4 bedroom bungalow

Portkil Cottage dates back to 1860 and is a delightful ‘C’ listed detached stone built home that is laid out on one level and is set amidst stunning garden grounds that are understood to be in excess of an acre in size, with magnificent views across the Firth of Clyde. The cottage nestles within the small and picturesque hamlet of Portkil, located just to the east of the pretty coastal village of Kilcreggan and home to just a handful of properties and enjoying one of the west of Scotland’s most glorious settings.

The property extends to over 2100 square feet of well proportioned, characterful and tastefully presented accommodation which is ideal for family living. The property features high ceilings, with many original period details, yet has a modern specification that features a refitted kitchen and family bathroom. The interior consists of an entrance vestibule to the front of the house and this opens into the main lounge which is laid out with two distinct sitting areas, with a wood burner at one end and an open fire at the other. There is natural light coming from two windows to the front and an additional side window. Off this room is an internal hall which in turn leads to a sizeable, fully refitted kitchen which has extensive wall mounted and counter level units, work surfaces and appliances and with enough space for a dining table and chairs at the far end. Adjacent to the kitchen is a useful utility room and beyond this a bedroom/study. There is a sizeable formal dining room (with open fire) taking in fantastic views over the water to the rear of the house and there are three well proportioned double bedrooms (two with fitted wardrobes) and with the largest bedroom having a new wood burning stove at its focal point. One of the bedrooms also has its own ensuite shower room and there is a fantastic family bathroom with feature fire surround, bath, separate shower enclosure, wc and wash hand basin. The property is warmed by a modern and effective system of oil fired central heating and with so many open fires and wood burners, the heating costs for the property can be massively reduced. The property also enjoys fibre broadband and there are two loft areas.

On entering the grounds of the property the gardens wrap around the house on all four sides and feature large expanses of lawn, many flower beds, vegetable plots and fruit gardens, with views to the rear of the house over fields leading down to the shore of the Firth of Clyde. It is understood that planning permission was once granted in the south-west corner of the property for the erection of a further detached property however this planning permission has now lapsed. Adjacent to the house there are two substantial modern timber outhouses, one of which is a fantastic workshop and the other being perfect for storage. Both have power and light installed. There is extensive driveway parking to the front and side of the property perfect for numerous cars, boat or caravan storage. There is a pool pump installed on the drive with an 11ft diameter pool stored in the shed during the winter months.

Portkil is just a short distance from the picturesque village of Kilcreggan and Cove, both of which offer a fantastic range of amenities including local shops, a primary school and a pedestrian ferry from Kilcreggan across to Gourock where there is a train link to Glasgow. The nearby village of Rosneath has another primary school and a modern Co-op store and the larger seaside town of Helensburgh is also within easy reach, in around twenty-five minutes. Glasgow is within commuting distance as is the International Airport via the Erskine Bridge. The location is perfect for those who enjoy an outdoor life with lots of walking, cycling and horse riding in the hills and forests nearby and the property is also close to moorings, boatyards and the very active Cove sailing club. EPC - Band E.