Flat for sale in Isle of Bute PA20, 1 Bedroom

An absolutely perfect little “get away from it all” retreat! Surprisingly spacious attic flat, filled with light in a red sandstone, factored tenement on the seafront in the village. Double glazed bay window in the lounge offers simply stunning views over Kilchattan Bay and a bespoke window seat to relax and watch the ever changing scenery. A lovely woodburner adds a cosy feel for all year round comfort. Although without a bedroom, the flat has plenty of space in the kitchen for a double bed and in the lounge for a sofa bed.

Comprises:
Shared Stairway, Hall, Lounge with Bay Window
Dining Kitchen, Bathroom, Outside
Shared Garden and Drying Green at Rear, Shared External Compartment ( Former Toilet), Shared Washhouse.
Exclusive Cellar
(no bedroom)

Location:
Rothesay is the principal town on the Isle of Bute, set on the Firth of Clyde. The island is served by two frequent ferry services, the main one is Rothesay to Wemyss Bay (approx. 35 minutes), thereafter by road, Glasgow Airport is approx. 45 minutes, Glasgow approx. 1 hour and Edinburgh approx. 2 hours. The other ferry is located at the north end of the island operating from Rhubodach to Colintraive (approx. 2 minutes) The island is within easy commuting distance to Glasgow with train services available at Wemyss Bay.

The Isle of Bute is a popular destination not just for holidays but for those who wish to enjoy a lifestyle change since the regular ferry sailings and the proximity to both Glasgow and Prestwick airports make any form of commuting relatively easy in comparison to other island locations. Further information on the Isle of Bute is available on Visit Bute’s website—

The Isle of Bute offers good educational facilities with a joint campus incorporating pre-school to college requirements as well as two smaller primary schools and an established private nursery. Medical facilities are provided by The Bute Practice and the local hospital provides in-patient beds, x-ray, physiotherapy and maternity services.

Rothesay has a cinema, leisure pool and playing fields. Berthing facilities are available at Rothesay Harbour with a new marina at Port Bannatyne approximately 3 miles away. There are three golf course on the island with largest situated on Canada Hill with magnificent views over the River Clyde.

The island is very popular with walkers who can follow the West Island Way, a 40 km. Waymarked route around the island, split into 4 sections and offering splendid views along the way.

There are festivals held annually including the increasingly popular ButeFest. The Cattle Show and Bute Highland Games are also popular events.

Road Equivalent Tariff (ret) is now in effect for the ferry fares to Bute.

The property is situated in the village of Kilchattan Bay some eight miles from Rothesay itself. Regular bus services operate to Rothesay and there is a village post office/shop/tearoom. Kingarth Hotel is approximately one mile from the property and provides the village pub with bar meals, afternoon teas etc.

Access:
The flat is accessed via a gate to the right hand side of the building and external stairway at the rear leading to a carpeted internal stairway with the subject flat straight ahead.

Hall:
(Approx. 2.23m x 1.16m + 1.75m x 0.95m) “L” shaped hallway with all rooms off. Pendant light. Shelved storage cupboard with hot water tank. Electrics in wall cupboard. Carpet. Door mounted mirror.

Lounge:
(Approx. 4.30m x 3.45m) Lovely, spacious and bright lounge with a fabulous double glazed bay window looking over Kilchattan Bay to the mainland beyond with the ever changing scenery and shipping on the Clyde sailing by and a bespoke window seat to enjoy it from. Great storage below window seat. Pendant light. Characterful cam ceilings. Lovely Aga Wren wood burner in black concrete plinth with brass effect fender. Carpet. TV connection. 3 double electric sockets. Plenty of room for a sofa bed.

Dining Kitchen:
(Approx. 4.13m x 4.54m) A great space with plenty of room for a double bed. Double glazed window to rear looking to garden and woodland on the hillside. Double glazed window to side with super views over the Wee Bay and adjacent fields towards Kingarth. Cam ceilings to rear. Stainless steel sink unit with drainer and mixer tap with cupboard storage below. Shelved storage unit with curtained front. Solid wood worktop with storage and fridge below. Free standing electric cooker. Brick effect tiled splashback. Immerser. Cooker point. Carpet. 3 double and 1 single electric sockets

Bathroom:
(Approx. 1.85m x 2.70m) Sunny bathroom with cam ceiling to front and a velux window with a super view. Bath with tiled splashback with electric shower over. W.C. Wash hand basin and pedestal. Carpet. Washing machine.

Outside:
Shared garden and drying green at rear . Shared external compartment ( former toilet). Shared washhouse. Exclusive cellar.

Sellers:
Clients of Wm. Skelton & Co

Council Tax:
Band A.

Energy Performance
Indicator:

F