Description
East Southall Cottage is a beautifully finished detached property of white
render finish with dark grey detailing around each window and neatly presented
under a combination of dark grey slate and zinc roof, the accommodation is
laid out over two easily managed levels with front rooms benefitting from the
wonderful views out and across The Kyle’s of Bute towards the Island of Bute
itself.
Due to the walk - in order of East Southall Cottage, the property and
accommodation type will suit many and is perfect for principal private
residence, second or holiday home or as a secure income generating self -
catering holiday letting investment property.
Ground Floor
Outer twin leaf storm door to entrance vestibule, inner glass panel door to
welcoming entrance hallway, ample hallway storage, open plan
dining/kitchen/sitting room with good flexible use, feature box window and
windows to gardens and waterscape views, 2 x warming log burning stoves,
kitchen with informal breakfasting and dining bar, Belfast sink, door to
gardens, utility room with window to gardens, pantry with window to gardens.
Under stair store housing the electrical switch gear and under floor heating
tail, contemporary family bathroom with overhead shower, heated towel rail.
Potential home office/potential en suite shower room/ dressing room, ample
fitted stores, bedroom 1 (master) with panoramic windows showcasing waterscape
views towards the Island of Bute.
First Floor
Staircase to upper hallway, cupboard housing the hot water tank, bedroom 2
with window to rear gardens, bedroom 3 with window to rear gardens, walk in
wardrobe, access to eves.
Outbuildings
Single garage completed in timber cladding under a corrugated sheet roof,
remotely operated roller shutter door, personal door access, light, power and
water supply, concrete floor, and window to waterscape views. General purpose
timber garden shed.
Gardens
Immediate front garden are low maintenance by design and are laid to an area
of gravel with a sheltered canopy over a dark gey tiled alfresco sitting area
which is ideal for enjoying evening sundowners. The side and rear gardens can
be reached via a timber personal gate or timber swing gate. The side gardens
are laid to lawn with an assortments of colourful flower beds and bushes at
its fringes and bound by a post and rail fence. A gravel pathway wraps around
the back of the property to a stone staircase which provides access to upper
rear gardens which are to a combination of gravel and paving stone, and due to
its sheltered and privatised rockery backdrop it is idea for alfresco sitting,
dining, and entertaining guests.
Across the minor shore road there is an apron of gravel which is ideal for
vehicular hard standing and parking. A generous lawn sweeps due South down to
the shore and to the high - water mark, all of which is bound by a post and wire
fence and hedging.
Mooring
A small craft mooring is registered with the crown estates office directly
offshore in front of the house. A local community concrete slipway is just to
the south of East Southall Cottage.
Fixtures and fittings
All items normally known as fixtures and fittings, including garden ornaments
and statuary, are specifically excluded from the sale. However, certain items,
including some items of furniture, may be available to a purchaser in
addition, by separate negotiation.
Situation
East Southall Cottage has a stunning coastal situation on the edge of the
Cowal Peninsula. The property is situated overlooking the North end of the
Island of Bute with spectacular unobscured views over the Kyles of Bute.
Indeed, the village takes its name from the original Gaelic name for the area
‘Caol an t’snaimh’ meaning the driving straits where cattle were swum over the
‘Caoles’ being ‘Narrows’ or ‘Straits’ now known as ‘Kyles of Bute’ to the
Island of Bute itself.
The area is famous for its stunning natural scenic beauty with deep and narrow
sea lochs and high - sided glens which provide a scenic boating route through
from the Clyde estuary to Colintraive, Tighnabruaich, Portavadie and the
fishing village of Tarbert at Loch Fyne. From Ardrishaig near the head of Loch
Fyne it is on through the Crinan Canal to the Western Isles.
