4 bed detached house for sale

Mecknoch Rothesay, Isle Of Bute, Argyll And Bute PA20

Mecknoch is a beautifully finished detached home, completed in render with black painted surrounds to the window and door mullions, all neatly presented beneath a dark grey slate roof. The accommodation is laid out over two easily managed light and bright levels with all front facing rooms benefitting from completely uninterrupted and wonderful waterscape views out across rolling countryside towards the islands of Inchmarnock and the high tops of Arran.

Ground Floor
Outer front door to welcoming entrance hallway, under stair store cupboard, kitchen with central island unit open plan to dining area with dual aspect windows to gardens and waterscape view. Formal sitting room with warming log burner, dual aspect windows to gardens and waterscape, bedroom 1 with uninterrupted water views, bedroom 2 with dual aspect windows to side gardens and waterscape, family bathroom with separate shower enclosure and windows to waterscape, utility room/boot room with laundry pulley, boiler and electrical switch gear, window and door to gardens.

First Floor
Staircase to half landing with window to front, first floor landing currently set up as a home office/study/sitting area with 2 x velux windows showcasing uninterrupted waterscape views, bedroom 3 with waterscape views towards the Isle of Arran, family bathroom with 1 x velux window to gardens and rolling countryside, bedroom 4 (principal) with windows showcasing waterscape views, contemporary en suite shower room with heated towel rail, 1 x velux window, sliding door to linen stores housing the hot water tank.

Outbuildings
Attached general purpose store/outhouse with personal door access, concrete floor, light and power supply, neatly presented under a dark grey slate roof, (strictly subject to planning could lend itself perfect as secondary, multigenerational, or additional income accomidation).

Detached exposed stone outhouse with 2 x personal door access, windows to waterscape, neatly presented under a box profile sheet roof, currently set up as a workshop, (strictly subject to planning could lend itself perfect as secondary, multigenerational, or additonal income accomidation). Various timber log stores, 2 x timber clad socialising pods with twin leaf glass insert doors.

Gardens
The gardens at Mecknoch have been beautifully landscaped and maintained and lie due northeast of the property. Either side of Mecknoch there is ample vehicular hard standing and parking laid to gravel and concrete. The gardens are mainly laid to a combination of pebble stones, concrete and an area of level lawn with an assortment of specimen trees, beds and bushes. There are various seating areas located around the garden which have been carefully formed and zoned to enjoy alfresco sitting, dining and entertaining guests. The gardens at Mecknoch are sheltered and privatised and offer a tranquil space to enjoy its surrounding countryside and breathtaking views towards Arran. The gardens are bound by a combination of stone walls and a post and wire fence.

Situation
Mecknoch is situated on the favoured western side of the pretty and popular Island of Bute on the west coast of Scotland.

From its south and western facing vantage point there are quite stunning land and waterscape views which include, the island of Inchmarnock, the Ardlamont Peninsula, the Island of Arran with Goat Fell and further south to the Kintyre Peninsula.

Rothesay, which is 5.1 miles to the east 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 a circa 40 and 50 minutes’ drive respectively in normal driving conditions from Wemyss Bay.

Leisure
Rothesay has an 18 hole golf course which enjoys 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 notable for its sailing on the famous 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, sheltered moorings, chandlery and boating services on the island in Rothesay, and Port Bannatyne.

Local Authorities
Argyll and Bute Council
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Council Tax
Mecknoch is in Band D, and the amount of council tax payable for 2026/2027 is £2085.28 including water and excluding sewerage.

Services
Mains water supply, drainage is by private septic tank, lpg gas fired central heating supported by a warming multi fuel burning stove, double glazed.

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

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