Property description
Set in the beautiful shore-side village of Colintraive, this lovely 2 bedroom detached stone cottage is brimming with character, has a private garden and benefits by stunning panoramic views of the Kyles of Bute. Close to local amenities such as the village inn and restaurant and the post office / shop Cul Mhor would make an ideal retirement or holiday home and really must be seen to be fully appreciated. *****Home Report Valuation of £165,000*****
The property consists of lounge, kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, bathroom and garage which could be utilised as a workshop.
The property is fitted with period sash windows and is heated by a solid fuel central heating system. A large garage to the side, complete with electricity, is accessed by a side door or via the front garage door.
Gardens at the rear provide an ideal place in which to relax and enjoy the tranquillity of the location whilst gardens to the front provide a beautiful setting in which to enjoy the loch views and watch the activity on the water. In the summer it is a lovely place to sit and watch as the Waverley Steamer passes.
Colintraive, on the Cowal peninsula, is a quiet, peaceful village on the shores of the Kyles of Bute which provides a ferry crossing point to the Island of Bute.
Colintraive boasts a village shop and has a charming hotel with restaurant. Both Dunoon and Rothesay provide more extensive services including supermarkets and hospitals. The ferry crossing to Rhubodach on Bute takes a few minutes and Rothesay is approximately 8 miles from the pier.
For sports enthusiasts there are some excellent walking and cycling routes in the surrounding countryside. Fishing is extremely popular and moorings are available on the loch opposite the property. Buses to Dunoon, Tighnabruaich and Rothesay pass the front of the property. The library van stops at the house and a fresh fish van regularly stops in the village.
A gate opens onto the front garden and a path takes you to either the front or the side door.
Front Porch 1.17m x 0.94m
The front door opens onto the front porch. A glass door leads to the hallway.
Hall 4.21m x 1.17m
The carpeted hallway leads to the lounge, 2 bedrooms and bathroom. A cupboard provides storage and cloakroom space.
Lounge 4.15m x 4.07m
The lounge overlooks the front of the property with fantastic loch views across to the Isle of Bute. The sash windows and open fireplace, with back boiler, together with the gorgeous views provide the property with a true cottage feel. The lounge provides access to the kitchen.
Kitchen 3.03m x 2.77m
In need of some modernisation, the kitchen is currently fitted with numerous wall and floor units providing ample storage space. A sash window provides views to the rear garden. There is space for a kitchen table. A part-glazed door leads to the back porch which in turn leads to the side door of the property. The back porch includes 2 full-sized cupboards which provide storage space and space for a fridge/freezer.
Bedroom 1 4.00 x 3.25m
Flooded by light from the double sash windows the windows provide stunning views of the loch, providing a beautiful view to wake up to in the mornings. A built-in cupboard provides some storage space in this good-sized double bedroom.
Bedroom 2 3.52m x 3.20m
Situated at the rear of the property this second double bedroom is also carpeted and benefits from some built-in storage.
Bathroom 1.95m x 1.92m
Wallpapered, the bathroom consists of W.C., basin and bath.
Gardens
The mature, well-kept front garden adds to the country cottage feel of the property and provides an ideal place in which to sit and watch the activity on the water. To the rear, a private garden provides additional areas in which to sit.
Garage
The garage is accessed by a door to the side or from the front. With electricity the garage would make an ideal workshop.
EPC = D
Property Features :
- Detached Cottage in Stunning Shore-Side Location
- 2 Double Bedrooms
- Private Garden and Garage
- Solid Fuel Central Heating
- Close to Local Amenities