Taigh Sonas is a homely 3 bed semi-detached villa with stunning views of the Kyles of Bute and the surrounding hills and countryside. In addition to the three bedrooms, two of which are doubles on the upper floor, the property comprises a front-facing sitting room with bay windows and log burning stove, open plan lounge / dining / kitchen, also with log burning stove, utility room, downstairs cloakroom and shower room on the mid floor. Externally the property boasts a large private garden with numerous outhouses and seating areas, all of which make the most of the stunning vista on offer. Close to local amenities and the village inn,Taigh Sonas would make an ideal family or holiday home or be perfect for retirees and should be seen to be fully appreciated.
The picturesque villages of Tighnabruaich and Kames sit on Kyles of Bute and are famous for their scenic beauty and sailing waters. The villages benefit from small local independent retailers as well as hotels, cafes and restaurants. The world renowned steamer, PS Waverley, also regularly berths at the pier. The wider area boasts a golf course, tennis court, children’s play area, sailing clubs and the ever expanding, and growing in stature, Portavadie Marina.
Accommodation
Lower Floor – Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Utility Room, Cloakroom and Bedroom
Mid Floor – Family Bathroom
Upper Floor – Two Double Bedrooms
Directions
Taigh Sonas can be found just past Kames Church on the road above the Kames Hotel.
Access
A pedestrian gate from the road opens up to a chipped stone pathway which leads to the steps to the front door, as well as round the side of the house to the back door. Storm doors open to a tiled vestibule and a further door opens to the lower hallway.
Hallway
Leads to the sitting room, dining room, bedroom 3 and stairs to the upper floors. Carpet, wall lights and decent sized under-stairs cupboard.
Sitting Room
4.75m x 3.35m
15’7” x 11’0”
Front facing room with stunning views through the bay windows and log burning stove which is both aesthetically pleasing and practical. Shelved alcove, ceiling light, and ornate original features, which continue through the house, include high ceilings and cornicing.
At the rear of the lower floor is a homely and sociable area comprising lounge / dining / kitchen with the utility room and cloakroom adjacent.
Lounge / Dining / Kitchen
7.90m x 3.35m
25’11” x 11’0”
The generous and comfortable room also benefits by a new log burning stove and also has space for table and chairs, lounge furniture and the current owners have a piano in the alcove. The kitchen has gloss white base units, Belfast sink, wooden worktops, island / breakfast bar, plumbing for a dishwasher and large window to the back garden.
Utility Room
2.15m x 2.00m
7’1” x 6’7”
Adjacent to the kitchen and with door to the back garden. Plumbed for washing machine and ample space for further white goods such as fridge freezer and tumble dryer.
Cloakroom
2.30m x 1.15m
7’7” x 3’10”
Off the lounge and accessed via bi-fold doors the cloakroom comprises a WC and wash-hand basin with frosted window and ceiling light.
Bedroom 3 / Study
2.05m x 2.05m
6’9” x 6’9”
Downstairs bedroom which could also be used as a study. Carpet, ceiling light and window to side garden.
Carpeted staircase with wooden handrail and spindles winds to the upper floor with the shower room situated on the half landing. A Velux window over the stairs ensures that plenty of natural light streams in.
Shower Room
3.30m x 2.05m
10’10” x 6’9”
Situated on the half landing, and comprising a large walk-in cubicle with electric shower, WC and wash-hand basin. Part tiled, part wet wall panelling, Velux window, ceiling light and wall heater.
Upper Hallway
Leads to both double rooms and access hatch to the attic.
Bedroom 1
3.70m x 3.30m
12’2” x 10’10”
Front facing double room with stunning views of the Kyles of Bute. Wooden flooring, ceiling light, storage cupboard and two additional Velux-style windows to the sides.
Bedroom 2
3.25m x 3.40m
10’8” x 11’2”
Another double room, this time overlooking the back garden. Carpet, ceiling light and good sized cupboard. The current owners use this as a music room.
Gardens and Parking
Taigh Sonas benefits by large private gardens. Laid mainly to lawn at the front with a sprinkling of plants and trees. Chipped stone pathway leads to the front door as well as round the side to the back. The side garden flows to the back and is also laid mainly to lawn with trees along the side. The large gardens at the rear are, again, mainly lawned but boasts several stone and timber outhouses, a greenhouse and plenty of places to sit and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. The garden is fully enclosed and, as such perfect for children and / or pets. There is space for parking directly in front of the property.
Services
Mains Water
Mains Drainage
Note: The services, white goods and electrical appliances have not been checked by the selling agents.
Council Tax
Taigh Sonas is in Council Tax Band C and the amount payable for 2023/2024, in total including the water charge, is £1,761.32.
Home Report
A copy of the Home Report is available by contacting Waterside Property Ltd.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment with Waterside Property Ltd.
Offers
Offers are to be submitted in Scottish legal terms to Waterside Property Ltd.
Council tax band: C, Domestic rates: £1761.32, Tenure: Freehold, EPC rating: G
