2 bed flat for sale

Flat 12, The Old Courthouse, 31 High Street, Rothesay, Isle Of Bute, Argyll And Bute PA20

Description
The Old Courthouse is a recently upgraded, low maintenance by design apartment, located within The Old Courthouse building within the centre of Rothesay. The accommodation which is light and bright is beautifully presented and laid out across two easily managed levels with 6 distinctive church style windows and circa 20ft high ceilings. The original period features of the apartment have been beautifully maintained and juxtaposed with a modern and contemporary finish which offers an exciting and unique opportunity for those looking for principal living or as a home away from home accommodation.

The design retains the sculptural mid-nineteenth century ashlar stone facades and rearranges the plan of the building around a new courtyard; a simple shift that provides efficient circulation and a series of calm external spaces within the busy town centre.

Ground Floor
Outer secure porter system to entrance hall, staircase and elevator to upper levels.

First Floor
Outer front door to light and bright welcoming entrance hallway, cloaks cupboard housing the electrical switch gear, contemporary family shower room with walk in shower enclosure, bedroom 1 with window, double fitted wardrobes, (currently set up as a home office/study). Open plan formal sitting room cum dining with 6 x church style windows and circa 20ft ceilings, contemporary and stylish fully integrated kitchen with general purpose/ utility store, secondary general-purpose store, door offering access to second floor via the original stone spiral staircase.

Second Floor
Staircase to second floor, stylish informal sitting/day room with glass balcony balustrades overlooking the open plan formal sitting and dining room, cupboard housing the boiler, (door with original stone spiral staircase returning to lower level), boot room/cloaks area, door to outdoor alfresco sitting area, bedroom 2 (principal) with double fitted wardrobes, modern wall cutout overlooking open plan lower level.

Gardens
Located outside the apartment on the second floor there is an area which is ideal for alfresco sitting and dining. A further communal drying green and terrace area is located on the ground floor.

Situation
The Old Courthouse is situated within the heart of Rothesay and enjoys easy access to all local amenities which lie on its doorstep. The Rothesay Bay waterscape is always lively with the coming and going of the Caledonian Macbrayne Ferry service to and from Wemyss Bay as well as the movement of pleasure boats and sailing yachts as they venture through the famous and highly scenic Kyles of Bute.

Rothesay town 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 40 and 55 minutes’ drive respectively from Wemyss Bay.

Leisure
Rothesay has an 18 hole golf course, from most of which there are outstanding views of the Firth of Clyde and Arran. Smaller courses are at Port Bannatyne and Kingarth. 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 well known 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, electric heating, double glazing.

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

Local Authorities
Argyll and Bute Council
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Council Tax
The Old Courthouse is in Council Tax band C and the amount payable for the period 2024/2025 is £1800.52 including water and drainage.

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, proceed directly across and onto the High Street, before turning left onto Castle Street to find The Old Courthouse on the left hand side."
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