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See how verdicts work1-bedroom property · PA33 1BJ
For saleListed 17 daysAuction 26 Nov · in 30 days
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About
One bedroom semi-detached lodge
A one-bedroom semi-detached lodge of approximately 72.8 sq m (784 sq ft), arranged over two floors on a plot of approximately 0.03 acres.
The ground floor has an open-plan living, dining and kitchen area (7.03m x 6.28m), with French doors opening onto a decked area to the front.
The kitchen has farmhouse-style wall and base units with a freestanding cooker, dishwasher and fridge. There is also a bathroom off the hallway and a storage cupboard off the living area.
Upstairs, a central landing leads to the bedroom (4.18m x 3.94m), a second bathroom and built-in storage cupboards.
A ready-made holiday let with a covered front deck looking over the gardens towards Loch Awe, and a parking area off the site driveway.
The lodge can be occupied 12 months of the year as a main residence or used as a holiday let.
Tenure
Freehold
Area
Portsonachan sits on the banks of Loch Awe, Scotland's longest freshwater loch, a few miles from the village of Dalmally and around 9 miles from Inveraray, Argyll's historic county town, in Argyll and Bute.
The area draws a strong and consistent flow of visitors year-round, with anglers, walkers and wildlife watchers among the core tourist markets, alongside fishing available directly from the foreshore.
Inveraray itself is a well-established draw, with Inveraray Castle, Inveraray Jail and a working high street of shops and cafes, and Kilchurn Castle and the West Highland Way are also within easy reach, giving the site a wide catchment of day-trip and short-break demand.
Oban, with its ferry connections to the islands, is approximately 20 miles away and brings further passing trade to the area.
For operators, this is a location with proven, established tourist appeal and a natural pull for repeat and off-season bookings.
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute Council
Important Notice to Prospective Buyers:
We draw your attention to the Special Conditions of Sale within the Legal Pack, referring to other charges in addition to the purchase price which may become payable.
Such costs may include Search Fees, reimbursement of Sellers costs and Legal Fees, and Transfer Fees amongst others.
Additional Fees
Administration Charge - 3.6% inc VAT of the purchase price, subject to a minimum of £3600 inc VAT, payable on exchange of contracts.
Disbursements - Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.
Value & comps
Land Registry doesn’t cover Scotland or Northern Ireland, so previous sales may not be on record.
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Returns
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