MacPhee & Partners CHARMING, DETACHED COTTAGE OBAN Stance Cottage, Bridge of Orchy Tel: 01631 565251

Fax: 01631 565434 PA36 4AD

E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.macphee.co.uk Guide Price: £200,000

Situated in the ever-popular tourist village of Bridge of Orchy, Stance Cottage sits directly beside the and next to the 4* Bridge of Orchy Hotel. Commanding breathtaking views, the property has been lovingly restored and upgraded by its present owners to offer superb and versatile accommodation on one level. The original cottage, built around 1835, was extended in 2007, and now offers a fully modernised living area with kitchen, dining and seating area designed to maximise the views whilst offering warm and comfortable living space benefiting from full double glazing and a multi-fuel stove. Passing through the hallway, there is a large family bathroom and double bedroom, both fully modernised and decorated in exquisite taste. The remaining accommodation, which can be accessed via the master bed- room, also has its own access and forms a superbly presented self-contained area in the older part of the cottage, with a hallway and two bedrooms, both with modern en-suite facilities.

The property has benefited from an extensive refit and has been fully insulated, with a brand new thermostatically controlled air source heat pump installed, as well as a new en-suite in one of the bedrooms, replacement double glazed windows and underfloor heating in the modern extension. Outside there has been landscaping and cultivating carried out to develop the charming garden and seating areas.

Stance Cottage was previously operated as a small but busy B&B by its previous owners. Situated directly on the West Highland Way, it is a major stopover point for the route, as well as having many Munroes in the area and the Glencoe Ski Centre just 12 miles away. The sleeper train stops at the Bridge of Orchy station, and provides excellent transport links to the south.

The village of Bridge of Orchy dates back to 1751 and sits on the main A82 trunk road linking the central belt to the Highlands. Home to a the renowned Bridge of Orchy Hotel, the area offers a wealth of outdoor activities, including skiing, mountain and ice climbing, as well as walking, hiking and mountain biking. The is one of the finest white water rivers in the UK and offers world class white water rafting, canoeing and kayaking. The area is a paradise for art, photography and wildlife enthusiasts, and also offers a range of country sports such as shooting, stalking and fishing. The west highland towns of Oban and Fort William are approximately an hour’s drive away, whilst Glasgow is approximately 2 hours’ drive away and is approximately 2½ hours’ drive away.

 Charming Detached Cottage  Family Bathroom  Fully Upgraded & Modernised  Double Glazing  Breathtaking Rural Views  Air Source Heat Pump  Superb Tourist Area  Landscaped Garden  Versatile Accommodation With  Two Garden Sheds B&B Potential  Log Store  Lounge/Kitchen/Diner  Courtyard & Decking  3 Double Bedrooms (2 En  Two Parking Areas Suite)  EPC Rating: E 45 Accommodation

Rear Vestibule - Fully glazed door from courtyard to living area, bathroom and master bedroom. Views of mountains to side. Smoke alarm.

Kitchen/Dining/Living Area 6.2m (max) x 8.3m (about 20’3 x 27’3) Kitchen Area With fully glazed door to rear. Window to rear. Fitted with wood-effect kitchen units off- set with marble-effect work surfaces. Hotpoint oven and grill, and ceramic hob. Integrated Hotpoint dishwasher. Integrated upright fridge/freezer. Feature island with kitchen sink and storage shelving. Dining Area With patio doors to side and views. Space for a dining table and chairs. Shelved storage. Solid wooden flooring. Living Area With feature floor-ceiling windows and views. Patio doors to courtyard. Vaulted ceiling. Morso multifuel stove on stone hearth. Solid wooden flooring.

Bathroom 2.9m (max) x 2.3m (into bath) (about 9’6 x 7’6) - With obscure glazed window to rear. Fitted with modern white hanging WC with wooden seat and lid, modern white wash hand basin, and white bath with modern mixer tap, drench head shower and shower screen. Feature mirrored wall with wooden display shelf. Built-in shelved storage cupboard. Built-in cupboard housing new boiler.

Master Bedroom 4.1m x 4.5m (max) (about 13’6 x 14’9) - With window to front. Feature open fireplace with black surround and black polished marble hearth. Wooden mantelpiece. Feature coloured wall.

Self-Contained Apartment - UPVC door with obscure glazed inset to freshly decorated, bright hallway.

Bedroom - 5.6m (max) x 2.9m (max) (about 18’3 x 9’6) With window to rear. Door to en suite. Hatch to loft. TV bracket. Recessed seating area.

En Suite 2.6m (into shower) x 1.4m (max) (about 8’6 x 4’6) - Fitted with white WC and wash hand basin with splash back. Built-in shower cubicle with wet walling and mains pressure mixer shower. Chrome ladder-style heated towel rail. Wall mounted vanity cabinet with mirrored door.

Bedroom - 4.1m (max) x 4.1m (about 13’6 x 13’6) - With two windows and obscure glazed inset to front. Window to front. Door to ensuite. Seating recess. TV bracket.

En Suite 2.8m (into shower) x 0.7m (about 9’3 x 3’0) - With obscure glazed window to side. Fitted with white WC and wash hand basin with wall mounted mirror. Built-in shower cubicle with tiled walls. Mains pressure mixer shower. Ladder-style heated towel rail.

External Outside, the property sits in its own charmingly landscaped and cultivated cottage garden. There are two garden sheds and a log store, as well as a quaint, enclosed courtyard which provides a lovely seating area and is a private and peaceful sun trap. There are two gravelled off-road parking areas.

Viewings Strictly by appointment through the sole selling agents.

Directions From Tyndrum, follow the A82 heading towards Glen Coe. Bridge of Orchy is approximately 6 miles to the north. Once reaching the village, take left just after the Bridge of Orchy on the road signposted to Forest Lodge, Inveraran. The cottage is on the immediate right hand side.

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