Description
Beautifully presented and rarely available traditional detached villa with excellent B&B potential. Upgraded by the current owners and now offering spacious, well presented family accommodation.
Beautifully presented and rarely available traditional detached villa with excellent B&B potential dating back to the 1700's. Upgraded by the current owners and now offering spacious, well presented family accommodation ideally located within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. Please note, with the added advantage of 4 ensuite bedrooms the house is not only ideally located for an excellent B&B but with the right certification has excellent potential to be a great wee business.
Also fantastic investment property as AirBnb etc, there are several large houses in the area let out for the entirety of the year.
Ideally situated with many outdoor activities and hobbies undertaken minutes from the door, ie walking, mountaineering, paddling, swimming, mountain biking etc
Situated within sizeable plot the surrounding gardens are laid mainly to lawn with patio area and timber sheds. Multiple vehicle stone chip driveway to side. The house itself has a painted dry wall exterior with slate tiled roof. Double glazed windows with warmth provided by oil central heating with new Worcester boiler. Internally the accommodation consists of Reception Hall, through to large lounge which leads on to dining conservatory, there is a separate sitting room with feature wood burner fire and surround. Recently fitted kitchen with generous floor standing and wall mounted units, free standing range cooker, Belfast sink and feature brick wall tiling. Rear inner hallway gives access to convenient office area, WC cloaks, staircase to upper landing and large utility room with space and plumbing for appliances and back door to gardens. The upper landing gives access to all four bedrooms all ensuite bedrooms one and 2 with inbuilt storage. The property is in beautiful internal order and has been sympathetically styled to suit its surroundings and age.
Tarbet is situated on the banks of the world-famous Loch Lomond an area of great natural scenic beauty with views that are dominated by the Loch and the Ben. At Tarbet there is the opportunity to catch a passenger ferry to explore the rest of the loch and to view the exceptional scenery from the water. A hotel and several bed and breakfast businesses cater for visitors to the area, Tarbet also has a seasonal Tourist Information Centre. Arrochar is about 3 miles to the west of Tarbet, facilities in the village include a petrol station, post office, newsagents, pottery and craft gallery, licensed grocers and there are also welcoming country pubs and restaurants. Primary schooling is available in Tarbet, and the nearest state secondary school is Hermitage Academy. Lomond School in Helensburgh is the nearest independent school. The A82 & A83 provide good road access to north and south, there is a good local bus service, and the scenic West Highland Railway runs through the villages, with a station at Tarbet (Arrochar & Tarbet), from where trains carry passengers to and from destinations including London, Glasgow, Fort William, Mallaig and Oban. There is an early morning commuter rail service from Tarbet and Arrochar station to the centre of Glasgow international airport is 44 miles away. Glasgow city is about 59 miles to the south and (as with most large cities) has an extensive range of retail districts, professional services, and higher and further educational services. The Braehead and Silverburn retail villages are just outside the city proper. The locality offers an extensive range of outdoor and leisure opportunities. For golf enthusiasts the acclaimed private members owned Loch Lomond Golf Club is 19 miles away on the west side of the loch and at 20 miles the Carrick Golf and Spa, which is located within the grounds of the Cameron House Estate which itself offers restaurant, leisure club and marina facilities.
