7 Castle Street is a substantial terraced Georgian townhouse offering well -
proportioned, light and spacious rooms throughout. This unique and charming
home has an abundance of character: With features such as the curved walls of
the sitting room and the hidden staircase leading up to the attic bedrooms;
and with many original features retained throughout - such as deep skirting
boards, paneled wooden doors and ornate ceiling cornicing. All curtains in the
property are included in the sale. This delightful period property is sure to
suit a number of different purchasers.
Kirkcudbright is an attractive harbour town situated on the banks of the River
Dee. The town itself is of historic and architectural interest with its
ancient High Street, Tolbooth Arts Centre, Stewartry Museum and numerous
galleries. Long frequented by artists, Kirkcudbright was home to the renowned
artist, ea Hornel, one of the “Glasgow Boys”. This tradition is maintained
today by a flourishing colony of painters and craft workers which has led to
Kirkcudbright being named the “Artists’ Town”.
Kirkcudbright enjoys a wide variety of mainly family owned shops, pubs, hotels
and restaurants, whilst offering a wide range of facilities, including its own
golf course, marina, swimming pool and an active summer festivities programme,
including its own Jazz Festival and Tattoo.
_Accommodation_
Entrance through solid wooden door from Castle Street in to: -
_entrance vestibule 1. 79m x 1. 56m_
Ornate ceiling cornicing. Carpet. 15 pane wooden glazed door with glazed side
panels leading in to: -
_front reception hallway 5. 35m x 1. 80m_
This spacious hallway has doorways leading off to all ground floor reception
rooms, ornate ceiling roses and cornicing. Smoke alarm. Wall lights. Radiator.
Carpet. Archway leading through to: -
_rear hall 4. 67m x 2. 71m_
Ornate cornicing. Sweeping stair cases leading both to the first floor and
basement. Carpet.
_Kitchen 4. 66m x 4. 51m (front facing)_
Spacious and light front facing family Kitchen. Fitted kitchen units, Formica
work surface, inset double stainless steel sink with mixer tap and splash
backs. Sash and case single glazed window to front with shelf beneath.
Radiator with thermostatic valve. Large freestanding pantry cupboard.
Freestanding Electric cooker with cooker hood above. Ornate ceiling cornicing.
Further Built - in pine fitted unit with Formica work surface on one wall. Walk
in pantry cupboard. Vinyl Flooring. Clothes pulley. Door opening into Dining
Room
_dining room 4. 24m x 3. 22m_
This well positioned dining room can be accessed directly from both the
kitchen and reception hallway. Radiator. Sash and case obscure glazed window
with wide window ledge to side. Carpet. Curtains.
_Library/snug 5. 05m x 2. 42m_
Large Sash and case window with secondary glazing. Ceiling cornicing. Built - in
shelving. Radiator. Carpet.
_Cloakroom 2. 12m x 1. 42m (in to recessed alcove)_
Accessed from the hallway, this handy cloakroom area provides useful space for
storing coats and shoes. Corner sink with vanity unit beneath. Internal single
glazed window. Radiator. Carpet. Doorway leading in to: -
_W. C. 1. 26m x 0. 88m_
W. C. Manrose extractor fan. Tiled and pine clad walls. Obscure glazed window
to rear. Tiled floor.
_Sitting room 6. 86m x 4. 58m_
This wonderfully unique sitting room is well positioned in the heart of the
home with a Curved feature wall at one end, and is accessed through a curved
wooden door. Built in cupboard with curved shelving and door. Two radiators.
Feature fireplace with marble hearth and surround. Ornate solid wooden mantel.
Ornate ceiling cornicing. A well - lit room with double glazed window to the
side and glazed door with glazed panels to the sides and above which leads out
to the rear garden. Carpet.
Situated at the rear of the property, the sweeping staircase gives access from
the ground floor to all levels. Recessed alcove with shelving. Architectural
arched window providing ample natural light and featuring display shelves to
either side. Between the ground floor and basement area there is also a door
providing access to the rear garden leading off from the staircase.
_First Floor Accommodation
_
_landing 8. 25m x 1. 78m (widening to 2. 83m)_
Light, bright and spacious first floor landing with ornate ceiling roses and
cornicing. Smoke alarm. Doorways leading off to all first floor rooms. Hidden
staircase leading to attic level. Radiator. Recessed walk in alcove for
additional storage (1. 79m x 1. 16m).
