THE OLD SCHOOL. Parton, Castle Douglas, DG7 3NE

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1 THE OLD SCHOOL Parton, Castle Douglas, DG7 3NE

2 Location Plan Sale Plan NOT TO SCALE Plans for indicative purposes only

3 OLD SCHOOL Parton. Castle Douglas, DG7 3NE Castle Douglas 9 miles, Dumfries 27 miles, Ayr 45 miles, Carlisle 59 miles, Stranraer 59 miles A FORMER SCHOOL SYMPATHETICALLY CONVERTED TO AN EXCEPTIONAL RESIDENTIAL DWELLING SET IN A TRANQUIL LOCATION ON THE EAST BANK OF LOCH KEN IN DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY AN EXCEPTIONAL 3 /4 BEDROOM DWELLING DETACHED FORMER ANNEX / OFFICE LARGE MATURE GARDEN GROUNDS FORMER WOODLAND & YARD APPROXIMATELY 4KW ARRAY OF SOLAR PANELS THE PROPERTY EXTENDS TO ABOUT 2.5 ACRES EPC RATING: F (24) FOR SALE PRIVATELY VENDORS SOLICITORS Mrs Karen Baird Hall Baird Solicitors The Old Exchange Castle Douglas DG7 1TJ Tel: karen@hallbaird.co.uk SOLE SELLING AGENTS Threave Rural The Rockcliffe Suite The Old Exchange Castle Douglas DG7 1TJ Tel: enquiries@threaverural.co.uk Web:

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5 INTRODUCTION The Old School is situated within the village of Parton, which is located in the Stewartry area of Dumfries & Galloway. The property occupies an elevated and secluded site with picturesque views over Loch Ken and the stunning surrounding countryside. The dwelling was originally the village school and has been sympathetically and tastefully converted to form a bespoke and unique residence with the inclusion of the former woodland, etc. the property lends itself to a variety of rural uses and gives potential purchasers the opportunity to further develop this charming and functional property. Parton school was built in 1868 and eventually closed in Local services, in terms of a primary school, village shop, post office and an Inn are available at Crossmichael, with a more extensive range of services available at Castle Douglas (The Food Town). Castle Douglas offers a range of essential services, which include a modern health centre, a wide range of professional services, leisure facilities as well as two national supermarkets. The town is renowned for its niche retailing with a thriving high street boasting a wide range of traditional shops and craft outlets. Primary and secondary schooling are both available at Castle Douglas. This area of the Stewartry attracts tourism and boasts a wealth of wildlife with the nearby Loch Ken having regular inhabitants such as ducks, swans, red kites, etc. A feature of Loch Ken is the tourist industry, which has developed around the east bank. Loch Ken is one of the few lochs in the country which allows water skiing, jet skiing and other speed related sports, given that there has been no imposition of any speed restriction on the waterway. Adjacent to Loch Ken is the RSPB bird reservation, the "Galloway Kite Trail" and the Galloway Forest Park, which offers visitors many opportunities to walk, climb, cycle, bird watch and to experience the UK s first dark sky park. This area of Southwest Scotland is noted for its spectacular coastline, which provides a vast range of opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast to include wonderful walks, game, coarse and sea fishing as well as shooting, sailing and cycling. There are numerous beaches and sandy coves within easy reach of the property and the area boasts numerous golf courses. Communications to the area are much improved with the A75 trunk road providing quick access from the south via the M6 & M74. The ferry links to Northern Ireland run from Cairnryan and the international airports of Glasgow and Prestwick are within 52 miles & 75 miles respectively. METHOD OF SALE The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty. GUIDE PRICE Offers for The Old School are sought in excess of: 300,000 VIEWING By appointment with the sole selling agents: Threave Rural The Rockcliffe Suite The Old Exchange Castle Douglas, DG7 1TJ Tel: enquiries@threaverural.co.uk Web: DIRECTIONS Exit the A75 at Castle Douglas and follow the road signs to Ayr (A713). Proceed along the A713 though the village of Crossmichael and follow the road for about 5 miles. Upon entering the village of Parton take the first right junction at the clock tower, then turn right again and the Old School is located on this track, as indicated on the location plan, which forms part of these particulars.

6 PARTICULARS OF SALE OLD SCHOOL The Old School is mainly of stone construction under a tiled roof, with a flat roofed rear extension and conservatory. As stated earlier, the former school closed in 1964 and was converted to a bespoke dwelling, which retains its character and charm, with full height ceilings giving a bright and airy feel to the property. The whole property is set within its own garden grounds, with stunning south westerly views over Loch Ken and the surrounding countryside. The accommodation is over two floors as follows: Kitchen (4.38m x 2.04m) Laminate flooring, modern fitted floor and wall units, double sink and drainer, butler s pantry, doors off to conservatory and front door hallway. GROUND FLOOR Conservatory / Dining Room (8.75m x 2.77m) Double glazed windows, wooden flooring, two velux light tunnels, halogen downlighters and Mediterranean style archway to kitchen. The conservatory is accessed via a doorway from the rear garden grounds. Front Door Hallway (3.44m x 2.04m) With laminate flooring.

