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" Detached Stone Villa dating from around 1880
Fabulous location hwith views over Loch Goil
Two public rooms, three bedrooms
Breakfasting kitchen, Shower room
Scope for further development (plans available)
DGlazing, Sun Deck Gardens

Constructed around 1890 and placed high above the bay at Lochgoilhead, ‘Firbank‘ is a substantial stone constructed Detached Villa which offers a flexible layout of traditionally proportioned accommodation extending to five principal apartments which are sure to appeal to all who view. With spectacular views across neighbouring property‘s over to Loch Goil, the property is accessed via a sloping, chipped and paved driveway. which leads up to the upper level where a superb, generously proportioned sun-deck is also found.

The internal accommodation can be found recently decorated and consists of entrance vestibule leading into the welcoming hallway on the ground level. A breakfasting kitchen has front facing windows and window seat below, excellent storage is provided within floor and wall mounted units and indeed original traditional style storage cupboards There is a tiled floor and tiling behind extensive worktop surfaces extending round and creating a breakfast bar. The generously proportioned, bay windowed lounge faces the front and has a focal point timber fire surround with inset traditional style fire within. There is space for three piece suite and substantial lounge furniture. Further substantial storage facilities are found on the ground level within a traditional store with an access door leading out to the side.

On the first floor, the landing has an overhead rear facing Velux window. There is also access to four good sized, well-appointed double bedrooms all of which have spectacular Loch views. There is an en-suite bathroom off bedroom two and the main, bay windowed bedroom is currently being utilised as an upper lounge with again, a feature fireplace. The main shower room has three piece shower suite and electric shower.

Further features include electric heating through electric radiators and plenty of excellent storage is found within. There are plants and shrubs at the front and hedging, stone walls and fence work providing enclosure. The aforementioned level timber deck is found at the front with glazed units surrounding - fantastic views are afforded over the bay from here to be enjoyed through all seasons and there is space on board for a hot tub and table and chairs.

At the rear, there is a well-proportioned storage outhouse from a level area terrace and mature gardens slope up dramatically at the rear from this terrace with scope for a potential build on this rear area to create further floor space accommodation (further proposed details drawings regarding the existing clients plans for a potential build are available on request).

The property is accessed via a private road which is shared and well maintained by the residents‘ living within. The property is situated within the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park which, as such offer a wealth of outdoor pursuits such as sailing, climbing and hill walking. The Argyll Holiday village is situated in nearby Lochgoilhead which offers a leisure centre, with swimming pool and a 9 hole golf course. There are excellent and highly regarded restaurants in the area too at the Loch Fyne Oyster Bar and the 3 star Rosette winning Inver Cottage is also located within the area. A few ‘essential shops are also located within walking distance - as is the Goil Inn pub with outside seating areas and views out over the bay.

Particular mention should be made to the overnight train sleeper service which operates from Arrochar leading to London Euston station - Lochgoilhead is only a 2025 minute taxi ride or drive from Arrochar so, is easily accessible yet idyllically situated. Nearby Carrick Castle Boat Club have moorings which are, indeed available to members at a cost of around £40 per year.



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