Glenarch, 21 Craigmore Road, Rothesay, Isle Of Bute, Argyll and Bute, PA20

Description
Glenarch is a very substantial detached period home which from its elevated position enjoys full eastern exposure across the highly scenic firth of Clyde to Largs, Skelmorlie and Wemyss Bay which are formed by the land mass of the mainland adjacent. The property is of substantial stone construction all freshly presented in lemon coloured exterior paint. There is contrasting white painted detailing and the whole is neatly presented under a dark grey slate roof, the accommodation which is light and bright is laid across two easily managed levels, all front facing rooms benefitting from the wonderful uninterrupted firth of Clyde waterscape views. The house is perfect and well set up for principal family living. The Isle of Bute is also a well-known west of Scotland holiday and short break destinations and so the property offers considerable scope as a second, or income producing self-catering holiday letting home.

Ground Floor
Outer storm door to entrancevestibule/cloaks, inner front door towelcoming entrance hallway with originalfeatures and ceiling arch, drawing room with warming log burning stove, 2 xenclosed Edinburgh press cupboards, bay windows formation to front gardens and uninterrupted waterscape views. Formal dining room with enclose Edinburgh press housing the electrical switch gear, gas lit fireplace, windows to front and side gardens. Snug/sitting room with warming log burning stove, windows to gardens, under stair store cupboard/cloaks, wc. Contemporary kitchen with integrated appliances, gas and induction hob, open plan to dining area with skylight and sliding doors to gardens. Utility/laundry room, workshop with windows and door to rear gardens.

First Floor
Via carpeted staircase to first floor landing,1 x Velux window, bedroom 1 with window to side gardens and waterscape views, bedroom 2 (master) with uninterrupted waterscape views, ample fitted wardrobe space, contemporary ensuite shower room with heated towel rail. Contemporary family shower room with good sized shower enclosure and heated towel rail. Bedroom 3 with window to front gardens and waterscape views, original fireplace, contemporary family bathroom with his and hers sinks and freestanding bath, bedroom 4 with window to rear gardens, (currently set up as a home office/study).

Outbuildings
2 x general purpose timber garden sheds, timber log store and timber lean-to.

Gardens
Via stone piers and twin leaf gates to a private driveway leads to ample vehicular hard standing parking and turning at the side and rear of Glenarch. The generous front garden has a level lawn flanked with flower beds and shrubberies. The side gardens are also laid to lawn with an assortment of specimen flower beds and bushes which are located behind a fenceline. There are various alfresco sitting areas located around the gardens which are ideal for alfresco sitting, dining and entraining guests. The rear gardens are to lawn and gravel and the very extreme rear gardnes are accessd via a personal gate and are to a steep gradiant of semi ancient woodland and rockery. The gardens extend to circa 1.22 acres and are bounded by a substantial exposed stone wall and from the gardens there are spectacular views across the Firth of Clyde.

Services
Mains water supply, mains drainage, mains
gas central fired central heating, assisted by
2 x warming log burning stoves & original
fireplaces, single glazed.

Local Authorities
Argyll and Bute Council
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Council Tax
Argyll and Bute council have estimated the council tax for Glenarch, Council will be band G and the amount payable for 2024/2025 is £4097.09 including water and sewerage charges.

EPC
Rating E

Situation
Glenarch is situated in an area known locally as Craigmore on the eastern side of the Isle of Bute’s capital town of Rothesay. From its immediate foreshore vantage point on the Craigmore Road, the house commands uninterrupted views across the firth of Clyde towards Wemyss Bay, Skelmorlie and Largs on the mainland.

Access to the famous and highly scenic Kyles of Bute is just to the north west and is always lively with the coming and going of the Caledonian Macbrayne Ferry service to and from Wemyss Bay as well as the movement of pleasure boats and sailing yachts as they venture through the famous and highly scenic Kyles of Bute.

Rothesay town has thriving shopping, leisure and educational facilities including a larger sized Co-op. Caledonian MacBrayne operates a frequent ferry service to Wemyss Bay, which has direct rail links to Glasgow. A second ferry service runs between Rhubodach on the north of Bute to Colintraive giving access to Argyll and the West Highlands.

The two nearest airports are Glasgow and Prestwick, which are approximately 40 and 50 minutes’ drive respectively from Wemyss Bay.

Leisure
Rothesay has an 18 hole golf course, from most of which there are outstanding views of the Firth of Clyde and Arran. Smaller courses are at Port Bannatyne and Kingarth. Bute is an area of significant natural beauty and mild climate, with many opportunities for coastal and hill walking and mountain biking. Fresh water and sea fishing are available, and there are shooting and stalking opportunities. The island has its own grass airstrip for light aircraft and microlights.

Sailing
The area is well known for its sailing on the Kyles of Bute, which is a National Scenic Area. Tighnabruaich and Colintraive to the north, and the Crinan Canal and Tarbert to the West, are centres of lively sailing activity throughout the season. There are marinas, chandlery services and sheltered moorings in Rothesay and Port Bannatyne.

Travel Directions
From Glasgow, travel west on the M8 to Greenock, and then continue on the A78 to Wemyss Bay. Take the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry to Rothesay (35 minutes). On leaving the ferry at Rothesay, follow the exit road to the traffic lights and turn left, proceed along the coastal road (A844) for about 1.7 miles to find Glenarch on the right hand side."
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