Detached house for sale in Skelmorlie PA17, 5 Bedroom

In a peaceful riverside and coastal situation a charming detached house with views across the firth of Clyde to Bute, Rothesay Bay and Toward

Description
The Learig is a detached cottage type home in a leafy lane type costal setting; the house is completed in Barra Shell render finish and all under a slated roof of variable pitches.

Outer rear door to hallway, direct access to well-equipped and integrated kitchen, open plan formal dining room with sliding doors and access to gardens. TV den, door to small inner hallway leading to main family bathroom, bedroom 1, door to winter sitting room with hardwood floor and living flame effect gas fire in timber surround, shelved drinks cupboard, inner hallway leading to home office/study or bedroom 5, shower room & wc, utility room and door to front gardens.

From the kitchen, door to small inner hallway with boiler room cupboard, bedroom 2 with mirrored wardrobes, stairs down to lower hallway bedroom 3 with under stairs store, and mirrors concealing en suite shower room, bedroom 4 with fitted mirrored wardrobes and en suite bathroom.

Stairs up to summer sitting/garden room with fine views to Clyde, gardens and countryside, twin leaf doors provide access to a generous viewing and bbq veranda.

Situation
The Learig is situated in pretty coastal countryside just to the northern side of the little hamlet of Meigle which located mid-way between Largs and Wemyss Bay.

The house is set on level mature gardens grounds to the south of which is an historic stone bridge over the Skelmorlie Water which flows by towards the sea at Meigle beach. The house faces due west and enjoys aspects out across the neighbouring field, the firth of Clyde towards Toward and Rothesay Bay. The house enjoys a peaceful situation tucked as it is down a quiet private lane and surrounded by mature and specimen trees, plants and bushes.

Skelmorlie is just to the north (1.5 miles) and is a pleasant coastal ribbon village situated along A78 which is the main coastal road which connects Skelmorlie and Largs. Skelmorlie village has local shops and amenities that cater for everyday needs and requirements. The neighbouring village of Wemyss Bay has a delicatessen, butcher/game dealer and off licence.

Largs is about 3.5 miles to the south and is another popular west coast town where there are further shopping and professional services, including a Morrison’s store. The surrounding towns and villages all have a good number of friendly local pubs and restaurants. A Sainsbury’s Express is at Inverkip which is about 3 miles to the north.

The Braehead and Silverburn retail villages near to Glasgow are around 29 miles, where one can find a tremendous range of high street multiples together with M&S and Sainsbury anchor stores.

Glasgow city at 36 miles has all the cultural, higher educational and leisure services normally associated with a major international centre.

Primary schooling is available in Skelmorlie with secondary at Largs Academy. A number of the children in the district travel the 16 miles to the independent school St Columba’s in Kilmacolm to which there is a school bus service that takes about 30 minutes. Further independent schooling is available in Glasgow.

The area is well served with leisure amenities. Skelmorlie has a tennis club, a bowling club, as well as a challenging golf course and a well used community centre and library.

The Firth of Clyde offers some of the most scenic coastal sailing in the United Kingdom. The Learig is situated in between two major marinas, Largs and Inverkip.

Main line rail services run from both Wemyss Bay and Largs with services to Glasgow city, whilst Glasgow and Prestwick airports are 26 miles and 32 miles distant respectively.

For the outdoor enthusiast there is a wealth of opportunities, with a range of golf courses locally, including Skelmorlie, Largs, Prestwick, Troon and Turnberry.

Outbuildings
Garden equipment store and open fronted general purpose stores.

Gardens
Red whin chip stone private driveway to stone gate piers with steel gates to further red whin chip stone apron with good vehicle turning and hardstanding areas. Additional concrete vehicle hardstand at the side. Twin timber county style gates to inner concrete hard stand. Block paviours at rear pathway flag stone terrace to the front, generous level and mature lawn with pathways and fringed with well stocked beds and borders with mixed shrubs and colourful bushes, a range of spring bulbs and a fine flowering cherry canopy to the northern side of the gardens. The gardens are mainly bounded by a close board and trellis fence.

Travel Directions
From Glasgow city centre leave in a westerly direction on the M8 motorway. Continue for 23 miles to arrive at Greenock. In Greenock follow signs Largs on the A78. Continue on the A78 for 11.6 miles passing through Inverkip and Wemyss Bay and Skelmorlie. Continue through Skelmorlie along shore road. Leave the village and when Skelmorlie Castle is located on the left hand side, turn left onto the minor road towards the Castle.
After 0.1 miles, turn right onto lane, The Learig is the first property on the right hand side.

Local Authorities
North Ayrshire Council.
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Services
Mains water supply, mains gas, mains gas central heating, (new boiler 2017), double glazing.

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

Council Tax
The Learig is in council tax band E and the amount payable for 2018/19 is £2140.38

Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Robb Residential, telephone .

Possession
Vacant possession will be given on completion.

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