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Lakefield Farm Taynuilt, Argyll & Bute Lakefield Farm Taynuilt, Argyll & Bute PLAY VIDEO Lakefield Farm Taynuilt, Argyll & Bute, PA35 1JW An attractive and secluded smallholding with farmhouse, outbuildings, 9 acres of pasture close to Loch Etive. Taynuilt 1½ mile, Oban 11 miles, Glasgow Airport 77 miles (All distances are approximate) Entrance porch | Hall | Sitting room| Kitchen | Utility room | Family bathroom Bedroom with W.C. | Two further bedrooms Enclosed garden area to rear | Parking area Range of farm buildings including a cattle shed, byre, and general purpose shed Four paddocks with 6.93 acres of pasture and 1.77 acres woodland Wonderful far reaching countryside views towards Loch Etive and Ben Cruachan For sale as a whole About 9.51 Acres Oban Edinburgh Gibraltar Street, Oban, Argyll 80 Queen Street, Edinburgh PA34 4AY EH2 4NF Tel: 01631 705 480 Tel: 0131 222 9600 [email protected] [email protected] theestatesofficeargyll.com knightfrank.co.uk Situation Lakefield Farm is situated in a private position in the West have regular services to the Inner Hebridean islands There are plenty of cultural and historic sites to visit nearby Highlands close to the coast with elevated views from the including Mull, Iona and the Treshnish Isles. For the whisky including the historic Iron Furnace in Taynuilt, Cruachan farmland over Loch Etive. The property also enjoys views enthusiasts, there is Oban distillery. Hollow Mountain and Inveraray Jail. towards Ben Cruachan, Ben Starav and Glencoe. Oban, the Oban airport is 7½ miles away with daily flights to Coll, Lakfield Farm offers a wonderful opportunity for a buyer to principal centre for North Argyll is 11 miles to the west, Colonsay, Tiree and Islay. Glasgow Airport (77 miles) own an attractive smallholding in a private yet accessible Lakefield Farm is a short distance from the thriving village provides regular flights to London and a range of national position close to the West Coast. of Taynuilt (1 ½ miles). The village provides a range of local and international destinations. services including an excellent grocery store, butcher, a The local area is a fantastic base for exploring the West Description medical centre, hairdresser, tearoom, post office, hotel, Coast of Scotland with a great variety of outdoor activities 9-hole golf course, primary school and two churches. There Lakefield Farm is situated just inland from the Loch Etive available. Fishing, mountain biking, sailing, golfing and is also a train station with a direct service to Glasgow and Coastline with the dramatic backdrop of Ben Cruachan. diving are all available nearby. The nearest marina is at the village has a regular bus service to Oban and the south. Lakefield has a traditional farmhouse over two storeys which Dunstaffnage, Loch Etive is also the perfect area for The nearest fuel station, garden centre and pub are just 4 provides 1 reception room, 3 bedrooms and bathroom. kayaking and canoeing. For hillwalkers, there is the Munro, miles away at Bridge of Awe. Adjacent there is a range of modern and traditional farm Ben Cruachan, within 7 miles of the house. The wonderful buildings with a multitude of uses going forward. The farm Oban, also known as the ‘Gateway to the Isles’, and the oak woodlands of the Glen Nant National Nature Reserve includes four paddocks with 6.93 acres pasture and 1.77 seafood capital of Scotland, has a more extensive range are situated just south of Taynuilt. acres of mixed woodland. of services including supermarket, restaurants, primary and secondary schooling and hospital. The ferry ports Lakefield Farmhouse Lakefield Farmhouse is accessed off the main road to Oban (A85) just to the northwest of Taynuilt village via a private track. It terminates with a private parking area to the front. Recently repainted throughout, the property sits facing northwest over the surround farmland. The accommodation is over two storeys as follows: Ground floor: entrance porch, hall, dining kitchen, utility room, sitting room (with wood burning stove) and family bathroom. First floor: single bedroom (with cupboard), double bedroom (with fitted wardrobe) and double bedroom (with fitted wardrobe and W.C). Reception Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area 114.6 sq m (1234 sq. ft) Bedroom E This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. S W Bathroom Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars N Kitchen/Utility Storage Utility WC 7'9" x 4'7" Outside 5'11" x 5'4" (2.36m x 1.40m) (1.81m x 1.62m) C C Bedroom Bathroom 13'7" x 7'7" 10'4" x 7'5" (4.15m x 2.30m) (3.14m x 2.25m) C Sitting Room Kitchen Bedroom 14'9" x 11'3" 15'1" x 11'3" 