Colintraive has a hotel with a friendly bar and an enviable reputation for
gastro pub and restaurant cuisine, a shop, post office, heritage centre,
community garden and an all - weather bowling green. From Colintraive there is a
short and regular (every 30 minutes) Calmac ferry crossing to the neighbouring
Island of Bute which takes 5 minutes journey time. The main town on Bute is
Rothesay where there are local shops, a supermarket and a further ferry to the
Clyde coast. The other main centre in the area is Dunoon which provides
further shops, supermarket and services, in addition to two competing ferry
services across the Clyde. Excellent local medical services are delivered from
Tighnabruaich.
There is a local primary school at Glendaruel and secondary schooling is
available at Dunoon Grammar, which has an excellent reputation. A school bus
runs from Colintraive to Dunoon Grammar in the morning and afternoon to
transport students to and from school. It is possible for some of the students
to board at the school.
The area offers much in the way of relaxing outdoor pursuits including
yachting and boating, golf, fishing, hill walking and country walks in an area
rich in history. The Cowal Way stretches from Portavadie on Loch Fyne and
travels for some 31 miles to Arrochar through some of the most dramatic and
picturesque sea and landscapes on the west coast.
A scenic 9 - hole golf course is at Kames, with further courses on the Island of
Bute and at Dunoon. Sea, river and loch fishing are also available in the area
as are a number of shoots run either commercially or by syndicates. Some of
the local estates allow stalking by arrangement.
Local bus services run to Tighnabruaich, Rothesay and Dunoon.
The Braehead retail village to the west of Glasgow is only 47. 5 miles
(including a short ferry crossing over the Clyde) and has Marks & Spencer,
Sainsbury’s, a range of High Street multiples, plus an ikea superstore. Marks
& Spencer, Tesco and Morrisons each have large outlets in Greenock, circa 10
minutes (in normal driving conditions) from the Gourock ferry terminal.
The city of Glasgow is 54 miles by ferry and provides extensive retail,
commercial, cultural, higher educational and leisure services.
Travel Directions
From Glasgow city centre leave in a westerly direction on the M8 motorway.
Continue for 21 miles to arrive at Port Glasgow. Keep going straight (parallel
to the shoreline) through the adjoining towns of Greenock and Gourock on the
A770 for 8 miles to reach the Western Ferry terminal at McInroys Point (this
is the second of the two ferry terminals and provides a more frequent
service). Take the ferry to Hunters Quay, Dunoon. Leaving the terminal turn
right onto the A815. At the ‘T’ junction adjacent to the marina in Sandbank
turn right. After approx 1. 5 miles turn left on to the B836. Travel for 11
miles before turning left on to the A886. Follow signs for Colintraive and
travel for 4. 5 miles. On arrival in Colintraive proceed past the Calmac ferry
terminal and past the hotel, proceed over the small bridge and continue for a
further circa 1. 4 miles to find East Southall Cottage on the left hand side.
An alternative route is to travel west on the M8 from Glasgow, take the exit
marked ‘Erskine Bridge’ and cross over the bridge following the sign for
Dumbarton/Crianlarich which leads on to the A82. Follow the A82 through
Dumbarton and up the west shore of Loch Lomond. Two thirds the way up Loch
Lomond at Tarbet follow the road round to the left on to the A83. Pass through
Arrochar. Just before Cairndow turn left on to the A815. At Strachur turn
right on to the A886 which takes you to Colintraive. On arrival in Colintraive
follow directions as above.
Local Authorities
Argyll & Bute Council
Tel: Services
The house is serviced by a mains water supply, drainage is by private septic
tank, new air source heat pump, assisted by 2 x warming log burning stoves,
underfloor heating to lower level with the exception of the bathroom, double
glazing throughout.
Note: The services have not been checked by the selling agents.
Council Tax
East Southall Cottage is in Band E and the amount of council tax payable for
2023/2024 is £1943. 50 including water charges.
Viewing
Viewings strictly by appointment with Robb Residential. Telephone:
Possession
Vacant possession will be given on completion.
Offers
Offers are to be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the selling agents Robb
Residential, 176 St Vincent St, Glasgow, G2 5SG. A closing date for offers may
be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest
with the selling agents in order to be kept fully informed. "
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