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4 bedroom detached house

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Detached house
4 bed
3 bath

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Tenure: Freehold
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Water: Ask agent
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Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Detached House plus Cottage
  • Beautiful Shoreside Setting
  • Beach, Pier and Gardens
  • Two Stunning Properties
  • Log Burning Stove and LPG
  • Off Road Parking
  • Lifestyle Change Opportunity
  • Lucrative Holiday Rental
  • Close to Local Amenities
  • Much Sought After Location

Waterside Property is delighted to present this exciting opportunity for a complete lifestyle change, literally on the shores of Kyles of Bute in the gorgeous coastal village of Kames. ‘The Pier House’, plus adjacent ‘Pier Cottage’, are both wonderful properties which have recently been upgraded to exceptionally high standards, thus offering the chance to live in a very comfortable and elegant home whilst generating a healthy income by renting the cottage out. Both properties benefit by the shoreside location, good sized gardens which incorporate the lawned pier, large decking areas, a section of the beach, numerous places to relax and enjoy the surroundings and parking for four vehicles. Opportunities such as this rarely come on the open market and this will most definitely appeal to anybody looking to relocate to this beautiful part of the world and lead a happy, content and fulfilling life. Early viewing is highly recommended.

The picturesque villages of Tighnabruaich and Kames sit on Kyles of Bute and are famous for their scenic beauty and sailing waters. The villages benefit from small local independent retailers as well as hotels, cafes and restaurants. The world renowned steamer, PS Waverley, also regularly berths at the pier. The wider area boasts a golf course, tennis court, children’s play area, sailing clubs and the ever expanding, and growing in stature, Portavadie Marina.

Accommodation
The Pier House
Lower Floor – Open Plan Living, Master Bedroom with Dressing Room and Family Bathroom
Upper Floor – Gallery / Bedroom, Double Bedroom and Shower Room
Pier Cottage
Large Open Plan Living and Shower Room

Directions
The Old Pier and Pier Cottage can be found on the shore in front of the Kames Hotel.

Property Descriptions
The Pier House
The elegant, comfortable and very homely main property was designed by renowned Studio Kap Architects and was constructed to very high standards, both inside and out. Set over two levels, tastefully decorated and with solid oak flooring throughout the lower floor, the property boasts a wonderful open-plan lounge and well-appointed modern kitchen area with vaulted ceiling, large window and glass doors to the Kyles of Bute and 5kw Morso log burning stove, master bedroom with adjoining dressing room and dual aspect views, and bathroom all on the lower floor. The welcoming entrance hall leads to all downstairs rooms with the carpeted staircase winding to the upper hallway which has ample space for occasional furniture and leads to the gallery / bedroom overlooking the lounge, another double bedroom and a shower room. The house has a top quality slate roof, Calor gas central heating, double glazing, plenty of storage, wireless fire and smoke alarms and those incredible views, all of which enhance this already magnificent property.
Pier Cottage
Completely renovated in 2008, the cottage has been used as a successful holiday rental for the last ten years, generating an average of £10,000 per annum. The open plan living has a lounge, kitchen, and area for beds plus separate shower room all of which are most appealing to families or couples looking for a well-equipped holiday rental with the beach literally on the doorstep. The cottage benefits by French Doors, Ballachulish slate roofing, complete damp-proof course, double glazing, wireless controlled heating and access to the large loft.
External Areas
The properties boast fabulous shoreside grounds including the 90 feet pier which has been laid to lawn, a section of beach, large timber deckings, numerous places to sit, relax and soak up the stunning surroundings, a colourful section with plants and shrubs bound by posts and rope, three storage huts, the LPG tank and off-road parking for four vehicles.

Dimensions
House
Lower Floor
Open Plan Living 5.80m x 5.35m / 19’1” x 17’7”
Master Bedroom 4.10m x 2.80m / 13’6” x 9’3”
Dressing Room 2.10m x 1.75m / 6’11” x 5’9”
Bathroom 2.00m x 1.85m / 6’7” x 6’1”
Upper Floor
Gallery / Bedroom 3.70m x 2.80m / 12’2” x 9’3”
Double Bedroom 3.70m x 2.60m / 12’2” x 8’7”
Shower Room 2.25m x 1.35m / 7’5” x 4’6”

Cottage
Open Plan Living 6.45m x 3.95m / 21’2” x 13’0”
Shower Room 1.70m x 1.70m / 5’7” x 5’7”

Services
Mains Water
Mains Drainage
Log Burning Stove and Calor Gas Central Heating
Note: The services, white goods and electrical appliances have not been checked by the selling agents.

Sale of Properties
Both properties are currently on one set of deeds but the vendors would be willing to consider offers on the properties separately.

Planning Permission
The property has approved, and still live, planning permission for a one-level extension, plus decking to the side of the house. The Argyll and Bute Council Planning Reference is 11/00160/PP.

Cottage Income
The cottage generates, on average, between £10,000 and £12,000 per year as a holiday let.

Location Location Location!
The Old Pier featured on the TV programme Location Location Location in 2006.

Council Tax
The Pier House is in Council Tax Band D and the amount payable for 2023/2024 is £1,981.49.

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.

EPC rating: D. Council tax band: D, Domestic rates: £1981.49, Tenure: Freehold,

Places of interest

    Since its inception, Waterside Property has grown from strength to strength. We have sold more properties than any other Dunoon agency in each of the last 5 years. If you want to get the best price for your property with the best possible service why not speak with us today. Waterside Property was started in 2009 by Gary Campbell, an experienced estate agent and Dunoon’s top selling agent for the previous six years. Gary’s vision was to set up an honest, hard working and highly professional estate agency. Gary wanted Waterside to provide sellers and buyers of property in Argyll an all-round service that was second to none. He managed to achieve this...and some! Sadly, Gary passed away in 2013. However, his hopes and plans of establishing Waterside Property as the Number 1 estate agency in Dunoon and Argyll came into fruition and our team is committed to ensuring his legacy of providing first class service at all times continues.

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