3 bedroom detached house for sale
Key information
Features and description
- Tenure: Freehold
- Semi rural home with sea views and shore access nearby
- Detached timber cabin providing additional accommodation or holiday let income.
- Renewables income with air source RHI and solar panels FIT
- Multifuel stove and air sourced central heating
- Private gated driveway with multiple vehicle space
- Front and rear gardens with feature stream
- Greenhouse and garden outbuildings/stores
- Solar PV panels, double glazing and patio doors
- Approx 122 sq.m of living space
- EPC rating C70 Council tax band F
Inviting family home with wonderful sea views towards the Islands of Shuna, Scarba and Jura. This unique opportunity for semi rural lifestyle includes a 3 bed detached house and a 2 bed detached timber cabin set in a private garden with parking, balcony and sea views. Perfect for visiting friends and family or as currently ran as a successful holiday let to provide additional income. Located in the popular sailing hamlet of Arduaine with shore access and only a 30 minute commute to Oban. This delightful property comprises; Lounge, kitchen/diner, 3 double bedrooms (1 master en-suite), study, utility room and family bathroom. The property further benefits from enchanting front and rear gardens, private driveway parking for several vehicles, recently installed air sourced central heating and hot water system with over 3 years of RHI payments to the new owner, PV solar panels with FIT payments to the new owners, a multifuel stove, double glazing, French doors to drying green and mature garden seating areas. Cabin comprises; private access via path to side of main property, raised decking with seating area and elevated sea views, open plan lounge/kitchen, 2 double bedrooms and bathroom. Highspeed broadband, 4G and digital television are available. Private water and drainage with pass and registration certificate. EPC rating C70 - Council tax band F.
Entrance porch 1.43m x 0.96m
Entry to the property to front with porch leading to lounge or via glazed patio doors at the side into the family kitchen/diner. Timber entrance door to porch with carpeted flooring, pendant lighting and window views to front. Access to lounge through glazed insert timber doors.
Lounge 5.48m x 4.40m
Spacious and bright family room with decorative timber beams this space is ideal for modern living. Focal point being the large multifuel stove with stone hearth and oak beam mantle in centre of the room. Window views to front and large hatch opening through to the kitchen offering dual aspect views and natural light. Carpeted flooring, spotlighting, ample power points, tv point, large central heating radiator and smoke detector. Ample room for lounge furniture and access to the study.
Study 3.10m x 2.09m
Located off the lounge with plenty of room for freestanding office/hobby furniture. Window to the side, carpeted flooring, socket point and pendant lighting.
Hallway leading to kitchen/utility/bathroom 1.92m x 0.91m
Tiled flooring with inbuilt storage area with space and plumbing for white goods. Hosts hot water tank and storage area all shielded with opaque sliding doors.
Kitchen/Diner 4.19m x 3.00m
Ideal family gathering space with access to gardens and window views to rear. Matching country style wall and base units and contrasting worktop space, 4 zone hob with overhead extractor fan and inbuilt oven/grill. Large double sink with multi control mixer tap. Decorative ceiling panelling with spotlighting, tiled flooring, USB socket points, smoke detector and large central heating radiator. Space for dining table and chairs.
Boot Room 2.03m x 1.16m
Currently utilised as a pantry with exterior door from side of the property and internal kitchen access. Various wall shelves, socket points, pendant lighting, vinyl flooring and space for white goods.
Family bathroom 2.75m x 1.79m
Three piece suite with full sized bath, overhead electric shower, WHB and WC. Tiled flooring and splashbacks, heated towel rail, window to rear, vanity storage cupboards, spotlighting and extractor fan.
Inner Hallway 3.63m x 1.51m
Carpeted hallway with stairs to first floor accommodation. Space for hallway furniture, central heating radiator, pendant lighting and smoke detector.
Master bedroom one (with en-suite) 4.98m x 3.27m
Generous master bedroom with stunning sea and garden views to the front. Dual radiators, spotlighting, carpeted flooring and quadruple inbuilt wardrobes. Plenty of room for bedroom furniture. Access to en-suite bathroom.
En-suite 2.43m x 1.61m
Three piece suite with full sized bath, overhead electric shower, WHB and WC. Tiled flooring and splashbacks, heated towel rail, window to rear, decorative ceiling and wall panelling with spotlighting and extractor fan.
