Croftlea Shiskine, Isle of Arran
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Croftlea Shiskine, Isle of Arran 2 Charming stone built family house set within delightful mature gardens. Large detached stone workshop/garage. Former Bed & Breakfast offering excellent potential to form two separate dwellings or excellent holiday let potential. Main House Adjoining Annexe 2 Reception Rooms and Sun Porch Family Room Kitchen, Utility Room 5 Bedrooms (3 en-suite) and Family Bathroom 3 Bedrooms, Study and 2 Shower Rooms Delightful mature Gardens and Substantial Garage EPC Rating Band F Brodick 7 miles . Blackwaterfoot 2 miles Guide Price Offers over £425,000 Croftlea, Shiskine Situation Croftlea is situated in the small village of Shiskine set back off the main road and approached via a gravel driveway with ample space for parking several cars. Although the property is in the village it offers a degree of privacy and seclusion set within a large area of garden ground which is bounded by a stone dyke wall which adds to the charm of the property. Shiskine provides some main amenities with local primary school, 2 churches, new modern medical centre and regular bus services. Blackwaterfoot is approximately 2 miles away which offers all main amenities, post office, shops, golf course, hotel and delightful sandy beaches. The Isle of Arran is Scotland’s most southerly and accessible island. Sitting in the Firth of Clyde between Ayrshire and Kintyre, Arran is arguably one of Europe’s most beautiful islands and is often described as “Scotland in miniature”. The island is 19 miles long by 10 miles wide but has a remarkable diversity of landscapes. Arran offers a wide range of recreational facilities including; walking, pony trekking, golf, fishing, bowling, tennis, boat and cycle hire. Only a 55 minute ferry crossing from Ardrossan on the west coast of the mainland, itself less than an hour by car or train from Glasgow, leads to the idyllic island life available at Croftlea whether permanently or as a fantastic holiday retreat. Directions From the Ferry Port turn right proceed through the village take the B880 string road signposted for Blackwaterfoot. Continue on this road until you reach the village of Shiskine and Croftlea is situated on the left hand side. Description Substantial 8 bedroom detached stone built family house offering bright and spacious accommodation. Croftlea offers a diverse range of possibilities depending on the purchasers requirements with an opportunity to run it as a successful Bed and Breakfast or it would lend itself to a useful granny annexe/ teenage wing which could be completely self contained or the property could be made into two separate dwelling houses if required as the annexe benefits from having its own exterior entrance. The main house offers well balanced accommodation with two large principal rooms, country style kitchen with Belfast sink and Aga, Garden room, 3 bedrooms, study/4th bedroom and 2 shower rooms. There is access from the family room leading to the annexe which currently comprises family room, 5 bedrooms (3 with en-suite facilities) and bathroom. The present owners have maintained the property to a high standard and delightful mature gardens complement Croftlea. The gardens are bounded by a wall and offer a degree of privacy and seclusion. Laid out to lawn with a wide variety of mature trees and shrubs. A useful addition to the property is the substantial stone built detached garage which may be of considerable interest to buyers who require workshop or storage space for home working. There may be a possibility of turning this into a dwelling house subject to obtaining planning permission. Croftlea is a truly delightful property which offers a diverse range of possibilities, properties such as this are rarely available to the market and viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate this unique property which is situated within its own delightful grounds. Accommodation Entrance Vestibule 2.11m x 1.82m Attractive entrance finished with teak wood. Stained glass window. Quarry tiled floor. Exposed stone walls. Astragalled inner door to hall. Hallway 2.72m x 4.95m Stairs to upper floor, understairs cupboard. Access to main principle rooms. Dining Room 4.97m x 4.5m Fireplace with wood surround and tiled hearth. Parquet Floor. DG Family Room 5.89m (into bay) x 4.57m Multi-Fuel stove with wood surround and tiled insert. Alcove with cupboard below. Fitted carpet. Central heating. Double Glazing. Door leading to the annexe accommodation. Kitchen 4.14m x 3.76m Fitted base and wall units, Raeburn and separate 4 plate electric oven and hob. Belfast sink and stainless steel sink. Partial tiling. Downlights. Space for dishwasher. Flagstone Floor. Door leading to rear hall. Rear Hall Quarry floor. Larder. Cupboard. Access to shower room, utility room and sun porch. Shower Room 1.94m x 1.83m White suite having wash hand basin, w.c., shower. Tiled floor. Double glazing. Utility Room 2.27m x 1.78m Fitted base and wall units, single drainer sink unit. Quarry floor. Stable door to sun porch. Sun Porch 5.32m x 2.25m Useful addition to the house. (Note: this room is not double glazed). 4 Upper Floor The upper floor gives access to three bedrooms, study and shower room. Fitted carpet. Master Bedroom 4.75m x 4.61m Shelved cupboard. Fitted carpet. Central heating. Double glazing. Bedroom 4.51m x 5.04m Fitted carpet. Central heating. Double glazing. Study 2.67m x 2.26m Currently used as a study but could be a 4th bedroom if desired. Fitted carpet. Central heating. Arch window overlooking garden. Bedroom 4.18m x 3.16m Fitted carpet. Central heating. Double glazing. Shower Room 2.84m x 2.72m White suite having shower, wash hand basin, w.c. Heated towel rail. Annexe Accommodation This accommodation could be made entirely separately from the main house as it benefits from having its own external entrance and would make a wonderful granny annexe or teenage wing. Hall Stairs to upper floor. Access to three bedrooms (1 en-suite) and bathroom Bedroom 3.32m x 2.78m Fitted carpet. Central heating. Double glazing. Bedroom 3.59m x 3.82m Fitted carpet. Central heating. Double glazing. Door to shower room. En-suite Shower Room 2.78m x 1.38m Coloured suite having shower, wash hand basin, w.c. Tiled floor. Double glazing. Bedroom 3.23m x 3.68m Fitted carpet. Central heating. Double glazing. Bathroom Bath, wash hand basin, w.c. Partial tiling. Central heating. Upper Floor Stairs lead to a family room and two bedrooms which both benefit from en-suite facilities. Family Room 5.92m x 5.08m Fitted carpet. Central heating. Double glazing. Bedroom 4.19m x 2.21m Fitted carpet. Double glazing. En-suite Shower room 2.35m x 1.34m Shower, wash hand basin, wc. Bedroom 3.96m x 3.44m Fitted carpet. Central heating. Double glazing. En-suite Shower Room 2.64m x 0.84m Shower, wash hand basin, w.c. Wooden floor. Important Notice These sale particulars were prepared on the basis of information provided to us by our clients and/or our local knowledge. Whilst we make every reasonable effort to ensure that they are correct, no warranty or guarantee is given and prospective purchasers should not rely upon them as statements or representations of fact. Furthermore neither Bell Ingram Limited or its directors or employees assume any responsibility therefore. 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