Property description
This truly delightful property has successfully combined the traditional features of a charming cottage with the practical needs of contemporary living, to offer a most attractive, larger than average two bedroom home on the picturesque island of Luing. Originally built as a slate workers cottage more than 150 years ago, the property has been extended and extensively refurbished to provide spacious and practical accommodation, ideal for permanent living, or as a holiday home. The cottage is situated in the very pretty conservation village of Toberonochy with close access to the shore, making it an ideal location for boating, sailing and water sports enthusiasts. As well as two double bedrooms and a converted loft area - providing further living space - the cottage benefits from a wonderful and very large garden offering a wealth of features. As one of the famous slate isles of the inner Hebrides, Luing is a highly sort after location. The island, which has a primary school, shop, church and two village halls, is accessed by a regular ferry service and benefits from close proximity to Oban. Residents can enjoy all the delights of island living and yet are in easy reach of a major town with its wide range of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities. We anticipate significant interest in this property and would advise early viewing to avoid disappointment.
The cottage comprises:
Solid wooden front door with glass pane leading to vestibule with part exposed ‘feature wall’ and radiator, lighting and external light switch. Glazed door leading to the living room:
Living room
5.20m x 4.22m
A charming, light, open plan room adjoining the kitchen, with feature fire place, raised hearth and wooden mantle piece. Large Hunter Herald multi fuel stove with back boiler providing hot water and heat to radiators. Double glazed windows with deep window sills with sea views to the front and mountains beyond, multiple sockets, TV and phone points, ceiling light, door to deep shelved storage cupboard. Access via a pull down wooden ladder to loft.
Loft
5.81m x 2.42m x 1.40m (restricted headroom)
The loft provides excellent further living space either as a play area, sleeping accommodation or storage space. The loft has been fully refurbished to a high standard incorporating recessed inbuilt shelving units, wooden balustrade, ceiling spots, multiple sockets and dimmer switch, two new Velux windows offering sea views and is fully carpeted. There is a further recessed area (1.44m x 77m x 1.40m) with door leading to a large storage area housing the water tank. This area has been insulated and has a wooden floor. A further area also accessed via a door, houses the immersion heater, providing thermostatically controlled hot water. We understand that two futon beds currently in the loft will be included in the sale.
From the living room is direct access to the kitchen.
Kitchen
3.55m x 2.55m
This attractive, modern kitchen is equipped with a gas (LPG) hob and new electric double oven with hood and extractor fan. There is a range of wall mounted and floor units and ample work surfaces, a Franke one and a half stainless steel sink, fridge freezer, dish washer, ceiling spots, multiple sockets, immersion switch, Velux window, and a double glazed window to the side over looking a decked patio, further ‘breakfast bar’, laminate slate effect tiled flooring. The walls are painted off white with white splash back tiles.
From the kitchen is the hallway (4.45m x 1.1m) with solid oak flooring, radiator and thermostat control leading to:
Bedroom 1
5.3m x 2.5m
This delightful, bright double bedroom - located at the back of the property - is generously sized and incorporates 3 double glazed windows with wooden window sills and surrounds, radiator, multiple sockets, a large custom made, fitted pine wardrobe with shelving and hanging rail and a fitted chest of drawers with further drawer units and a wooden dressing table, TV point, ceiling light and is carpeted throughout.
Leading from the bedroom and off the hallway is a small room currently used as a utility room and for storage but could be easily converted for alternative use such as a study.
Utility room
1.62m x 1.48m
The room is equipped with wall mounted shelving and has plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Over head light, multiple sockets and carpet. We understand the white goods will be included with the sale.
Bathroom
2.36m x 1.45m
This bright, modern bathroom has been equipped with an Aqualisa power shower with semi circular screen and additional standing area with wooden slatted base. The walls are tiled in white to match the suite. There are ceiling spots, a heated towel rail, Velux windows, wall mounted mirror cabinet, close coupled lavatory, semi recessed basin with counter top and vanity unit. The floor is finished with slate tiles and benefits from under floor heating.
Also leading from the hallway is a further double bedroom.
Bedroom 2
3.5m x 2.82m
This good sized double bedroom to the front of the property has a double glazed window with deep recessed window sill, a large, built in wardrobe with shelving and hanging rail, further additional shelving, over head lighting, radiator, multiple sockets and is fully carpeted.
Exterior
From the kitchen is the back ‘stable’ door made of solid wood with a glass pane and opening onto a very pretty decked patio with space for chairs and a table. From the deck a slate path continues around the rear of the house where there is a recessed, wooden lidded coal bunker, outside tap, external lighting and satellite dish. The path leads to a traditional dry stone wall with door opening onto the magnificent garden.
Garden
21m x 18m approx
The substantial garden offers a range of delightful features, including a charming pergola with wood and Onduline roof, guttering and electric points. This provides a delightful, covered seating area ideal for barbecues and entertaining and is enclosed on two sides by traditional slate dry stone walls. The ground is block paved. A further walled area to the side, is gravelled and provides a delightful walled garden for pot plants or additional seating area. A wooden door gives access to the potting shed with slate dry stone walls, window, Onduline roof, electricity, wooden potting tables, wooden cupboard and original flag stone floor. There is also a green house with shelving and a large further area of ground for growing fruit and vegetables. The garden is also equipped with a very substantial workshop (approx 6.5m x 4.5m) fully equipped with work benches, tables, overhead hanging racks, electric sockets and outside tap. To the side of this shed are slate steps leading to an orchard which is laid to lawn and planted with a variety of fruit trees. The are also further areas of law, mature shrubs and trees, bedding plants, raised walls and a rockery. From the garden is a field gate opening onto a drive that can be used for access for unloading and provides access to the road. To the side of the garden is a large roofed wood store with slate dry stone walls and a further gate providing shared access to the drive.
Property Features :
- fully refurbished and extended 2 bedroom cottage
- double aspect lounge with sea views
- solid oak flooring and multi fuel stove
- double glazing throughout
- superb garden, including lawns, pergola, potting shed and workshop