Catan, Kilchattan Bay, Isle of Bute, PA20

Description
Outer storm door to entrance hall, cloaks, shower room, sitting room with feature electric fireplace, open plan to kitchen, twin leaf doors to front gardens. Bedroom 1 with church style windows, wc and storage cupboard. Via restored church door to welcoming central hallway, family bathroom with deluxe shower enclosure, free standing roll top bath, sauna, original stain glass window, steps up to bedroom 2 with en suite shower room, heated towel rail, steps up to bedroom 3, steps up to bedroom 4 with en suite shower room, heated towel rail. Via second restored church door to magnificent formal dining come kitchen with integrated appliances, Belfast sink, 3 door aga, central island created from the original pulpit within the church, exposed stone feature wall, 8-meter-high ceilings and original stain glass windows. Jack and Jill door to snug, additional door from the kitchen/dining to rear hallway/informal sitting with warming multifuel burner, cupboard housing electrical switch gear, door to side gardens, wc, feature board and beam ceiling utilizing original paneling from the church, 1 x velux window, snug with feature wood panelled walls, Rennie Mackintosh style fireplace surround, twin leaf doors to gardens. Rear hall to laundry/storage room, through to the original church hall, full height ceilings with timber clad finish, currently set up as a family room/games room with a refreshments bar, log burning stove, door to undeveloped accommodation (with the necessary consents, there is potential for this area to be converted to a further bedroom and bathroom), door to rear entrance vestibule and sliding door to boot room/storage space, door to gardens.

From central hallway door to under stair storage cupboard, fitted staircase to significant floored and lined first floor, currently used for office/gym/storage space, however, would lend itself perfectly for an additional entertainment space, twin leaf temporary shutter doors which overlook the kitchen come dining room, original stain glass feature window, access to floor attic space. (with the necessary consents there is potential for this area to be converted into additional bedrooms)

From the workshop/studio via fitted staircase to 2 x additional storage rooms.

Outbuildings:
Exposed front timber log stores with
attached timber garden shed.
Detached timber garden shed.

Garden
Via stone piers with iron railings in stone wall to gravel vehicular turning, hard standing and parking. Gravel wraps around both sides of the property and leads to rear gardens, on the western side of Catan there is a raised gravel area, which is ideal for alfresco sitting and dining, and from which there are completely uninterrupted waterscape views, there are well maintained soft fruits and vegetables beds, which are flanked with colourful bushes and enclosed by a close board black painted fence and a privacy hedge at the outer boundary. Beyond there is a raised area which offer access into multiple open fronted log stores, steps up to extreme rear gardens which are mainly to level a lawn area which is flanked with colourful flower beds and bounded by an exposed stone wall, with a steel gate which offers access to common path behind the property grounds. A firepit area which is surrounding by beds and bushes offers a great opportunity to entertain guests. The gardens are generous in size and extend to circa 0.357 acres in all.

Situation
Catan is a unique, prominent and handsome converted ‘C’ listed church. The property is of original red sandstone finish façade with stone gable ends and white painted render finish at the rear all of which sits under a dark grey slate roof.

Internally, the property has been completely renovated however has remained sensitive to the original features throughout the church and includes deluxe level quality finishes with a complimentary programme of decorative work and soft furnishings all of which is a very inviting proposition.

The house is located within the charming hamlet of Kilchattan Bay which lies on the island's southern end, along the coast road at the foot of a steep hill called the Suidhe Chattan (Catan’s Saddle) which shields the village from the prevailing westerly wind. The village faces the mainland to the east across the Firth of Clyde. A sandy bay known locally as the Wee Bay sweeps around to the north.

Rothesay has thriving shopping, leisure and educational facilities including a larger sized Co-op. Caledonian MacBrayne operates a frequent ferry service to Wemyss Bay, which has direct rail links to Glasgow. A second ferry service runs between Rhubodach on the north of Bute to Colintraive giving access to Argyll and the West Highlands.

The two nearest airports are Glasgow and Prestwick, which are approximately 35 and 50 minutes’ drive respectively from Wemyss Bay.

Leisure
There are 3 golf courses on Bute, Kingarth – a quirky 9 hole links course (5 minutes’ drive from Catan), Rothesay, a Ben Sayers designed 18 hole course and Port Bannatyne 18 holes, all with outstanding views. Bute is an area of significant natural beauty and mild climate, with many opportunities for coastal and hill walking and mountain biking. Fresh water and sea fishing are available, and there are shooting and stalking opportunities. The island has its own grass airstrip for light aircraft and microlights.

Sailing
The area is renowned for its sailing on the Kyles of Bute, which is a National Scenic Area. Tighnabruaich and Colintraive to the north, and the Crinan Canal and Tarbert to the West, are centres of lively sailing activity throughout the season. There are marinas, chandlery services and sheltered moorings in Rothesay and Port Bannatyne.

Services
Mains water supply, mains drainage, oil fired with 2 NEST thermostats controlling main heating, underfloor heating, and electric heated water. Wood burning aga (Esse) in main kitchen; multifuel burners, partly double glazed. Wifi throughout whole property supplied by BT.

Local Authorities
Argyll and Bute Council
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Note: The services have not been checked by the selling agents.

Rateable Value
Rateable value of £9,600.

Travel Directions
From Glasgow, travel west on the M8 to Greenock, and then continue on the A78 to Wemyss Bay. Take the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry to Rothesay (35 minutes). On leaving the ferry at Rothesay, turn left onto the A844, bear left at the roundabout onto East Prince Street and continue on the A844 for some 7.4 miles until the road meets the Kingarth Hotel & Smiddy bar, turn left at the hotel and proceed along the B road for approximately 1 mile into Kilchattan Bay, Catan can be found on your right hand side."
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