Property description
We are delighted to offer to the market for the very first time, this exceptional example of a superb period, coastal home in a popular area of Oban. Owned by the same family since it was built in 1902, Rozelle has the potential to provide an outstanding, detached residence with wonderful views across Oban to the Bay and the island of Kerrera beyond. The property, which has recently benefited from extensive renovation work to a number of rooms, retains many of its original features, including a Carrara marble fire surround, art deco fireplaces dating from the 1920s, extensive architraving, wooden window shutters, banisters, balustrade, built in cupboards and Edwardian doors.
The property, which is in need of further modernisation, has the potential to be developed into an impressive and spacious family home. The house is generously proportioned with good sized rooms, including for a large kitchen/diner, 2 reception rooms, 3 double bedrooms, a further study or child’s bedroom, utility room and separate boiler room. The potential exists to use the upstairs rooms as living space to take full advantage of the panoramic views. Outside, the garden lies to the front and rear of the house accessed via a path which runs along both sides of the property.
Whilst parking is available on the street, we understand there may be the option to acquire a further piece of land opposite the property for use as a parking area subject to any required planning consents.
Location
Rozelle is located on the popular Croft Road at the northern end of Oban, a highly sought after area of the town being close to shops and other services, including the Atlantis Leisure Centre, which is a short walk away and the town centre which is less than one mile away. The property is also on a regular bus route to the town and is within easy reach of the A85. 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 property is situated in an elevated position offering a wonderful vista of the town and sea by day and the lights of the bay by night.
The property comprises:
Stone steps lead up to the original solid, wooden front door opening in to a small vestibule with quarry tiled floor. A paned glass door with original etched glass opens in to the hallway.
Hallway
3.93m x 2.36m
This spacious entrance hall has a wooden floor, wooden cladding to the walls, ceiling rose, under stair cupboard, staircase leading to the first floor.
Reception room 1
4.52m x 3.91m
This double aspect room enjoys views over the garden to the front and side and has been refurbished with painted walls, wooden floor, double glazed windows with low level ledge and wooden panelling, original art deco fireplace with raised hearth, architraving, overhead lighting, 2 radiators, electric sockets, solid wooden doors behind which are shelved cupboards with wooden panelling.
Reception room 2
4.52m (extending by 1.4m into bay window) x 4.16m
This very attractive room has been refurbished and has the benefit of a large bay window with double glazed, sash style windows, solid panel window shutters, wooden floor, ceiling cornices and centre rose, architraving, original art deco fireplace, door to in built, shelved cupboard with panelling, 2 radiators, electric points.
From the hall is a wooden door leading to a further hallway off which is the:
Cloakroom
1.85m x 1.05m
Wash basin, lavatory, heated chrome towel rail, laminated floor tiles, double glazed window with wooden surround and ledge.
In the same hallway is a further, walk in under stairs cupboard and access to the:
Dayroom
4.50m x 3.98m
This delightful room which was formerly the kitchen, could be transformed into a spacious kitchen/diner, further reception room or play room with wooden floor, double glazed window with low level window ledge with panelling below, flue with original stone hearth ideal for a range cooker or fireplace, 2 recessed, shelved cupboards with panelled backs and doors, central light, radiator and original bell panel.
Utility room
3.09m x 2.91m
Currently used as the kitchen, this former scullery provides an ideal space as a utility room, with painted concrete floor, plumbing for sink, Belfast sink, electric points, ceiling light, radiator, double glazed window with wooden surround, new Velux window, wall mounted shelving, UPVC back door with double glazed pane opening on to the rear garden. Also from the utility room is a solid wooden door leading to the boiler room (2.38m x 1.84m) with concrete floor, gas fired boiler, immersion tank, meter board, double glazed window, wall mounted light.
First floor
The wide, wooden staircase has a stepped return with large, double glazed feature window to the side of the house. The landing has the original wooden balustrade. There is a phone socket, radiator and further small, double glazed window.
Master bedroom
4.40m (extending by 1.4m into bay window) x 4.16m
This refurbished room offers magnificent views out to Oban and beyond, with wooden floor, painted walls, large double glazed sash style window with solid panel shutters, low level window ledge, open fire with original Carrara fire surround and blue porcelain tiled hearth, electric points, ceiling light, architraving.
Bedroom 2
4.56m x 3.92m
Also benefiting from wonderful views, this refurbished room has a large double glazed window to the front and additional window to the side, wooden floor, 2 radiators, art deco porcelain tiled fire surround and hearth, architraving, ceiling light, electric sockets.
Bedroom 3
2.77m x 2.50m
This small double or single bedroom has a double glazed window, wooden floor, radiator, electric sockets, ceiling light.
Bedroom 4
2.37m x 1.38m
Ideal as a study or child’s bedroom, with wooden floor, original curved wooden window with panelled sides, wall mounted shelving, sloped ceiling.
Bathroom
2.81m x 1.87m
The bathroom has a cast iron bath with brass taps and overhead wall mounted power shower, lavatory, basin, wooden panelling to dado height, double glazed window with deep window sill and wooden surround, radiator.
External
A wrought iron gate leads to a gravelled path to the side and rear of the house. The pretty garden is bordered by a holly and privet hedge and benefits from a number of mature plants, shrubs and trees including wild roses, a Veronica and Buddleia. To the rear of the house is a low level stone wall with steps leading up to an area of garden with mature borders, shrubs and rear stone wall. This area which extends to approximately 14 meters in length to an apex and approximately 11m wide - at its widest point - could be developed into a delightful patio, or raised area of lawn. To the front of the house is a further area of grass with flowers and shrubs also with the potential for further development.
Opposite the property is an area of land sloping away from the road which we understand might be available to purchase from a third party.
Rozelle presents a rare opportunity to acquire a unique property in Oban which has already benefited from extensive refurbishment with scope for further improvement and we would advise early viewing to avoid disappointment.
Property Features :
- Exceptional period property available for the first time in 110 years
- Spacious accommodation with a wealth of original features
- Double glazing throughout
- Gas fired central heating
- Wonderful panoramic views of Oban and the sea