Cruachan, Newtown, Inveraray, Argyll and Bute, PA32

Description
Cruachan, it is a pretty, category ‘C’ listed middle terraced house in typical west highland Scottish style. Cruachan is situated within a conservation area at the southern end of the west highland mid Argyllshire town of Inveraray. The orientation of the house is due east and there are spectacular and often dramatic seascape views out across the head of Loch Fyne towards St Catherines and the Cowal land mass adjacent. The house is of white painted harled finished exterior with contrasting black painted smooth ashlar at window mullions and door. The rear of the house is part exposed stone and white painted harling and the whole is under a slated roof.

The accommodation is laid out over two levels and there are dormer windows to the front elevation at the first-floor level. To the rear are stocked gardens and secure off-street parking.

Ground Floor
Outer front door to entrance reception hall, fitted dining/breakfasting kitchen with 2 x under stairs stores, one with large capacity domestic hot water tank and slatted shelving, sitting room with picture rail, tiled fireplace and open fire, dining room or possible 4th bedroom, shallow press, picture rail, rear hallway and door to rear gardens.

First Floor
Staircase to first floor upper hallway, 3 x velux windows, eves spaces stores, loft access hatch, traditional coat hooks. Bedrooms 1, 2 & 3 all with front facing dormer windows, shower room.

Outbuildings
Garden shed and general-purpose store.

Gardens
The gardens are to the rear of the house and while a little overgrown feature numerous camelias, evergreens, pieris and summer leafing climbers which drape the stone wall of the listed old barn. A servitude right of access across neighbouring land at the rear provides the opportunity for convenient vehicle parking within the gardens at the rear.

Historical Note
Cruachan is protected by a category ‘C’ listing with historic Scotland. Directly to the rear of Cruachan is the category ‘C’ listed detached Barn Brae Barn. It is a two storey stone former barn where only the character outer walls now exist. The structure constitutes a significant survival of the agricultural development of the Fisherlands area of Inveraray during the late 18th century. Probably retaining its original 1770s form and plan, ventilation to the former upper-level hayloft is provided by distinctive slits with slanted embrasures at all elevations. These lend the structure a considerable part of its character. The building was part of a group of agricultural improvements made by the 5th Duke of Argyll to the Fisherlands area of Inveraray estate during the early 1770s.

Situation
Cruachan is situated at the southern fringe of the side of the attractive and popular tourist destination town of Inveraray in the heart of Argyll & Bute. Cruachan is on the side of the A83 and from where there are simply wonderful views out across the head of Loch Fyne to the Cowal peninsula land mass adjacent.

Inveraray is a classic 18th century planned town that was built on the site of an early fishing village by the 3rd Duke of Argyll. The town is known as the western gateway to the Highlands and Islands. There is a good range of local shops and provisions stores including a mid-size co-op. There are also boutique type specialist shops, cafés and restaurants including the Samphire Seafood restaurant which sells mainly locally sourced produce. The George Hotel has always drawn people to the area and has an enviable reputation for providing award winning food and drink as well as hosting regular live entertainment at the weekends. Loch Fyne Oysters is also a destination eatery located to the north of the town at the head of Loch Fyne.

Glasgow, about 61 miles away, offers a full range of higher and further education services, as well as all the cultural and professional services normally connected with a major city. The A83 and A82 offer swift access to central Scotland with the closest rail link at Arrochar (23 miles) providing access to the main west coast line to Glasgow. Inveraray is also served by a bus service offering daily direct connections to Glasgow and to Campbeltown on the Mull of Kintyre; and daily to Oban.

The locality of Loch Fyne-side offers much in the way of outdoor pursuits. The forest tracks around Inveraray offer lovely country walks and safe off-road cycle routes.

Inveraray has a 9-hole golf course, the nearest 18 hole course is at Lochgilphead. The Loch Fyne Hotel has a swimming pool and Spa.

Mid-Argyll presents some of the most dramatic seascapes and landscapes on the West Coast of Scotland. Sea, river and loch fishing are easily available, as are a number of organised private and commercial low ground shoots as well as deer-stalking. There are excellent opportunities for boating/yachting on Loch Fyne, leading not only to the Clyde estuary but also to the Crinan Canal across the Mull of Kintyre to the Hebrides and the Atlantic.

Travel Directions
From Glasgow, proceed west on the M8 to Junction 30 and the Erskine Bridge. Turn left off the bridge onto the A82 and continue for about 25 miles to Tarbet. Go straight on (becomes A83) signposted for Lochgilphead, for a further 24 miles around Loch Long and the end of Loch Fyne to Inveraray. Continue through Inveraray town centre and after the Church in the centre of the town, Cruachan is 0.3 miles on the right hand side.

Local Authorities
Argyll & Bute Council
Kilmory
Lochgilphead
PA31 8RT
Tel: .

Services
Mains water supply, mains drainage, mains electricity, electric night storage heating.

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

Council Tax
Cruachan is in Band D and the amount of council tax payable for 2024/2025 is £2025.59 including water and drainage charges.

Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Robb Residential, telephone .

Possession
Vacant possession will be given on completion.

Offers
Offers are to be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the selling agents Robb Residential, 176 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5SG. A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order to be kept fully informed of any closing date that may be fixed."
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