Groscala Cottage, Acharacle, PH36 4JL

CHARMING DETACHED COTTAGE IN DESIRABLE RURAL VILLAGE LOCATION 

Occupying a peaceful and picturesque setting, with views to the surrounding countryside and partial views towards Loch Shiel, Groscala Cottage is a charming detached home, quietly nestled within generous private garden grounds extending to approximately 0.3 acres. Offering deceptively spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over three levels, this appealing property combines character, comfort and practicality. Benefiting from double glazing and oil-fired central heating, the cottage is ideally suited to modern family living, an idyllic Highland retreat, or an attractive investment opportunity. A particular highlight is the impressive triple-aspect lower ground floor lounge, where a striking multi-fuel stove creates a warm and inviting focal point. The spacious dining kitchen, fitted with a range of bespoke units and enjoying direct access via patio doors to the garden, offers an excellent space for both everyday living and entertaining. Completing the ground floor is a double bedroom, together with a highly adaptable utility room/study, ideal for home working, hobbies, or additional storage, plus a stylish and contemporary shower room. The upper accommodation comprises two well-proportioned bedrooms, one of which benefits from a modern en-suite shower area, Externally, the property enjoys beautifully established and private grounds, thoughtfully stocked with mature trees, shrubs, bushes and seasonal planting, creating a tranquil and sheltered setting. To the rear, a secluded seating area provides the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Further enhancing the appeal of the property are two separate driveways, providing ample off-street parking, together with a detached timber garage. Given its generous proportions, desirable setting and sought-after location, Groscala Cottage presents an excellent opportunity as a permanent family residence, charming holiday home, or investment property, particularly within the thriving self-catering and long-term rental market.

The charming village of Acharacle is a thriving and welcoming community, offering an excellent range of local amenities including a village shop with Post Office, hotel, bakery, takeaway, café, restaurant, doctor's surgery, nursery and primary school, and village hall. Secondary schooling is available approximately seven miles away in Strontian. The property is ideally positioned to enjoy the outstanding natural beauty of the surrounding area, with an abundance of leisure and outdoor pursuits readily accessible, making this an exceptional location from which to experience the very best of Highland living.

Accommodation

Open-Plan Dining Kitchen 7.2m x 5.4m

L-shaped with fully glazed entrance door.

Dining Area 3.9m x 3.6m

With large patio doors to rear. Built-in cupboard housing Grant boiler. Door to hallway.

Kitchen Area 5.4m x 3.5m

With double windows to front and stairs to upper level. Fitted with bespoke wooden kitchen units, offset with white work surfaces, upstand and splashback. Bertazzoni range cooker, comprising electric ovens and induction hob, with stainless steel Urban extractor chimney over. Integral NEFF dishwasher. Integral Samsung fridge and freezer. Stainless steel one-and-a-half bowl sink unit. Cork tiled flooring.

Hallway 4.9m x 1.1m

With doors to shower room, bedroom, utility/study and lounge.

Shower Room 2.5m x 2.3m

Slightly L-shaped, with frosted window to rear. Fitted with modern white suite of WC, wash hand basin, and fully tiled shower cubicle with mains shower. Tiled splashback. Built-in cupboard. Cork effect laminate flooring.

Bedroom 4.1m x 3.5m

With two windows to front.

Utility/Study 2.9m x 2.3m

With window to rear. Fitted with grey coloured shaker-style kitchen units, offset with granite effect work surfaces. Stainless steel sink unit. Tongue-and-groove splashback. Plumbing for washing machine.

Lounge 6.8m x 3.7m

With dual-aspect windows to front and side. Fully glazed door to rear garden. Morso multi-fuel stove set on cast iron hearth. Sloped tongue-and-groove clad ceiling.

Upper Level

Landing 1.1m x 0.9m

Built-in undereave cupboard. Doors to bedrooms.

Principal Bedroom 2.8m x 2.8m

With two Velux windows to rear. Built-in undereave cupboard and shelving. Curtain to en-suite shower room.

En-Suite Shower Room 2.2m x 1.2m

Fitted with modern white suite of WC, wash hand basin set in vanity unit, and fully tiled walk-in shower cubicle, with Triton shower. Tiled splashback and tiled flooring.

Bedroom 4.3m x 2.8m

With window to side. Built-in undereave shelving.

Detached Garage

Timber construction with double doors. Two windows to sides and door to side. Concrete floor. Light and power.

Garden

The property enjoys garden grounds to all side and benefits from gravelled parking areas to both sides. The grounds have been well-maintained by the current owners and feature a variety of matures trees, shrubs, bushes, seasonal planting, flower beds, stone steps and gravelled pathways.

Travel Directions

From Fort William, take the A82 south for 8 miles, then cross over on the Corran Ferry. At Ardgour, turn left and follow the road to Strontian for around 14 miles. In Strontian, continue ahead, and proceed towards Acharacle (A861) for around 11 miles. As you reach the signpost for Acharacle and the 30mph speed limit signs, continue ahead and down the hill, passing the stone wall on the right hand side, Groscala Cottage is the third property on the left, directly before the entrance gates for Ardshealach Lodge.

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