Suleskerry House CLAONAIG • SKIPNESS • TARBERT • ARGYLL
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Suleskerry House CLAONAIG • SKIPNESS • TARBERT • ARGYLL Suleskerry House CLAONAIG • SKIPNESS • TARBERT • ARGYLL Spacious family house in a spectacular coastal setting. Exceptional views over the Kilbrannan Sound to the Isle of Arran. Entrance vestibule • Hall • Games room • Sitting room Library • Sun room Kitchen/breakfast room • Utility room Card room • Study • 8 bedrooms • 8 bathrooms David Austin Rose garden and sunken garden Useful storage building In all about 0.5 acres Skipness 3.5 miles • Tarbert 10 miles Lochgilphead 23 miles • Glasgow 112 miles (All distances are approximate) These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text. Situation Suleskerry is situated in an elevated position overlooking Kilbrannan Sound with views to Bute, the Ayrshire coast, the Isle of Arran and down Kintyre towards Carradale and Campbeltown. The Claonaig ferry-slip is a 3-4 minutes drive away, from which in season there is a frequent car and passenger service to Arran and, if required, onwards from there to the Ayrshire coast. From Kennacraig, 6 miles away, ferries can be taken to Islay and onwards to other western isles, and from Tayinloan to Gigha. There are good road connections to Glasgow and the central belt via Loch Lomond, and north to Oban and the Highlands. There is also a picturesque ferry route to Glasgow via Tarbert-Portavadie and Hunters Quay to Greenock that reduces the driving mileage with a similar journey time. Machrihanish, north of Campbeltown not only provides golf courses of Championship standard but has an airport with twice-daily connections to Glasgow. The Fort William to London Euston Caledonian Sleeper operates six nights a week so that you can arrive refreshed and ready to start your day; the train can be conveniently boarded at Arrochar Station. World-class sailing is available in Loch Fyne and the Clyde Estuary, with marinas at Tarbert (whose regatta week is second only to Cowes in the UK) Portavadie, Crinnan, Ardfern and Craobh Haven and through the Crinnan Canal into the Hebridian waters. Shopping is available at the Store / Post office at Skipness (2 miles), Clachan (Shop, PO & petrol) and at Tarbert (both 10 miles) with Tesco and other stores at Campbeltown, Lochgilphead and Oban. Directions From Lochgilphead head south on the A83 towards Campbeltown. Pass through Tarbert and after a further 5.5 miles make a left turning on to the B8001 signposted to Skipness. After about 4.5 miles the road forks, bear right and then the drive leading to Suleskerry will be seen on the left hand side. Description American fridge/freezers, dishwasher, a free standing central island and space for a large dining table which can easily seat Suleskerry is a beautifully designed, contemporary house with 12. Off the kitchen is a utility room with external door. From light, bright and easily run accommodation over two floors. The the kitchen a door opens into an inner hall off which there accommodation is well laid out and most rooms are placed to is a cloakroom, a card room, a study and the main drawing take advantage of the exceptional views. room with an open fireplace, which opens into a library with The house is approached directly from a minor public road, extensive fitted shelving. There is also a fabulous sun room with through gates into a large gravel parking and turning area. spectacular views to the south. Completing the ground floor is a There are three entrances on this elevation with the main bedroom with en suite shower room. entrance opening via a vestibule into the main reception hall On the upper floor there are seven further bedrooms, six of which is open plan to a large games room with exceptional views which have en suite facilities, together with a family bathroom. to the south east towards Arran. The floors in the house are worthy of special mention being The hub of the house is a large kitchen/dining room with an Aga, a combination of tiles and reclaimed timber. Fired Earth Old a Rosieres range cooker, extensive fitted units including two Tuscan in the kitchen matches Maple reclaimed from the Guildhall in Glasgow and Fired Earth Cathedral Limestone in Viewing the hall and conservatory compliments Limestone reclaimed Strictly by appointment through Knight Frank on 0131 222 9600. from National Museum of Scotland and oak floors in the library reclaimed from a Perthshire nunnery. The games room and Closing Date upper corridor are in rich reclaimed Rhodesian teak. A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective There are extensive decking areas to the south east and purchasers are advised to note their interest in writing to the south west from where there are exceptional views. There is a selling agents. The seller reserves the right to conclude a bargain sheltered sunken garden with a useful storage building beyond. for the sale ahead of a notified closing date and will not be obliged to accept either the highest or any offer. The current owners designed and have run the house specifically for exclusive use lettings by large family groups Conditions of Sale which have grossed about £50k pa. 1. Title www.suleskerry.com The subjects are sold under the conditions in the Title Deeds, rights of way (if any), water rights affecting the same, Services whether shown in the Title Deeds or not. They will be sold as The house is served by mains electricity with private water and possessed by the Seller and no warranty is given. drainage. There is an LPG fired central heating system. 2. Deposit Fixtures and Fittings On conclusion of missives a deposit of 10 per cent of the purchase price will be paid with the balance due at the date The Chalon style island, dining tables, billiard table, free standing of entry. This deposit will be non-returnable in the event fridges and certain other items of furniture may be available by of a purchaser failing to complete the sale for reasons not separate negotiation. attributable to the Sellers or their agents. Council Tax Suleskerry is in Council Tax band G. Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area 512.0 sq. m. / 5,511 sq. ft. This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars First Floor This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (ES763454). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. Ground Floor This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (ES763454). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. Important Notice 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You Energy Efficiency Rating should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly 0131 222 9600 01880 820266 any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they 80 Queen Street Knap Buildings, Tarbert were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any Edinburgh, EH2 4NF Argyll and Bute, PA29 6UA reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, 63 building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in 54 KnightFrank.co.uk [email protected] woods-property.com [email protected] other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Viewing by appointment only. Particulars dated October 2016. Photographs dated Various dates. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members’ names. .