Property description

Blaruaine is a stunning detached villa on the shores of Loch Long with magnificent views across to Cove and Kilgreggan and over the Clyde to Gourock. In total the house has 6 / 7 bedrooms of which 2 / 3 of these are set in the self contained flat which forms part of the upper floor. The property also benefits by having loch facing sitting and dining rooms, family room, conservatory, modern kitchen, utility room, driveway, garage and a wonderful garden. This is a truly luxurious property which would make a magnificent family home and the self contained flat provides the option for a tremendous ‘granny flat’.

The picturesque village of Blairmore is set on the shores of Loch Long approximately 10 miles from Dunoon, Cowal’s capital town. The village boasts a few small independent shops and a recently restored pier at which the world famous paddle steamer ‘ PS Waverley’ berths. A regular bus service ensures that the neighbouring villages of Strone, Kilmun and Ardentinny, as well as Dunoon, are easily accessible. The immediate area is perfect for hill walking, is surrounded by natural beauty and is well served with a post office / mini market, hotels, pub, golf, bowling and sailing clubs, medical centre, churches and a fantastic primary school.

Dunoon benefits by having all the amenities associated with a large holiday town including two ferries to Gourock with rail and coach links meaning that Glasgow city centre is little more than an hour away, with Glasgow Airport, Braehead Shopping Centre and Greenock even closer.

 

Accommodation
Lower Floor – Sitting Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Utility Room, 2 Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom and Conservatory
Upper Floor – 2 Double Bedrooms
Annexe – Sitting Room, Dining Kitchen, 2 Double Bedrooms, Box Room and Bathroom

 

Access
The entrance to Blaruaine, which is just after Blairmore Pier, splits into two separate driveways – one of which leads up to the garage and the other sweeps round to the front of the house.  Storm doors open up to reveal a large wooden internal door which, in turn, leads to the hallway.

 

LOWER FLOOR

 

Entrance Hall
The impressive hallway, which leads to all the downstairs rooms, the internal stairs to the upper floor and the external stairwell to the flat, has recently had a luxurious new carpet fitted but retains all the original features.

 

Sitting Room
5.6m x 4m
A large and airy reception room with fantastic views of the loch through the large bay windows. Feature fireplace and original features add to the elegance of the room.

 

Dining Room
5.4m x 4.5m
Lovely dining room with stunning views, similar to those from the sitting room. Original rose, cornicing and feature fireplace make this a very comfortable room for formal entertaining. Double doors separate the dining room from the family room.

 

Family Room
5.4 x 3.5m
Adjacent to the dining room, the owners have made this a comfortable TV / family area. A multi-fuel stove sits in front of a stone wall creating a lovely atmosphere.  Door leads to the conservatory.

 

Conservatory
3.7m x 2m
The cosy conservatory is at the side of the property and has views of the garden, the loch and the surrounding countryside. Can be accessed internally to the Family Room or externally to the back garden.

 

Kitchen
4.1 x 6m
The luxury kitchen is sub-divided into two areas. The main section houses the large Range cooker and classy wall and base units with granite worktops. The smaller section has all the other kitchen appliances including the large fridge freezer. Windows overlooking the decked area at the rear in both sections ensure that the whole kitchen is bright and airy.

 

Utility Room
2.7m x 2.4m
Accessed via the kitchen and leads to the back door. Houses the boiler and water tank and is ideal for outdoor wear.

 

Bedroom
3.7m x 3.4m
Good sized room at the front of the property with magnificent views of the loch and the surrounding countryside. The owners currently use this as a bedroom however it would an ideal study, guest or TV room.

 

Bedroom / Study / Music Room
3.4m x 2.6m
At the rear of the property. This room would make an ideal bedroom, study or a music room, as it is at the moment.

 

Bathroom
3.6m x 3.2m
Extremely spacious bathroom at the rear of the property. Benefits by a good sized walk-in shower, Victorian bath, wash-hand basin and WC. Partly tiled walls. Large window faces the private rear garden.

 

UPPER FLOOR

 

Hallway
The sweeping staircase leads from the lower hall upstairs and to the two double bedrooms and the self contained flat.

 

Bedroom  1
5m x 4.5m
Double room with stunning views of Loch Long. Storage cupboards. The new owners have installed an en-suite comprising white WC and wash-hand basin.

 

Bedroom 2
4.7m x 4.3m (at widest points)
L-shaped room at the rear of the property. Currently being used as a workroom. Lovely views of the back garden and the hills above.

 

A small doorway in the hall leads to the self contained flat.

 

SELF CONTAINED FLAT

 

Access
Access can be gained in three separate ways – an external door at the side of the building leads to the winding staircase which takes you to the flat; an internal door in the lower hall also leads to the same stairwell and from the small doorway in the upper hallway.

 

Sitting Room
5.5m x 3.8m
Bright and airy room with fabulous loch views. Bay window, ornate cornicing and a fireplace with electric fire all add to the lovely feel to the room.

 

Bedroom 1
3.4m x 3.7m
Double room at the front of the house overlooking the loch and over to Cove and Kilcreggan.

 

Bedroom 2
4.4m x 3.8m
Another double room, this time overlooking the back garden.

 

Bedroom 3 / Study
1.7m x 1.8m
Small room with a skylight window. Would make an ideal children’s room or study.

 

Dining Kitchen
4.5m x 2.6m
At the rear of the property with window overlooking the back garden and surrounding hills. The sink sits under the window. Wall and base units with plenty of storage and working space. Electric cooker. Alcove provides space for a casual dining area.

 

Bathroom
2.6m x 2.5m
Good sized room consisting of new three-piece suite of bath, wash-hand basin and WC. Velux window and storage space in eaves.

 

Gardens
On entering the premises the driveway splits into two – to the long garage and also to the front of the property. The front gardens are mainly lawn with hedges providing privacy. The back garden can be accessed from either side of the house and has a lovely decking. Steps take you to the large lawned area which is surrounded by with mature trees and shrubs which go all the way up to the High Road. Walkways through the trees provide access to the gate at the top end of the garden. A ruined lodge sits in the woodland area.

 

Septic Tank
A new septic tank has been installed in the last couple of years.

 

Planning Permission
In the past, Planning Permission in Principle had been agreed for the erection a separate dwelling house in the woodland area with a driveway leading to it. Although now lapsed, this could provide yet another fantastic option and makes the property even more appealing.

 

EPC - G

 

Property Features :

• Stunning Detached Villa
• Outstanding Views of Loch Long
• Self Contained 3 Bed Flat Within the Property
• Conservatory
• Large Private Garden with Tandem Garage