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See how verdicts work3-bedroom terraced house · BT54 6SA
For saleListed 109 days
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About
Situated on the ever sought after Rathlin Island. Located within easy access of transport to Ballycastle Harbour. 3 bedroom, 1 reception room accommodation. Perfect for escaping to 'Island Life'.
Upvc double glazed windows. Oil fired heating.
We are delighted to bring to the market for sale ‘Arkell Cottage’, located in the heart of Rathlin Island within close proximity to Kids Play Park, Local Shop and Bar & Restaurant and only steps from the beach across the road!
A perfect location for escaping to ‘Island Life’, walking the island, swimming, fishing etc.
The property benefits from having 3 bedrooms and sea views over the Bay, Marina and beyond, as well as ample parking space and a low maintenance back yard.
Viewing is a real must and by appointment only.
Lounge: 4.72m x 4.75m (15'6 x 15'7) Attractive cast metal fireplace, tiled insets, granite hearth, attractive wooden flooring, glass panelled door to rear hallway, attractive part block glass wall to rear hall.
Kitchen/Dining: 5.92m x 2.77m (19'5 x 9'1) Eye and low level units, gas hob and electric under oven, tiled between the worktop and the eye level units, bowl and a half stainless steel sink unit, glass display cabinets, fridge freezer, attractive wooden flooring.
Rear Hallway & Utility Area: Eye and low level units, wooden flooring. Separate Cloaks: WC, wash hand basin, wooden flooring, shaver light.
First Floor Accommodation: Landing Area: With feature circular window. Bedroom 1: 3.07m x 2.84m (10'1 x 9'4) Views to the front over the Bay and Marina, attractive wooden flooring.
Bedroom 2: 2.84m x 2.74m (9'4 x 9'0) Wooden flooring, views to the rear.
Bathroom and WC Combined: 2.54m x 1.32m (8'4 x 4'4) Wooden flooring, thermostatic shower over bath, WC, wash hand basin, shaver light, heated towel rail.
Bedroom 3: 4.34m x 2.49m (14'3 x 8'2) Wooden flooring, superb views to the front over the Bay, Marina and beyond.
Ensuite: 1.42m x 2.13m (4'8 x 7'0) (including shower) WC, wash hand basin, wooden flooring, thermostatic shower, heated towel rail, shaver light. Linen Cupboard.
EXTERIOR FEATURES: Pavia driveway to the front with parking. Garden in lawn to the front part limestone wall enclosed. Spacious concrete yard area to the rear with laundry room/store.
Laundry Room: 2.97m x 2.13m (9'9 x 7'0) With low level units, plumbed for an automatic washing machine, oil fired burner, stainless steel sink unit, lights and power points. Outside lights and a tap.
Directions Leaving the Ferry Port on Rathlin Island turn right and number 2 Church Bay is located along on the left hand side.
Value & comps
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About Arkell Cottage, 2 Church Bay, Rathlin Island, Ballycastle, BT54 6SA
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