Cuan House, Ardfern, Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute, PA31

Description
Cuan House is a detached house completed in cream painted harled exterior over a black painted smooth render base course. The whole is under a tiled roof and generous projecting decking and verandas provide excellent raised outdoor space, perfect for enjoying summer sunshine, alfresco dining and sundowners. The accommodation throughout is generously proportioned and laid out over two levels. The rooms are all light and bright, very well finished and presented in a tasteful palette of neutral décor. Throughout the house there is good use of engineered natural oak to doors, completed with stainless steel ironmongery, and in the current ownership the house has been subject to a rolling programme of professional maintenance. The house enjoys a sheltered and private setting at the end of a private access driveway and it is set amid well stocked and nicely tended gardens and grounds which feature exposed natural rocky outcrops at the rear.

Ground Floor
Outer half glazed front door with Flemish glazed side screen to reception hallway, linen store, refitted kitchen with integrated white goods and split-level equipment, open plan to formal dining room, itself open plan to good sized sitting room with patio doors leading to veranda. Refitted utility room, tiled floor, door to rear gardens, generator gear, electrical switchgear, coat hooks, door to drying and boiler room. Refitted bath and shower room, bedrooms 1, 2, 3 & 4 all with fitted mirror wardrobes and the 4th with refitted en suite shower room.

First Floor
Stairs to first floor to open plan upper hallway and galleried landing, open plan first floor sitting room with velux and gable windows, door leading to raised deck at the rear, inner hallway leading to bedroom 5, bedroom 6 with triple aspects, first floor shower room.

Garden Level
Internal door from reception hall via concrete stairs down to garden level room offering long
term stores, home office or hobbies craft room, red painted concrete floor, knotted pine panel to dado height, door to gardens.

Outbuildings
Garage via twin leaf doors, open personal access to side, concrete floor, light and power. Under decking storage areas.

Gardens
Gravel surfaced driveway with vehicle hardstanding leading to the garage. Low level drystone wall bounded front gardens, mature lawn with gravel pathway leading to front door. The lawn is fringed with evergreen trees, an iris patch, birch tree, Kilmarnock willow, and close board fencing at the western side. Steps lead to a sheltered flagstone patio and terrace. Well stocked beds and a wisteria on the western gable. Twin leaf close board gates provide access to a rear gravel driveway. The rear gardens are to natural exposed rocky outcrops planted up with colourful azaleas, spring bulbs, summer flowers, Pieris, evergreens as well as raised vantage points with seating benches.

Services
Mains water supply, private drainage by shared septic tank, oil fired central heating, double glazing.
Note: The services have not been checked by the selling agents.

Situation
Cuan House is situated on the southern fringe of the Mid Argyllshire village of Ardfern which is located on the sheltered shores of Loch Craignish, about 16.1 miles to the north of Lochgilphead and about 24.4 miles to the south of Oban.

Cuan House enjoys an enviable position to the southern side of the village. It is one of only a few homes which are accessed from a private driveway, and it is situated close to the village primary school and bus stop for the secondary school. The property is also conveniently situated a short level walking distance (about half a mile) from the local shops and amenities. The village amenities include a well-stocked village store, café, village hall, popular marina and local hotel. Lochgilphead is about 16.1 miles to the south with a Co-op supermarket, and Oban a little further to the north, with a range of supermarkets (including Tesco, Lidl, Aldi, M&S), all of which combine to cater for a more comprehensive shopping.

Ardfern has a local primary school and secondary schooling is available at both Lochgilphead and Oban. For the outdoor enthusiast, the area is well served by a fine and extensive range of sporting and outdoor pursuits. There is a very active community with many groups, clubs and local events, including a local boat club (offering sailing, kayaking and rowing), riding stables, and a diverse range of active groups (e.g. yoga, Gaelic speaking, music, and children’s Lego club).

Ardfern has a marina and chandlery popular with west coast sailors with a second marina at nearby Craobh Haven. Both offer a perfect base from which to sail in some of the most scenic and testing waters in the United Kingdom. Surrounding mountains and glens provide opportunities, by permission, for rough and driven game shooting, with stalking and salmon fishing, again by permission, available within a short drive on numerous local estates

Ardfern is an area of great natural scenic beauty and while the property represents an excellent principal private residence, it is also perfectly located and well set up as a second or holiday home, or as a short stay, self-catered income producing investment property.

Local Authorities
Argyll & Bute Council
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Travel Directions
From Lochgilphead proceed in a northerly direction on the A816. After 16 miles turn left on the B8002. Proceed along the B8002 and continue through the centre of the village of Ardfern. After 2.1 miles turn right onto the private driveway to find Cuan House at the end of the drive on the right-hand side."
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