Island View is a very pretty detached property with uninterrupted water views towards the top of Northern Ireland, Gigha, Islay and Jura.
Description
Island View, the house is of cream painted render finish neatly presented under a dark grey slate roof. The property which is light and bright is laid out across two easily managed levels and lends itself perfectly as a principal family home; Kintyre is also a well-known west of Scotland holiday and short break destination and so offers scope as a second or income producing holiday home.
From its slightly elevated position, Island View enjoys uninterrupted and spectacular views due West towards the Island of Gigha, Islay and Jura, where it takes its name Island View from.
Outer front door to entrance vestibule, window to side gardens, inner front door to hallway, formal sitting room with window to front gardens and water views. Bedroom 1 with window to rear gardens, family shower room, kitchen cum dining room, informal breakfasting and dining bar, window to front and rear gardens, door to gardens.
Via carpeted staircase to first floor landing, (chair lift access), 1 x Velux window, linen cupboard, family bathroom with 1 x Velux window, bedroom 2 and bedroom 3 with 1 x Velux window and 1 x window to waterscape views.
Outbuildings
Attached single garage, with concrete floor, light and power, access via retractable ladder to upper floor with 2 x Velux windows, personal door access and up and over shutter door.
Gardens
Via gravel private driveway to ample vehicular hard standing, turning and parking. The front gardens are low maintence by design and are laid mainly to gravel with post and steel fencing. The rear gardens can be accessed either side of Island View via a paved pathway, the rear gardens are laid mainly to lawn which are bound by post and wire fencing, from all corners of the gardens there are wonderful views toward the water, Island of Gigha, Jura and Islay.
Situation
Island View is situated on the west coast of the Kintyre peninsula and has an attractive coastal position in the little hamlet known as Glenbarr. The property has glorious sea views towards the top of Northern Ireland, Gigha, Islay and Jura and benefits from the mild climates created by the Gulf Stream. The western coast of Kintyre has a number of beautiful unspoilt beaches.
There is a small well stocked shop in Muasdale (1.8 miles) which caters for everyday needs and requirements. The town of Campbeltown is 12.5 miles to the south and has two supermarkets, a full range of shops and professional services, a secondary school, an A&E hospital, leisure facilities (including a modern swimming pool) and a cinema.
From Tarbert there are ferry links to Islay and Portavadie, which gives access to an alternative route to Glasgow via Dunoon and Gourock. The ferry to beautiful Gigha from Tayinloan is 10 minutes to the north of the property.
For sporting/outdoor enthusiasts, the links course of Machrihanish is of international acclaim and attracts many visitors. An additional 18-hole golf course known as the Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club has also recently opened. Tarbert has a challenging 18-hole course and there are 9-hole courses in Carradale and on the island of Gigha. The 18-hole Dunvaverty Golf Course is at Southend. The 3 mile golden beach of Machrihanish Bay is well known for windsurfing and surf canoeing.
World class sailing is available with access to either Loch Fyne at Tarbert or the west coast and the Inner Hebrides from West Loch Tarbert. The Crinan Canal also connects Loch Fyne at Ardrishaig with Loch Crinan and on to Mull and the Hebrides.
Productive sea fishing from shore and boat is available locally and there are trout and salmon opportunities by permit in surrounding rivers and hill lochs.
Services
Water is by mains supply, drainage is by private septic tank, air source heat pump, double glazing. We have been advised by the seller that there is Fibre-optic Broadband to the premises.
Note: The services have not been checked by the selling agents.
Directions
From Glasgow take the A82 and A83 to reach the west coast town/port of Tarbert. Take the A83 out of Tarbert following signs for Campbeltown. After about 24 miles you will find Island View on the left hand side just after Glenbarr primary school.
Local Authorities
Argyll & Bute Council
Kilmory
Lochgilphead
Argyll
PA31 8RT
Tel: 01546-602127.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Robb Residential telephone 0141 225 3880.
Possession
Vacant possession will be given on completion.
