3 bedroom detached house for sale

Tenure: Freehold

Situation
The Larches is situated in the quiet residential development of Ferryfield on the fringe of Connel village. Located at the end of the main thoroughfare the property overlooks the communal garden grounds and has the benefit of no passing traffic and has minimal interruption. Only a short drive from the nearby seaside town of Oban and its facilities, this property is in excellent walk in condition and viewing is highly recommended

Connel is a highly desirable and up-market location and has good local facilities including a village store, medical centre, a well respected primary school, a public house and restaurant and a well established hotel. The nearest town of Oban is approximately 6 miles distant and offers a wide range of shopping, recreational and leisure facilities. There are churches of various denominations, primary schools, a High School, a medical centre and a hospital. Oban is an expanding port with an attractive sea front and busy harbour from which the Caledonian MacBrayne ferries operate serving the Inner Hebrides and some of the Outer Hebrides.

Directions
Travelling from Oban and approaching the village of Connel, turn right onto the A828 (signposted Fort William) and turn right just before the Connel Bridge. Take the next right and follow the road to the left. The Larches is the last house on the left hand side.

Description
The Larches is a modern detached bungalow, of brick construction under a tiled roof and has been finished with good quality fixtures and fittings. Currently a family home the property has been modernised and upgraded and is in good decorative order both internally and externally.

Entering the property from the front into the spacious entrance hall, there is a door off giving access to the large lounge and remaining accommodation. A large window to the front of the lounge has a north easterly aspect overlooking the front garden and enjoys partial glimpses of Connel Bridge. Up above and into the roof space is a Velux window on the north east elevation allowing natural light into the room. The kitchen has a good range of fitted floor and wall units with handmade beech work surfaces and tiling to the upstands. From the kitchen there is access to a small rear hall, the integral garage and a small washroom with space for some white goods.

There are three good sized bedrooms, two of which a have a bright and sunny south westerly aspect overlooking the rear garden. One of these bedrooms is currently utilised as a work room but could be easily converted back into a bedroom if required. The master bedroom has views to the front and due to the large window is bright and airy. All three bedrooms have built in storage space and the wardrobe in the master bedroom has sliding mirrored doors. The family bathroom is fully tiled and has a newly installed modern three piece suite in white with a Mira electric shower over the bath.

Externally, the front garden is mainly laid to grass with some young shrubs and bushes and there is a gravel border around. A tarmac drive off the public road leads up to the integral garage and provides off street parking for one car. The side garden has a paved path leading to the rear garden with the remainder of the side garden laid to grass with a mature hedge bordering. The rear garden is private and enclosed and with a south westerly aspect makes an ideal suntrap. Mainly laid to grass with a gravelled seating area there is a combination of shrubs and bushes and is easily maintained. A small timber shed provides additional external storage.

The accommodation with approximate sizes (for guidance purposes only) is as follows:

Steps up with metal safety rail to the side leading to an external wooden door with glazed side panel and outside light.

Entrance Hall 2.32m x 1.18m
Door to lounge. Built in double cupboard with shelf and sliding doors. Wall mounted mirror. Wall mounted panel heater. Fitted carpet. Pendant light.

Lounge 5.91m (max x 4.41m (max)
L-shaped room with a large window to the front (NE) overlooking the front garden and with glimpses of Connel Bridge. Velux window on (NE) elevation. Fifteen pane internal door to the hall. Access to kitchen. Two television points. Telephone point. Night storage heater. Wall mounted panel heater. Fitted carpet. Two 3 spot circular ceiling lights.

Kitchen 2.69m x 3.28m
Large window with roller blind (SW) overlooking the rear garden. Access to lounge. Fitted floor and wall units with beech work surfaces and tiling to upstands. Four ring electric hob with extractor hood over. Indesit oven and grill with drop down door. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. Space for upright fridge freezer. Space for standalone freezer. Vinyl floor covering. Four spot ceiling light. Door to rear hall.

Rear Hall 2.09m x 1.03m
External wooden door with frosted glazed inset. Partial tiling to dado height. Vinyl floor covering. Doors to utility room and garage.

Utility Room/Washroom 2.9m x 1.75m
Frosted window with roller blind (SW). Coloured W.C. and pedestal wash hand basin. Tiling to just above dado height. Space and plumbing for automatic washing machine. Wall mounted mirror. Night storage heater. Vinyl floor covering. Ceiling light.

Hall 2.61m x 1.50m (max)
Slightly L-shaped. Doors to all remaining accommodation. Built in cupboard with slatted shelves and housing the hot water tank. Wall mounted mirror. Hatch to loft. Night storage heater. Fitted carpet. Pendant light.

Bedroom 1 (Master) 3.61m x 3.23m
Large window (NE). Built in double wardrobe with shelf, hanging space and sliding mirrored doors. Wall mounted panel heater. Fitted carpet. Pendant light.

Bedroom 2/Work room 2.99m x 2.38m
Window with roller blind (SW) overlooking the rear garden. Recessed storage. Wall mounted panel heater. Fitted carpet. Pendant light.

Bedroom 3 3.13m x 3.29m
Window with roller blind (SW). Built in shelved storage cupboard with sliding doors. Wall mounted panel heater. Fitted carpet. Ceiling light.

Bathroom 1.89m x 1.99m
Frosted window (SE). Modern three piece suite in white comprising: W.C., pedestal wash hand basin and bath with mounted safety rail, Mira Sport electric shower over and glass shower screen to side. Fully tiled. Shaver socket. Heated towel rail. Vinyl floor covering. Ceiling light.

External
The garden to the front is mainly laid to grass with some young shrubs and bushes and there is a gravel border around. A tarmac drive off the public road leads up to the integral garage and provides off street parking for one car. The side garden has a paved path leading to the rear garden with the remainder of the side garden laid to grass with a mature hedge bordering. The rear garden is private and enclosed and with a south westerly aspect makes an ideal suntrap. Mainly laid to grass with a gravelled seating area there is a combination of shrubs and bushes and the garden is easily maintained. Bin area. Timber shed (approximately 8’ x 6’)

Integral Garage 2.83m x 5.54m
Fully lined and set on a concrete base. Steps down from the main house. Shelving. Light. Up and over door.

Services
Mains electricity
Mains water
Mains drainage
Night storage heating
Broadband available
Sky satellite available

Council Tax
Band "E"

Post Code
PA37 1SR

Closing date
A closing date may be fixed for the receipt of offers. Interested parties should note their interest in the property.

Entry
Entry will be by mutual agreement

Viewing
Viewing is strictly by prior appointment through the sole selling agents. If there is a particular aspect of the property which is important to you, then please discuss it with a member of staff of Bell Ingram in order to avoid a wasted journey.

Note
The carpets, blinds and appliances as described in the particulars are included in the sale.

Energy Rating F25



Particulars and Photographs April 2012