Offers of 1,250.00 Per Calendar Month Are Invited

BARSCOBECASTLE

BALMACLELLAN

CASTLE DOUGLAS

DG7 3QG

Grade A listed Scottish tower house built in the mid Seventeenth century. Benefitting from oil fired central heating throughout, the Castle offers modern living accommodation set out over four floors to a high specification. With a spacious first floor Great Hall and excellent views over the Glenkens across a mature lawned garden surrounded by beautiful countryside, the Castle is quietly located on Barscobe Estate about 1mile from the village of Balmaclellan and 17 miles from the market town of Castle Douglas. This secluded and historic Estate also benefits fromits own wild trout fishing on the picturesque Barscobe loch. Initially available for 12 months with entry from mid March 2016.

Accommodation:

Dining Kitchen / Family Room, Great Hall, 5 Bedrooms including Master Bedroom with En-suite Bathroom, and Annexe Bedroom with En-suite Shower Room, Shower Room, Utility Area.

Fully maintained gardens.

Offers of £1,250.00 per calendar month are invited

EPC : F / LRN : 415207/170/01211

DIRECTIONSFrom Dumfries take the A75 towards Castle Douglas. Continue on the A75 and then take the right hand turning signposted to Ayr (A713). Follow this road for about 13 miles then take the right hand turning signposted Balmaclellan and Corsock. Continue on this road for about 1 mile and the private driveway for Barscobe is on the left hand side. Take the driveway through the white gates and follow the road past the main house and through the farm steading. The entrance to BarscobeCastle is on the left hand side.

ACCOMMODATION

Solid timber door leads into the entrance of the tower staircase with 13A & 5A power points and ceiling spotlights and providing access to the first and second floor from the turnpike stone staircase and door into:

Dining Kitchen8.93m x 4.52m. Oil fired two oven Aga with hand finished units fitted around including black granite worktops and an electric NEFF combi microwave and oven. Space for fridge freezer. Matching hand built central island unit with solid oak top incorporating a double Belfast sink with double drainer, fully integrated NEFF dishwasher, a range of cupboards and drawers and breakfast bar and stools. Pine dresser. Underfloor heating. Limestone tile floor. Telephone, television and computer networking CAT5 sockets and 13A & 5A power points. Ceiling spotlights. Wall lights. Heating thermostat. Alarm PIR. Solid timber doors to garden and to:

Rear VestibuleCovered rear porch. Store cupboard. Part flagstone part limestone tile floor. Radiator. Alarm PIR. Carpeted stairs to:

Annexe Bedroom4.45m x 3.53m. 2 radiators. Telephone, television and computer networking CAT5 sockets and 13A power points. Ceiling spotlight. Carpet. Loft hatch. Door to:

En-SuiteWith stone tiled shower cubicle with thermostatic shower, wash hand basin and WC. Vanity light, shaver point and extractor fan. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Chrome towel radiator. Underfloor heating. Limestone tile floor.

Tower staircase leads to first floor landing with radiator and solid timber door into:

Great Hall9.10m x 4.63m extending to the full extent of the main tower. Central feature stone recessed fireplace. 4 radiators. Telephone, television and computer networking CAT5 sockets and 13A & 5A power points. Ceiling spotlights and central chandelier. Wall lights. Heating thermostat. Alarm PIR. Varnished wooden floor.

Main staircase leads to second floor carpeted landing with 2 radiators and 13A power points, and internal wooden staircase to third floor. Store cupboard. Heating thermostat. Doors off to:

Master Bedroom5.05m x 3.54m. 2 radiators. Telephone, television and computer networking CAT5 sockets and 13A & 5A power points. Ceiling spotlight. Carpet. Door to:

En-Suite2.13m x 1.46m. White bath with stone tile splashback and shower mixer tap over bath, white wash hand basin in vanity unit and WC. Vanity light. Shaver point and extractor fan. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Chrome towel radiator. Underfloor heating. Limestone tile floor.

Shower Room2.20m x 1.45m. Semi circular corner stone tiled shower cubicle with thermostatic shower, wash hand basin and WC. Vanity light. Shaver point and extractor fan. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Chrome towel radiator. Underfloor heating. Limestone tile floor.

Bedroom 34.04m x 2.27m. Walk in wardrobe with door controlled light. Radiator. 13A power points. Ceiling spotlight. Carpet.

