* Freehold
* Elegant b - Listed Victorian country house.
* Five bedrooms, three bathrooms.
* Set in an elevated position overlooking the eastern shore of the island with beautiful views over the Firth of Clyde.
* Intricate period details and a wealth of original features.
* Grounds extending to approximately 2. 5 acres.
* EPC Rating = G
Elegant Listed island villa with beautiful open aspects.
Description
Millbank is an elegant Victorian country house commanding an elevated position
overlooking the eastern shore of the island with beautiful views over the
Firth of Clyde. Listed Category B, Millbank features some especially fine and
intricate period details and a wealth of original features are preserved
within its walls. The property is set amidst wooded garden grounds extending
to approximately 2. 5 acres, and it is approached via an impressive driveway
marked by stone pillars.
The house begins with an entrance vestibule leading into a stunning reception
hallway, centred around the beautiful feature staircase with ornate Charles
Rennie Mackintosh style wood panelling and dome cupola. To the left is the
grand dining room, with dual aspects overlooking the Firth of Clyde and
ceiling height windows flooding the room with natural light. On from the
hallway the impressive drawing room offers plenty of original character, with
dual aspect bay windows, decorative cornicing and substantial fireplace.
Opposite the dining room is the library, currently used as a study, with an
adjacent WC. An inner hallway leads past a utility and larder to the dining
kitchen which has a good range of base and wall mounted units and integrated
electric hob and oven. Beyond the kitchen is the former maid’s staircase which
leads up to a bedroom and en suite bathroom.
The sweeping main staircase with its original cast iron balustrading leads
from the reception hallway to the first floor. Off the landing are three
double bedrooms, one with an en suite bathroom, and the main shower room. One
of the bedrooms features a French door which opens onto a curved stone terrace
with spectacular views over the water beyond, whilst a second bedroom has a
small conservatory style balcony to take advantage of the same open aspects.
The extensive driveway offers ample room for multiple vehicle parking. The
grounds themselves extend up and behind the property, offering further
opportunity to experience the stunning views. There are a number of natural
pathways over the gardens which meander around and beyond the property.
Location
Millbank occupies a beautiful elevated postion on the Isle of Bute directly
above the shoreline, taking full advantage of the open sea views over the
Firth of Clyde towards the Ayrshire coast. An outstandingly beautiful and
historic island, Bute is situated at the heart of the Firth of Clyde, off
Scotland’s verdant west coast. The island possesses areas of great scenic
beauty and has been a popular holiday destination since Victorian times. Due
to its proximity to the Gulf Stream, the island enjoys a particularly mild
climate and has become known as the “Madeira of Scotland”.
Rothesay, the principal town on the island, is about 2. 5 miles from Ascog
which is the nearest community to Millbank. Rothesay has a population of
approximately 5, 000 and an extensive range of amenities including primary and
secondary schooling, shopping, a hospital, swimming pool, sports centre and
golf course. Regular ferries (Caledonian MacBrayne) operate from Rothesay to
Wemyss Bay (35 mins) and Glasgow city centre and the international airport can
generally be reached in under an hour by car from Wemyss Bay which also has a
direct train link to the city centre.
A second ferry from Rhubodach, in the north of the island, to Colintraive,
allows easy access to Argyll and the West Highlands. The Isle of Bute offers
wonderful hill and coastal walks, three golf clubs, sea fishing and trout
fishing. Owing to the island’s superb location in the Firth of Clyde, with
Arran to the south and marinas at Troon, Gourock, Largs, Inverkip and Rhu on
the mainland, Bute is an extremely popular sailing destination.
Square Footage: 3, 715 sq ft
Acreage:
2. 5 Acres

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