Property description
We are delighted to offer to the market for the first time in 45 years, this most attractive detached, family home located in the very popular Mossfield area of Oban. Lying in a superb, elevated position accessed via its own private drive, the property benefits from larger than average rooms whilst the extensive grounds provide an excellent play area for children, space to relax and convenient off street parking for several cars. As well as 2/3 double bedrooms, a spacious sitting room and kitchen, the house has a large attic suitable for use as a further living space, play area or for storage. The property has been maintained to a good standard and has been refurbished over the years including the installation of a new kitchen and bathroom. With scope for further refurbishment and development, Cairnmona provides a rare opportunity to acquire a delightful, attractively priced family home in a highly sought after area of the town. Cairnmona is located between Mossfield Drive and Miller Road and benefits from far reaching views to Kerrera and Mull to the West and Glencruitten Golf course to the East. The property is ideally located for easy access to the town and is close to the various shops and other services Oban has to offer. It is also walking distance to both Oban High School and Oban Primary Campus. The property is a short drive or walk to the A816 and close to bus routes serving the town and surrounding areas. Oban is a very attractive and lively town offering a wide range of shops, restaurants, cafes, schools and leisure facilities. It is also a popular tourist destination and provides regular ferry access to the islands of the Inner and Outer Hebrides from its busy harbour. The Mossfield area of Oban offers an attractive mix of properties and its close proximity to local schools makes it an ideal location for families.
The property comprises:
Side entrance with concrete steps leading up to uPVC door with frosted pane opening in to the kitchen.
Kitchen
3.77m x 3.50
Large double glazed window with Venetian blind with views to Mull, range of pine effect wall and floor mounted units with marble effect work surfaces, splash back tiles extending above units, sink and cooker, electric hob and cooker with stainless steel extractor fan, stainless steel sink with mixer tap, drawer and corner units, large radiator, built in floor to ceiling cupboards with shelving and louvre doors, recess for upright fridge/freezer, wall mounted shelving unit, electric points, double glazed picture window, slate effect laminate flooring.
A painted, solid, wooden door leads from the kitchen to the sitting room. Sitting room
5.57m (with recess of 1.85m) x 3.93m reducing to 3.53m
Attractive, light, spacious room with double hung window to front with wooden surround and sill, raised, tiled hearth with painted brick surround with wooden mantle piece, gas fire, painted brick corner TV unit with wooden shelving, electric points, TV aerial and Sky connection, phone point, wooden skirting boards, carpet throughout. From the sitting room a solid wooden door opens into the hallway.
Hallway
4.96m x 1.20m increasing to 1.80m
Mix of paper and painted walls with picture rail, radiator with shelf, wooden door opening into recessed cupboard with shelving, carpet flooring throughout. To the front of the house is a curtain opening into a vestibule with laminate flooring with further curtained area with electric meters and shelving above, wall mounted coat rack, uPVC front door with frosted pane. From the hallway is access to the bedrooms.
Bedroom 1
4.40m x 3.42m
To the front of the house, a large, double bedroom with large casement window looking out towards the golf course, with wooden sill and surround, curtain rail, recessed pine cupboard with shelving and low level chest of drawers, gas fire on raised, tiled hearth with wall mounted picture light above, large radiator, painted walls with decorative paper frieze, white painted ceiling with light fitting, electric points, phone point, carpet throughout.
Bedroom 2
4.30m x 3.20m
Also situated to the front of the house is a further double bedroom with views over the garden and hills beyond. The room is decorated with painted walls and has a casement window with wooden sill and surround, curtain rail with curtain and roller blind, solid pine skirting boards, electric points, ceiling light, radiator, solid wooden door.
Bedroom 3/playroom/study
3.65m x 3.51m narrowing to 2.82m
A further good sized room suitable as a double bedroom, playroom or study with large window, wooden window sill and surround, Venetian blind, curtain rail with curtain, neutral coloured painted walls, wooden skirting boards, wall mounted shelving unit, large radiator, electric points, carpet throughout.
Bathroom
2.20m x 1.71m
Leading from the hallway is a further wooden door giving access to the bathroom with white suite comprising basin with chrome taps, pedestal lavatory, corner shower unit with electric Mira sport shower, dado rail, obscured glass window with wooden sill and surround, wall mounted electric heater, ceiling light, glass shelving unit with wall mounted cupboard, towel rail with hanging mirror above, painted corner shelving unit.
Attic
5.46m (including recessed area of 1m) x 4.02m x 1.90m high (restricted headroom)
Access to the attic is via a pull down (Ramsay) ladder in the sitting room. The area which has been carpeted throughout can be used as a play area, study or additional living accommodation. Small doors give access to the eaves, providing useful additional storage space. There is a Velux window and over head lighting. There is an area of shelving at one end of the attic and a cupboard houses the immersion heater and water tank. The attic has the potential for further development and improved access from the ground floor.
External
The property benefits from an unusually large garden much of it laid to lawn. To the front of the house is a mature bed, gravelled area and path bordered by a low level stone wall. Painted grey steps lead up to the front door with a wooden canopy above and glass windows. The lawn slopes down to the boundary which is marked by a wire fence. To the front, a picket gate gives access to a pretty pathway providing pedestrian access to Mossfield Drive. Vehicular access is via Miller Road through double picket gates to the driveway leading up to a parking area and single garage. From there, steps lead up to the side of the house and a painted stone seat. To the rear of the property there is a large concrete patio and tiled seating area as well as a greenhouse and a large shed with tiled roof. The concrete path continues around the property providing easy access for maintenance, before meeting deep steps that descend along the northern boundary to the front of the house. As well as extensive areas of lawn, the garden benefits from numerous mature shrubs and trees, including two cherry trees, as well as several feature walls.
EPC = F
Property Features :
- Well maintained property with good sized rooms
- 2/3 double bedrooms
- Double glazing throughout
- Large attic space
- Gas central heating