Property description
Laurel Grove is a traditional five bedroom detached villa, offering a potential either as a business or family home, sitting in approximately half an acre of mature garden. Its elevated position offers outstanding views over Loch Long, Cove, Kilcreggan and the Loch Lomond hills. It is set in the affluent and picturesque village of Blairmore. The property benefits from a separate upper floor which can be accessed from the rear garden as well as the usual access from the inside staircase to make a self-contained flat. This is a great feature for the house as it can suit a large range of people as the upstairs could be used as a holiday let, granny flat also ideal for teenagers looking for their own space. Alternatively, the property can be used as a large five bedroom family house. The property benefits from large, attractive rear garden with burn, waterfall, bridge, footpaths as well as large lawn areas making it a fantastic fun garden for children. The rear garden also has direct access to the forestry track and beyond. Downstairs, the property comprises of entrance porch, hallway, sitting room, family room, kitchen, utility room, three double bedrooms, bathroom, large shower room and access to upstairs.
Upstairs comprises of landing, kitchen, sitting room with open plan dining area, two double bedrooms and bathroom. There is a good sized front garden with driveway, ample off-road parking and to the side, garage. Large rear garden comprising of patio area, large enclosed dog run, landscaped garden and large lawn area. The property is on LPG heating.
Situation:
The much sought after village of Blairmore, on the shores of Loch Long and within the National Park, has an art gallery/coffee shop, a newly restored pier, which is a stopping-off point for the famous Paddle Steamer 'Waverley' during the summer months, a regular bus service to Dunoon which is located approximately 10 miles away and nearby primary school at Strone. There are good sailing facilities in the area with the Holy Loch Sailing Club and Marina situated at Sandbank. The area is ideally situated for hill-walking.
Dunoon itself is a small town set in the beautiful Cowal Peninsular of Argyll and yet within just over an hour's commuting distance to the centre of Glasgow. Glasgow Airport is only an hour away. Argyll Ferries run a half hourly service to Gourock connecting with trains to Glasgow Central, and Western Ferries run a more frequent service from nearby Hunter's Quay to McInroy's Point. McGill's run a bus service from Dunoon to Buchanan Street bus station Glasgow. The town has a modern leisure centre, two supermarkets, a variety of individual shops, restaurants and a cinema.
Ground Floor:
Entrance porch: 1.74m x 0.70m approx.
The entrance porch is situated at the front of the property and comprises of hardwood flooring, cupboard with electric box and meter, double storm doors and a further glazed door giving access to the hallway.
Hallway:
This most attractive hallway gives access to the sitting room, two double bedrooms, family room, bathroom, large under-stair cupboard with shelving and access to stairwell to first floor. The hallway comprises of carpet, five-light pendant fitting, attractive cornice work, two wall lights and further pendant light fitting.
Sitting room: 5.40m x 4.40m approx.
This large sitting room is situated at the front of the property and benefits from large bay window allowing fantastic sea views, the bay widow also contains the original working shutters, the room comprises of two wall lights, ceiling rose with five-light pendant fitting, attractive cornice work, radiator, cupboard, carpet and hardwood flooring and working open fire with surround.
Bathroom: 2.40m x 1.80m approx.
The bathroom is situated to the rear of the property and comprises of bath, W.C., wash hand basin, radiator, three-spotlight fitting, window and most attractive mosaic tiled floor.
Family room: 3.95m x 3.83m approx.
This cosy family room is situated to the rear of the property and comprises of carpet, radiator, three-light pendant fitting, window with shutters, shelved alcove and fireplace with wood burning stove. The family room also gives access to the entrance hallway and a further door giving access to rear hallway.
Rear hallway: 1.54m x 1.50m approx.
The rear hallway comprises of carpet and gives access to family room, bedroom 3, kitchen and shower room.
Shower room: 4.30m x 2.70m approx. (at widest point)
The large shower room is situated to the rear of the property and comprises of W.C., wash hand basin, bidet, large shower unit with shower, carpet, tiled floor, radiator, partially tiled walls, loft access, pendant light fitting, two double glazed windows, ceiling light and shelved alcove.
Kitchen: 4.67m x 2.95m approx.
The well appointed kitchen is situated to the side of the property and comprises of fitted wall and floor units, including sink unit, space for fridge/freezer, oven with hob, tiled splash back, featured exposed stone wall with two windows, breakfast bar, radiator, two four-light spotlight fittings, hardwood flooring and the room gives access to rear hallway and utility room.