Third Floor

Carpeted landing with radiator and 13A power points. 2 skylights. Doors off to:

Bedroom 43.87m x 2.82m. Radiator. 13A power points. Ceiling spotlight. Carpet.

Bedroom 52.82m x 2.43m. Radiator. 13A power points. Ceiling spotlight. Carpet. Loft hatch.

Integral to the Castle is the:

Utility Areawith under counter units with a range of cupboards and laminate worktop incorporating double sink and drainer, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble drier.

Utilities cupboardwith central heating boiler, pressurised hot water cylinder, and electricity switchgear, CAT5 patch panel, television services including a SKY box.

This area is accessed from the covered rear Porch which has a small store cupboard which houses the central heating programmer.

OUTSIDEThe Castle is surrounded by mature lawned grounds which are maintained by the Estate. A paddock may be available for use by the Tenant.

SERVICESMains electricity, oil fired central heating, private water supply and septic tank drainage

ALARMBarscobeCastle has a security and fire alarm system installed by Chubb.

OUTGOINGSBarscobe Castle has been assessed for Council Tax purposes as Band G.

The Tenant will be responsible for paying the equivalent water and sewerage charge for a Band G property to the Landlord on a monthly basis. The current annual charge for 2016 – 17 is £695.55 (£57.96 per month)

RENTALOffers of £1,250.00 per calendar month are invited.

ENTRYEntry is available from mid-March 2016.

VIEWINGViewing is strictly by appointment with the Letting Agents, G M Thomson & Co, 35 Buccleuch Street, Dumfries. Tel: 01387 731931.

CONDITIONS

OF LETThe Tenant shall enter into formal Minute of Lease for a Short Assured tenancy which will incorporate inter alia the following terms and conditions:

1.The rent shall be paid monthly in advance and a returnable deposit equivalent to two months rental (£2,500.00) shall be paid at the commencement of the tenancy.

2.The let shall be for a period of 12 months initially.

In the event that the Tenant brings the tenancy to an end before the expiry of the period of let the Tenant will be liable for the full rent until the property is relet, and for the cost of reletting.

3.The Landlord shall be responsible for keeping the property wind and water tight and for external repairs and decoration.

The Tenant shall be responsible for internal repairs and decoration, fair wear and tear excepted, but no decoration can be undertaken without first seeking the consent of the Landlord.

4.The Tenant shall be responsible for making good all damages and breakages arising during the course of the tenancy.

5.The Tenant will be responsible for the servicing of the Aga. This will be serviced every 6 months and charged to the Tenant (approx. £100 - £120 + VAT). Any repairs will be borne by the Landlord

6.The Tenant shall be responsible for the payment of Council Tax.

7.The Landlord shall keep the garden tidy and free of weeds.

8.The Tenant shall be responsible for the payment of all utility service charges (to include annual maintenance charge for fire and security alarm) incurred during the tenancy.

9.Any pets to be agreed with the Landlord.

10.The Tenants shall advise the Landlords immediately of any repairs required.

11.The Landlord shall insure the property and the contents so far as belonging to him. The Tenant shall be responsible for the insurance of his own possessions.

12.The Tenant shall fit and remove himself, his family, goods, gear and chattels forth and from the subjects at the termination of the tenancy howsoever terminated without process of law.

13.At the commencement of the tenancy the Tenant shall take over at cost a full tank of oil and at the termination of the tenancy shall fill the oil tank and be reimbursed at cost for a full tank, the approximate cost is £750.00 based on 63 pence / litre.

APPLICATIONS FOR

THE TENANCYInterested parties are asked to complete an application form and forward it to the Letting Agents, G M Thomson & Co, 35 Buccleuch Street, Dumfries before a viewing appointment will be arranged. After any viewing it is requested that you reconfirm your interest in the property with the Letting Agents.

PARTICULARS

These particulars were updated on 18th March 2016, and have been carefully compiled and are believed to be correct. Any error or omission however shall not annul the let nor in any event give grounds for action at law.

MESSRS. G M THOMSON & CO for themselves and for the lessors of this property give notice that:

1. The particulars are set out as a general outline for the guidance of intended purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of an offer or contract.

2. All descriptions, dimensions, area, photographs and reference to condition, necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details, are given without responsibility and any intending lessees should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. Where dimensions are shown these are approximate only.

3. No person in the employment of Messrs G M Thomson & Co has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to these properties.

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