FOR SALE. Straven, Rockfield Road, Tobermory, Argyll Offers In Excess Of 365,000

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1 FOR SALE Offers In Excess Of 365,000 A most attractive 5 bedroom, detached, modern property in an elevated position above Tobermory, enjoying stunning views across the bay to Calve Island and beyond. The property which was built 14 years ago, has a pretty garden and further large area of land which borders the popular Breadalbane Street. Modern, detached, 5 bedroom property/ 3 Bathrooms Stunning views Delightful garden and further large area of land Double garage Oil fired central heating

Brief Description Built by the current owners, this most attractive, contemporary home offers spacious, modern accommodation for a family with 5 good sized bedrooms.

The house sits in a sought after residential area in an elevated position above the delightful town of Tobermory on Mull's East Coast - a popular haven for visitors and islanders with an excellent

The house has been finished to a high standard with many attractive features, including solid wooden doors, coving, oak flooring in the hall, carpeted bedrooms and has been well maintained throughout.

2 Brief Description Built by the current owners, this most attractive, contemporary home offers spacious, modern accommodation for a family with 5 good sized bedrooms. The 5th bedroom is currently used as a TV room - that offers the potential to be used as a granny annexe or for bed and breakfast. The house sits in a sought after residential area in an elevated position above the delightful town of Tobermory on Mull's East Coast - a popular haven for visitors and islanders with an excellent range of shops, cafés, restaurants and well known attractions. The majority of the rooms benefit from wonderful views across the bay with the mountains providing a picturesque back drop. The house has been finished to a high standard with many attractive features, including solid wooden doors, coving, oak flooring in the hall, carpeted bedrooms and has been well maintained throughout. To the front and side of the house is a pretty garden with far reaching panoramic views. There is also a conservatory off the main sitting room which provides a delightful, additional space to relax. The property benefits from an integral double garage, good size shed and off street parking for several cars. Overview Situated at the end of a private road in a popular residential area and yet within easy reach of the town, Straven offers generous accommodation over two floors. On the ground floor, the property has a large hallway, delightful, triple aspect sitting room enjoying far reaching views, a separate dining room, modern kitchen, cloakroom and utility room with access to the double garage. From a half landing on the first floor is access to a large living area currently enjoyed as a TV room/snug but which has the potential to be changed into accommodation for a relative or visitors. On the first floor is the master bedroom with en suite bath/shower room, the main bathroom and 3 further bedrooms. The majority of the bedrooms enjoy the same delightful sea views. Location Mull is the second largest island of the Inner Hebrides with a population of approximately 2,700. Tobermory, which was built as a fishing port in the 18th Century, is the largest town on Mull. The island is well serviced by transport links, including regular ferry services from the mainland via Oban to Craignure, Lochaline to Fishnish and Kilchoan to Tobermory. There is also a landing strip near Salen for light aircraft and a main road linking the North East of the island with the Ross of Mull to the South West. Mull is home to many species of wildlife and birds of prey, including the fourth largest eagle in the world - the white tailed and has the densest population of golden eagles in Europe, as well as basking sharks, minke whales, porpoises, dolphins and seals. Outside the property is a pretty garden which runs along the front and side of the house. Below the garden and accessed by a gravel path is a large, additional area of ground currently a wild habitat for flowers and birds but which offers potential as a play area for children, or for future development, subject to the usual planning consents. To the rear of the property is a large, tarmac driveway with parking space for at least 3 cars, access to the double garage and a turning area. The garden is enclosed by fencing and picket gates. The property which is on mains water and drainage, has oil fired central heating and a Worcester/Bosch boiler - which we understand has been regularly serviced -double glazing throughout and insulated loft. As well as vehicular access from Rockfield Road, there is private pedestrian access to Breadalbane Street via the front garden. As well as a good range of shops and places to eat, Tobermory has a thriving community and many excellent amenities, including a school for 3-18 year olds. The town is the venue for numerous events throughout the year from plays and ceilidhs to concerts, sports days and the famous Mull Rally. The golf club - a 9 hole course on a hilly site - is also a popular local venue and offers spectacular panoramic views of Ardnamurchan and Loch Sunart. The acclaimed Mull Theatre one of the countrys most successful theatre companies - is located just outside the town and produces a range of performances throughout the year, including children's productions. The property comprises: Hallway 3.29m x 5.65m x 1.75m decreasing to 1.12m (10'10" x 18'6" x 5'9" decreasing to 3'8") A solid, wooden door with feature leaded light gives access to this generous, L shaped hallway with oak flooring, coving, ceiling lights, thermostatic control and radiator. There is a large storage

cupboard with double doors ideal for coats and shoes and a further deep storage area beneath the stairs. Sitting Room 6.68m (incereasing to 7.73m into bay window) x 4.

