Location

4 Ettrickdale Road is positioned in an idyllic coastal location on the Isle of Bute with stunnings open aspects across the Firth of Clyde.    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 it has become known as the 'Madeira of Scotland'.    The island has a population of approximately 6,500 people and offers an extensive range of amenities including primary and secondary schools, shopping, hospital, swimming pool, sports centre and golf courses. Regular ferries operate from Rothesay to Wemyss Bay (35 mins), with Glasgow city centre and the international airport generally reachable in under an hour from Wemyss Bay. Wemyss Bay also has a direct train link to Glasgow city centre. A second ferry from Rhubodach, in the north of the island, to Colintraive, allows easy access to Argyll and the West Highlands.

Description

4 Ettrickdale Road is a two storey detached villa occupying an elevated position across the bay from Port Bannatyne with uninterrupted views over the Firth of Clyde. The property benefits from many attractive features including an extensive balcony and unique gardens ideal for the outdoor enthusiast.

The house begins with an entrance vestibule leading into a spacious hallway. In its current configuration there are four well-proportioned bedrooms over two levels with the principal benefiting from incredible views over Kames Bay and sliding doors onto the large elevated balcony. Two double bedrooms, utility room and bathroom are located on the ground floor level, with integral access into the workshop.

The bright and airy open-plan sitting room is located on the first floor and is the real heart of the property, with triple aspect windows and sliding patio doors leading onto the large balcony to overlook the stunning aspects across the Firth of Clyde. The welcoming sitting room is south facing and is bathed in natural light from the panoramic windows, with space for a dining area. The room is open plan, with focal wood burning stove and unique triple archways which lead through to the well-equipped kitchen. The kitchen has a selection of floor mounted cabinets with plenty of worktop space and an electric two oven blue AGA. The principal bedroom, a single bedroom and the main bathroom, with a five piece suite, a store and a pantry complete the first floor accommodation. The property has also been completely reroofed in 2024.

Externally, the property is situated on around 0.6 acres of well-maintained gardens with greenhouse, fruit cage and vegetable garden. The gardens are alive with many rare and unusual shrubs and trees, and much of the grassed area sown with wild flowers and spring bulbs, the steeper ground behind the house is extensively planted with trees (mostly native or hardwood). To the rear of the property, there are a further two lean-to wood stores along with a greenhouse and fruit cage. The front garden benefits from a large driveway with space for multiple cars, in addition to the generous internal garage with electric door.