Traditional stone built, extended cottage and large detached workshop with office space above. Semi rural location with good size grounds and river views to the rear. Lounge, dining room, conservatory, breakfasting kitchen, utility room, family bathroom, 2 double bedrooms and 2 ensuites. The property further benefits from oil central heating, 2 multi fuel stoves, off street parking, double glazing and many traditional features. Located between Dalmally and Inveraray and only 40 minutes drive to Oban with all the amenities you could ask for. Dalmally train station is on the Glasgow to Oban West Highland line and a regular bus provides further public transport options with a bus stop ½ a mile from the property. The world famous Loch Awe is nearby and an abundance of wildlife on your doorstep. There is a thriving local community with many local events held throughout the year.
Services at the cottage are mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Broadband and digital television are available. Planning permission is in process to convert the workshop into further living accommodation. Plans and further details can be supplied to seriously interested parties.
Entrance 2.2m x 2.1m
Timber clad front entrance porch with dual aspect windows, painted concrete floor, central heating radiator, power points, pendant lighting, space for coat hanging and boot storage after a country walk. Timber storm doors lead to the lower landing with central heating, carpeted, and pendant lighting.
Lounge 4.6m x 4.1m (at widest points)
Cozy formal lounge with rural views across the fields to the front, feature stone wall, multi fuel stove, TV point, carpeted, pendant lighting and central heated. Ample space for lounge furniture.
Dining room 4.4m x 4.1m
Good size dining room that leads to the inner hall and kitchen. Rural views to the front, exposed stone wall with feature lighting, multi fuel stove, carpeted, central heating, pendant lighting and ample space for freestanding furniture.
Inner hall
Leads from the dining room to the kitchen, utility room and family bathroom. Double glazed door and window to the side, central heating, carpet and pendant lighting.
Kitchen 4.2m x 2.7m
Bright, spacious breakfasting kitchen with French doors leading to the conservatory. Country style oak wall and base units, corner carousel shelving, marble effect worktops integrated halogen hob with extractor hood, integrated single oven, dishwasher and fridge, tiled flooring, tiled splashbacks, stainless steel sink, telephone point, window to the side, central heating radiator and pendant lighting. Ample space for table and chairs.
Conservatory 3.8m x 3.5m
A stunning addition to the cottage allows panoramic rural views to 3 sides with the sound of the river adding to the tranquility. Fully double glazed windows, roof and French doors, ceiling fan, double sockets, feature wall lighting, central heating radiator, tiled flooring, TV point, deep window sills and ample space for furniture.
Utility room 3.1m x 1.5m
Base units with space and plumbing white goods, double inbuilt storage cupboard, vinyl flooring, window to the side for ventilation, loft hatch access, oil boiler and electrical circuit are housed here.
Bathroom 3.1m x 1.8m
White three piece traditional suite with stand alone bath, shower mixer attachment, WHB and WC. Oak effect vinyl flooring, heated towel rail, tiled splash backs, opaque window to the side, downflow heater, vanity unit and shelving.
First floor
A carpeted staircase leads to the top landing with loft hatch access and pendant lighting.
Bedroom one 4.1m x 4.0m
Good size double bedroom with en suite shower facilities, dual aspect views to the front and rear, inbuilt wardrobe, carpeted, central heating radiator, pendant lighting, feature wall reading lights and Tv point.
En suite shower room 2.3m x 1.3m
Traditional white three piece suite with electric shower cubicle, WC WHB, tiled walls, carpeted, Velux window to the front, flush ceiling lighting and central heating radiator.
Bedroom two 4.1m x 4.0m
Twin bedroom with stunning dual aspect rural views, en suite toilet facilities, twin inbuilt wardrobe, carpeted, pendant lighting and central heating radiator. Ample space for freestanding furniture.
En suite toilet 1.4m x 1.3m
White two piece suite with WC and WHB, Velux window to the front, carpeted, tiled splashbacks, flush ceiling light and central heated.
Outdoor space
A stone wall boundary to the front, fencing to the side and drop down to riverbank at the rear. Well stocked mature garden with flower beds, vegetable plots, patio and bbq areas. Mainly laid to lawn with driveway and ample parking and boat storage space.
Workshop (potential annex) 7.5m x 7.5m (ground floor) 7.5m x 3.5m (first floor)
Purpose built for 3 cars in 1990, with future development in mind. Double size up and over garage door to the front, pedestrian door to the side and windows to all 4 walls. Concrete base, double sockets, lights and oil central heating via a separate boiler. Open tread timber stairs leading to first floor office space with window to the front and Velux’s to the side, well insulated, double sockets, lighting and central heating.
Location
Keepers Cottage is located adjacent to the B840 in the heart of the hamlet of Cladich on the east shores of Loch Awe some 10 miles north of Inveraray, 7 miles southwest of Dalmally and 28 miles east of Oban. The property bounds the banks of the River Cladich which in turn joins the Archan River before passing into Loch Awe. Keepers Cottage enjoys the best of both worlds enjoying peaceful, rural surroundings with lovely countryside views and yet being close enough to nearby villages and towns with more facilities and amenities.
Cladich is a peaceful hamlet close to Loch Awe with the village having a long history of farming and rural industry. The Cladich fold of Highland cattle continues this tradition on land that has been occupied and farmed for hundreds, probably thousands of years.
Loch Awe is one of Scotland's most beautiful lochs. It is approximately 23 miles long and is home to a variety of freshwater fish including salmon, brown trout, rainbow trout, pike and perch. In addition, the loch holds the British record for the largest rod-caught wild brown trout.
There is an active community along the lochside. The area welcomes visitors and new residents into the community and encourages them to participate in the many local activities. There is a hotel, boat hire at nearby Ardbrecknish, self catering complexes and other holiday accommodation as well as permanent homes, two churches and a well used village hall. The Oban/Glasgow bus service stop is within easy walking distance of Cladich.
The village of Dalmally is approximately 7 miles away and supports a general store, its own doctor, pharmacy, police station and fire station. It also has an excellent primary school which is served by a daily bus service. There is a scenic 9-hole golf course and a hotel popular with both visitors and locals alike. Dalmally railway station offers convenient links to Oban and Glasgow and beyond.
The historic town of Inveraray is approximately 10 miles away and provides a range of day-to-day services and facilities. Inveraray is the home of Inveraray Castle, the seat of the Duke of Argyll.
The principal town of Oban is approximately 28 miles away and has a full range of shopping, recreational facilities, banks, building societies, a high school and professional offices. Oban is an expanding port with an attractive seafront and busy harbour from which the Caledonian MacBrayne ferries operate serving the Inner Hebrides and some of the Outer Hebrides.
Directions
From Glasgow Airport take the A82 Loch Lomond road to Tarbet. Fork left on the A83 to Inveraray. At Inveraray turn right onto the A819 signposted to Dalmally and Oban. Follow this road north for approximately 9 miles until you see the second signpost for Cladich (B840). Turn left down the hill passing a steading and two further houses. Over the bridge and then a further 500 yards on your left.
Traveling from Oban, continue through the villages of Connel, Taynuilt and Lochawe until you reach Dalmally golf course (on the left hand side) then take the right turn signposted to Inveraray (A819). Continue along the Dalmally/Inveraray road for approximately 6 miles until you see the signpost for Cladich. Turn right and down the hill and follow the directions above.
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