3 bed detached bungalow for sale

Achintien, Tayinloan, Tarbert, 6 PA29

Description

Achintien is a detached bungalow property which is set on the fringe of the pretty little hamlet of Tayinloan. The house enjoys a private setting and from its slightly elevated vantage point it benefits from the wonderful views out across the sound of Gigha towards the island of Gigha itself.

The house is of quartz stone render exterior finish over a facing brick base course and the whole is under a tiled roof. The accommodation which is light and bright is laid out over a single easily managed level with front rooms all benefitting from the above-mentioned waterscape aspects. Internally the house is finished in a neutral palette of décor, and which is tastefully teamed with complimentary and co-ordinated soft furnishings. The original garage has been converted to provide flexible space suitable for general purpose stores/workshop/hobbies or fitness room space, in addition, subject to planning permission, this space could also easily be converted to provide further master bedroom space with en suite facilities Throughout the house there is extensive good use of dressed oak hardwood flooring, moulded coving and good functional kitchen and bathroom ware.

Achintien is set in an area of great natural scenic beauty and while the property represents an excellent principal private residence, it is also perfectly located and well set up as a second or holiday home or as an income producing self-catering investment property. With accommodation being on a single level, the house will be of appeal to both young and elderly alike.

Ground Floor:

Outer door with glazed side screen to entrance vestibule with hardwood parquet flooring and cloaks cupboard, part glazed reception hall door and side screen to entrance reception hallway with access hatch to partially floored attic space, 1 x linen store with domestic hot water tank and second general purpose store. Fine dual aspect sitting room with polished marble open fireplace and hearth and patio doors providing convenient access to the patio and gardens, well equipped kitchen with cream coloured base and wall units topped with black marble effect worktops incorporating dining and breakfasting bar splashback and floor tiling and space for range type cooker and overhead canopy extractor, utility room with tiled floor, matching base and wall units, door to rear gardens, cloakroom and wc, former garage converted to flexible general purpose stores, bedroom 1 with window to rear and fitted wardrobes, bedroom 2/formal dining room with window to front, bedroom 3 with window to rear and fitted wardrobes, bedroom 4 with window to rear and 2 x sets fitted wardrobes, bathroom with separate corner shower with glass enclosure, tiled floor and walls.

Outbuildings

Summer house with pine lining, overhung canopy and twin leaf access doors, poultry house and enclosure, timber garden shed/equipment sore, UPVC general purpose garden kit/store.

Gardens:

Stone bell mouth entry to driveway, which is fringed with evergreen trees, a broad eucalyptus canopy all underplanted with berberis and assorted bush plants. A drystone retaining wall is overplanted with many shrubs and bushes and the drive terminates at the house where there is a generous vehicle turning and hardstanding apron. Directly to the front of the house is a level mature lawn as well as a patio bounded by an ornamental facing brick finished dwarf wall. Flagstone pathways are around the house and lead to rear gardens to a further patio, level lawn bounded by tall evergreens providing shelter and amenity.

Situation:

Achintien is situated on the west coast of the Kintyre peninsula on the fringe of the picturesque ferry port settlement of Tayinloan. From its prominent position there are sublime views over surrounding countryside and due south west over the Sound of Gigha, to Gigha, Islay and Jura.

Kintyre is an area of exceptional natural scenic beauty. On this westerly coastline next to the Atlantic, artists come for the special quality of the light while others are drawn by the mild climate created by the Gulf Stream. The land where Achintien sits has been designated by the local council as an Area of Panoramic Quality. Evening sunsets can be spectacular.

A smart well-stocked provisions store and shop in neighbouring village, Muasdale, caters for everyday needs and requirements. Big Jessie