Fearnoch View North Connel, By Oban, Argyll 2 Fearnoch View, North Connel, Argyll Offers over £395,000 Unique opportunity to acquire a stunning, architect-designed modern house, built in the Scottish vernacular. Beautiful open views across Loch Etive, the Connel Bridge and surrounding countryside Fully landscaped and fenced gardens with access to Loch Etive and a jetty to launch a boat or lay a mooring subject to the necessary Consents The spacious accommodation comprises: Hall, lounge, kitchen/diner, 4 bedrooms (1 en-suite), shower room, family bathroom, utility room Ample off street parking Double glazing. LPG central heating Sole Selling Agents: Solicitors: DM MacKinnon Estates Stevenson Kennedy 2 Gibraltar Street, Linndhu House Oban, Oban Argyll Argyll PA34 4AY PA34 5NA T: 0044 (0) 1631 566 122 01631 562317 F: 0044 (0) 1631 564 764 01631 566288 Email: [email protected] www.dmkestates.co.uk 3 Situation Description Fearnoch View is situated on the northern shores of Loch Etive within the much Fearnoch View is a stunning, architect-designed, one and a half storey detached sought-after village of North Connel. The property sits amongst properties of similar modern dwelling built in the Scottish vernacular with a pitched slate roof and a white calibre and benefits from right of access over the field in front of the house to Loch rendered exterior. The front of the property faces south east, and commands beautiful Etive, enabling the owner to take full advantage of the loch and offering the possibility views of Loch Etive and the surrounding hills. In addition, the property offers views of of laying a mooring. Connel Bridge and, as an added attraction, has its own waterfront access to the shore. The countryside and mountains around Loch Etive are renowned for their beauty and Inside, the property is finished to an exceptionally high standard with modern, clean diversity of wildlife. Loch Etive is not only famous for the Falls of Lora, which form an lines and neutral colours adding to the sense of spaciousness. Large windows, both impressive entrance to the loch and can be viewed from the garden, but also the sea standard and Velux, ensure that the property is light and airy, and offer unrestricted angling and game fishing in the rivers Awe and Orchy which drain into it. views of the spectacular scenery. The mountains of Glencoe which are approximately one hour’s drive to the north The interior of the property offers maximum convenience for family life. There is a triple provide exciting and enjoyable skiing. aspect lounge, which is bright and airy with a large, open fireplace. The kitchen/diner is open plan and beautifully-presented. The convenience factor is further enhanced by North Connel itself has no shops; however, an excellent hotel is situated approximately a shower room on the ground floor, in addition to a well-equipped utility room with five minutes’ walk to the west of the house and general stores can be found in both washer and dryer. Upstairs, the bedrooms are all well proportioned with wonderful Connel (1 mile) and Benderloch (2 miles). There is also a petrol filling station in views and ample storage space. There is a modern family bathroom as well as an en- Benderloch as well as a well respected primary school. suite for one of the bedrooms. The interior requires floor coverings, but is otherwise in walk-in condition. The town of Oban is located 5 miles away, and offers a wide range of shopping and The garden has been newly-landscaped and is private, peaceful, and fenced all leisure facilities. Oban also has a number of primary schools, a high school, a medical around, again making it ideal and safe for families with children. The property has centre, a modern hospital, churches of various denominations and very good travel extensive timber decking to the front, and this provides an extremely pleasant and links by rail, bus, sea and air. sunny seating area, with views of the water and surrounding countryside. Oban, known as the “Gateway to the Isles” is an expanding port with an attractive sea The accommodation, with approximate sizes (for guidance purposes only) is as follows: front and busy harbour from which the Caledonian MacBrayne ferries operate serving the Inner Hebrides and some of the Outer Hebrides. The property is approached by steps up to timber decking. External fully-glazed double doors with 2 matching windows lead into a spacious entrance hallway. In addition, a regular train service operates from Connel connecting to the Central Belt and beyond. Hall Doors to kitchen/diner, utility room, rear porch and washroom. Bright and airy. Directions Wooden staircase with safety rail and banister to first floor. From Glasgow take the A82 north along Loch Lomond to Tarbet. At Tarbet continue along the A82 to Crianlarich and Tyndrum., At Tyndrum take the left turn onto the Lounge 