Utility room: 2.94m x 2.28m approx.
The utility room is situated to the rear of the property and comprises of worktops with tiled splash back, space for washing machine and drier below, fitted wall units, boiler, window to the side of the property, tiled flooring, radiator and the utility room gives access to the kitchen and rear garden.
Bedroom 1: 4.75m x 4.50m approx.
This large double bedroom is situated at the front of the property, benefitting from a large bay window, again with original shutters, allowing fantastic sea views and the room comprises of hardwood flooring, two wall lights, attractive ceiling rose, cornice work and shelved alcove.
Bedroom 2: 3.40m x 2.95m approx.
This double bedroom is situated at the rear of the property and comprises of four-light spotlight fitting, radiator, hardwood flooring, window with original shutters and radiator.
Bedroom 3: 4.15m x 3.84m approx.
This large double bedroom is situated at the front of the property with double glazed window allowing fantastic sea views, original shutters, a further window to the side, carpet, radiator and alcove.
Under-stair cupboard: 2.60m x 0.85m approx.
This large under-stair cupboard is situated to the rear of the property and comprises of shelving, carpet and a wall light.
First Floor:
Half-landing:
At the half-landing there is a back door giving access to rear garden but also could be used as main entrance to the first floor if used as a self-contained flat. The half-landing also comprises of carpet and staircase leading to further door and first floor landing.
First floor landing:
The first floor landing comprises of carpet, three-light pendant fitting and gives access to kitchen, double bedrooms 4 and 5, dining area, sitting room and bathroom.
Kitchen 2: 3.34m x 2.30m approx.
The well-appointed kitchen is situated to the rear of the property and comprises of fitted wall and floor units, including sink unit, worktop with tiled splash back, space for fridge, freezer and oven, three-light pendant fitting, two windows one to the rear and one the side of the property, the window to the side also offers fantastic elevated sea views.
Bathroom: 2.30m x 1.52m approx.
The bathroom is situated to the rear of the property and comprises of bath with shower over, W.C., wash hand basin, hardwood flooring, partially tiled walls, ceiling light and window.
Bedroom 4: 3.88m x 3.80m approx.
This good sized double bedroom is situated at the front of the property and comprises of window with original shutters also allowing fantastic sea views, hardwood flooring, ceiling light, shelved alcove with door and electric panel heater.
Bedroom 5: 4.48m x 3.27m approx.
Again this large double bedroom is situated at the rear of the property and comprises of double glazed window to the side, ceiling light, hardwood flooring and partial sea views.
Sitting room 2: 4.45m x 3.86m approx.
This sitting room is situated at the front of the property and is open plan with the dining area. The room comprises of hardwood flooring, fireplace with open fire, ceiling light, storage heater, door to landing and window with shutters giving elevated sea views.
Dining area: 2.67m x 2.60m approx.
The dining area is situated at the front of the property and is open plan with the sitting room. The room benefits from a large featured window which offers breathtaking elevated sea views and the room comprises of hardwood flooring, ceiling light, storage heater and door to landing.
Garden:
The front garden is mostly laid to lawn with stone wall boundaries and hedging with gravelled driveway, ample off- road parking, seating area with panoramic sea views.
To the side of the property there is a garage and to the other side, a drying area.
The fantastic, landscaped rear garden comprises of patio area with stairs leading up to the half-landing entrance, large enclosed dog run, several pathways leading up the garden, burn and waterfall, bridge, many attractive specimen trees and shrubs, from the top of the garden elevated sea views over the top of the house, two large flat lawn areas and gateway giving access to forestry track which offers some great walks.
This is a fantastic garden for children to explore.
OFFERS: Should be submitted to Miller Stewart Estate Agents. Fax No: 0141 776 4134
Whilst we endeavour to make these particulars as accurate as possible, they do not form any part of any contract on offer, nor are they guaranteed. Measurements are approximate and in most cases are taken using a digital/sonic measuring device and are taken to the widest point. We have not tested the electricity, gas or water services or any appliances. Photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item is included for sale with the property. If there is any part of this that you find misleading or simply wish clarification on any point, please contact our office immediately when we will endeavour to assist you in any way possible.
Property Features :
- Fantastic sea views
- Approximately half an acre of garden
- Set in the picturesque village of Blairmore
- Attractive garden
- Self-contained flat