Maple House, Ardlarach Road, Ardfern, Lochgilphead, PA31

Description
Maple House is a very pretty detached house which enjoys a slightly elevated setting in Ardfern, and it backs open countryside at its rear. The house is of white painted render exterior finish, and all is under a tiled roof. The house is set amid well stocked and colourful gardens, and it has a full southern exposure. There are views to Loch Craignish which improve at first floor level.
Ardfern and Maple House are in a situation of great natural scenic beauty. Ardfern is a popular west coast holiday destination and has always drawn people to the area.
Maple House lends itself perfectly as a principal private residency, holiday home or as a short term income producing self-catering holiday investment property.

Ground Floor
Outer front door to entrance vestibule/cloaks area, inner front door to open plan sitting cum dining with windows and sliding doors to gardens, all open to well equipped kitchen, electrical switch gear, windows and door to rear gardens and rolling countryside backdrop. Under stair linen stores, bedroom 1 with double fitted mirrored wardrobes and window to front gardens, bedroom 2 with double mirrored fitted wardrobes and window to rear gardens, contemporary family bathroom with overhead shower.

First Floor
Via fitted staircase to first floor landing, formal sitting room with windows to front and rear overlooking rolling countryside and partial waterscape views, warming multifuel burner. Bedroom 3 with double mirrored fitted wardrobes, window overlooking front garden and partial waterscape views, en suite shower room with heated towel rail and Velux window. Bedroom 4 with window to rolling countryside views, double fitted wardrobe, family bathroom with overhead shower, heated towel rail and Velux window. Access to loft.

Outbuildings
Attached single garage with manual roller shutter door, personal door access, concrete floor, light, power and water supply, wooden staircase to upper level/store with 2 Velux windows, power and wash hand basin. Open fronted timber log store, general purpose garden shed, attached coal/bottled gas store.

Gardens
Private access lane to gravel driveway offering vehicular turning and hardstanding areas, the front gardens at Maple House have been beautifully stocked with an array of colourful flower beds and bushes, there is a very pretty feature pond which offers a sense of peace and tranquillity all of which can be enjoyed from various alfresco seating areas. The rear gardens can be accessed either side of Maple House and are laid to an area of lawn with a drying green and with a wildlife pond. A paving stone path and concrete ramp offer access to the rear of Maple House. The gardens are bound by a combination of rylock fencing and mature hedging which offers privacy from surrounding homes.

Services
Mains water supply, mains drainage, air source heat pump installed in Jan 2021, assisted by a warming multifuel burner, double glazing. The house is also covered by CCTV.

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

Situation
Maple House is situated in the mid Argyllshire village of Ardfern which is located on the pretty sheltered shores of Loch Craignish which is about 15 miles to the north of Lochgilphead and about 24 miles to the south of Oban.

The property enjoys an enviable quiet and private setting. The house faces due south and being on the village fringe, backing open countryside to the rear. Maple House has a slightly elevated setting and there are southerly views to the picturesque and highly scenic Loch Craignish

The Ardfern village amenities are a short walk away, and these include a well-stocked village store, café, village hall, popular marina and local hotel. Lochgilphead is circa 15.8 miles to the south with a midi sized Co-op supermarket which easily caters for a fuller weekly shop.

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.

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.

Local Authorities
Argyll & Bute Council
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Council Tax
Maple House is Band F and the amount payable for 2024/2025 is £3,192.93 including water charges and sewerage.

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.

Travel Directions
From Glasgow follow the A82 west to Loch Lomond. At Tarbet Loch Lomond follow the A83 through Arrochar and Inveraray to Lochgilphead. At Lochgilphead follow the A816 north sign posted Oban. Ardfern is a turning on the left hand side (B8002) approximately 15 miles north of Lochgilphead. Follow the B8002 for 1.6 miles into Ardfern. Turn right at the road signposted Ardlarach. Continue along the road for about 0.1 miles taking the second lane access on the right hand side. Proceed along the lane to find Maple House."
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