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The village of Hightae is a thriving community, offering the best of rural living, with a local primary school, and community groups. Hightae lies approximately four miles from Lockerbie and approximately three miles from Lochmaben, and is therefore well placed to take easy access to the nearby M74 motorway and is within easy commuting distance of the County town of Dumfries (around twenty five minutes away by car). Main shopping can be obtained in nearby Lockerbie or Dumfries, which has a cinema, national chain stores and is the main local shopping centre. There is a well-regarded village school with secondary schooling to sixth-year level available in nearby Lockerbie. Hightae is also, along with Heck, Greenhill and Smallholm, one of the “Royal Four Towns”, so called due to the service of the then residents to the Bruce family in the 1300s. The fishing rights on the River Annan were established by Royal Charter from Robert the Bruce, a free fishing permit is available to village residents.

This detached Cottage sits in the centre of the village of Hightae. The property retains many traditional features, including exposed beams and feature fireplaces. Internal glazed panels allowing additional light through the cottage. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the Cottage and its characteristics.

From the roadside, entrance to the property is by way of a wooden door into the Entrance Vestibule. Door to the attic with stairs leading to the large roof space, which is floored and has three velux windows.   Doorway to –

Sitting Room – Light, bright room with tiled floors and a large brick-built fireplace. The fireplace houses a solid fuel stove with slate hearth. The room has exposed beams, windows to the front and an internal glazed window through to the kitchen. From here there is a door to the Bedroom, Rear Hall and –

Lounge – Again a light, bright room with windows to the front and side. A solid fuel stove is housed in a fireplace with a wooden surround and mantle. Traditional beams, tiled floor and an internal glazed panel to the dining area. A recessed area is shelved to form a bookcase. Door to-

Dining-Kitchen – The Kitchen area has a good mix of drawers, wall and base units with ample worktop preparation space. Belfast sink, integrated oven and hob, space for under-counter fridge and freezer and space and plumbing for washing machine. A room divider splits the large room to create a dining area which has a window to the side and rear. From the Kitchen to the –

Rear Hall – Tiled floor, coat hanging area, and door to rear garden and–

Shower Room – suite comprising of shower enclosure with electric shower, wc and wash hand basin. Wood panelled ceiling and tiled walls. Velux window.

A further dooreay in the hall leads you back to the  Sitting Room, and off this lies the –

En-Suite Bedroom-  large double bedroom lying to the front of the property. The ensuite bathroom comprises bath, wc and wash-hand basin. There is tiling to all walls, wood panelling to the ceiling and a window to the side of the Cottage.

Outside – The enclosed rear garden is block paved and therefore low maintenance.  A gate to the side opens out to the drive and to the Garage, which along with the driveway offers much sough-after off-street parking .  A path from the side leads  to the front garden.

Moveable items – items of furniture etc. may be available by separate negotiation

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  2. These Sale Particulars are prepared for guidance only and, while every care has been taken in their presentation, their accuracy is not guaranteed.
  3. Interested parties should immediately advise the selling agents of their interest so that they may be kept informed of developments, such as the fixing of a closing date for offers.

Henderson & Mackay have prepared these particulars with care.  We, as agents, have not tested any structures, equipment, appliances, heritable fixtures, fittings, systems or services (gas, electrical or otherwise) and therefore cannot verify that they are sound, in working order or fit for their purpose.  Prospective purchasers are advised to have all matters critical to their needs verified by their solicitor, surveyor or other appropriate advisor

Measurements are approximate and for guidance only.  In particular, we caution against their use when assessing or ordering furniture, fitments, carpets, etc.  Where floor plans are drawn, please note that they are not to scale and are for illustrative purposes only.  Photographs are purely illustrative and not indicative of the extent of the property or what is included in the sale.

Whilst we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact us and we shall, if possible, check the information, particularly if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.