A detached home offering well finished accommodation on the fringe of the Cowal peninsula capital town of Dunoon.
Description
Outer front door to welcoming entrance porch, inner front door to welcoming entrance hallway, home office/music room/snug, window to front gardens, exposed and enclosed Edinburgh press. Kitchen with informal breakfasting and dining bar, open plan to informal sitting room, window and door to rear gardens, under stair store cupboard, boot room/cloaks, utility room, wc. Formal sitting room with bay window formation overlooking front gardens, enclosed and exposed Edinburgh press, housing electrical switch gear, warming log burning stove, all open plan to formal dining room, window to rear and twin leaf doors to gardens..
Staircase to first floor landing, bedroom 1 with window to rear gardens, wall mounted stores, bedroom 2 with window overlooking front gardens, double fitted wardrobes, family bathroom with overhead shower, window to front gardens, bedroom 3 (master) with bay window formation overlooking front gardens, wall mounted stores, bedroom 4 with window to rear gardens, wall mounted stores, access to loft from hallway.
Outbuildings
Timber general purpose gardens shed. Open fronted timber log store. Timber store.
Gardens
Twin leaf gates to split double tarmac surfaced driveway leading to apron at the front of the house. The drive at the front is flanked by well stocked beds and borders featuring rhododendrons, a centre lawn has mixed shrubs and bushes as well as a nice range of fruit trees. The rear gardens are low maintenance by design and are accessed via a close board timber fence and personal gate. A flagstone terrace and raised sheltered timber decking is ideal for alfresco sitting, dining and entertaining guests. The gardens are bounded by a stone wall and close board fencing which offers good security and privacy.
Situation
Kelburn is a situated to the south western edge of the town of Dunoon. Kelburn is a handsome detached house which is located within a pleasant and quiet cul-de-sac in a wonderful position with views from the upper floors towards the Firth of Clyde.
The centre of the bustling town of Dunoon is only about half a mile and is a pleasant short walk of about 10 to 15 minutes from the house. Dunoon is the main town of the Cowal Peninsula and has a complete range of shopping, leisure and professional services. The town has a good range of welcoming pubs and restaurants, a theatre, cinema, swimming pool and leisure centre. West Bay promenade and beach is approximately 5 minute walk away. Dunoon Primary School which has its own learning centre is circa 6 minute walk away. Dunoon secondary school which has recently won an international award for community engagement, around 15 minute walk away.
Located on the scenic Cowal Peninsula in Argyll, Kelburn is only a short drive from both the Caledonian McBrayne and Western Ferries terminals from where there are frequent passenger and vehicular sailings across to Gourock. From here, the road and public transport links make it possible to commute on a daily basis to Glasgow and the central belt.
It is equally possible to drive to Glasgow via Loch Lomond which takes a little longer but is via some of the most famous and breathtaking countryside in western Scotland.
Dunoon is the gateway to the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park and can easily be described as having some of the most dramatic and picturesque scenery in the west of Scotland, it is indeed an outdoor enthusiasts playground. The Bishops Glen is a favoured beauty spot and deightful walk, around an 8 minute walk from Kelburn.
As with most parts of Scotland, one is never too far from a golf course and Dunoon is no exception - the district having three challenging courses, Cowal Golf Course being the closest at only 1.8 miles away from Kelburn.
The expanding Holy Loch Marina is nearby with its berthing and associated chandlery services, an excellent base from which to sail and explore the world-famous lower Clyde and Kyles of Bute inland sea lochs and waterways.
Sea fishing is available on the Firth of Clyde, and it is possible to fish for salmon and sea trout by permit on some of the rivers and lochs of the district.
Some of the local estates can, by arrangement, offer rough and commercial low ground shooting as well as opportunities to stalk for roe, sika and red deer.
The area is renowned for its spectacular scenery and there are near endless walks, hill climbs and quiet country roads offering wonderful rambling and cycling country.
Travel Directions
From the Western Ferries terminal at Hunters Quay turn left on the A815 and proceed in a southerly direction through Kirn and Dunoon. After 2.4 miles, bear/turn right onto William Street, continue for circa 0.3 miles to find Edward Street which is the second left hand turn, number 3 Edward street is on the right hand side.
Local Authorities
Argyll & Bute Council
Tel: 01546 602127.
Services
Mains water supply, mains drainage, gas fired central heating (new boiler in 2021) assisted by a warming log burning stove, double glazing (upgraded in 2021).
Note: The services have not been checked by the selling agents.
Council Tax
Kelburn is in Council tax band D and the council tax payable for 2023/2024 is £1479.20 including water and sewerage charges.
EPC
Band D.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Robb Residential, telephone 0141 225 3880.
