Douglas Cottage: A Charming Semi-Rural Retreat with Potential
Nestled in the peaceful hamlet of Cladich, on the eastern shores of the renowned Loch Awe, lies Douglas Cottage – a delightful traditional stone-built cottage that has been thoughtfully extended and offers a unique opportunity to embrace a tranquil semi-rural lifestyle. This charming property boasts beautiful landscaped gardens, versatile outbuildings, and excellent potential for further expansion.
Step inside to discover a comfortable layout featuring a welcoming lounge, a sociable dining kitchen – perfect for family meals and entertaining – a family bathroom, and two well-proportioned double bedrooms. The cottage exudes character with many traditional features, complemented by the modern comforts of double glazing and the cosy warmth of two multi-fuel stoves, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere year-round.
The integral garage presents a fantastic asset, offering ample storage or the exciting possibility of conversion into a large double bedroom, subject to obtaining the necessary permissions. This adds significant potential to tailor the property to your specific needs.
Outside, the beautifully landscaped gardens are a true haven. Divided into distinct sections, you'll find areas dedicated to vegetable production, lush lawns, colourful flower borders, and a particularly attractive pond complete with surrounding decking – an ideal spot for relaxation. Two separate decked terraces, situated on either side of the cottage, allow you to follow the sun throughout the day and provide perfect settings for outdoor dining and enjoying the serene surroundings.
For those seeking a dedicated workspace or hobby room, a substantial timber outbuilding with power and light offers an excellent solution for a workshop or home office.
Douglas Cottage benefits from off-street parking and is ideally located to take advantage of excellent transport links. The Dalmally train station, on the Glasgow to Oban West Highland line, is easily accessible, and a regular bus service operates nearby with a stop just a short stroll from the property.
The surrounding area is rich in natural beauty and local amenities. The world-famous Loch Awe is on your doorstep, offering opportunities for fishing and wildlife spotting. The hamlet of Cladich fosters a thriving local community with numerous events held throughout the year. Essential services include a water supply adopted by Scottish Water, electricity, and private drainage to a septic tank. Broadband and digital television are also available.
Conveniently located between the villages of Dalmally (approximately 7 miles) and Inveraray (approximately 10 miles), and just a 40-minute drive from the principal town of Oban (approximately 28 miles), Douglas Cottage offers the perfect balance of peaceful rural living and access to a wide range of amenities, shops, schools, and transport links.
Directions: From Glasgow Airport, take the A82 Loch Lomond road to Tarbet. Fork left onto the A83 to Inveraray. At Inveraray, turn right onto the A819 signposted to Dalmally and Oban. Follow this road north for approximately 9 miles until you see the second signpost for Cladich (B840). Turn left down the hill, passing a steading and two further houses. 1 Cross the bridge, and Douglas Cottage will be found a further 500 yards on your right
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