Ardupp is a comfortable detached house laid across one level, in an elevated and prominent situation with outstanding south westerly views over Loch Craignish to the high tops of Jura.


Description
Ardupp is of cream painted render finish and brick relief at its base course, all of which sits neatly under a dark grey tiled roof. The property and its accommodation are light, bright and laid out across one easily managed level. Ardupp is a comfortable detached house in an elevated and prominent situation with outstanding south westerly views over Loch Craignish to the high tops of Jura.

Outer front door to welcoming entrance hallway/cloaks area, utility room housing electrical switch gear, storage cupboard. Outer cloaks cupboard, bedroom 1 with window to side gardens and double fitted mirrored wardrobes, bedroom 2 with triple fitted mirrored wardrobes, sliding door to gardens and patio area, windows to front gardens. Family bathroom with overhead shower, bedroom 3 & 4 with window to side gardens, double fitted mirrored wardrobes, bedroom 5 (master), cupboard, en suite shower room, window to side gardens. Music room/informal sitting room/home office with fitted cupboard, sliding doors providing access to paved patio area and gardens. Storage cupboard, door to rear hall, rear door to gardens, communicating door to kitchen cum dining room, multi fuel burner, windows to garden, sliding door to patio area, formal sitting room with windows and sliding patio doors showcasing uninterrupted water views, gas fire.

Shared access drive leading to private sweeping gravel driveway with ample vehicular hard standing, parking and turning area. The gardens are low maintenance by design and are mainly to gravel. At the front of the property there is a level lawn area which has uninterrupted and elevated views across Loch Craignish. There is a paved patio area at the centre of the property which is ideal for alfresco sitting, dining and entertaining. The gardens are bounded by a post and wire fence.

Outbuildings
Attached general-purpose lean-to store, personal door access, light and power. Detached timber shed/log store.

Gardens
Shared access drive leading to private sweeping gravel driveway with ample vehicular hard standing, parking and turning area. The gardens are low maintenance by design and are mainly to gravel. At the front of the property there is a level lawn area which has uninterrupted and elevated views across Loch Craignish. There is a paved patio area at the centre of the property which is ideal for alfresco sitting, dining and entertaining. The gardens are bounded by a post and wire fence.

Services
Mains water supply, drainage is by a private septic tank, multifuel burning stove, solar panels, double glazing.

Note: The services have not been checked by the selling agents.

Council Tax
Ardupp is in Council tax band G and the council tax payable for 2022/2023 is
£3,127.82 including water.

EPC
EPC rating D.

Situation
Ardupp is situated in the Mid Argyllshire village of Ardfern which is located on the sheltered shores of Loch Craignish, about 15 miles to the north of Lochgilphead and about 24 miles to the south of Oban.

Ardupp enjoys an enviable sheltered position in the village and is situated closely to the village primary school and bus stop for the secondary school. The property is also conveniently a short walking distance from the local shops and amenities. The village amenities include a well-stocked village store, café, village hall, popular marina and local hotel. Lochgilphead is circa 15 miles to the south with a Co-op supermarket which easily caters for a more comprehensive shop.

Ardfern has a local primary school and secondary schooling is available at both Lochgilphead and Oban. For the outdoor enthusiast the area is well served by a fine and extensive range of sporting and outdoor pursuits.

Ardfern has a marina and chandlery popular with west coast sailors with a second marina at nearby Croabh Haven. Both offer a perfect base from which to sail in some of the most scenic and testing waters in the United Kingdom. Surrounding mountains and glens provide opportunities by permission for rough and driven game shooting, with stalking and salmon fishing again by permission available within a short drive on numerous local estates.

Travel Directions
From Lochgilphead proceed in a northerly direction on the A816. After 16 miles turn left on the B8002. Proceed along the B8002 to the centre of the village of Ardfern. At the primary school turn right signposted ‘Ardlarach’. Continue up the Ardlarach Road for about 130 yards before turning right onto the single track. Proceed up the track past Albion Lodge which is the first house on the right hand side at the brow of the hill, proceed up the track to find Ardupp at the end of the track.