The room has 2 radiators, coving and carpet flooring. Conservatory 4.37m x 3.

The white UPVc conservatory has a ceramic tiled floor, window sill, roof lights and electric points. From the conservatory, double doors give direct access to a small patio and the garden.

3 cupboard with double doors ideal for coats and shoes and a further deep storage area beneath the stairs. Sitting Room 6.68m (incereasing to 7.73m into bay window) x 4.2 (21'11" (incereasing to 25'4" into bay window) x 13'9") A most attractive and comfortable, triple aspect room with bay window to the rear and triple window to the front offering stunning views over the bay below. The generous proportions of the room provide ample space to relax and the feature gas (LPG) fireplace with marble effect hearth and brass surround, offers a pretty focal point for chilly nights. The room has 2 radiators, coving and carpet flooring. Conservatory 4.37m x 3.14m (14'4" x 10'4") Accessed from the sitting room through double doors, this practical, additional space offers a comfortable place to sit and enjoy the far reaching views. The white UPVc conservatory has a ceramic tiled floor, window sill, roof lights and electric points. From the conservatory, double doors give direct access to a small patio and the garden. Dining Room 4.01m x 3.46m (13'2" x 11'4") From the hallway French doors open into this attractive room with bay window to the front, coving, ceiling light, radiator and carpet flooring. Cloakroom 1.82m x 1.26m (6'0" x 4'2") Also accessed from the hallway, with cream suite, comprising pedestal lavatory and basin with mixer tap and tiled splash back, radiator, ceiling spot and oak effect vinyl flooring. Kitchen 4.40m x 4.32m (inclu work surface), decr to 1.65m (14'5" x 14'2" (inclu work surface), decr to 5'5") A good sized, modern kitchen, well equipped with a range of wood fronted wall and floor mounted units and including an integral fridge/freezer and dish washer. The room is light and airy and benefits from a large window to the front with far reaching views and an attractive bay window overlooking the garden. The kitchen has slate effect laminate flooring, 1.5 sink with mixer tap, gas (LPG) hob with Neff extractor hood, Neff electric oven and grill, low level lighting, ceiling spots and radiator. From the kitchen is a glass panel door giving access to the garden. Utility 2.14m x1.60m (inclu work surface) (7'0" x 5'3" (inclu work surface)) Accessed from the kitchen, with large window overlooking the garden, wall mounted shelving, plumbing for a washing machine and drier, extractor fan, ceiling light and radiator. From the utility is a door opening into the garage/workshop and storage space. First Floor TV Room / Snug 6.34m (inclu stairs) x 3.64m (20'10" (inclu stairs) x 11'11") From the hallway, carpeted stairs with pine balustrade lead up to a half landing and access to this large, additional living space. On the left are recessed shelves and further steps up to the room. The room offers superb space for relaxing and the option to provide an additional bedroom. The coombed ceiling has a dormer window and further window to the side. There are TV and telephone points, electric sockets, thermostatic control, smoke alarm, radiator and carpet flooring. Landing 5.63m x 1.27m (18'6" x 4'2") The landing has an airing cupboard with immersion heater, loft access, wall mounted lights, smoke alarm, radiator, thermostatic control and carpet flooring. Master Bedroom 4.25m x 3.23m (13'11" x 10'7") A generous, double bedroom with partly coombed ceiling and dormer window to the front with far reaching views, large built in wardrobe with shelving, hanging rails and double folding doors and TV point. En Suite Bath / Shower Room 3.05m x 2.37m (10'0" x 7'9") A larger than average en suite with both a bath and separate shower. There is a window to the side with obscured glass, white suite comprising bath with mixer tap and panelled side, close couple lavatory, bidet and semi recessed basin with vanity unit. There is a marble effect shelf, tiled splash back to the rear wall and large walk in shower unit with fixed shower head and white tiled walls.