_Bedroom 1 (rear facing) 4. 55m x 4. 24m_
Sash and case window with secondary glazing overlooking garden. Picture rail.
Ceiling cornicing. Radiator. Carpet.
_Bathroom 3. 11m x 2. 17m_
Spacious bathroom can be accessed directly from bedroom 1 or from the first
floor landing. Suite of white W. C. And wash hand basin. Tiled splash back.
Ceiling cornicing. Mira event electric shower over bath and shower rail.
Obscure glazed sash and case window to rear. Radiator. Carpet.
_W. C. 2. 03m x 1. 38m_
W. C. And wash hand basin. UPVC double glazed window to side. Wood panelled
wall. Radiator. Cork tiled floor.
_Bedroom 2 (side facing) 4. 50m x 4. 38m_
Spacious double bedroom with partially coombed ceiling. Sash and case window
with Roman blind. Radiator. Carpet. Under eaves storage
_bedroom 3 (front facing) 5. 21m x 3. 76m (narrowing to 5. 07m)_
Spacious double bedroom with ornate ceiling cornicing. Sash and case window
with secondary glazing to front. Built - in wardrobes with shelving and hanging
rails. Built - in vanity unit with wash hand basin and storage beneath. Carpet.
Curtains. Radiator.
_Bedroom 4 (front facing) 4. 59m x 4. 54m_
Large double bedroom with delightful outlook to MacLellan’s Castle. Sash and
case window with secondary glazing. Ceiling cornicing. Recessed alcove with
shelving. Open fireplace with marble hearth, tiled back plate and marble
mantel. Radiator.
_Shower room (front facing) 3. 17m x 1. 88m_
Light, bright spacious room with sash and case window to front with deep sill
and wooden shutters. White wash hand basin. Shower cubicle with Mira electric
shower. Airing cupboard housing hot water tank with shelving above. Waterproof
wall panelling on one wall. Radiator. Carpet
Accessed from the first floor landing through a doorway is a concealed
carpeted staircase with wooden handrail leading to the attic level.
_Attic Floor
_
_landing 8. 32m x 1. 49m_
Stripped wooden floorboards. Under eaves storage cupboards. Cupboard housing
header tank. Built - in shelving. Smoke alarm. Skylight window. Wooden
floorboards.
_Bedroom 5 2. 69m x 2. 69m_
Fitted Carpet. Skylight window. Blocked off fireplace with wooden mantle.
_Bedroom 6 4. 75m (under eaves) x 2. 67m_
Under eaves storage cupboard. Skylight window. Fitted Carpet.
_Bedroom 7 5. 24m x 3. 41m_
Partially coombed ceiling. UPVC double glazed window to rear? Blocked off
fireplace with wooden mantle. Fitted Carpet.
_Basement Floor_
Accessed directly by the main staircase from the ground floor is a
surprisingly spacious basement area running the entire length of the property.
The basement level is currently made up of a number of separate rooms which
have been largely used for storage, but could be incorporated into the main
house accommodation if desired; subject to appropriate planning consent.
This basement level has good head height, lighting, power and concrete floors.
Room 1 2. 75m x 2. 64m
room 2 1. 67m x 1. 66m
room 3 2. 83m x 2. 46m
room 4 2. 05m x 2. 03m
room 5 4. 64m x 4. 22m
room 6 3. 36m x 1. 70m
room 7 4. 44m x 2. 07m (widening to 3. 32m) “L” shaped room. Fuse box and rcd
unit.
Room 8 2. 13m x 1. 99m
room 9 2. 69m x 1. 79m
_outside_
This terraced townhouse benefits from a large well sheltered garden to the
rear. The rear garden can be accessed directly from both the sitting room and
from the stairs leading to the basement.
Immediately to the rear of building is a good sized paved patio area bordered
by mature shrubs providing an ideal outdoor space for alfresco dining or
entertaining.
To one side is a path which leads down to a formal lawned area and wooden
summer house. This path continues to the rear garden where there are remains
of a substantial stone outbuilding which may be suitable for future
development.

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