A very pretty west highland bungalow located on an elevated site enjoying uninterrupted rolling countryside views.
Description
Clacheranmor is of pebble dash 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. The property has new hardwood oak flooring in the hall sitting room/dining room and bedrooms. Clacheranmor is a comfortable detached house in an elevated and prominent situation with outstanding and uninterrupted views due South down the Glen of Glendaruel and a dramatic mountainside backdrop due North.
Mobile broadband is available. 50-60 mbps provided via a mobile modem and an exterior booster antenna.
Ground Floor
Outer front door to welcoming entrance hall with quarry tiles, electrical switch gear, wc, step up to further hall with double fitted cloaks wardrobes, studio/office space with views to mountain and valley and door to gardens, utility room housing the boiler. Kitchen cum dining room with oil fired AGA and picture frame window showcasing uninterrupted and sublime views due South through the glen of Glendaruel. Bedroom 1 with window to rear gardens and mountain backdrop, double fitted wardrobes, formal split level sitting room/dining room with uninterrupted views through the glen to the mountains beyond, original working fireplace, service wall pass from kitchen to sitting room, sliding doors providing access to front gardens and alfresco sitting and dining patio. Family shower room with shower enclosure, fitted linen cupboard, bedroom 2 with window to side gardens and mountain views fitted double wardrobes, bedroom 3 (master) with window to side and front gardens, fitted double wardrobes and mountain views down through the glen. Large attic space, partially boarded.
Outbuildings
Attached workshop with light and power, personal door connecting to attached single garage with light and power, window to south roller up and over shutter door, connecting door to additional storage/workshop with light and power, twin leaf doors to gardens. Timber open fronted log store.
Gardens
Tarmac access drive leading to private sweeping gravel driveway with ample vehicular hard standing, parking and turning area. The rear gardens are low maintenance by design and are mainly to a level gravel parking area which is flanked with a very pretty stream, colourful flower beds, bushes and mature lawns, and a wildlife pond complete with newts, all of which is bound by a post and wire fence. Gravel wraps around the back of Clacheranmor and due South, via a timber personal gate to side gardens, the side gardens are laid to gravel with an array of colourful mature beds, bushes and potted flowers, the front gardens are laid mainly to a level lawn that drops away at the extreme front gardens down to mature lawns and bound by a post and wire fence, lawn wraps around to the Northern boundary and access back to the driveway via a further personal timber gate. From each corner of the gardens there are utterly spectacular views across rolling countryside.
Sporting
There are riparian fishing rights for sea trout and salmon over the stretch of the River Ruel which falls within curtilage of the Clacheranmor title.
Situation
Clacheranmor is situated in a location of great natural scenic beauty. The house is set in woodland gardens in the heart of the quiet western side of Glendaruel. The house faces due south and there are views out over the flat fertile farmlands of Glendaruel and the craggy heather covered moorlands and mountains which surround it.
The Cowal Peninsula area is famous for its stunning natural scenic beauty with high-sided glens and deep and narrow sea lochs which provide a boating route through from the Clyde estuary to Arran, Loch Fyne and the fishing village of Tarbert and onwards through the Crinan Canal to the Western Isles.
Colintraive (9 miles to the south) has a hotel with a friendly bar and an enviable reputation for pub and restaurant cuisine, everyday provisions shop, post office, heritage centre, community garden and an all-weather bowling green. From Colintraive there is a short and regular 5-minute Calmac ferry crossing to the neighbouring Island of Bute. The main town on Bute is Rothesay where there are local shops, a supermarket and a further ferry to the Clyde coast. The other main centre in the area is Dunoon which provides further shops, supermarket and services, in addition to two competing ferry services across the Clyde. Excellent local medical services are delivered from Tighnabruaich.
There is a local primary school at Glendaruel and secondary schooling is available at Dunoon Grammar, which has an excellent reputation. A school bus runs from Colintraive to Dunoon Grammar in the morning and afternoon to transport students to and from school. It is possible for some of the students to board at the school.
The area offers much in the way of relaxing outdoor pursuits, including yachting and boating, golf, fishing, hill walking and country walks in an area rich in history. The Cowal Way stretches from Portavadie on Loch Fyne and travels for some 31 miles to Arrochar through some of the most dramatic and picturesque sea and landscapes on the west coast.
A scenic 9-hole golf course is at Kames, with further courses on the Island of Bute and at Dunoon. Sea, river and loch fishing are also available in the area as are a number of shoots run either commercially or by syndicates. Some of the local estates allow stalking by arrangement.
Local bus services run to Tighnabruaich, Rothesay and Dunoon.
The Braehead retail village to the west of Glasgow is only 47 miles (albeit including a short ferry crossing over the Clyde) and has Marks & Spencer and Sainsbury's anchor stores, a range of High Street multiples, plus an IKEA superstore. Marks & Spencer, Tesco and Morrisons each have large outlets in Greenock, circa 10 minutes (in normal driving conditions) from the ferry terminals.
The city of Glasgow is 50 miles by ferry and provides extensive retail, commercial, cultural, higher educational and leisure services.
Services
Water is by private supply, drainage is by a private septic tank, oil fired central heating, double glazing.
Travel Directions
From Glasgow city centre leave in a westerly direction on the M8 motorway. Continue for 21 miles to arrive at Port Glasgow. Keep going straight (parallel to the shoreline) through the adjoining towns of Greenock and Gourock on the A770 for 8 miles to reach the Western Ferry terminal at McInroys Point (this is the second of the two ferry terminals and provides a more frequent service). Take the ferry to Hunters Quay, Dunoon. Leaving the terminal turn right onto the A815. At the 'T' junction adjacent to the marina in Sandbank turn right. After approx 1.5 miles turn left on to the B836. Travel for 11 miles then turn right onto the A886 following signs Strachur. Continue on the A886 for about 2.1 miles then turn left (signposted Kilmodan Carved Stones) into Clachan of Glendaruel. Continue through the village then turn lest left onto the single track road. Continue in a northerly direction for 2.2 miles to find Clacheranmor on the left hand side.
Local Authorities
Argyll & Bute Council
Kilmory
Lochgilphead
Argyll
PA31 8RT
Tel: 01546 602 127.
Council Tax
Clacheranmor Band is E and the amount of council tax payable for 2021/2022 is £1850.95 excluding mains water and excluding sewage.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Robb Residential, telephone 0141 225 3880.
Possession
Vacant possession will be given on completion.
Offers
Offers are to be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the selling agents Robb Residential, 150 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5NE. A closing date for offers will probably be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order to be kept fully informed of any closing date that may be fixed.
Fixtures and fittings
All items normally known as tenant's fixtures and fittings, including garden ornaments and statuary, are specifically excluded from the sale. However, certain items, including furniture may be available to a purchaser in addition, by separate negotiation.
Photographs and particulars taken in June 2022.
