10-bedroom detached house · PA33 1AX
For saleListed 253 days
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SITUATION Craig Villa lies in the village of Dalmally in the county of Argyll and Bute. Dalmally is a pretty village near Kilchurn Castle on the A85, the main route to Oban and the West Coast.
The village has a great range of local amenities including a village shop, surgery, pharmacy, community centre and primary school.
Dalmally also has great transport links with a train station offering regular west highland line services to Oban and Glasgow.
The popular town of Oban is only 35 minutes drive and provides a superb range of facilities including supermarkets, local and national retailers, cafes and restaurants and primary and secondary schooling.
Oban also provides ferry services to the Hebrides. Tyndrum can be reached in just 15 minutes and Glencoe in 45 minutes.
The centre of Glasgow is easily reached in approximately 1 hour 45 minutes drive with its excellent city amenities and international airport.
Craig Villa is ideally located to make the most that the highlands of Scotland and the stunning west coast have to offer.
For hikers there is a superb network of paths locally, the West Highland Way nearby and no less than 9 Munros within 10 miles of the property.
There is also a good network of cycle tracks and paths for mountain biking. Water sports can be enjoyed locally in Oban and skiing is available at the well-regarded Glencoe Mountain Resort.
DESCRIPTION This striking country house sits between Ben Lui and Ben Cruachan.
The property has been extensively renovated over the years and now comprises modern comfortable accommodation across two levels.
Constructed of stone and brick under a pitched slate roof, there is a wonderful blend of traditional period features which combine well with modern comforts.
The property is entered through an entrance vestibule to a reception hall.
The principal reception rooms found on the ground floor continue in a similar vein with plain cornicing, exquisite fireplace, large windows and wooden flooring.
A spacious kitchen with oak cabinetry underneath a work surface provides a contemporary edge which complements the rangemaster.
The modern elements are displayed to great effect through owner accommodation side of the property giving privacy while hosting guests.
The owners accommodation comprises large family room with log burner, four bedrooms, and a bathroom. The guest bedrooms are split over the ground and first floors.
Two bedrooms, an ensuite and WC on the ground floor provide great guest accommodation. The principal bedrooms are found on the first floor including four ensuite bedrooms, and a bathroom.
ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor: Porch, Entrance Hall, Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom, Bedroom, Ensuite, WC, Kitchen, Breakfast Area, Utility, Bathroom, Bedroom, Bedroom, Bedroom, Family Room First Floor: Bedroom, Ensuite, Bedroom, Ensuite, Bedroom, Ensuite, Bathroom, Bedroom, Ensuite, Bedroom, Bedroom.
GARDEN Well kept gardens surround Craig Villa, offering several different areas to enjoy at different times of the day. The current owners recently installed a log fired hot tub for guests to enjoy.
The garden is mainly laid to lawn with a large gravel driveway offering ample parking.
SHEPHERDS HUT The Shepherds Hut is another recent addition allowing for an additional source of income, fitted with a kitchenette, dining table, bed, and shower room.
FLOOD RISK Flood maps of the area can be viewed at POST CODE PA33 1AX WHAT3WORDS To find this property location to within 3 metres, download and use What3Words and enter the following 3 words: LOCAL AUTHORITY Argyll and Bute Council, Kilmory, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8RT FIXTURES AND FITTINGS An extensive list of furniture, fixtures, and fittings is available from the selling agents.
VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with the Selling Agents.
ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) REGULATIONS Please note that under the 2017 AML regulations we are legally required to carry out money laundering checks against purchasers.
Upon verbal acceptance of an offer, we require to identify the purchaser for Anti-Money Laundering purposes.
Our service provider ‘First AML’ will contact the purchaser to gather the required identification documents. An information sheet is available from the selling agent on request.
We are not able to enter a business relationship with a purchaser until they have been identified Failure to provide required identification may result in an offer not being considered.
HEALTH & SAFETY Appropriate caution should be exercised at all times during inspection particularly in reference to any livestock present and working machinery and equipment on the property.
EPC Rating = E
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