The property is situated in the heart of the village of Dunscore, which has a vibrant community spirit, and is surrounded by the lovely rural scenery of Dumfries and Galloway. The village primary school is less than a hundred yards from the house.

The property has four bedrooms and two reception rooms, with generous accommodation including a large multi-aspect sitting room, a well-appointed dining kitchen, and a master bedroom which is set out over two floors with a spacious dressing room and en suite bathroom accessed via an additional staircase.

There is a double garage/workshop offering useful storage and a generous driveway with parking for several vehicles.

Marion Currie of Galbraith, who is handling the sale, said: “Houstons Piece is an ideal property for a growing family, or a wonderful home for a couple with ample space for entertaining family and friends. Its situation is particularly attractive - in a thriving village with beautiful rural surrounds. The property is within a short walk of the primary school and health centre so really couldn’t be better located for family life.”

 

The accommodation includes, on the ground floor: entrance porch, hallway, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, utility room, WC, and master bedroom. On the first floor is the dressing room and en-suite bathroom for the master bedroom (accessed from a separate staircase) , plus three bedrooms and main bathroom.

The garden is laid mainly to lawn with herbaceous borders, mature trees, shrubs and hedging. The garden wraps around the house, with a small patio to the side.

Houstons Piece is situated in the heart of the village of Dunscore, which has excellent amenities including a primary school, health centre, a community-run pub, a pre-school centre and church. There are numerous local groups and clubs ranging from amateur dramatics to bird watching and an eco-group.

A broader range of shops, secondary schools and services are available in Thornhill, and in Dumfries (both about 10 miles away).

The area is renowned for its diverse range of outdoor pursuits and activities, including country sports, golf and riding. Mountain bike enthusiasts are well catered for by the region’s Seven Stanes forests, the nearest of which is Ae Forest. There is a network of quiet cycling routes surrounding Dunscore. Hill walking and hiking is available on numerous paths and hills across the region.

Communications to the area are good. The M74 is around 45 minutes’ drive away, giving easy access to the central belt of Scotland to the north, and the M6 leading to the south. International airports at Prestwick, Glasgow and Edinburgh, are all reachable in under two hours.

Houstons Piece is for sale through Galbraith for offers over £390,000.