Property description
Rarely available, immaculate shore-side lower villa in the coastal village of Blairmore. The two bedroom, two reception, property forms the complete lower floor of the stone built villa and benefits from large private front, back and side gardens with several outhouses and sweeping driveway. The flat itself has retained many original features throughout, has recently been internally insulated, has LPG heating, a luxurious multi-fuel stove, double glazing...and truly stunning, panoramic, sea and country views. Appin Lodge would make a perfect home for those looking to relocate, downsize or own a lovely holiday home in an idyllic part of the world.
The picturesque village of Blairmore is set on the shores of Loch Long approximately 10 miles from Dunoon, Cowal’s capital town. The village boasts a few small independent shops and a recently restored pier at which the world famous paddle steamer ‘Waverley’ berths. A regular bus service ensures that the neighbouring villages of Strone, Kilmun and Ardentinny, as well as Dunoon, are easily accessible. The area is perfect for hill walking, is surrounded by natural beauty and is well served with a post office / mini market, hotels, pub, golf, bowling and sailing clubs, medical centre, churches and a fantastic primary school which has recently been accredited with the Green Flag award.
Accommodation
Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Two Double Bedrooms and Bathroom
Directions
Appin Lodge can be found on the shore road at Blairmore a few hundred yards past Blairmore Pier.
Access
A sweeping, chipped stone, driveway from the shore road leads up to the front door. There is ample parking and turning for several vehicles.
Entrance
A large wooden door opens to the entrance vestibule, which is ideal for outdoor wear. Tiled flooring, cornicing and raised shelving for ornaments. A wooden door with etched glazing and panels either side leads to the hallway.
Entrance Hallway
The charming entrance hallway sets the tone for the property with high ceilings, cornice, archway, ceiling rose and wooden flooring some of the features. Leads to sitting room, dining room, both bedrooms and the bathroom and has two good sized storage cupboards and a large radiator.
Sitting Room
6.65m x 4.48m
The original features continue in the grand sitting room. The views through the bay windows are simply stunning and the multi-fuel stove set in tiled hearth with wooden surround adds an aesthetically pleasing focal point whilst providing heat in those cold winter nights.
Dining Room
4.17m x 3.25m
Off the hallway and with direct access to the kitchen, the good sized dining room provides an area for formal or informal dining. Wooden flooring, radiator, ceiling light, large cupboard and window to the back garden.
Kitchen
3.96m x 3.18m
At the rear of the property with door and window to the rear garden. Cream wall and base units with light wood worktop. Part tiled, two three-bar ceiling lights, extractor hood over LPG cooker. Ample space for white goods and plumbed accordingly.
Bedroom 1
5.74m x 3.98m
Large double room at the front of the property overlooking the garden to Loch Long and beyond. Carpet, radiator and further cornicing enhance the room.
Bedroom 2
4.14m x 3.54m
Another good sized double room, this time at the rear overlooking the back garden. Carpet, ceiling light and radiator.
Bathroom
2.43m x 2.13m
Nice, clean, crisp room comprising white 3-piece suite of WC, wash-hand basin and bath, with shower over. Part tiled, 3-bar ceiling light, radiator and opaque window to the rear.
Gardens and Driveway
The property has large private gardens to the front, sides and rear and really has ‘something for everyone’.
The front is laid mainly to lawn and bound by a stone wall at the shore road. Colourful plants shrubs and bushes add a plethora of colour and the sweeping driveway provides plenty of space for parking several vehicles.
The side gardens provide more space for parking and also the LPG tank.
The rear is also laid mainly to lawn with plants and bushes but has the added bonus of several outhouses and a vegetable plot.
Misc.
Some of the furniture and white goods are negotiable.
EPC - F
Property Features :
- Lower Villa
- Truly Stunning Views
- Original Features Throughout
- 2 Bedrooms + 2 Reception Rooms
- Large Private Gardens with Several Outhouses