Property description
*****Home Report Valuation is £360,000***** Shore-side detached Victorian villa set in half an acre of landscaped gardens in the sought after area of Auchenlochan in the coastal village of Tighnabruaich. The 5 / 6 bedroom property has many period features such as high ceilings, sash windows, cornicing, ceiling roses and pine flooring, all of which add to the character and charm of the beautiful house. As well as the bedrooms the property consists of loch facing sitting and dining rooms, kitchen, utility room, study, downstairs cloakroom, family bathroom...and sauna, complete with shower and seating area. The well thought out and lovingly maintained gardens have something for everyone and really must be seen to fully appreciate. The Old Manse would make a fantastic family or retirement home and offers the new owners the opportunity to live happily in a truly idyllic setting.
The picturesque village of Tighnabruaich sits on the Kyles of Bute and is famous for its scenic beauty and sailing waters. The village benefits from small local independent retailers as well as a post office, bank, hotels, cafes and restaurants. The world renowned steamer, PS Waverley, also regularly berths at the pier. The wider area boasts a golf course, tennis court, children’s play area, sailing club and the ever expanding, and growing in stature, Portavadie Marina.
Accommodation
Lower Floor – Sitting Room, Dining Room, Study / Bedroom 6, Kitchen, Utility Room, Cloakroom
Upper Floor – 5 Bedrooms, Family Bathroom
Annexe – Sauna Suite
Directions
On reaching the shore-front at the Royal an Lochan Hotel turn right; The Old Manse is along the straight stretch of the coastal road.
Access
The driveway to the property is situated on the shore road.
Entrance
The main entrance is at the front of the villa where steps lead to the red storm doors which open to reveal the large wooden Victorian door with etched glass panel. There are two other entrances to the property – at the side into the utility room and the back to the rear hallway.
LOWER FLOOR
Entrance Hallway
The welcoming entrance hallway sets the tone for the rest of the house with features such as high ceiling, cornicing, chandelier and wooden flooring, many of which continue throughout the house. The hallway provides access to the sitting and dining rooms, kitchen, study, pantry and stairs to the upper floor.
Sitting Room
4.57m x 4.34m
Front facing room which makes the most of the lovely views on offer through the bay windows which also allow plenty of natural light to stream in. Many period features including wooden flooring, cornice, ceiling rose as well as an open fire set in feature fireplace, radiator, and shelved cupboard.
Dining Room
4.24m x 3.51m
Also front facing with period features. A classic room to formally entertain guests whilst enjoying the stunning vista.
Study / Bedroom 6
3.76m x 3.23m
At the rear overlooking the decking area. Ideal as a study, bedroom or guest room. Wooden flooring, fireplace and ceiling light.
Kitchen
3.71m x 3.51m
At the rear of the house with door to utility room and window, complete with working shutters, to the back courtyard. Complete with cast iron ‘Stanley’ range cooker (which heats the radiators throughout the house), white base units with wooden worktops over, sink with drainer, ceiling lights. Part tiled walls and wooden flooring and space for table and chairs.
Utility Room
Good sized utility room with tiled floor and double enamel sink with tiled wall over. Window to the side and wooden stable door to the courtyard. Plumbed for washing machine.
Inner Hallway
Inner hallway leads from the utility room to an external door to the decking area with a handy cloakroom well situated near the back door. Ceiling light, fireplace and storage wardrobes.
Cloakroom
1.63m x 1.59m
White suite comprising WC and wash-hand basin. Red and white floor tiles with similar coloured wallpaper over white wood panelling. Radiator, mirrored medicine cabinet, ceiling light, vent and window high up on wall.
Classic carpeted staircase of wooden banister with iron spindles winds to the upper floor. The colourful eye-catching window at the half landing is both aesthetically pleasing and practical as it allows natural light to beam onto the stairs and the upper and lower hallways.
UPPER FLOOR
Hallway
The upper hallway has wooden flooring and leads to the five bedrooms and the bathroom.
Bedroom 1
5.49m x 3.58m
Front facing master bedroom with dual aspect showing the Kyles of Bute at its best through the bay windows at the front and the side window. Radiator, wooden floor, ceiling rose and cornicing.
Bedroom 2
4.14m x 3.89m
Carpeted double room, also with stunning front facing views. Fireplace, ceiling light, radiator and shelved cupboard.
Bedroom 3
3.84m x 3.58m
Double room at the rear of the house overlooking the back garden. Fireplace, airing cupboard, carpet, radiator and ceiling light.
Bedroom 4
3.56m x 3.23m
Another double room with views to the rear. Wooden floor, fireplace, radiator and ceiling light.
Bedroom 5
2.74m x 2.01m
Single room at the front, inbetween bedrooms 1 and 2 which would also make an ideal study. Wooden flooring, radiator and ceiling light.
Bathroom
2.77m x 2.62
A wooden floored passageway with handy hanging hooks for dressing gowns, towels etc leads to the clean, crisp, nautical-themed bathroom which consists of bath, wash-hand basin, WC and separate, fully tiled, walk-in shower cubicle with electric shower. Tiled floor, part wood panelling, ceiling light, heated towel rail and window to the rear.
Sauna Suite
Seating Area – 2.56m x 1.53m
Shower / Drying Area – 2.58m x 1.14m
Sauna – 2.52m x 1.44m
The current owners have installed a full sauna suite which is accessed via a solid wood ship’s door (complete with porthole) in the courtyard at the rear of the property. The fantastic addition comprises a seating area with wooden flooring, a shower and drying area and the sauna itself which is suitable for several people.
Gardens
With lovingly tended lawns sprinkled with colourful shrubs, bushes, rockery and trees, seating areas throughout including a large enclosed patio, driveway, ponds, vegetable plots, several outhouses...and a treehouse in the woodland at the rear, the large gardens really do have something for everyone - from grandchildren to grandparents!
EPC - G
Property Features :
- Detached Victorian Villa
- Stunning Shore-side Location
- 5 / 6 Bedrooms + 2 / 3 Reception Rooms
- Many Original Features
- Lovely Private Gardens
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