The Former Furnace Inn, Furnace, by Inveraray, Argyll

Upgraded and extended to create a substantial five bedroom detached family home, combining an attractive traditional stone frontage and period character with modern comforts. An attached two-storey artist's Studio/Annex with storerooms offer excellent business or creative potential and has current planning permission for conversion into a separate two-bedroom dwelling, while a detached garage/workshop provides further useful space. Previous planning permission for 2 detached cottages in the extensive rear garden. The main house and former Furnace Inn, dating circa 1875, has been tastefully renovated. Lounge/diner, breakfasting kitchen, five double bedrooms including a ground floor Master Bedroom One with access to the Jack & Jill bathroom, dedicated laundry room and first floor shower room. Additional benefits include two wood burning stoves, oil central heating, double glazing, traditional style radiators, solid oak internal doors and beautifully finished bathroom and shower room facilities combining contemporary comfort with heritage-style fittings. The main house has a recently replaced roof, with recent roof repair works also carried out to the annex. Generous gardens include ample parking, orchard, vegetable growing area and south-facing pergola seating area, with abundant visiting wildlife and wonderful views towards Loch Fyne. EPC rating C72, broadband, 4G and digital television are available.

Entry & Hallway 1.08m x 1.58m / 5.89m x 1.57m
Welcoming entrance with decorative tiled flooring and space for outdoor clothing and footwear. Glazed timber door opens into the carpeted hallway with traditional central heating radiator, pendant lighting and solid oak internal doors. Attractive timber staircase with oak handrail and decorative wrought iron balustrade rises to the first floor, with useful storage area beneath.

Lounge/Diner 3.70m x 3.78m / 3.53m x 3.78m
Inviting open-plan lounge/diner with carpeted flooring, traditional central heating radiators, feature pendant and wall lighting. Lounge area with Aga wood burning stove set within an attractive stone fireplace with oak mantel and a window views to the front. The dining area offers ample space for a large table and chairs, alcove-style book shelving and a glazed Georgian style exterior door opening onto the rear patio and garden. Internal half glazed oak door access to the kitchen.

Breakfasting Kitchen 4.33m x 3.88m
Bright and well-appointed breakfasting kitchen with ample space for table and chairs, laminate flooring, traditional radiator and feature pendant lighting. A good range of fitted cabinetry includes glazed display cupboards and a traditional plate rack, complemented by quartz worktops and a Belfast sink with chef-style tap. The AGA range cooker incorporates a six-burner gas hob with electric double oven/grill and extractor hood above. Integrated dishwasher and space for a freestanding American fridge/freezer. Under-cabinet lighting provides additional task lighting, twin rear windows overlook the attractive garden. Cupboard housing the hot water tank, with an external door providing direct access to the rear patio and garden beyond.

Master Bedroom One 3.74m x 3.78m
Comfortable ground floor double bedroom with an attractive bay window providing plenty of natural light. Carpeted flooring, traditional radiator, pendant lighting and ample space for freestanding bedroom furniture. Convenient direct access to the Jack & Jill bathroom.

Jack & Jill Bathroom 3.32m x 3.44m
Stylish and spacious Jack & Jill bathroom with access from the hallway and Master Bedroom One. Features a striking cast iron roll-top bath with traditional fittings, large walk-in enclosure with thermostatic shower, heritage-style pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Timber effect vinyl flooring, feature tiling to the shower area, traditional style heated towel rail/radiator, ceiling spotlighting, extractor fan and opaque rear window.

First floor
An attractive timber staircase with decorative wrought iron balustrade rises from the entrance hallway with mid-level landing leading to the dedicated laundry room, continuing to the first floor landing with pendant lighting, loft hatch access, carpeted flooring and neutral décor.

Laundry Room 2.74m x 3.56m
A useful dedicated laundry room located off split level landing. Enjoying elevated views towards Loch Fyne, with fitted with base units, worktop, stainless steel sink and laundry appliance space. Attractive patterned tile-effect vinyl flooring, traditional clothes pulley, radiator and extractor fan.

Bedroom Two 3.81m x 3.53m
A bright double bedroom with carpeted flooring, feature pendant lighting, radiator and ample space for freestanding furniture. Rear dormer window provides a pleasant outlook with elevated partial views towards Loch Fyne.

Bedroom Three 3.83m x 3.46m
A spacious double bedroom, currently used as an additional sitting/hobby room, with a characterful wood burning stove forming an attractive focal point. Dual aspect windows provide good natural light, complemented by decorative pendant lighting, radiator and fitted carpet.

Bedroom Four 3.79m x 3.47m
A good-sized double bedroom with front facing window providing natural light. Central heating radiator fitted carpet and decorative pendant lighting and ample space for freestanding bedroom furniture.

Bedroom Five 3.57m x 3.40m
Another good-sized double bedroom with ample space for freestanding furniture and a desk or study area. A rear window enjoys an elevated partial view towards Loch Fyne, while the room is finished with carpeted flooring, radiator and pendant lighting.

Shower Room 2.19m x 2.55m
A stylish modern shower room with heritage-style wash hand basin and WC, complemented by a large quadrant shower enclosure with thermostatic shower. Features include Moroccan-style tiled flooring, traditional style heated towel rail/radiator, recessed lighting and an attractive opaque arched window providing natural light and privacy.

Annexe
The substantial two-storey Annex is currently used as a ground floor artist's pottery studio showcasing through ARTmap Argyll open studio events. With exposed stonework and generous workspace, it lends itself particularly well to creative or business use. A storeroom lies to the rear, with two further rooms upstairs. Planning permission is in place for conversion to a separate two-bedroom dwelling. Renovation works will be required. Studio: 7.50m x 4.94m. Store Room: 3.59m x 5.69m. FF Room 1: 3.83m x 3.67m. FF Room 2: 3.31m x 4.64m.

Grounds
The property enjoys generous, established and tranquil grounds which are relatively easy to maintain. To the front is an attractive stone-chipped garden with decorative planting, while the main driveway extends alongside the house to a substantial parking area at the rear. The gardens include a large lawn, mature trees and shrubs, raised vegetable beds and a sheltered south-facing paved seating area with timber pergola. An orchard area includes apple, pear and plum trees together with blueberries, and there are lovely views towards Loch Fyne from the garden. The Studio/Annex and a detached garage benefits from a side access track and has its own parking area suitable for approximately two to three vehicles. The property overall provides generous storage and excellent off-road parking to the front, rear and both sides. Country tracks and the shores of Loch Fyne are nearby for outdoor, walking, fishing and sailing enthusiasts.

Location
Furnace is a welcoming village conveniently positioned between Inveraray and Lochgilphead, with a strong community spirit and local events held throughout the year. Village amenities include a shop with Post Office, doctor's surgery and regular bus services to Glasgow and Campbeltown. Shore access, country walks and abundant wildlife can also be enjoyed nearby. The popular town of Inveraray lies approximately 8 miles away and is renowned for its historic architecture, waterfront setting and connection to the Duke of Argyll. The town offers primary schooling, independent shops, a Co-operative supermarket, Post Office, doctor's surgery, 9-hole golf course and leisure facilities with swimming pool and spa, together with a good selection of cafés, restaurants and hotels including Brambles Bistro, Ocho and The Inveraray Inn with loch-facing beer garden. Inveraray is approximately one hour from Glasgow Airport, 45 minutes south of Oban and 30 minutes north of Lochgilphead, with good transport links throughout the wider area including school bus collection.

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