6.59m (max) x 4.16m (max) A85 travelling through Dalmally and past Loch Awe and on through the Pass of Triple aspect room with two windows (SE) to front, window (SW) to side and two large Brander before reaching Taynuilt and Connel. Continue under the Connel Bridge windows (NW) to rear. Views of the hills, surrounding countryside and rear garden. taking the left turn to Fort William. After crossing over the Connel Bridge and Two 10 pane French-style doors into lounge. Large open fireplace with stone hearth. immediately turning right the property is situated approximately 500 metres on the left. Smoke detector. Two television points. Telephone point. Two central heating radiators. Down lighters. From Oban take the A85 to Connel, taking right across the Connel Bridge. After crossing over the Connel Bridge, take the first right and the property is situated Kitchen/Diner 6.61m (max) x 4.17m (max) approximately 500 metres along on the left. Dual aspect room with two windows (SE) to front and two windows (NW) to rear. Two 10 pane double French doors into dining area. Secondary access from hall into the kitchen. Good range of modern, cream coloured fitted floor and wall units. 4 Double glass-fronted shelved display cabinet. Beech-effect roll top work surfaces. Shaver socket with stainless steel faceplate. Tiled display shelf. Tiled floor. Down Integrated dishwasher. Four ring gas hob and a Stoves double oven and grill with lighters. drop down doors and matching extractor hood, all finished in stainless steel. Sockets all have stainless steel face plates. Divider between kitchen and dining area. Smoke Bedroom 2 4.16m (max) x 4.36m (max) detector. Down lighters. L-shaped room with coombed ceilings. Two windows (SE) to front. Door to en-suite. Built-in double wardrobe with shelf, hanging space and double sliding doors. Dining area Television point. Central heating radiator. Down lighters. Television point. Smoke detector. Central heating radiator. Down lighters. Pendant light. En Suite Shower Room 1.84m (max) x 2.10m (max) Frosted window (NE) to side. Coombed ceilings. Modern 2 piece suite in white Rear Porch comprising: W.C. and pedestal wash hand basin with modern mixer tap. Standalone External wooden door with 2 glazed insets leading to a paved access ramp down to fully tiled corner shower cabinet with Mira Sport electric shower and shaped sliding the driveway and rear garden. Doors to washroom and utility room. Smoke detector. screen. Chrome-effect ladder style heated towel rail. Shaver socket with brushed steel Radiator. Down lighters. faceplate. Tiled floor. Down lighters. Bedroom 3 4.18m (max) x 2.92m (max) Utility Room 3.59m (max) x 2.14m (max) Two windows (SE) to front. Coombed ceilings. Built-in single wardrobe with shelf and Dual aspect with window (SW) to side and window (NW) to rear. Fitted floor and wall hanging space. Television point. Central heating radiator. Pendant light. units with beech-effect roll top worksurfaces. Candy tumble dryer. Whirlpool automatic washing machine. Stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. Bedroom 4 4.17m (max) x 2.68m (max) Worcester central heating boiler. Smoke detector. Central heating radiator. Pendant Window (SW) to side enjoying views of Loch Etive and Connel Bridge. Coombed light. ceilings. Velux window (NW) on rear elevation. Built-in single wardrobe with shelf and hanging space. Television point. Central heating radiator. Pendant light. Shower Room 2.51m (max) x 1.00m (min) Glazed window (NW) to rear. Modern 2 piece suite in white comprising W.C. and External hanging wash hand basin with mixer tap. Fully tiled double shower with Mira Excel The property is accessed by a large wooden gate and secondary pedestrian access. mains pressure mixer shower and sliding screen. Tiling to dado height. Chrome-effect Fencing all around. Recently turfed to the front, side and rear. Large gravel drive. ladder style heated towel rail. Shaver socket with chrome face plate. Tiled floor. Down Turning area and parking for several cars. Extensive timber decking to the front with lighters. steps down to the driveway. Paved path and access ramp to the side and rear. Bin store. Outside lights. Sunny south east facing aspect to the front and side. Spacious, Pine staircase to first floor gallery landing. good sized garden ground. Gallery landing 6.29m (max) x 3.99m (max) Services Three large Velux windows (SE) to the front. Superb views across Loch Etive towards Mains electricity Connel Bridge and surrounding countryside. Doors to all first floor accommodation. Mains water Smoke detector. Two central heating radiators. Pendant light. Down lighters. Private drainage LPG central heating Bedroom 1 3.99m (max) x 3.60m (max) L-shaped room with coombed ceilings. Two windows (NW) to rear. Built-in double Council Tax wardrobe with shelf, hanging space and double sliding doors.