Property description
Stunning rural eco friendly family home. Surrounded by an abundance of wildlife Glasvaar Cottage is a beautifully designed and very spacious detached property offering fantastic family accommodation and in genuine walkin condition. The property is located in Kilmichael Glen, a fabulous countryside location, yet only a 20 minute drive south to the town centre of Lochgilphead or 40 minutes north to the west coast tourist town of Oban. The property has been lovingly maintained and extended by its current owners. Lounge, Sun Room, Kitchen/Dining Room, Utility, Studio/Office, Bathroom, 4 Bedrooms and Shower Room.The property further benefits from electric central heating, double glazing, two multi-fuel burning stoves, solar roof panels, out buildings, driveway, carport and poly tunnel. Broadband and digital television are available.
Lounge - 5.1m x 4.5m
Large bright lounge with windows and patio doors to 3 sides offering up fantastic views of the surrounding fields and gentle hills. A recessed multi-fuel burning stove (sovereign) set on a tiled hearth with brick fireplace provides a nice focal point. Light décor and wooden floor. Door to sun lounge. Attractive wooden staircase to upper bedrooms and shower room.
Sun Room - 3.7m x 4.2m
Set off the lounge with full height windows and patio doors taking full advantage of the fabulous views. Ceiling down lighters. Wooden floor as per lounge. Domed glass roof. Wooden steps up to the small decking area and dining room door.
Kitchen (5.6m x 4.1m x 2.2m) /Dining Room (4.2m x 5.0m)
Well-appointed open plan kitchen/dining room measuring over 10 m in total length with windows to front and rear. Good range of wooden base and wall units with dark work surfaces. Large electric cooking range and integral dishwasher.The generous dining area has a raised inset multi-fuel burning stove set on a flagged hearth with full height brick chimney breast, again providing an attractive focal point. Flagstone effect laminate flooring in cream as per the kitchen. Patio door to decking area.
Workroom/Studio - 2.5m x 4.1m
Set off the kitchen this room would make an ideal 5th bedroom or an extension to the kitchen if required. Two windows to rear and panel heating.
Utility Room - 3.2m x 2.3m
Very useful room is set off the kitchen and currently used as an office. South facing window. Currently used as an office. Worktops, space and plumbing for white goods.
Bedroom one - 4.85 x 3.20m
Rear facing master bedroom with ample room for freestanding furniture. Double aspect making this a light and bright room. Carpeted and panel heater.
Bathroom - 2.10 x 2.00m
White suite with curved bath and glass shower screen. Over bath electric shower. Walls with tile effect aqua board. Wood effect carpeting. Ceiling down lighters and spotlight fitting. Opaque windows. Located beside the master bedroom
Bedroom two - 2.8m x 3.2m
Downstairs single bedroom with window looking out to wooded garden.Carpeted in fawn. Panel heater.
Bedroom three - 3.4m x 2.9m
First floor double bedroom. Double aspect enjoying the fabulous dual aspect views. Carpeted, panel heater, light décor and slightly combed ceilings.
Bedroom four - 2.9m x 2.7m
Double bedroom with large eaves storage space. Carpeted and panel heater.
Shower Room - 1.8m x 2.5m
Three piece shower suite. White WC and wash hand basin. Fully tiled shower cubicle with electric shower. Two walls tiled in white with patterned border to dado height. Mosaic effect floor vinyl. Large opaque window. Xpelair. Heated towel rail.
Outdoor space
Substantial grounds extending to 1.5 acres, consisting of a large area of natural woodland with a raised wooden walkway running along almost the entire length which leads past the summer house.The immediate garden to the side is laid to grass with attractive raised decking, two well- built timber garden sheds and a log store. Red squirrels, Red deer and numerous species of bird life are frequent visitors to Glasvaar. To the rear is a large covered carport and gravelled driveway. The front garden nicely landscaped with shrub borders, ornamental pathways and a small pond. Across the track from the house, there is a generous sized piece of ground that is fully fenced and gated to keep the abundance of wildlife at bay, housing a large poly tunnel and raised vegetable and fruit beds.
Directions
From Lochgilphead follow the A816 towards Oban. Approximately 1 mile after the scenic village of Kilmartin, turn right on to the B840 signposted for Ford. Approximately 1 mile along the single-track road turn right on a single tracked road signposted Kilmichael Glen. Drive along this road for approximately 1 mile until you cross the second Cattle grid. To your left you will see Glasvaar Cottage way down in the picturesque valley. Drive down to the side of the farm through the metal gate and then through a second gate towards the property.
Property Features :
- Stunning rural setting
- Abundance of wildlife
- Solar panel income
- Low running costs - contact for details
- No Chain