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Substantial Country House with Spectacular Views Over Loch Fyne Glaschoine House, Cairndow, Argyll, Pa26 8Bn SUBSTANTIAL COUNTRY HOUSE WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS OVER LOCH FYNE glaschoine house, cairndow, argyll, pa26 8bn SUBSTANTIAL COUNTRY HOUSE WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS OVER LOCH FYNE Glaschoine House Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BN Drawing room w kitchen wdining room w utility room w larder w library w WC w shower room w 2 en suite bedrooms 3 further bedrooms w bathroom Distances Inveraray 9.5 miles Arrochar/Tarbet Station 13.5 miles Glasgow 53 miles Glasgow Airport 46 miles Directions From Glasgow follow the A82 passing Dumbarton and Balloch and follow the A82 up Loch Lomond side, bypassing Luss. At Tarbet turn left onto the A83, continue past the turning for Dunoon and after passing the war memorial Glaschoine is the last house before the head of Loch Fyne, the entrance to which is at the end of the roadside drystone wall. Situation Glaschoine is set in a beautiful position, in enclosed grounds of about an acre just before the head of Loch Fyne, and offers stunning views down the longest sea loch in Scotland. Loch Fyne is famous worldwide, partly due to the Loch Fyne Restaurant and Oyster Bar which utilises the tidal waters of the sea loch to provide a sustainable supply of fresh fish and shellfish and which is only a further mile round the loch from Glaschoine. Also, within close proximity is the well-established and highly popular Fyne Ales brewery and tap room which is located in Glen Fyne at the head of Loch Fyne. Inveraray is approximately 10 miles from Glaschoine and is a charming 18th century town offering a variety of specialist shops, medical surgery, primary school, bank and post office. Tourist attractions include the famous Inveraray Castle, home to the Dukes of Argyll, and the forbidding Inveraray Jail. Glasgow is about 53 miles to the south east of Glaschoine and is one of Europe’s finest cities. It has a wealth of restaurants and the finest shopping facilities in Scotland. Some of Britain’s most spectacular scenery is found in this area, making Glaschoine an ideal base for the outdoors enthusiast. There is superb hill walking and climbing in the area with the “Rest and be Thankful” pass leading up through the high hills of Arrochar which include four Munros (mountains over 3000 ft). There are a number of celebrated gardens in the area, with the Ardkinglas woodland garden being of particular note. The location is also renowned for field sports including fishing and stalking. Description Glaschoine is a substantial detached house, located just before the head of Loch Fyne. It formerly belonged to Ardkinglas Estate and was tenanted for many years prior to 2003, when the current owners acquired it. Local tradition has it that the house was once an early manse, surrounded by glebe lands. The north facing wing was originally a separate barn, which was partly converted into a “summer house” in the 1920s. The family who lived in Glaschoine would vacate the main house to let it for the summer and move into the barn. After buying the house, the current owners painstakingly refurbished it over the next four years, working with respect for the old building and designing the internal layout to take full advantage of the stunning open views over the water. Some internal walls were removed to open up the space and some windows were enlarged and new openings made to increase the flow of natural light. The garden, which extends to about an acre, was professionally redesigned to set off the house. Beautiful flower borders were created, along with a productive kitchen garden behind the house. The drystone dykes that enclose the property were built by a local craftsman. The result is a stunning property. The reception hallway has a polished tongue and groove timber floor Possession and an under stair store. The drawing room lies off the hallway and is Vacant possession and entry will be given on completion. a beautiful apartment with windows to both the front and side as well as French doors to the garden. It too has polished tongue and groove Offers flooring and has an exposed stone wall with an open fireplace. Across Offers must be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the Selling Agents. the hallway is