Westerfield. Kilmun, Dunoon (ref: 542646)

Westerfield is a beautifully presented 3 bedroom cottage on the banks of the Holy Loch in Kilmun near Dunoon. This stunning south facing property has been well maintained through the years and is in walk-in-condition. Would suit a family or those looking to retire to a stunning home.

The property has many original features including deep skirting boards, decorative cornicing, and original corbels in the hallway, all add to the charm of this property. Westfield has attractive and well-tended front and rear gardens with many private sitting areas making the most of the summer weather.

The Cottage consists of; a sun room to the front, sitting room, dining room, Kitchen, utility room, down stairs bedroom and a W.C.. On the upper floor are a further 2 double bedrooms and a shower room.

The sunroom is ideal for relaxing in and taking in the stunning views to the Holy Loch and being south facing benefits from the sun for most of the day. The hallway opens up to a beautiful space with decorative cornicing and corbels, access to the downstairs room and a beautiful winding staircase at the end of the hall.  The sitting room is a lovely room decorated in a traditional manner in fitting for the style of the property. The window looks out to the loch and the room benefits from an electric fire and a feature fire surround. The dining room is also to the front of the property and has a built in recess cupboard which is an original cupboard and handy for display, the window has views to the Holy Loch. The kitchen has many floor and wall mounted kitchen units with an integrated electric oven and grill, space for a dishwasher and plenty of work surface space. The utility room is off the kitchen and consists of the central heating boiler, space for a washing machine and tumble dryer.

The downstairs bedroom is to the rear with a window overlooking the back garden. The bedroom is a double bedroom and would be ideal for guests or those who have problems with mobility.  There is a W.C. under the stairs consisting of a toilet, wash hand basin, partially tiled walls and an extractor fan. The staircase is a stylish design with a curved wall making its way up the stairs and a window at the halfway point with views to the garden and allowing plenty of light to the landing. The front bedroom has marvellous elevated views to The Holy Loch and the hills beyond and benefits from having a walk-in wardrobe with hanging space.  The third bedroom is also to the front of the property and again, has elevated views and a built-in wardrobe.  The shower room has recently been upgraded and has a large walk-in shower, toilet and wash hand basin and a Velux window for natural light. The whole property is in an immaculate condition with neutral décor through-out and many original features. The heating is by oil fired central heating with radiators in all rooms including the sunroom to the front.

A really lovely property that has to be viewed to really appreciate its beauty.

EPC Rating           E

Council Tax Band       D

Tenure - Freehold

The front garden is very attractive and is child/dog friendly with a small lawn surrounded by plants and shrubs and a private decked area looking out to the loch. The garden is surrounded by hedging and several stairs lead to the front door of the sunroom. The rear garden back onto woodland to the rear and are very attractively gardens with many features laid out with lawn, patio and sitting area, there are also vegetable plots, outbuildings and many colourful plants and shrubs. The well-tended gardens are a wonderful area to walk around or sit out in with several sitting areas in a private location. Parking is on the road where there are plenty of spaces.

Kilmun is on the north shore of the Holy Loch, on the Cowal Peninsula in Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands. It takes its name from the 7th century monastic community founded by an Irish monk, St Munn. The much sought after village of Kilmun, set within the National Park, is situated on the shores of the Holy Loch. There are a lot of woodland and hill walks in the area with the arboretum being close by. The cottage is a short drive to the Cot House Service station with its small, but excellent supermarket and there is a regular bus service to and from Dunoon. Kilmun Church has historic connections and there is a Primary school in the adjoining village of Strone. There is a nine-hole golf course situated on the hill behind the villages of Strone and Blairmore and excellent sailing facilities on the Holy Loch with the Holy Loch Sailing Club

and water sports at the Holy Loch Marina located in nearby Sandbank.

Dunoon itself is a small town set in the beautiful Cowal Peninsula of Argyll and yet within just over an hours commuting distance of Glasgow

International Airport. Argyll Ferries run a ferry service to Gourock connecting with trains to Glasgow Central. Western Ferries run a more frequent car and passenger service from nearby Hunters Quay to McInroys Point. Dunoon offers a secondary school, a modern leisure centre, an eighteen hole golf course, two supermarkets, a variety of individual shops, restaurants and a cinema. Dunoon is the Marine gateway to Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Scotlands first National Park. The famous Benmore Botanic Gardens are situated approximately two miles away at Benmore with Pucks Glen close by.