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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · PA28 6QE
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***cash buy only*** A detached single-storey house, thoughtfully modernised throughout, located in a coastal setting and with spectacular seascape views towards Northern Ireland, Islay, Jura & the Mull of Kintyre.
Newmains is a detached single-story type property completed in cream painted concrete brick, neatly presented under a dark grey tiled roof.
Its accommodation is light and bright and laid out across one easily managed level, from the property’s slightly elevated vantage point there are magnificent views across rolling countryside and waterscape towards the Island of Islay, Jura and to the northern tip of Northern Ireland.
The house is perfect and well set up for principal family living; Kintyre is also a well-known west of Scotland holiday and short break destination, and so Newmains offers scope to new owners as a second or income producing holiday home.
Ground Floor Outer twin leaf door to entrance porch, inner front door to welcoming entrance hallway, cupboard housing the electrical switch gear, open plan kitchen with informal breakfasting and dining bar, box formation window to side gardens, all open plan to formal sitting room and dining room with warming log burning stove, box window formation to front gardens and uninterrupted waterscape views, utility, door to gardens.
Family bathroom with overhead shower, bedroom 1 with fitted wardrobes and fitted cupboard, window to rear gardens.
Bedroom 2 with fitted cupboard and window to side gardens, bedroom 3 with fitted cupboard and box window formation to front gardens and waterscape views.
Outbuildings Detached single garage completed in cream painted stone under a box profile sheet roof, twin leaf timber doors.
Timber general purpose shed/workshop with manual roller shutter door under a corrugated sheet roof. Coal shed with single leaf door completed in cream painted stone under a sheet roof.
Gardens Via twin leaf steel swing gates to ample gravel vehicular hard standing, parking and turning area, the gardens at Newmains are relatively low maintenance by design and area laid to a combination of gravel and lawn with a level lawn drying green.
From the gardens there are sublime views towards the Island of Islay, Jura and Northern Ireland. The gardens are bounded by rylock fencing, timber fencing and a hedge.
Local Authorities Argyll & Bute Council Services Mains water supply, drainage is by septic tank, electric heating supported by warming log burning stove, double glazing.
The services have not been checked by the selling agents. Note Newmains is not suitable for mortgage lending and is therefore a cash purchase only.
Rateable Value Newmains is currently operated as an income producing property.
It has a rateable value of £5,500, with a rate poundage of 0.481, resulting in an annual non-domestic rates liability of £2,645.50.
Please note that this may change if the property is converted to residential use and reassessed under the Council Tax banding system.
EPC Rating F Viewing Strictly by appointment with Robb Residential Situation Newmains is situated on the west coast of the Kintyre peninsula in an attractive coastal position.
The property enjoys glorious sea views towards the northern tip of Northern Ireland, as well as Gigha, Islay, Jura, and the Mull of Kintyre and benefits from the mild climate created by the Gulf Stream.
The western coast of Kintyre boasts numerous beautiful, unspoiled beaches - some of which are only a short drive from the property.
The town of Campbeltown is 10.8 miles to the south and offers two supermarkets, a full range of shops and professional services, a secondary school, two primary schools, an A&E hospital, leisure facilities (including a modern swimming pool), and a cinema.
There are currently three active distilleries, with a further three in the planning stage.
From Tarbert, there are ferry links to Islay and Portavadie, offering an alternative route to Glasgow via Dunoon and Gourock.
The ferry to the beautiful Isle of Gigha from Tayinloan is just over 10 minutes to the north of the property.
There are two weekday return flights and one Sunday return flight between Campbeltown Airport and Glasgow Airport.
For sporting and outdoor enthusiasts, the links course at Machrihanish is internationally acclaimed and attracts many visitors.
An additional 18-hole course, Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club, has recently opened. Tarbert also offers a challenging 18-hole course, and there are 9-hole courses in Carradale and on the Isle of Gigha.
The 18-hole Dunaverty Golf Course is located at Southend. The 3-mile golden beach of Machrihanish Bay is well known for windsurfing and surf canoeing.
World-class sailing is available with access either to Loch Fyne at Tarbert or to the west coast and the Inner Hebrides via West Loch Tarbert.
The Crinan Canal connects Loch Fyne at Ardrishaig with Loch Crinan, providing a route to Mull and the Hebrides.
Productive sea fishing from both shore and boat is available locally, with trout and salmon fishing also possible (by permit) in surrounding rivers and hill lochs.
The surrounding countryside is ideal for walking or cycling, with nearby access to the 90-mile circular Kintyre Way.
There is no shortage of scenic routes, as well as archaeological and historical sites of interest to explore.
Travel Directions From Glasgow, take the A82 and then the A83 to reach the west coast town/port of Tarbert. From Tarbert, continue on the A83 following signs for Campbeltown.
After approximately 26.5 miles, you will find Newmains on the left-hand side just off the A83
Value & comps
Land Registry doesn’t cover Scotland or Northern Ireland, so previous sales may not be on record.
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