A really comfortable home. A perfect retirement property with spacious, well proportioned accommodation in a well maintained building within a popular residential area not far from the centre of town. In good decorative order with double glazing and gas central heating. A light and airy home with good storage and the benefit of an exclusive garden to front and an area to rear as well.
Comprises:
Vestibule, Entrance Hall, Lounge with Bay Window, Walk-in Cupboard used as Office, Dining Kitchen, 2 Double Bedrooms, Bathroom, Cellar in Close, Private Enclosed Garden to Front
Shared Drying Green to rear
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 ButeFest and T in the Port. 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.
Shared Entrance:
Enter via well maintained, shared close with external door. Property is on right hand side.
Entrance Hall:
(Approx. 3.16m x 1.32m and 3.57m x 1.32m) Spacious “T” shaped hallway with original, ornate cornice and ceiling rose. Pendant light. Smoke detector. Telephone point. Storage cupboard (approx. 1.00m x 1.16m) with hanging space . Wall mounted electrics. Carpet. 1 radiator. 1 double and 1 single electric socket.
Lounge:
(Approx. 5.65m x 4.75m) A beautifully spacious, bright room with large double glazed bay window to front with original painted panelling either side. Original ornate cornice and ceiling rose. Pendant and wall lights. Wooden fire surround with polished stone insert and hearth houses living flame coal effect gas fire. Shelved alcove. Carpet. Curtains. Vertical blinds.
Walk-in Cupboard:
(Approx. 1.07m x 1.71m) A really handy space used as a little office with door leading from lounge Shelving with storage space above. Baxi Platinum gas central heating boiler. Pendant light. Carpet. 2 double electric sockets. Carpet.
Dining Kitchen:
(Approx. 4.98m x 3.20m) Large, bright and sunny kitchen with large double glazed windows to rear. Pleasant open poutlook over gardens to rear. Ample space for dining. Range of wooden base and wall units with contrast worktops and tiled splashback. Integrated cooker hood. Free standing gas cooker. Fridge. Plumbing for washing machine. Stainless steel sink unit with drainer and mixer tap. Electric fire suite. Large pantry style, shelved cupboard with light. Ceiling spotlight group. Pulley. Tile effect laminate flooring. Window blind. 1 radiator. 6 double electric sockets.
Bedroom 1 :
(Approx. 5.23m x 3.53m) Spacious bedroom with double glazed window to front . Pendant light. Plain cornice. Carpet. Curtains. Vertical blind. 1 radiator. 2 double electric sockets.
Bedroom 2:
(Approx. 4.17m x 2.82m ) Restful room to rear with double glazed window. Open outlook over rear gardens. Plain cornice. Pendant light. Carpet. Blind. Carpet. Curtains. 1 radiator. 2 double electric
sockets.
Bathroom:
(Approx. 3.07m x 1.30m) Bright bathroom with double glazed, obscured glass window to rear. Dee window shelf. Tiles walls. Bath with Mira Sport electric shower. Wash hand basin with pedestal. WC. Small glass toiletries shelf over basin. Mirror. Laminate flooring. White, ladder style towel radiator.
Garden:
Exclusive enclosed garden to front mainly under grass with shrub borders. Shared drying green to rear. Private area in rear garden.
Cellar:
Exclusive lockable cellar in close.
Council Tax:
Band A.
Energy Performance
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