The room has ceiling spots, extractor fan, a radiator and carpet flooring. Bedroom 2 2.77m x 2.

19m (12'11" x 10'6") A further double bedroom with partly coombed ceiling, built in cupboard with sliding mirror doors, shelving and hanging rails, window to the rear and radiator. Bathroom 2.

90m (7'9" (inclu bath) x 8'1" decreasing to 6'3") A bright, modern bathroom with large Velux window and partly coombed ceiling, white suite comprising shower bath with panelled side, splash back and

4 The room has ceiling spots, extractor fan, a radiator and carpet flooring. Bedroom m x 2.76m (9'1" x 9'1") Currently used as a study, the room is also ideal as a single bedroom or child's playroom, with window to the front, built in cupboard with folding doors, radiator, electric sockets and ceiling light. Bedroom m x 2.76m (13'3" x 9'1") Double bedroom with front facing window, partly coombed ceiling, large, built in wardrobe with sliding mirror doors, ceiling light and radiator. Bedroom m x 3.19m (12'11" x 10'6") A further double bedroom with partly coombed ceiling, built in cupboard with sliding mirror doors, shelving and hanging rails, window to the rear and radiator. Bathroom 2.36m (inclu bath) x 2.47m decreasing to 1.90m (7'9" (inclu bath) x 8'1" decreasing to 6'3") A bright, modern bathroom with large Velux window and partly coombed ceiling, white suite comprising shower bath with panelled side, splash back and mixer tap, overhead shower and shower screen, pedestal lavatory and pedestal basin with mixer tap and shelf above, ceiling spots, extractor fan, radiator and vinyl flooring. External Garage / Workshop 5.61m x 5.17m (18'5" x 17'0") From the utility room, steps lead down into the double garage. The garage has a concrete floor, two windows to the side, a panelled rear wall, work bench, strip lights, electric points and two up/ over doors opening onto the tarmac drive. Within the garage is a door giving access to a deep under stairs storage cupboard. The garage also houses the oil fired boiler and has a tap. Straven is accessed via a private road leading to the driveway. To the front of the property, the pretty garden is accessed via a gate and comprises raised beds, patio - with access to the conservatory - gravel path, lawn and mature borders. The garden extends around the front of the house to the side where it opens out into a larger area of lawn with space for entertaining whilst enjoying the far reaching views. Also from the side garden is access to the house via a door into the kitchen. Further to the rear of the garden is a drying area and painted shed from where a gate gives access to the rear of the property, garage and driveway. Also to the front of the house and leading from the garden is a gate with gravel path beyond leading down to Breadalbane Street where access can be gained via a further gate bordering the road. Ahead of this path and to the right is a substantial area of ground with mature trees, bushes, wild flowers and shrubs. The trees in this area can be kept low to ensure an uninterrupted view from the house. The area could be developed for enjoyment in a number of ways. Directions Straven is to be found at the end of a private road off Rockfield Road on the edge of Tobermory. On approaching the town take the first exit at the roundabout signposted Dervaig. Turn left and then take the first right into Rockfield Road. Continue along this road passing a car parking area on your right. Adjacent to the car park is the private road. The property can be found at the end of this road and is indicated by the For Sale sign. Services Mains water Mains drainage Oil fired central heating Council Tax Band - F

These particulars were prepared on the basis of our knowledge of the local area and, in respect of the property itself, information supplied to us by our clients.

5 These particulars were prepared on the basis of our knowledge of the local area and, in respect of the property itself, information supplied to us by our clients. All reasonable steps were taken at the time of preparing these particulars. All statements contained in the particulars are for information only and all parties should not rely on them as representations of fact; in particular:- (a) descriptions, measurements and dimensions are approximate only; (b) all measurements are taken using a laser measure (therefore may be subject to a small margin of error) at the widest points; and (c) all references to condition, planning permission, services, usage, construction, fixtures and fittings and moveable items contained in the property are for guidance only.

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