the library which has fitted bookcases and shelving and A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers a lovely outlook over Loch Fyne. Adjacent to the library is the formal are advised to register their interest with the Selling Agents following dining room, also overlooking the loch. inspection. The kitchen is to the rear of the house, overlooking the garden, and Viewing boasts a fine range of handmade floor mounted units with granite Strictly by appointment with Savills – 0141 222 5875 worktops and a double Belfast sink, a Falcon range cooker and natural slate flooring with under floor heating. Off the kitchen is a large Purchase price walk-in pantry with built-in shelving, slate flooring and base mounted Within 7 days of the conclusion of Missives a deposit of 10% of the unit with granite worktop. Adjacent to the kitchen is a utility room, purchase price shall be paid. The deposit will be non-returnable in the which houses the central heating boilers and has work surfaces, event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for reasons not plumbing for a washing machine, slate flooring and a timber and glass attributable to the Seller or his agents. panelled door leading to the garden. Also on the ground floor there is a good sized double bedroom with windows on three aspects and an en suite bathroom. A cloakroom with wc completes the ground floor accommodation. The first floor is accessed via two staircases, the first of which rises from the reception hallway and leads to two double bedrooms overlooking Loch Fyne. One bedroom has an en suite bathroom and there is also a family bathroom. The second staircase leads to two further bedrooms and a wet room with rain shower and under floor heating. The gardens to the front and side of Glaschoine are bordered by drystone walls. A gravel chip driveway provides plenty of parking and leads to a double garage with twin up and over doors. There are magnificent open views to the front over Loch Fyne and concealed lighting at the entrance and within the planting. The rear garden is enclosed by a stone wall and has been carefully tended over the last few years to provide vegetable patches, a fruit garden and a lawned area with a beautiful summer house. Additional land planted with a variety of native Scottish trees separates the formal garden from the adjoining farmland. There are truly magnificent views from the rear garden to Loch Fyne and the hills beyond. General Remarks EPC rating X Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others. Glaschoine House, Cairndow, Loch Fyne Gross internal area(approx.): 202.8sq m (2182.8 sq ft) For identification only. Not to Scale. Jaggy Pixels Imaging Ltd Oc Utility Bathroom Room 2.00m x 1.86m 1.52m x 2.08m (6'7" x 6'1") (5' x 6'10") WC Larder Kitchen Bedroom 1 2.42m x 5.57m 5.57m x 3.20m (7'11" x 18'3") (18'3" x 10'6") Drawing Room 5.63m x 3.72m (18'6" x 12'2") Dining Room Library 3.40m x 4.51m 3.13m x 3.61m Ground Floor (11'2" x 14'10") (10'3" x 11'10") Total gross internal area: 202.8sq m (2182.8 sq ft) Shower Bedroom 3 Room 3.10m x 2.20m 1.80m x 2.00m (10'2" x 7'3") (5'11" x 6'7") Glaschoine House, Cairndow, Loch Fyne Gross internal area(approx.): Bathroom Bathroom 202.8sq m (2182.8 sq ft) 2.21m x 1.75m 2.27m x 1.75m For identification only. Not to Scale. (7'3" x 5'9") (7'6" x 5'9") Bedroom 5 Jaggy Pixels Imaging Ltd Oc Bedroom 2 4.60m x 3.50m 2.50m x 3.30m (15'1" x 11'6") (8'2" x 10'10") Bedroom 4 4.70m x 4.60m (15'5" x 15'1") First Floor Utility Bathroom Room Glaschoine House, Cairndow, Loch Fyne 2.00m x 1.86m 1.52m x 2.08m Gross internal area(approx.): (6'7" x 6'1") (5' x 6'10") 202.8sq m (2182.8 sq ft) For identification only. Not to Scale. Jaggy Pixels Imaging Ltd Oc WC Larder Kitchen Bedroom 1 2.42m x 5.57m 5.57m x 3.20m (7'11" x 18'3") (18'3" x 10'6") Drawing Room Utility 5.63m x 3.72m Bathroom Room (18'6" x 12'2") 2.00m x 1.86m 1.52m x 2.08m Dining (6'7" x 6'1") (5' x 6'10") Room Library 3.40m x 4.51m 3.13m x 3.61m WC Ground Floor (11'2" x 14'10") (10'3" x 11'10") Larder Kitchen Bedroom 1 2.42m x 5.57m 5.57m x 3.20m (7'11" x 18'3") (18'3" x 10'6") Drawing Room 5.63m x 3.72m (18'6" x 12'2") Dining Room Library 3.40m x 4.51m 3.13m x 3.61m Savills Glasgow Ground Floor (11'2" x 14'10") (10'3" x 11'10") [email protected] 0141 222 5875 Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1.
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