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£275,0002 bedroom apartment for sale
Orlington Upper, 13 Ardbeg Road, Rothesay, Isle of Bute, Argyll and Bute, PA20
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Apartment
2 beds
1 bath
0.44 acre(s)
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band D
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Features and description
- Tenure: Freehold
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Orlington Upper is formed by the upper portion of Orlington House which is a significant and important period house of the pretty coastal ribbon settlement of Ardbeg. Its accommodation is vast and has an abundance of well-maintained original features such as ceiling roses, opulent cornicing and picture rails and it is laid out over one light and bright easily managed upper level. The house is a combination of sandstone and beautiful pointed exposed stone, all of which is neatly presented under a dark grey slate roof.
Orlington Upper will be perfect and well set up for principal family living, the Island of Bute is also well-known west of Scotland holiday and short break destination and so the property offers considerable scope as a second or holiday home or as an income producing investment proposition.
First Floor
Outer front door to welcoming entrance set up
as informal sitting/sunroom with windows
overlooking manicured rear gardens, warming log burning stove, twin leaf stained glass doors to broad entrance hallway, kitchen cum dining with window to rear gardens, bedroom 1 with 2 x dual aspect windows to water, generous formal sitting room with bay window formation showcasing uninterrupted waterscape views, gas lit fireplace, enclosed and exposed Edinburgh press, bedroom 2 with fitted wardrobes, window with window seat to side gardens, family bathroom with corner bath and shower enclosure, formal dining room with gas lit fireplace, enclosed and exposed Edinburgh press, window to rear gardens.
Outbuildings
Detached store, greenhouse, attached general purpose store with WC
Gardens
Via twin leaf steel gates to shared gravel and concrete driveway leading to ample vehicular hard standing, turning and parking area. The gardens at Orlington Upper are predominantly located to the rear and have been wonderfully maintained and stocked with an abundance of colour and interest. There is a lawn area which is gently sloping with a drying green, all of which is retained by an exposed stone wall. A generous flag stone patio area offers a great space for alfresco sitting, dining and entertaining guests. From the rear gardens there are spectacular waterscape views across the Bay and the Firth of Clyde. To the front there is an area of level lawn with an assortment of specimen trees, all of which is bounded by a substantial stone wall.
Local Authorities
Argyll and Bute Council
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Services
Mains drainage, mains water supply, gas fired central heating, double glazed.
Note: The services have not been checked by the selling agents.
Council Tax
Orlington Upper is in Band D, and the amount of council tax payable for 2024/2025 is £2025.59 including water and sewage.
EPC
Rating D
Situation
Orlington Upper is situated on the island of Bute on the west of Scotland. The property is located about 1.2 miles to the North of Rothesay towards the ribbon settlement of Port Bannatyne. The apartment is in an excellent location, and it is set on level, mature and easily managed gardens. The apartment enjoys fine views across the Firth of Clyde and the mountains and glens of the West of Scotland. Rothesay is the capital and main town of the Island of Bute. It has thriving shopping, leisure and educational facilities including a larger sized Co-op. Caledonian MacBrayne operate a frequent ferry service from Rothesay to Wemyss Bay, which has direct rail links to Glasgow. A second ferry service runs between Rhubodach on the northern side of Bute to Colintraive giving short crossing access to the mainland, Argyll and the West Highlands.The two nearest airports are Glasgow and Prestwick, which are a circa 40- and 50-minutes’ drive respectively in normal driving conditions from Wemyss Bay.
Leisure
Rothesay has an 18-hole golf course enjoying outstanding views of the Firth of Clyde and Arran. Smaller courses are at Port Bannatyne and Kingarth. Bute is an area of significant natural beauty and mild climate, with many opportunities for coastal and hill walking and mountain biking. Fresh water and sea fishing are available, and there are shooting and stalking opportunities. The island has its own grass airstrip for light aircraft and microlights.
Sailing
The area is notable for its sailing on the famous Kyles of Bute, which is a National Scenic Area. Tighnabruaich and Colintraive to the North, and the Crinan Canal and Tarbert to the West, are centres of lively sailing activity throughout the season. There are marinas, sheltered moorings, chandlery and boating services immediately on the doorstep at Port Bannatyne and Rothesay.