14'11" x 13'0" Bedroom (4.49m x 3.43m) (4.55m x 3.96m) 12'8" x 12'2" C (4.60m x 3.43m) (3.85m x 3.70m) Hall Landing 15'7" x 7'1" 13'9" x 6'9" (4.74m x 2.15m) (4.20m x 2.06m) Ground Floor Porch First Floor 5'11" x 3'9" (1.80m x 1.14m) Gardens Farm Buildings There is an enclosed garden to the rear together with an Adjacent to the farmhouse there is a useful range of area of lawn to the front. traditional and modern outbuildings as follows: Byre: 5 bays, brick built with a corrugated roof. Livestock Shed: 3 bays, brick built with store room and corrugated roof. Livestock shed: 4-bays, open sided with corrugated panel walls and roof. GP Shed: Stone fronted entrance, 2 bays, steel portal frame, open sided with corrugated roof. Adjoining bothy: Stone built with corrugated roof. Land The landholding at Lakefield extends to about 9.51 acres in total and rises to about 40 metres above sea level towards the southern boundary. There are four principal paddocks and includes 6.93 acres pasture, 1.77 acres woodland and 0.81 acres roads/buidings/misc. Residential Schedule Property Occupancy Services Council EPC Tax Rating Lakefield Vacant Electric D F panel Directions From Glasgow take the A82 to Tyndrum, then veer left onto the A85 signposted for Oban. Continue for 24 miles. When reaching Taynuilt village, continue straight on for a further mile and the private track is on your left opposite the signpost for Ceo Marar Croft and is marked by a for sale board. On the track, fork right over the stone bridge, continue past a house and continue straight on before reaching Lakefield Farm. WHAT3WORDS spelled.painted.measuring Solicitors Gillespie Macandrew Solicitors Broxden House, Lamberkine Drive, Perth, PH1 1RA Tel: 01738 231013 Email: [email protected] Local Authority Argyll & Bute Council Kilmory House, Lochgilphead Argyll, PA32 8XW Tel: 01546 605522 Entry Offers Entry is available by arrangement with the seller. Offers should be submitted in Scottish legal form to the accept the highest or any offer for any part of the subjects of selling agents. Prospective purchasers are advised to sale. Household Contents register their interest in writing with the selling agents following inspection. Fitted carpets and curtains are included in the sale. Conditions of Sale 1. Title Overseas Purchaser(s) Timber and Minerals The subjects are sold under the conditions in the Title Any offer(s) by a purchaser who is resident outwith the Deeds, rights of way (if any), third party rights affecting All standing and fallen timber and the mineral rights are United Kingdom must be accompanied by a guarantee from the same, whether shown in the Title Deeds or not. They included in the sale insofar as they are owned. a bank that is acceptable to the seller. will be sold as possessed by the Seller and no warranty is given. Rights of Access and Title Closing date 2. Deposit Conditions A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective On conclusion of missives a deposit of 10 per cent of A right of access will be granted to the purchaser over the purchasers are urged to note their interest formally to the the purchase price will be paid with the balance due at private road leading from the A85 Oban to Perth Trunk selling agents. The seller reserves the right to conclude a the date of entry. This deposit will be non-returnable in Road to Lakefield Farm. A reciprocal right of access will bargain for the sale of any portions of the subjects of sale the event of a purchaser failing to complete the sale for be retained by the seller over the road leading through ahead of a notified closing date and will not be obliged to reasons not attributable to the Sellers or their agents. Lakefield Farm Viewing Strictly by appointment with the Joint Selling Agents Knight Frank (tel 0131 222 9600). Anti-Money Laundering All offers to purchase the property (regardless of whether the offer is on a cash basis or subject to loan funding) must be accompanied with evidence of Source of Funds. This can be in the form of a bank statement showing the purchase price, a financial reference from a bank / funding source, or confirmation from a solicitor that the purchaser has sufficient funds to complete the purchase. In addition, the purchaser must supply certified copies of his/ her passport and confirmation of residence in terms acceptable under anti money laundering (AML) legislation. These documents will be required for all individuals who will appear on the title once the transaction is complete. LakefieldFarm 25.0m A85 MP 0.75 Pond Glaic Brenva Cottages The Studio Tigh na Glaic D ra in n i a r D Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M.
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