Cottage in Dumfries and Galloway

About this property

This house is nestled amidst splendid mature gardens close to the picture postcard town of Moffat. The town boasts an array of local and quirky shops, friendly pubs and numerous eateries. There is also an interesting museum, 18 hole golf course and the beautiful station park, with its boating lake, putting green and water feature, the perfect place to enjoy a family picnic. Moffat is also recognised as an International Dark Sky location, so is a wonderful place to admire the stars. Enjoy a trip to Grey Mares Tail, a mesmerising waterfall plunging 60 metres, leading to Loch Skeen and White Comb, splendid St Marys Loch and the Devil's Beef Tub a dramatic 500ft hollow in the hills to the north. Or visit the magnificent Drumlanrig Castle. Step inside this elegant mansion with wonderful period features into the vestibule, through to the spacious hall. The light and bright lounge with a TV and Smart Bluetooth speaker is the ideal place to relax after a day out exploring the beautiful local area, and on those cooler evenings light up the fantastic wood burner. The spacious dining room with a large dining table with ample seating, beautiful original oak panelling, large bay windows and grand piano, is the perfect space to enjoy family gatherings. Directly followed by the snug with seating area and an array of games to enjoy including chess, with access out to the beautiful mature gardens. Enjoy cooking in the well equipped spacious kitchen with electric Range oven and hob, AGA, dishwasher, American style fridge/freezer, microwave and Smart Bluetooth speaker so you can listen to your favourite music. There is also a large dining area in the kitchen, and utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer. Plus, a handy WC and access out to the lovely mature gardens. Enjoy a great movie in the cinema room with a 70 inch TV and Smart Bluetooth speaker. Or play a game of snooker in the fantastic billiard room. Finally completing the ground floor is the boot room, the perfect place to store your outdoor clothing directly followed by a spacious shower room with WC. Heading up the wonderful grand staircase you will find seven individually decorated, spacious bedrooms and bathrooms: a twin bedroom with en suite WC; a bathroom located next door with lovely roll top bath and WC; a twin with an en suite shower room with WC; a spacious double bedroom with two additional single beds; Jack and Jill bathroom with Jacuzzi bath and separate shower, with direct access from the hall and double bedroom; a double bedroom with en suite WC; a double bedroom with en suite shower room with WC; and a spacious double bedroom with lovely oak panelling and picture window to admire views across the beautiful mature gardens towards the lake a bathroom is located next door, with roll top bath and WC. Finally, completing the accommodation is the twin bedroom that is also located next to the bathroom. Venture outside to the beautiful mature garden with seating area for al fresco dining or a lazy evening stargazing, perhaps with a wee dram, a nice glass of wine or good local beer. Relax and unwind in the fantastic private hot tub. Enjoy a game of croquet or test your skills on the putting green. Also located in the grounds is the splendid Evan Water with fishing rights for salmon and trout. There is ample off road private parking available directly in front of the property. Need to know: 7 bedrooms 2 Super king size, 2 doubles, 1 double with additional twin beds, and 2 twins. 1 shower room with WC, 2 bathrooms with roll top baths and WCs, 2 en suite shower rooms with WCs, 1 Jack and Jill bathroom with Jacuzzi bath and separate shower and WC, 2 en suite WCs and 1 additional separated WC. Electric Range oven and hob, AGA, dishwasher, American style fridge/freezer, microwave. An additional free standing fridge. An additional drinks fridge . Utility room washing machine and tumble dryer. TV and Smart Bluetooth speaker in the lounge and Smart Bluetooth speaker in the kitchen. Games room with snooker table. Cinema room with a 70 inch TV and Smart Bluetooth speaker. 5 Alexa's provided all downstairs. Wood Burner first basket of logs included. Private hot tub. Bathrobes can be hired, please contact owners to book. 2 travel cots and 2 highchairs available. Wedding venue registered with Dumfries & Galloway council, please contact owners to discuss details. Large mature garden with seating area, croquet lawn and putting green. Fishing rights on the Evan water included within a short walk from the property. Ample off road private parking is available directly in front of the property. Shops 1.5 miles, pub and restaurant under 0.25 miles. Pub in Beattock a 10 minute walk away. Please note that EV charging at this property is prohibited. Closest EV charge point is a 5 minute drive away. Short term let license number : DG00752F. EPC rating E.

Accommodation

Downstairs bathroom, Waterside views, Enclosed garden / patio, Open fire / wood burner, Hot tub, Internet access, Games / Play facilities, Pub within 1 mile, Fishing on site / nearby, Family friendly, Wedding venues, Hen parties, Stag parties, Parking on site / nearby, Decorated for Christmas, Cottage, Yes, Yes