Property description
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This 2 bedroomed Traditional Cottage, in a rural, picturesque setting, has been lovingly and thoughtfully restored by its current owner who has installed many eco friendly systems such as Velux Solar Panels to heat your water and a NIBE Fighter 2005 Air Source Heat Pump, which runs the under floor heating, converts the energy of the outside air into heat and creates a comfortable temperature inside the house, the property also has an Aarrow wood burning stove with back boiler and under floor heating. The Cottage itself comprises of an entrance hallway, lounge with dining area, 2 double bedrooms, both with en-suite bathrooms, kitchen and a large utility porch. It is insulated to a high standard, has new Double Glazing throughout and has Walnut Engineered Flooring in the lounge, hallway and bedrooms. Outside there is parking for 2 cars on the purpose built driveway with another parking space opposite the property, in the large south facing garden are outhouses / workshops, vegetable plots, a small orchard and fruit bushes allowing you to live a self-sufficient life style. It has its own private water supply from the hills with a purpose built dam and water filtration system, a new drainage system has been installed and the property has its own septic tank. Links have been provided below for some of the systems installed.
www.nibe.co.uk - Heat source pump
www.velux.com - Solar Panels
www.aarowfires.com - Wood burning stove with back boiler
SITUATION
Approximately 5 miles outside of Dunoon on the B836 road between the Holy Loch and Loch Striven is the small hamlet of Clachaig which is nestled at the foot of the Black Craig hill standing at 2000ft.
Dunoon itself is set in the beautiful Cowal Peninsula of Argyll and yet within just over an hour's commuting distance to the centre of Glasgow. Argyll Ferries run a regular passenger ferry service to Gourock connecting with trains to Glasgow Central and Western Ferries run a more frequent passenger and vehicle service from nearby Hunter's Quay to McInroy's Point with regular bus connections to Buchanan Street bus station in Glasgow and is approximately one hour from Glasgow Airport. Dunoon offers Primary and Secondary schooling, a modern leisure centre, two supermarkets, a variety of individual shops, bars, restaurants and a cinema.
To view this property please contact Janice Robinson on 07900613156
ACCOMMODATION
Entrance Hallway 2.85m x 1.45m approx. at widest point
Entry into the cottage is via a large PVC glass panelled door which leads into the hallway. All of the accommodation is accessed from here.
Lounge / Dinning Area L 5.7m x 3.95m approx./ D 2.30m x 3.15m approx
A bright L shaped room which has triple aspect windows allowing an abundance of natural light to flood in with stunning views over the garden and the hills beyond. The main feature of the room is the wood burning stove which has a solid wood built in mantle and there are several quirky alcoves. Recessed ceiling lights provide extra light and the room is fitted with a smoke alarm and CO2 monitor.
Kitchen 3m x 3.3m approx
This modern fitted kitchen has a range of wall mounted and base units with contrasting work surfaces. There is space for a washing machine, small dishwasher, fridge freezer and it has an integrated oven and gas hob (which has a bottled gas supply feed) with stainless steel splash back and cooker hood. A double glazed window looks out over the front of the property and there is slate tile effect laminate flooring.
Utility Room/ Porch 5.4m x 2.1m approx
A large utility area with access, via a PVC door, to the outside decking area. Triple aspect double glazed windows allow for natural light and views over the hills. Whilst there is no plumbing, there is a range of cupboards for storage, matching those in the kitchen and the same slate tile effect laminate flooring continues through to this useful area.
Master Bedroom 4m x 3.5m approx.
Situated at the rear of the property with views out of the double glazed window across the garden towards the hills is this large double bedroom. It has recessed alcoves and access to the attic space, which is partially floored for storage and has a drop down ladder and lighting.
En-suite Bathroom 2.9m x 2m approx.
The spacious en-suite bathroom has a modern white suite, fully tiled walls and has a separate shower wet area with glass partition. A large roll top bath is the main feature in the room, with a small recessed alcove shelve to the side for placing your glass of wine as you luxuriate in a relaxing hot bubble bath while the recessed ceiling lights create the right ambiance. The wash hand basin has been thoughtfully integrated into the deep window sill thus saving more space and a heated towel rail on the wall to the side completes this room.
Guest Room with en-suite shower room 3.25m x 2.9m approx.
Entry in to the Guest double bedroom is through the en-suite shower room, which is partially tiled with a white w.c., small wash hand basin, a large shower cubicle, recessed ceiling lights and a chrome towel rail. The bedroom itself is a good sized double room with recessed alcoves and a double glazed window overlooking the garden and the hills to the rear of the property.
Outside Space
There is a cellar which is accessed from the garden, this houses the electric meters and the controls for the heating and water systems installed in the property.
The garden has been carefully laid out to make full use of the space, one side has been designed for agricultural purposes with vegetable plots which have been made to the exact size for a poly tunnel to be erected over them, a greenhouse, small orchard area and various berry bushes to enable the new owner to grow their own fruit and vegetables for a self-sufficient lifestyle. The other side of the garden is for more recreational purposes with landscaped flower beds, a wildlife garden with pond and patio areas for enjoying those summer evenings and outdoor living.
Property Features :
- RURAL LOCATION
- ECO FRIENDLY
- HIGH STANDARD INSULATION
- UNDER FLOOR HEATING
- SOLAR PANELS