Travel Directions
From Glasgow, travel west on the M8 to Greenock, and then continue on the A78 to Wemyss Bay. Take the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry to Rothesay circa (35 minutes). On arrival at Rothesay, disembark then turn right onto the A844 proceeding along the coast in a northerly direction for about 1.2 miles to find the access to Orlington Upper, 13 Ardbeg Road, on the left-hand side."
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Orlington Upper will be perfect and well set up for principal family living, the Island of Bute is also well-known west of Scotland holiday and short break destination and so the property offers considerable scope as a second or holiday home or as an income producing investment proposition.
First Floor
Outer front door to welcoming entrance set up
as informal sitting/sunroom with windows
overlooking manicured rear gardens, warming log burning stove, twin leaf stained glass doors to broad entrance hallway, kitchen cum dining with window to rear gardens, bedroom 1 with 2 x dual aspect windows to water, generous formal sitting room with bay window formation showcasing uninterrupted waterscape views, gas lit fireplace, enclosed and exposed Edinburgh press, bedroom 2 with fitted wardrobes, window with window seat to side gardens, family bathroom with corner bath and shower enclosure, formal dining room with gas lit fireplace, enclosed and exposed Edinburgh press, window to rear gardens.
Outbuildings
Detached store, greenhouse, attached general purpose store with WC
Gardens
Via twin leaf steel gates to shared gravel and concrete driveway leading to ample vehicular hard standing, turning and parking area. The gardens at Orlington Upper are predominantly located to the rear and have been wonderfully maintained and stocked with an abundance of colour and interest. There is a lawn area which is gently sloping with a drying green, all of which is retained by an exposed stone wall. A generous flag stone patio area offers a great space for alfresco sitting, dining and entertaining guests. From the rear gardens there are spectacular waterscape views across the Bay and the Firth of Clyde. To the front there is an area of level lawn with an assortment of specimen trees, all of which is bounded by a substantial stone wall.
Local Authorities
Argyll and Bute Council
[use Contact Agent Button].
Services
Mains drainage, mains water supply, gas fired central heating, double glazed.
Note: The services have not been checked by the selling agents.
Council Tax
Orlington Upper is in Band D, and the amount of council tax payable for 2024/2025 is £2025.59 including water and sewage.
EPC
Rating D
Situation
Orlington Upper is situated on the island of Bute on the west of Scotland. The property is located about 1.2 miles to the North of Rothesay towards the ribbon settlement of Port Bannatyne. The apartment is in an excellent location, and it is set on level, mature and easily managed gardens. The apartment enjoys fine views across the Firth of Clyde and the mountains and glens of the West of Scotland. Rothesay is the capital and main town of the Island of Bute. It has thriving shopping, leisure and educational facilities including a larger sized Co-op. Caledonian MacBrayne operate a frequent ferry service from Rothesay to Wemyss Bay, which has direct rail links to Glasgow. A second ferry service runs between Rhubodach on the northern side of Bute to Colintraive giving short crossing access to the mainland, Argyll and the West Highlands.The two nearest airports are Glasgow and Prestwick, which are a circa 40- and 50-minutes’ drive respectively in normal driving conditions from Wemyss Bay.
Leisure
Rothesay has an 18-hole golf course enjoying outstanding views of the Firth of Clyde and Arran. Smaller courses are at Port Bannatyne and Kingarth. Bute is an area of significant natural beauty and mild climate, with many opportunities for coastal and hill walking and mountain biking. Fresh water and sea fishing are available, and there are shooting and stalking opportunities. The island has its own grass airstrip for light aircraft and microlights.
Sailing
The area is notable for its sailing on the famous Kyles of Bute, which is a National Scenic Area. Tighnabruaich and Colintraive to the North, and the Crinan Canal and Tarbert to the West, are centres of lively sailing activity throughout the season. There are marinas, sheltered moorings, chandlery and boating services immediately on the doorstep at Port Bannatyne and Rothesay.
Travel Directions
From Glasgow, travel west on the M8 to Greenock, and then continue on the A78 to Wemyss Bay. Take the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry to Rothesay circa (35 minutes). On arrival at Rothesay, disembark then turn right onto the A844 proceeding along the coast in a northerly direction for about 1.2 miles to find the access to Orlington Upper, 13 Ardbeg Road, on the left-hand side."
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