4 bed detached house for sale

Old School House, Castlehillgate, Lochmaben DG11

Old School House is a truly special home. A meticulously converted former primary school that now offers a standout four-bedroom detached residence in one of Lochmaben’s most sought-after settings, just a short stroll from Castle Loch, Kirk Loch and the Lochmaben Golf Club. Behind its charming exterior, the property opens into an impressive, design-led interior where the showpiece is the exceptional open-plan living, dining and kitchen space - bright, airy and beautifully finished with glass balustrades, a striking open staircase, and a cosy wood-burning stove creating a real focal point. The bespoke, high-specification kitchen is perfectly positioned for entertaining, complete with a breakfast bar and a seamless flow through the main living areas. Upstairs, three generous double bedrooms are complemented by a stylish master en-suite shower room and a beautifully appointed family bathroom featuring a freestanding bathtub for a touch of luxury. On the ground floor, a fourth double bedroom adds superb flexibility - ideal for guest accommodation, as an additional private living room or a large workspace, depending on your needs. Outside, the lifestyle appeal continues with a neatly landscaped rear garden, a generous double-gated driveway and the added convenience of an EV charging point. Solar pv panels further enhance the home’s efficiency, with the benefit of a lucrative existing feed-in tariff income. A rare and memorable property that effortlessly blends character, quality and an enviable location. Early viewing is highly recommended.

Utilities, Services & Ratings:
Oil-Fired Central Heating and Double Glazing Throughout.
EPC - D and Council Tax Band - F.

Lochmaben is a popular and well-served Dumfries & Galloway town, renowned for its beautiful loch-side setting and relaxed pace of life, with Castle Loch, Kirk Loch and Mill Loch all close by, offering scenic walks, wildlife spotting and waterside leisure. The town provides a strong range of everyday amenities including a convenience store, café, bakery, pharmacy, medical practice, dentist, primary school and church, while local recreational facilities include an attractive 18-hole golf course set around Kirk Loch, along with a bowling green, sailing club and floodlit tennis courts. For wider shopping, schooling and transport links, Lockerbie is around 4 miles away and offers a wider selection of conveniences including supermarkets, along with a train station on the West Coast Main Line, with Dumfries approximately 7 miles. Commuters are well catered for with regular bus routes through the town connecting Lockerbie through to Dumfries, with straightforward access to the A74(M) at Lockerbie allowing direct access both north to Glasgow and south to Carlisle and the M6.

Ground Floor:

Entrance Hall

Entrance door from the driveway, internal door to the living, dining & kitchen, steps with internal door to bedroom four/reception two, and tiled flooring.

Living, Dining & Kitchen

Living & Dining Area:
Open-plan and dual-level living and dining area, with glass balustrades defining each area. Within the living area is a Clearview 8kW wood-burning stove, with steps ascending to both the kitchen and dining areas. Within the dining area is an internal door to the utility room, five double glazed windows, two radiators, and a feature open-staircase to the first floor landing. A crawl-space storage area can be utilised underneath the dining area, access point within the living area. We have also been advised that underneath the living area carpet is the original old school flooring.
Kitchen Area:
A bespoke fitted kitchen comprising an extensive range of two-tone base, wall, drawer and larder units with matching Quartz worksurfaces and splashbacks above, complemented by a separate Quartz breakfast bar with base units below. Two integrated Neff Slide & Hide electric ovens, neff 5 zone twist pad induction hob, neff extractor unit, integrated neff microwave, integrated neff tall fridge, integrated Fisher & Paykel double dishdrawer dishwasher, inset two-bowl sink with Quooker boiling water tap and worksurface draining grooves, recessed spotlights, under-counter lighting, radiator, and five double glazed windows.

Utility Room

Internal door with steps down from the living, dining & kitchen, space with plumbing for a washing machine, wall-mounted inverter for the solar-panel system, consumer units, isolator switch for the EV charger, radiator, loft-access point, tiled flooring, double glazed window, and an external door to the garden.

Bedroom Four / Reception Two

Four double glazed windows, two radiators, and exposed beams to the ceiling.

First Floor:

Landing

Stairs up from the ground floor, internal doors to three bedrooms and family bathroom, built-in airing cupboard, two eaves-storage/access points, and a double glazed Velux window.

Master Bedroom & En-Suite

Master Bedroom:
Two double glazed Velux windows, feature port-hole window, radiator, built-in wardrobe/cupboard, loft-access point, and an internal door to the en-suite.
Master En-Suite:
Three piece suite comprising a WC, pedestal wash basin, and bath with mains shower over. Part-tiled walls, tiled flooring, radiator, recessed spotlights, and an extractor fan.

Bedroom Two

Two double glazed Velux windows, radiator, fitted wardrobe with triple sliding doors, and a loft-access point.

Bedroom Three

Double glazed Velux window, radiator, and two built-in wardrobes/cupboards with double doors.

Family Bathroom

Four piece suite comprising a WC, pedestal wash basin, freestanding bathtub with freestanding taps and hand shower attachment, and a quadrant shower enclosure with mains shower unit. Part-boarded walls, extractor fan, radiator, and a double glazed Velux window.

External:

Driveway & Parking:
To the side of the property, accessible from Castlegatehill through double timber gates, is a generous driveway which allows off-road parking for three/four vehicles. Additionally, within the driveway area is a timber log-store/shelter, a raised timber deck, EV charging point, external electricity socket, and an external cold water tap.
Rear Garden:
To the rear of the property is a generous and neatly maintained lawn with mature borders including shrubs and trees. Additionally, two timber garden sheds are situated in the rear garden, along with oil-tank. The oil-tank benefits Bluetooth connectivity to be read via a smartphone App.

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Home Report:

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