Bedroom Two 3.63m x 2.68m
Light and bright double bedroom with fantastic elevated front window views across the bay. Carpeted flooring, pendant lighting, central heating radiator with ample room for bedroom furniture. Double inbuilt wardrobes and sink with vanity storage below.
First Floor 1.78m x 1.31m
Carpeted open tread staircase with singular handrail to first floor landing. Landing offers walk in loft access to spacious attic storage area with power and light.
Bedroom Three 3.25m x 3.23m
Light and bright double bedroom with fantastic elevated Velux window views across the bay and beyond providing additional natural light into the room. Carpeted flooring, TV point, wall lighting, central heating radiator and Dimplex wall mounted heater. Ample room for bedroom furniture. Sink with vanity storage.
Outdoor Space
There are wrap around gardens with stone chipped and lawn areas with accent tiered areas featuring dry stone dyke edging to the rear laid out in a peaceful woodland garden environment. An abundance of trees including apple trees, bushes, and annual flowering shrubs. The garden boasts some colourful seasonal perennials such as Acer, Hydrangea and Clematis to name a few. Various slabbed pathways and gravel finishes meander around the house and lead to a timber bridge at the top of the garden with feature stream below that flows alongside the garden boundary. The garden welcomes an abundance of local wildlife such as pine martin, birds and red squirrel. Slabbed seating area close to the kitchen is an idyllic spot to enjoy the natural surroundings with the sound of the stream flowing by. There is a greenhouse, two garden stores and a log shed. Private access to the Cabin from the road at the front of the property. Stone chipped/timber steps lead to the chalet.
The Cabin
A rare opportunity for additional income or family use this timber clad cabin has been well maintained and is presented in walk in condition. Entrance from front raised decking with seating area and lovely sea views. Electrics have been recently upgraded to holiday let standard.
Open plan Lounge/Kitchen 5.60m x 3.63m
Light and bright open plan space with triple aspects window views. Cosy space with timber cladding to vaulted ceiling. Carpeted flooring, wall lighting and ample space for lounge furniture. Kitchen is well equipped with matching wall and base units, ample worktop space, vinyl flooring, stainless steel sink, window view to side and flush ceiling lighting. Extractor fan and smoke detector.
Hallway 2.84m x 3.08m
Carpeted hallway with storage cupboard, bench and coat hanging area. Entry door from side.
Bedroom One 3.66m x 3.08m
Double bedroom with dual aspect window views to front and rear. Carpeted flooring, pendant lighting, electric wall heater, socket points and ample room for bedroom furniture. Inbuilt wardrobe and sink with vanity storage below.
Bedroom Two 2.69m x 2.53m
Double bedroom with window views to side. Carpeted flooring, pendant lighting, electric wall heater, socket points and ample room for bedroom furniture.
Bathroom 2.11m x 2.02m
Three piece suite with step in shower enclosure with electric power shower, WHB and WC. Tiling to walls with vinyl flooring. Heated towel rail, window to rear, vanity storage, toilet roll holder, shaver point and extractor fan.
The cabin is set in a peaceful area of the grounds with natural screening and private pathway to the allocated parking space at the front. Mature and well stocked surroundings.
Location
Arduaine is a truly stunning location, with tantalising views of the sea and the isles beyond, that is very popular with sailing and outdoor enthusiasts alike, and Willow Cottage is within walking distance of the beach and a launching/access point on the Argyll Sea Kayak Trail. The nearby village of Kilmelford enjoys a thriving community life with a host of activities, including live music events, held in the village hall and the local Cuilfail Hotel. The Loch Melfort Hotel, serving fabulous food and with possibly the best views in Arduaine, also hosts music nights.
The nearby holiday destination ‘Melfort Village' boasts a swimming pool, sauna room, outdoor tennis courts etc., and there is provision for local membership. There is a primary school 8 miles from Arduaine at Kilninver. The highly regarded Oban High School is about 19 miles from Arduaine. The Royal Bank of Scotland mobile bank comes to the village once a week. Public transport bus service 4 times a day between Oban-Kilmelford- Lochgilphead for connections to Glasgow. Train service from Oban to Glasgow. Ferries from Oban to the Inner Hebrides. The large town of Oban boasts a good variety of supermarkets, D-I-Y and garden merchants, a few high street shops plus a number of independent stores, leisure centre, beauty salons, library, bars, cafes & restaurants, events venue, and several churches of different denominations.