Rosemary Cottage, St. Catherines, Cairndow, Argyll and Bute, PA25

CASH PURCHASE ONLY. Located within a quiet and private situation sits a detached cottage which requires a degree of further completion works. Rosemary Cottage, a perfect opportunity to add your personal taste and style.

Description
Rosemary Cottage is a very pretty detached cottage which dates back to circa 1800s. The cottage is of white painted stone construction and is neatly presented under a dark grey slate roof. The cottage and its accommodation are laid out across two easily managed light and bright levels. The restoration has seen the walls being stripped back to original stonework in order that damp and woodworm infestation can be properly addressed. As we understand it, the property benefits from new windows, insulation and dry line.

While Rosemary Cottage requires a degree of further completion works, the sellers have successfully completed most of the redevelopment heavy lifting and It is our carefully considered opinion that the finishing works can easily be addressed and completed by a new purchaser. This will also give an inbound buyer the opportunity to stamp their own personal taste and style on the finishings of the property.

Ground Floor
Outer front door to entrance porch, inner front door to entrance hall, (in due course the cottage will be configured as follows) sitting room with wood burning stove, kitchen (requires to be fitted), wood burning stove in alcove, twin leaf doors to sunroom, wc.

First Floor
Via staircase to first floor, bedrooms 1 and 2, each with woodburning stoves and views to front and rear gardens, room for wc/shower (requires to be fitted).

Outbuildings
To the side of Rosemary Cottage is a former summerhouse which during the 1960’s had electricity, water and a wc and at which time was used as an overspill dwelling. With some TLC and subject to any planning regulations, it may be possible to restore the summer house to provide additional/overspill accommodation to the main house.

Gardens
Via private driveway to vehicular hard standing, parking and turning area. The front gardens at Rosemary Cottage are predominantly to lawn with an assortment of mature specimen trees, beds and bushes, all of which are bound by mature hedging. The rear gardens can be reached either side of the property and are laid to a combination of stone and lawn, all of which are bound by mature trees. A stream runs through the garden at the left hand side of the cottage. There is also a stile at the back of the garden giving access to lovely walks up the hill and from there, wonderful views over the loch and an additional stile across to the left of the front drive which gives access to a footpath through the field down to the Loch Fyne shore.

Local Authorities
Argyll & Bute Council
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Services
Mains water supply, drainage by private septic tank, LPG central heating, double glazing.

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

Council Tax
Rosemary Cottage is in Band D and the amount of council tax payable for 2024/2025 is £1,732.10 including water and excluding sewerage.

EPC
EPC rating G.

Situation
Rosemary Cottage is situated just off the A815 within the hamlet of St Catherines. The property is set within private gardens and enjoys a situation of natural scenic beauty with rolling countryside views.

Strachur is about 6 miles to the south in southern Argyll and is located at the sheltered confluence of highland glens and Loch Fyne. Strachur is mainly a ribbon development that runs along the coast. Strachur is a delightful and very pretty Loch Fyne side Argyllshire coastal village. Strachur and Loch Fyne are well known for their natural scenic beauty which has always drawn people to the area to live, holiday and enjoy weekend breaks.

The village has a post office and café, a retail service station, an excellent Medical Centre with in-house pharmacy, and a vibrant Community Hall, all of which cater for most everyday needs and requirements. Glasgow is about 64 miles distant and offers a full range of higher and further educational services as well as all the cultural and professional services normally connected with a major city.

There are a number of restaurants, all with menus that encompass the term “Scotland’s Natural Larder”; these include Loch Fyne Oysters, The Creggans Inn and Invercottage Restaurant.

Dunoon is approximately 22.4 miles away with Glasgow Airport at approximately 49.2 miles distant via Loch Lomondside.

Primary schooling is available in Strachur and secondary schooling is available at Dunoon. The nearest independent school is Helensburgh at 36 miles.

The A83 and A82 provide access to central Scotland. Arrochar has a main line rail station with a service to and from Glasgow city centre and a sleeper to London. The frequent western ferry service between McInroy’s Point and Hunters Quay provides alternative travel to Glasgow and the rest of mainland Scotland.

The area offers much in the way of outdoor pursuits including cycle routes, challenging hill climbs, walks and several golf courses. The recently established Cowal Way stretches from Portavadie in the west and travels eastwards for 31 miles through some of the most dramatic and picturesque sea and landscapes in the west coast.

Sea, river and loch fishing are also available in the area as are a number of commercially run shoots. Some of the local estates allow stalking by arrangement.

For sailors, the sea lochs of the west of Scotland offer safe anchorages as well as spectacular coastal sailing; there are marina and chandlery services at Rhu, Inverkip, Portavadie and Dunoon."
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