WOODHEAD FARMHOUSE PENPONT THORNHILL DUMFRIESSHIRE

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1 WOODHEAD FARMHOUSE PENPONT THORNHILL DUMFRIESSHIRE

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3 Woodhead Farmhouse PENPONT, THORNHILL, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG3 4BN A traditional Farmhouse in superb condition with an exceptional southerly outlook over the Keir Hills. Penpont 0.5 miles, Thornhill 2.8 miles, Dumfries 19 miles, M74 Motorway Link Abington 26 miles (All distances are approximate). Accommodation Ground Floor: Entrance Vestibule, Entrance Hallway, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Conservatory, Kitchen, Utility Room, WC/Shower Room. Cellar. First Floor: Three Double Bedrooms and Family Bathroom. Exterior: Pretty patio area with south facing lawned garden benefitting from outstanding panoramic views. To the rear of the house is a large gravel and tarmac parking area whilst there is a former garage site off the eastern gable end. To the south and east of the Farmhouse is a 4.90 acre (2 ha) grass paddock acres (2.20 hectares) in all. For sale as a Whole.

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5 WOODHEAD FARMHOUSE THORNHILL SITUATION Woodhead Farmhouse is located about 0.5 miles north of the village of Penpont and about 2.8 miles west of the village of Thornhill. It sits in a commanding position overlooking attractive countryside. Thornhill provides good local services and is a picturesque village with a wide tree lined main street. There are boutique shops, Hotels, Library, Banks, Cafes, Pubs, Food Stores, Health Centre, Hospital, a Pharmacy and a Golf Course which can all be found here. The village is served by several bus services to Ayr, Dumfries, Glasgow and Edinburgh beyond. One of the key attractions of the village to prospective residents in the recently refurbished Wallace Academy Primary and Secondary Schools featuring state-of-the-art educational, sporting and community leisure facilities; the school is rated as one of the best state schools in southern Scotland. Dumfries provides a wider range of shops, retail outlets and other services including a major Hospital and it is also home to the Crichton Campuses of both the University of Glasgow and the University of the West of Scotland. Nearby Sanquhar and Dumfries Train Stations provide direct rail links to Glasgow city centre. Prestwick Airport, with its links to the rest of the UK and mainland Europe, is about 40 miles distant. Glasgow and Edinburgh Airports are each approximately 60 miles distant and also very accessible. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Accessed off the main public road when heading north out of Penpont, Woodhead Farmhouse is approached via a shared driveway which meanders for about quarter of a mile to the rear of the Farmhouse. The Farmhouse occupies an elevated position overlooking the surrounding farmland and offers exceptional panoramic views and stunning outlooks over the Keir Hills to the south and towards Auchengibbert Hill to the west. The Farmhouse is of traditional stone construction with a slate roof and cast-iron rainwater goods. The southern elevation has attractive dormer windows and a charming extended porch with a pitched roof. The property has been well maintained and can be found in excellent condition and offering flexible family accommodation which can be described more fully as follows: GROUND FLOOR: Entrance Vestibule (S). Main entrance to the property with door to: Entrance Hallway. Stairs to the first floor with a carved timber bannister. Doors to: Sitting Room (S & N). The hub of the house: a bright and airy room benefitting from the large picture windows. The sitting room could comfortably fit a dining table along with sofas and chairs. Feature fireplace. Door to: Conservatory (S, W & N). With its stylish timber floor and large window sills, the conservatory has been beautifully finished and offers panoramic views on three sides as well as French doors that open out onto the patio and enclosed south facing garden. Dining Room / Bedroom 4 (S). South facing reception room which could also be used as a fourth bedroom. There is a feature fireplace with timber mantel and stone hearth.

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7 WOODHEAD FARMHOUSE THORNHILL Inner Hallway. Under-stair cupboard with additional storage cupboard. Access to cellar. Door to: Kitchen (N). Floor and wall mounted timber kitchen units. Stainless steel double sink. Attractive timber flooring. Door to: Utility Room (W). Fitted surfaces with Worcester oil fired boiler. Plumbing for washing machine. Back door to rear parking area. WC/Shower Room (N). WC. Wash hand basin. Shower cubicle with electric Mira Sport shower. FIRST FLOOR: Landing (N). Flooded with natural light from a large velux window. Doors to all first floor accommodation: Bedroom 1 (S). Largest of the double bedrooms with south facing views over Penpont and the Keir Hills. Bedroom 2 (S). Double bedroom with attractive south facing views. Family Bathroom (S). WC. Wash hand basin. Bath with shower over. Large velux window. EXTERIOR: The Farmhouse has an enclosed south facing garden to the front which is surrounded by feature stone walling. The lawn continues on the eastern gable end round to a former garage site which offers scope to house a new garage or other outbuilding/storage shed. The shared driveway terminates to the rear of the Farmhouse at a large gravel and tarmac parking area which has plenty of space for a number of cars. To the south and east of the property is a 4.90 acre (2 hectare) grass paddock which will be suitable for the grazing of livestock and/or horses. GENERAL REMARKS AND INFORMATION Viewing Viewing is strictly by appointment with the selling agents Rettie & Co, 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh EH3 6DH. Tel: Satellite Navigation For the benefit of those with satellite navigation the property s postcode is DG3 4BN. Bedroom 3 (N). Double bedroom.

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9 WOODHEAD FARMHOUSE THORNHILL Directions Head north on the road out of Penpont for 0.5 miles and take the right-hand turn and continue up the shared drive for about a quarter of a mile where the access road terminates outside the Farmhouse. Fixtures and Fittings Only items specifically mentioned in the particulars of sale are included in the sale price. Local Authorities Dumfries & Galloway Council, Council Offices, English Street, Dumfries DG1 2DB Tel: Burdens: Council Tax Band B. EPC E 40 Services The property benefits from a private water supply, mains electricity and drainage is to a septic tank. Oil fired central heating. Solicitors Anderson Strathern, 1 Rutland Court, Edinburgh EH3 8EY. Tel: Offers Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co at 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH. Servitude Rights, Burdens & 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 or not referred to above. Right of Pre-emption: There is an existing right of pre-emption over Woodhead Farmhouse. Internet Websites This property and other properties offered by Rettie & Co can be viewed on our website at as well as our affiliated websites at and Misrepresentations 1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent. 2. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that he has not entered into contact in reliance on the said statements, that he has satisfied himself as to the content of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property. 3. Any error, omission or mis-statement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action. Important Notice Rettie & Co, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either in writing or by word of mouth. Any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the sellers. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive and it should not be assumed that the property remains as photographed. Any error, omission or mis-statement shall not annul the sale, or entitle any party to compensation or recourse to action at law. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents, including for its current use. Rettie & Co. have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and ought to seek their own professional advice. 3. All descriptions or references to condition are given in good faith only. Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure accuracy, please check with us on any points of especial importance to you, especially if intending to travel some distance. No responsibility can be accepted for expenses incurred in inspecting properties which have been sold or withdrawn.

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