Bungalow for sale in Inverae Cottage, Clachan, Tarbert, Argyll And Bute PA29

A wonderful, pretty cottage set within 1 acre of garden grounds within the pretty Argyllshire Hamlet of Clachan.

Description
Inverae Cottage is an extremely pretty end terraced cottage which has been successfully extended and upgraded over the years, the house is of white painted render finish with light grey detailing all set under a slated roof. The cottage sits in circa 1 acre of well-maintained and beautifully landscaped garden ground which offer a sense of peace and tranquillity.

The cottage has been decorated in a neutral palette of décor and which is tastefully teamed with complimentary and co-ordinated soft furnishings. The accommodation which is light and bright is laid out across two easily managed levels.

Clachan is an area of great natural scenic beauty and while the property represents an excellent principal private residence, it is also perfectly located and well set up as a second or holiday home or as an income producing self-catering investment property.

Ground Floor
Outer front door to boot room/cloaks, inner front door to kitchen open plan to dining room, windows and door to gardens, good sized under stair store cupboard, hall with returning door to boot room, contemporary family bathroom with overhead shower, formal sitting room with warming multifuel burner, picture frame window to gardens, home office/study with window and twin leaf doors to gardens, bedroom 1 (master) with window to gardens.

First Floor
Via carpeted staircase (cupboard housing switch gear), first floor to bedroom 2 with 1 x Velux window, bedroom 3 with 1 x Velux window, secondary home office/study/studio/games room.

Outbuildings
Open fronted log store. 2 x general purpose timber garden sheds. Generous poultry enclosure. Timber potting shed. Detached white painted render outhouse with generous purpose store and home gym, light and power supply, concrete floor and personal door access, neatly presented under a corrugated sheet room with lean-to, outdoor water supply.

Gardens
The gardens are mainly to the southern side and are set behind a Rylock wire fence set back from the A83, a pretty stream (Allt Mor burn) runs through the rear of the gardens with two timber foot bridges providing access across the stream, the gardens are mainly to lawn with well stocked colourful flower beds and borders, there are also an array of various fruit trees and berry bushes located within the gardens. A gravel and paving stone pathway wrap around the property to a patio located on the southern side, which is convenient for alfresco dining, sitting and enjoying evening sundowners. Due East of Inverae Cottage there is a steel swing gate which provides access off the A83 into Inverae Cottage gardens and to an area which, strictly subject to planning permission, could lend itself for possible development. (If this aspect is critical to interest, prospective buyers must satisfy themselves of development opportunity via the local planning office. Offers made subject to planning will not be considered).

A shared gravel drive is at the northern side which provides vehicle hard standing and access to the gardens of Inverae Cottage.

Services
Mains water supply, mains drainage, mains electric with newly installed quantum heating system assisted by the warming multifuel burning stove, double glazed.

Note: The services have not been checked by the selling agents.

Local Authorities
Argyll & Bute Council
Kilmory
Lochgilphead
Argyll
PA31 8RT
Tel:

Council Tax
Inverae Cottage is in Band C and the amount of council tax payable for 2024/2025 is £1,800.52p including water and drainage.

EPC

EPC rating C

Situation
Inverae Cottage is situated in the pretty hamlet of Clachan on the west coast of the Kintyre peninsula, about 10 miles to the southwest coast fishing harbour town of Tarbert.

The house is among pretty traditional cottages in the small village centre and a pretty stream runs through the rear gardens.

Tarbert town centre is only 10 miles to the north and the A83 makes it easily accessible by car or excellent Citylink bus service.

The village of Clachan has a petrol station where it is possible to buy some everyday provisions. Tarbert is a pleasant west coast small fishing and yachting harbour town with local shops and services easily catering for everyday needs and requirements. There are a number of friendly harbour pubs and restaurants. Tarbert is also renowned for hosting the annual Scottish Series Yachting Event, and for its seafood and folk festivals.

Everyday shopping is available in the town where there is a well-stocked Co-op midi market, fuller weekly shopping is available at Lochgilphead and Campbeltown.

The district primary school is in Clachan and secondary schooling is available in Tarbert 10 miles North-East.

Leisure facilities are diverse. Lochgilphead (23 miles) has a local swimming pool and sports centre. A thriving marina is in the sheltered inner part of Tarbert harbour and scenic inshore sailing is available in surrounding sea lochs and the Kyles of Bute. The Crinan Canal that connects Loch Fyne at Ardrishaig with Loch Crinan to Mull and on to the Hebrides is always active with craft moving back and forth.

As with most parts of Scotland one is never too far from a golf course and there are challenging courses at both Lochgilphead and Tarbert. To the south, Machrahanish links golf course offers one of the top golfing destinations in the UK and attracts international golfers.

Productive sea fishing from shore and boat can be had on the loch and there are trout and salmon opportunities by permit in surrounding rivers and hill lochs.

The countryside is a delight in which to walk or cycle and there is no shortage of scenic routes and places of archaeological and historical interest to visit. Westport extensive sand beach (6 miles) offers multiple water leisure facilities with both surfing and sea kayaking proving very popular.

Directions
From Glasgow city centre travel in a westerly direction on the M8 motorway. Leave the motorway at J30 following signs for Erskine Bridge. Proceed over bridge turning left on to the A82. Remain on the A82 for 25 miles going up Loch Lomond side. Bear left at Tarbet on to the A83. Remain on the A83 for 61 miles passing through Inveraray, Furnace, Minard, Lochgilphead and Ardrishaig before arriving in Tarbert. At Tarbert continue south on the A83 for a further 10 miles to reach the small hamlet of Clachan. After the filling station, take the second turning on the right into the village to find Inverae Cottage immediately on the right-hand side.

An alternative scenic route to Glasgow is by ferry from Tarbert to Portavadie and then by A8000 to Dunoon and a further ferry from Dunoon to Gourock."
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