and outdoor activities including excellent salmon and sea trout fishing on many of the local rivers as well as trout fishing on the numerous lochs in the area. There is a nine hole golf course at nearby New Galloway whilst the championship courses of the West Coast such as Troon and Turnberry are within driving distance on the Ayrshire coast. Loch Ken is a well known centre for sailing and other water sports. There are numerous walks in the area, including The Galloway Forest Park which is known for its beauty and tranquillity and is also recognised as

Britain’s First Dark Sky Park, which provides astronomers phenomenal views of the stars. The nearby town of Castle Douglas is known as Scotland’s Food Town and has many local individual shops. A few miles further The Artists’ Town of Kirkcudbright draws large numbers of visitors to the area throughout the year and has a wide range of galleries and exhibitions as well as events which are part of the annual Summer Festivities.

DESCRIPTION The original part of Kenbank House dates from 1740 and additions and alteration have been made over the intervening centuries. The house has been tastefully modernised but the original character has been retained. The principal rooms all face south with astounding views over the surrounding farmland. Kenbank House is situated in an exceptionally beautiful south facing position in one of the most scenic parts of the South West of Scotland. The gentle rolling countryside and the Lochs of the Glenkens provide a sharp contrast to the Rhins of Kells which lie to the west. The windows are either uPVC sealed double glazed sash and case style or timber sash and case double glazed with a number of single glazed units some with secondary units fitted. The property is served by oil fired central heating and has been fully re-wired (2012) to include 3 separate zone fused panels/circuits, hard wired smoke alarms installed throughout and all interlinked. Principally painted white and built of harled stone under a slate roof the accommodation on two floors comprises:

Study Utility Room

ACCOMMODATION Accommodation on two levels comprises:

Ground Floor: Porch. Front Staircase Hall. Drawing Room. Dining Room. Study. Kitchen. Guest Cloakroom. Utility Room/Boot Room. Family Room/Bedroom 6. Bathroom. Pantry. Cloakroom. Second Hall. Back Porch. Store Room. Boiler Room.

First Floor: Four Bedroom Suites. Dressing Room.

Bedroom 1

Hallway

Home Office/Studio

Bedroom 4 Bedroom 3

GARDEN The gardens and grounds surrounding the house are mature and contain many fine trees including beech, lime and horse-chestnut. To the south and west of the house are formal lawns interspersed with flower beds and shrubberies which have been arranged with ease of maintenance in mind. The lawn area is neighboured by a large Copper Beech hedge. The daffodils, crocuses and flowering rhododendrons provide a mass of colour in Spring/summer. There are formal lawns providing space for entertaining. Raised vegetable beds and walk in metal fruit cage which includes a range of soft fruits, ideal for the enthusiastic horticulturist or cook.

The house is approached by a private gravel drive with granite posts at the entrance with the drive lined to one side with mature lime trees. The drive leads to the front and side of the house where there is parking for several cars with a gravelled turning area to the front.

CourtyardTo the north of the house is a range of outbuildings built around a courtyard in a traditional style. Most of the buildings have electric light and some have power points. External security lighting installed around the house and in the courtyard. The buildings comprise:

Large Double Garage (5.1m x 7.4m)Built of stone with a corrugated steel roof. Up and over electric doors.

Former Stable Building with Loft aboveCurrently used as a store for garden equipment, with stairs accessing the former Hay Store/loft above (boarded).

Single Garage and Store RoomAccess via sliding door, sheltered entrance. Currently utilised as a tractor store for garden machinery.

Store Room

Coal Store

Greenhouse

Home Office/StudioWith solid timber door, laminate floor, double glazed windows, electric wall mounted heaters, and electric light.

Beyond the courtyard access to:

Garden Implement, Coal/wood store,

WC.

Open fronted log store

SERVICES, COUNCIL TAX AND ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE(S)

Property Water Electricity Drainage Heating Council Tax

EPC

Kenbank House

Mains Mains Septic Tank

Oil fired central heating and hot water. Supplementary electric heaters in original part of the building.

Band H E40

DIRECTIONS To reach Kenbank House from the centre of Castle Douglas take the A713 north into St John’s Town of Dalry, turning right onto Main Street at The Clachan Inn Hotel, proceed up the hill through the village and then turn left onto the B7000. The entrance to Kenbank House is on the left after about 400 yards.

NB It is highly recommended not to rely on a Satnav in a rural location to always check on a route map or CKD’s particulars prior to any scheduled viewings.

POST CODEDG7 3TX

FIXTURES AND FITTINGSNo items are included unless specifically mentioned in these particulars.

ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) REGULATIONS Please note that under the 2017 AML regulations we are legally required to carry out money laundering checks against purchasers. To enable us to complete these checks purchasers will need to provide along with their offer either:

a) originals of primary (eg a passport) and secondary (eg current council tax or utility bill) ID; orb) copies of such primary and secondary ID certified and dated by the purchasers’ solicitors as true copies along with written confirmation from the purchasers’ solicitors that they accept that we will be relying on this copy ID for AML purposes.

Failure to provide this information may result in an offer not being considered.

MORTGAGE FINANCE

Galbraith has an alliance with FOX Private Finance, a brokerage with a bespoke

approach to funding. Through their relationships with retail, commercial

and private banks they can assist with securing a mortgage to suit your

circumstances. For further information please contact Matthew Griffiths, based

in their Edinburgh office, on 0131 510 9251 Email: mg@foxprivatefinance.com.

IMPORTANT NOTES

1 These particulars are intended to give a fair and overall description of the

property. If any points are relevant to your interest, please ask for further

information, prior to viewing. Prospective purchasers are advised to seek their

own professional advice. 2 Areas, measurements and distances are given as a

guide. Photographs depict only certain parts of the property. Nothing within

the particulars shall be deemed to be a statement as to the structural condition,

nor the working order of services and appliances. 3 These particulars shall

not be binding on our clients whether acted on or otherwise, unless the same

is incorporated within a written document, signed by our clients or on their

behalf, satisfying the requirements of Section 3 of The Requirements of Writing

(Scotland) Act 1995. 4 Closing Date - A closing date may be fixed. Prospective

purchasers who have notified their interest through lawyers to Galbraith, in

writing, will be advised of a closing date, unless the property has been sold

previously. The Seller will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any

offer and has the right to accept an offer at any time or withdraw the property

from the market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs incurred by interested

parties. 5 Offers - Formal offers in the acceptable written Scottish Legal Form

should be submitted to the local Galbraith office per these sale particulars,

through a Scottish Lawyer, confirming; if an offer is in relation to the whole,

or a specific lot, or a combination of lots, and if the offer is subject to the sale

of a property, together with proof of funding and Identification. 6 Third Party

Rights and Servitudes The subjects are sold together with and subject to all

existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others whether contained in

the Title Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied

themselves in all respects thereof. 7. Photographs taken in September 2020.