Property description
A spacious 3 bedroom ground floor flat offering fantastic loch and hill views. This B Listed building, formerly a library, is full of character and original features. There is the potential to purchase the upper flat which would provide the opportunity to convert the property back into one dwelling.
Located on Shore Road in Sandbank, The Old Reading Room consists of lounge, kitchen/diner, three bedrooms and a bathroom. The bedroom, lounge and garden at the rear look towards the Holy Loch and hills beyond. The property would make an ideal home or holiday home.
Sandbank is approximately three miles from Dunoon, Cowal’s capital town. The village, which sits on the banks of the Holy Loch, boasts a marina, sailing club, village shop, two pubs, primary school, bowling club and a children’s play area. The famous Benmore Botanic Garden and Loch Eck are just a couple of miles further north.
Dunoon benefits from numerous independent retailers and many bars and restaurants, in addition to two supermarkets, a cinema, a concert venue and leisure centre. The town is linked by two ferry services to Gourock, providing bus and rail connections enabling commuters and shoppers to be in Glasgow in an hour.
The property is accessed via a stunning iron gate which leads to the red storm doors which open on to the porch.
Porch
The porch provides space to hang and store outdoor wear. A door opens onto the impressive entrance hall.
Entrance Hall 4.15m x 3.20m
With original feature doors, the hall with its high ceiling, provides a grand entrance to the property. The Entrance Hall leads to the kitchen/dining area, bathroom, a bedroom and the rear hallway.
Kitchen 3.08m x 2.13m /Dining Area 4.42m x 4.21m
Situated at the front of the property, the open-plan kitchen and dining area provides a good sociable space. The kitchen is laid with laminate flooring and includes a breakfast bar between this area and the dining space. The kitchen includes a dishwasher, fridge/freezer and a good-sized double oven with gas hob.
The dining area is flooded with light from the front bay window and includes a multi-fuel burner with wooden surround.
Bedroom 1 5.00m x 1.88m
This bedroom is currently used as a study and is laid with original floorboards.
Bathroom 2.40m x 2.15m
Partly-tiled, the bathroom comprises of bath with shower over, basin, W.C. and heated towel rail.
Rear Hallway 5.49m x 1.54m
The rear hallway provides access to 2 further bedrooms, the lounge and the back door with feature window looking towards the loch.
Lounge 5.14m x 4.65m
With stunning views from the feature bay window, this is the ideal room in which to relax. A chimney could be opened up to provide another open fire within the property.
Bedroom 2 4.60m x 1.91m
The second bedroom is situated at the side of the property.
Master Bedroom 5.17m x 4.85m
A lovely bedroom, generous in size, with a bay window looking towards the Holy Loch, Marina and hills. The open fire completes this beautiful room.
Gardens
The property benefits from a beautiful garden at the rear. A decking area provides the perfect place in which to watch the activity at the Marina and on the Loch.
Sheds provide garden storage space as well as space and plumbing for a washing machine. Parking is available in the driveway.
EPC = E
Property Features :
- Ground Floor Flat
- Beautiful Loch and Hill Views
- 3 Bedrooms
- Private Garden
- Multi-Fuel Burner and Open Fire