7 Sitting Room (6.19 x 6.01) Large bright room with double aspect windows and original wooden floors and wall panels, log burning stove. Double Bedroom 1 (3.61m x 3.6m) With windows to the front providing picturesque views over open countryside. Double Bedroom 2 (2.93m x 3.89m) With window to the front. Family Bathroom (3.54m x 2.30m) Bath with shower over, WC, WHB, frosted window to the rear, original wooden flooring. Single Bedroom 3 / Dressing Room (2.68m x 2.10m) With window to the rear. Central Hallway (3.45m (max) x 2.71m (max)) With original wooden floor, under stair cupboard, stairs off to first floor. FIRST FLOOR Double Bedroom 4 (8.5m x 3.47m) With large velux window to the front and steps to mezzanine level.

8 GARDEN GROUNDS The property occupies a large plot with mature garden grounds to the front, which are mainly laid down to lawns with mature shrubs and specimen trees. To the rear of the property a bespoke raised patio area has been created with the remainder of the land (former woodland), lending itself to any small scale rural enterprise. OUTSIDE Utility Room Adjoining the dwelling house is a utility room, which currently houses the washing machine and central heating boiler. Former Self-Contained Detached Annex (8.5m x 3.47m) Split into two rooms plus a shower room, now utilised as general storage. Pre-Fabricated Garage With electricity laid in. Stone Built Log Store With electricity laid in. RENEWABLE ENERGY On the roof of the main dwelling just under 4kw of solar panels have been installed, situated southwest facing, these provide a useful income stream and we are informed that they generate around 1,500pa. SERVICES Mains electricity & water. Private drainage. Calor gas central heating system. Log burning stove. Solar panels. Double glazing. The telephone is installed subject to BT Regulations.

9 OFFERS (Closing Date) Offers must be submitted in proper Scottish legal terms to Threave Rural, The Rockcliffe Suite, The Old Exchange, Castle Douglas, DG7 1TJ. A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchaser(s) are advised to register their interest with the sole selling agents following inspection. The vendors do however reserve the right to sell the property without fixing a closing date or prior to the closing date. For those unfamiliar with the Scottish system the sole selling agents will be pleased to offer guidance and explain the procedure. DEPOSIT A 10% deposit of the purchase price will be payable to the vendor s solicitors at conclusion of the missives. This deposit will be Non-returnable in the event of the purchaser failing to complete the sale for any reason not attributable to the vendor or their agents. The balance of the purchase price is payable on the date of entry and interest at 5% above the Royal Bank of Scotland base rate will be charged on any balance of the payment form the date of entry until paid. GENERALLY Should there be any discrepancy between these particulars, the general remarks and information and the missives of sale, the latter shall prevail. HOME REPORT A home report can be made available by contacting the office of Threave Rural or can be downloaded direct from MATTERS OF TITLE The subjects are sold under the conditions in the title and any existing burdens (rights of way, rights of access, servitudes etc whether public or private, and whether constituted in the title deeds or not). The purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of such burdens and are advised to contact the vendors solicitor for a definitive list of burdens subject to which the property is sold. MINERAL & SPORTING RIGHTS Insofar as these rights form part of the property s title they are included in this sale at no additional charge. The sporting rights are in hand. ENTRY & VACANT POSSESSION At a date to be mutually agreed.

10 IMPORTANT NOTICE Threave Rural for themselves and for the Vendors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that: 1. These particulars do not form, nor form any part of, any offer or contract. Any contract relating to the sale of the property shall only be capable of being entered into by the Sellers Solicitors. 2. These particulars are intended to give a fair description of the property, but Threave Rural nor the vendors, accept any responsibility for any error they may contain, however caused. Any intending purchaser must, therefore, satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. 3. No person in the employment of Threave Rural has any authority to make or give representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property nor is any such representation or warranty given whether by Threave Rural or the Vendors of this property. 4. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of an offer or contract. 5. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition nor that any services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order and no tests have been carried out on any services fixtures and fittings which pass through, in, on, over, under or attached to the property (whether or not referred to in these particulars). 6. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. The purchaser must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 7. These particulars have been prepared in good faith and accordance with the Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 to give a fair overall view of the property. If any points are particularly relevant to your interest in the property please ask for further information/verification. Prospective purchaser should note, however, that descriptions of the property are subjective and are used in good faith as an opinion and not as a statement of fact. Please make further specific enquiries to ensure that our descriptions are likely to match your expectations of the property Particulars Prepared January 2018

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