Summary - LYLACH COTTAGE, CASTLE DOUGLAS, BALMACLELLAN DG7 3QE
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Two double bedrooms, private garden, close to castle Douglas amenities.
Bright sitting room with open fireplace and large front windows
Lylach Cottage is a traditional whitewashed Galloway terrace that pairs original character with practical modern upgrades. The front sitting room is bright and generously proportioned around an open fireplace and large windows; two double bedrooms upstairs include an exposed stone feature wall and pleasant garden views from the rear bedroom. The kitchen opens directly to a private, well‑kept rear garden with lawn, shrubs, patio and a wooden shed — a rare outside space for village cottages.
Practical features include double glazing throughout, oil‑fired central heating and natural slate tiled floors in key ground‑floor rooms. The layout is straightforward and easy to live in: entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen, inner hall and a ground‑floor shower room, then two double bedrooms to the first floor. The cottage is freehold and sits in a quiet village position with good mobile signal and road links to Castle Douglas, New Galloway and the A713.
This home will suit a first‑time buyer or small family seeking character and outdoor space without the upkeep of a large rural holding. Buyers should note the property retains some traditional elements (partially coombed ceilings, former open fireplace not in use) and uses oil for heating, which can mean higher running and servicing costs than mains gas. The local area is rural and services are limited locally; Castle Douglas provides fuller amenities about 20 minutes' drive away.
Overall, Lylach Cottage offers immediate liveability with scope to personalise the interior. It is a comfortable, characterful village home with a private garden and nearby countryside for walking and outdoor pursuits, but check heating costs and plan for any cosmetic updating to make it your own.
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