House For Sale £350,000
Elegant, charming and truly beautiful detached Victorian Villa with uninterrupted sea views from its shoreside location in the sought after coastal village of Hunters Quay. Tastefully decorated and with original features retained throughout, ‘Argyll Lodge’ has a lovely homely feel to it and is equally magnificent both internally and externally. The property is in absolute walk-in condition and comprises an entrance porch, front-facing sitting room, formal dining room, breakfasting kitchen with adjacent utility room, large ground floor apartment with ‘Jack and Jill’ shower room, three double bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite shower room, study and family bathroom. Externally, the villa boasts lovingly landscaped front and back gardens with several outhouses and two further tiered garden areas with composite decking and a summer house offering gorgeous sea views, whilst the large pillored driveway is yet another fantastic bonus to the already magnificent property. Set in the most enviable of locations and with a faultless home report, Argyll Lodge will undoubtedly generate a lot of interest and, as such, early viewing is highly recommended.
Accommodation
Lower Floor – Entrance Porch, Apartment with Jack and Jill Shower Room, Dining Room with Large Walk-in Cupboard, Breakfasting Kitchen with adjoining Utility Room
Mid Floor – Double Bedroom and Family Bathroom
Upper Floor – Sitting Room, Master Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Room, Double Bedroom / Library, Study / Single Bedroom
Directions
Argyll Lodge can be found on the shore road, just before Western Ferries coming from the Dunoon side.
Access
A pillored entrance leads to the driveway at the front, suitable for two or three cars. Further access can be gained at the rear into the utility room which is situated next to the kitchen.
Entrance Porch
2.75m x 2.15m
9’1” x 7’1”
Good sized entrance porch with windows on three sides and the door at the front. Excellent area for outdoor wear and a safe place for deliveries to be left in confidence.
Hallway
Lovely, welcoming hallway which sets the tone for the rest of the home. With wooden flooring, a feature throughout the property, two vintage radiators, another feature throughout, and understairs cupboard. The dining room, kitchen, apartment and stairs to the upper floors are all off the hallway.
Apartment
7.55m x 3.35m
24’10” x 11’0”
Versatile and very generous room at the front which could be used as a formal sitting room or, as the current owners use it for, an apartment which has room for bed and bedroom furniture, lounge furniture, TV and small table and chairs. Lovely view through the bay windows.
Shower Room
2.95m x 2.20m
9’9” x 7’3”
Off the apartment and also ‘Jack and Jill’ with the utility room. Comprises a walk-in cubicle with electric shower, WC with concealed cistern and wash-hand basin. Part-tiled walls, tile-effect flooring, heated towel rail with vintage radiator, downlights, extractor and opaque window to the rear.
Dining Room
6.10m x 3.65m
20’1” x 12’0”
Classic formal dining room with wonderful vista to the front through the bay windows. A door opens to a large Walk-in Cupboard (4.95m x 1.50m / 16’3” x 4’11”) which offers additional storage or space for further white goods. The boiler is housed in this cupboard.
Breakfasting Kitchen
3.55m x 3.55m
11’8” x 11’8”
Homely, country-style kitchen boasting solid wood worktops, Shaker wall and base units and Belfast sink. An island offers further storage as well as a sociable breakfast bar, the large gas range cooker is wonderful for home cooking, and the integrated appliances such as oven / grill, dishwasher and fridge freezer further add to the appeal. Tiled floor and splashbacks, radiator, downlights, and two windows to the rear looking out to the garden.
Utility Room
2.50m x 2.30m
8’3” x 7’7”
Off the kitchen and with a door to the back garden, the utility room is the same style as the kitchen, and has space, and plumbing for, washing machine and tumble dryer. Also has access to the shower room, through a sliding door.
The lovely carpeted staircase has a wooden handrail and ascends to the half landing where a double bedroom and the family bathroom are found, before winding to the upper hallway and the rest of the bedrooms and the study.
Double Bedroom
3.60m x 3.30m
11’10” x 10’10”
First of several double bedrooms, this one having a large window overlooking the back garden. Wooden flooring, ceiling light, radiator and ample space for bed and bedroom furniture.
Family Bathroom
2.10m x 1.85m
6’11” x 6’1”
Vintage style bathroom with freestanding roll-top bath, WC and wash-hand basin. Tiled floor, part-tiled walls, Victorian heated towel rail and stained glass window to the rear.
Further stairs wind to the upper hallway where the wooden flooring continues. The sitting room, master bedroom, double bedroom / study and single bedroom / study are all off the hallway.
Sitting Room
6.50m x 3.75m
21’4” x 12’4”
Fabulous sitting room which has a stunning vista through the bay windows. Wooden flooring, three under-window radiators, ornate cornicing and plenty of space for formal entertaining, or just relaxing and watching TV.
Master Bedroom
5.35m x 3.30m
17’7” x 10’10”
Front facing double bedroom with bay windows. Ample space for bed, bedroom furniture and seating. A door opens to the En-Suite (3.30m x 1.10m / 10’10” x 3’8”) which comprises a tiled walk-in cubicle with electric shower, WC and wash-hand basin. Tiled floor, part-tiled walls, downlights and Victorian style heated towel rail.
Double Bedroom / Library
3.75m x 3.10m
12’4” x 10’2”
Another versatile room, at the rear. The current owners use this room as a library and have built wall-to-wall bookcases, however it would also make a good double bedroom or large study. Big windows look down to the garden.
Study / Single Bedroom
3.15m x 2.00m
10’4” x 6’7”
This room could be utilised to suit the new owner’s needs. Currently used as a study but would also make an ideal children’s or dressing room.
Gardens and Driveway
Argyll Lodge boasts beautiful and lovingly renovated, updated and landscaped front and back gardens, with the back being set over three levels. The front garden is bound by a stone wall and is made up of a generous monoblock driveway and a neat lawn with privacy hedging and a sprinkling of colourful shrubs. The back garden is tiered and comprises lawn, several outhouses, two composite decking areas offering absolutely stunning views, and a plethora of colourful trees, plants, shrubs and flowers. The back garden, in particular, has had a total makeover in the last couple of years and is now aesthetically pleasing, practical and a joy to sit in, potter about or simply just enjoy.
Services
Mains Water
Mains Drainage
Gas Central Heating
Note: The services, white goods and electrical appliances have not been checked by the selling agents.
Council Tax
Argyll Lodge is in Council Tax Band E and the amount payable for 2023/2024 is £2,557.41.
Home Report
A copy of the Home Report is available by contacting Waterside Property Ltd.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment with Waterside Property Ltd.
Offers
Offers are to be submitted in Scottish legal terms to Waterside Property Ltd.
