Property description
Swallowcroft is a fabulous modern detached family home located in a child friendly location within the ever popular village of Duror. Comprises of, 5 bedrooms, lounge, conservatory, kitchen, dining room, utility room, 3 en suites and a family bathroom. The property further benefits from a large level garden, double garage with store room above, large private driveway, double glazing, off peak electric heating, raised decking, patio area, mains electricity, water and drainage. Broadband and digital television are available.
Location
Duror, the village of Duror of Appin which is an established and vibrant community benefiting from a well respected primary school as well as two churches and a village hall. Short walk through village to Cuil Bay with shingle beach and glorious open views over towards lismore. Ideal for an afternoon walk and picnic by the sea. Also towards Kentallen is a wonderful open bay for local fishing, also the Hollytree hotel & renowned restaurant, with many fabulous dishes with views across loch linnhe towardsstrontian. The local village hall also holds various events throughout the year which everyone is welcome to attend.
The village lies almost equidistant between Oban and Fort William and, owing to the proximity of each town, is ideal for those either moving to the area for employment or those seeking a life style change
Ballachulish (8 miles) has a range of local amenities including a newly built supermarket, coffee shop, a public house/restaurant, a number of guest houses and a hotel. The local area medical centre is also in the centre of the village. For the golfer there is a local course at Ballachullish called Dragon's Tooth. There are a further 5 courses within a 2 hour drive. Nearby Glencoe offers legendary walking and climbing, as well as skiing.
Fort William (19 miles) is the second largest town in the Highlands. It offers extensive shopping, entertainment and a range of locally renowned pubs and restaurants. Fort William is a central point for hillwalking and climbing due to its proximity to Ben Nevis and many other Munro mountains. It is also known for its nearby skiing and downhill mountain biking at Aonach Mor and its connection to the West Highland Way from Glasgow. The coastline of Argyll and Bute is well renowned for its wonderful sailing and yachting. There is riding at Lettershuna in Appin and a marina in both Appin and Fort William.
Oban (25 miles) which is also known as \"The Gateway to the Isles\" offers daily services to a wide range of west coast locations in Scotland. There are also good shopping opportunities including a number of large supermarkets. Attractions in Oban include the Waterfront Centre, the Chocolate Factory, the Scottish Sealife Sanctuary, the Cathedral of St Columba and the Oban Distillery and many more. Oban has a small airport and a train station with regular trains to Glasgow from where there are connecting services to London Euston. Glasgow Airport, which can normally be reached in about 2 hours from Achara, has a range of daily national and international flights.
Front Entrance Vestibule 2.0m x 1.0m
Main entrance vestibule with front entrance door and downlights opening into Hallway.
Hallway
Large open hallway, fully carpeted leading to all other rooms on ground floor and open staircase to first floor.Downlights throughout Hall, stairs and Landing. Storage cupboard below stairs, airing cupboard along hall with megaflow type hot water cylinder electrically heated. Storage heater.
Lounge 5.3m x 4.1m
Bright spacious family lounge with triple aspect views over the surrounding countryside. Wood flooring,storage/convector heaters, downlights, ceiling fan and ample space for lounge furniture. This room also benefits from hard wired broadband to the TV position. Archway leading to the dining room.
Dining room 4.0m x 4.0m
Good size dining room entered by either the French doors in the hallway or archway from the lounge. Leads out in to the Conservatory via French doors, wood flooring, storage/convector heaterand downlights.
Kitchen 3.9m x 3.1m
Modern kitchen with views to the rear, fully fitted wall and floor units, inbuilt waste disposal, extractor hood, dishwasher, 1 ½ bowl sink and mixer tap. Recently installed slate grey kitchen flooring. Ceiling down lights
Conservatory 4.0m x 3.6m
Large south facing white UPVC double glazed conservatory accessed from the dining room and rear patio area. Laminate flooring and panel heater.
Utility room 2.4m x 1.6m
Rear Entrance door leading in to Utility area, also located off the kitchen giving views to the rear garden and patio area. Fitted with kitchen units, stainless steel sink, space and plumbing for white goods. Recently installed slate grey kitchen flooring. Panel heater. There is also a storage cupboard housing the electrical distribution board.
Bedroom one 3.8m x 3.1m
Good size double bedroom with en suite facilities. Views to the rear, carpet flooring, inbuilt wardrobe, panel heater and downlights.
En suite 2.4m x 1.7m
Three piece suite with electric shower cubicle, WHB, W.C, heated towel rail, fully tiled floor and walls.
Bedroom two 3.9m x 2.8m
Good size double bedroom with dual aspect views to the front and side, carpet flooring and panel heater.
Bedroom three 2.9m x 2.8m
Double bedroom views to the front, carpet flooring and panel heater.
Bathroom 3.0m x 2.8m
Recently new fully tiled modern four piece bathroom with mains power shower, separate bath, W.C, WHB and heated towel rail.
First floor
The first floor is a fantastic upper level accessed by an open plan staircase leading to 2 master bedrooms
Master bedroom one 5.1m x 4.0m
Large double bedroom with inbuilt walk in wardrobe and bedroom furniture and en suite facilities. Carpeted, panel heater and ceiling fan, also wall lights.
En suite 3.1m x 1.5m
4 piece bathroom suite consisting of a bath with mixer taps, separate cubicle with mains power shower, WHB and W.C. fully tiled floor and walls, also towel rail, panel heater and downlights
Master bedroom two 4.9m x 4.7m
Bright spacious double bedroom with en suite facilities. Dual aspect dormer windows, inbuilt wardrobe, fitted bedroom furniture, carpeted, storage heating, ceiling fan and down lights.
En suite 2.6m x 1.0m
Modern white 3 piece shower suite. Electric shower unit, heated towel rail and shaver point.
All window blinds, curtains and floor coverings throughout the property are included in the sale.
There are numerous socket outlets to all area's with a TV point in every room. There is hard wired broadband in the house which can easily be extended throughout all rooms. Exterior lighting to front and back of house, also to front of garage
Outdoor space
Swallowcroft is set in a peaceful rural location but yet a short walk to the village amenities. Large garden, Double garage with remote control electric power door and storage room above, also hard wired broadband in Garage,private driveway, patio area, raised deck and rear lawn. Gardens easy to manage
The popular cycle track that runs from Oban to Ballachullish is a short distance from the property. childs play park just 100m from house, lots of lovely forest walks on the doorstep.
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These particulars were prepared on the basis of our knowledge of the local area and, in respect of the property itself, information supplied to us by our clients. All reasonable steps were taken at the time of preparing these particulars. All statements contained in the particulars are for information only and all parties should not rely on them as representations of fact; in particular:- (a) descriptions, measurements and dimensions are approximate only; (b) all measurements are taken using a laser measure (therefore may be subject to a small margin of error) at the widest points; and (c) all references to condition, planning permission, services, usage, construction, fixtures and fittings and moveable items contained in the property are for guidance only.
Property Features :
- Detached garage
- Double glazing
- Off street parking
- Rural location
- Surveyed at £350,000